<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[hertelier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Online media platform for women in hospitality. Interviews, leadership insights, and industry news to support careers at every stage.]]></description><link>https://www.hertelier.com/home</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:46:27 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.hertelier.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Saying "No" Isn't the Hard Part. Owning it is.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of us already know our answer. The hard part is resisting the urge to soften it for someone else's comfort. 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