Thought Leaders Share Insights on Trends

The collection of interviews brings a comprehensive analysis of trends and foresight for the future. Hear from thought leaders about the social economy and life at night.

Interview Host

RHI President Jim Peters brings decades of experience in hospitality, counseling, and developing RHI's various services, publications, and events. The interview series began during COVID as a means to collect information from those facing the challenges in planning and managing the day-and-night social economy.  

In recent years, the interviews bring insights from those participating as speakers or panelists at RHI Sociable City Events.  

Graham Weber

How Austin Built a Music Powerhouse Through Marketing & Community

Jimmy Wheeler

Nashville’s Next Chapter: Music, Education & the Future of Tennessee

Lorraine McGuire

SafeBar: How Bars Can Prevent Sexual Assault

Tiffany Kerns

Improving Health and Wellness within the Country Music Association

Michael Ince

Audience Retention: The Key to Music Venue Survival

Julia Heath

Innovation in supporting New Orleans music and social economy

Kelly Kaplan

Collaboration, Opportunity, and the Spirit of Music City

Benton McDonough

Leading innovation in Nashville’s independent music scene

Garth House

Bringing innovation to managing mobility and safety in nightlife

Heschel French

Building a Safer, Healthier Nightlife in Nashville

Jocelyn Kane

Building a Strategy for Sound Management in Mixed-use Districts

Allison Harnden

Reimagining Nightlife: How Night Managers & NITECAP Alliance Transform Cities

Jamie Kent

Fighting for independent venues and artists across Tennessee.

Matthew Daus

Trends in Micromobility Regulation and Management

Audrey Schaefer

The Future of Independent Music Venues

Gregory Mullen

Beyond the Badge: 30 Years of Transforming Public Safety

Corean Reynolds

Meet the Youngest Nighlife Director in the U.S.

Kim Casey

Mapping the Future: Building an Accessible World

Sonya Bradley

Leading with Inclusion

Nick Mautone

Sharing Insights on Enlightened Hospitality

Dwayne Crawford

Identifying Trends in Policing and How NOBLE Brings Resources to Public Safety Executives

Stacey Forrester

Safer Nightlife for All: Stacey Forrester on Preventing Sexual Violence

Elizabeth Dreeson

The Fight for Safer Nightlife: Elizabeth on Preventing Sexual Violence in Bars & Festivals

Laura Beck

Seattle After Dark: Balancing Beats, Safety, and Community

Maggie Weiland

Championing Nightlife: How Maggie Weiland Shapes San Francisco After Dark

Tiffany Clason

Balancing Public Safety & Business: Tiffany Clason on Alcohol Licensing & Innovation

Alicia Scholer

Shaping Safer Nights: Alicia Scholer on Women’s Safety and the Future of Nightlife

Edward Grant

Champion of Public Safety, Special Events, & Community Development

Michael Rodrigues

Beyond Daylight: Michael Rodrigues on Building NSW's 24-Hour Economy

Patrick Gagliardi

The Need for State Alcohol Regulatory Reform

Jamin Rowan

The Sociable City and Neuroscience of Storytelling

Macarena Rau-Vargas

Urban Safety and Design: CPTED's Impact on Communities

Sindee Savage

Crafting Impactful Experiences

David Kennedy

Transforming Justice: David Kennedy on Reducing Violence & Rebuilding Trust

Jan Ramsey

The Mastermind Behind OffBeat's Musical Revolution

Mickey Bakst

Sobriety and Success in Hospitality: Ben's Friends' Mission

Sacha Lord

Meet UK's Nightclub Expert

Philip Kolvin

The UK’s Leading Authority on the Evolving 24/7 Vision from 2020 to 2024

Arline Bronzaft

Bringing Logical Solutions to Sound Conflicts in Nightlife

Stephen Parker

Advocating for the Future of Music and Performance Venues

Joe Reilly

Iowa's Nighttime Mayor Shares Nighttime Social Trends

Josh Levin

Josh Levin's Journey: From Restaurants to Governance

Paul Seres

Paul Seres: Crafting Spirits and Shaping Nightlife in New York

Peter Marks

Peter Marks: Resilience in Adversity

Mark Klukow

Innovative Leader in the Minneapolis Policing Sector

Barbara Sibley

Woman Chef & Owner Shaping The Hospitality Sector for Future Generations

Robert Smith

Nightclub Security National Leader

Ivonne Roman

Female Advocate and Leader in Policing: 30:30 Initiative Project

James Keblas

Keeping Music Alive in Seattle

Armando Sanchez

Pioneer in Nighttime Management

Linda Major

How a College Town Became a Pioneer in Alcohol Risk Management

Jim Mosher

Pioneer in Alcohol-Harm Reduction Policy

Chelsea Arganbright

Social Opportunities for Women Seeking Inclusivity and Safety

Michael Kill

From Bartender to Advocate, Michael Kill Takes on Government Forces

Tina Lee-Vogt

Sacramento's First-ever Nighttime Economy Manager

Alby Bocanegra

Bringing Nighttime Governance Systems to a Global City Network

W. Vito Montone

The Sweet Spot in Impaired Driving Prevention – Promotion

Michael Fichman

Data Informed Analysis in Nighttime Governance

Andreina Seijas

The Emerging Field of Nighttime Studies with Researcher Andreina Seijas

Randall White

The Economy Doesn’t Stop at 5PM: Randall White on the 24/7 Economy