About Mint Pillow
The Mint Pillow is a newsletter on a mission to empower owners and operators of independent hotels and hospitality professionals with the information needed to take their businesses to the next level.
Once a week, Mint Pillow delivers insightful content from trustworthy sources to an audience of highly engaged subscribers looking to make informed decisions in a competitive landscape.
Mint Pillow is more than a newsletter – it’s a catalyst for business transformation.
Who We Are
Lesley McKenzie, Editor
Lesley McKenzie is a newsroom leader, newsletter strategist and journalist with more than 15 years of experience in the business, entertainment and lifestyle spaces. McKenzie is the former managing editor of Ankler Media, a Y Combinator company formed in 2022 as an uncompromising alternative to Hollywood's traditional trade reporting. Prior to that, she also served as managing editor of Variety, and deputy editor of C. She has written for publications including The Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles Times, WWD and Ultratravel. A graduate of Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and New York University, McKenzie currently resides in Austin.
Pam Morales Worsham, Writer
Pam Morales Worsham is a seasoned communications strategist with extensive expertise in hospitality, journalism, brand marketing and film production. With a Master’s in Mass Communications from the University of Florida, Morales Worsham excels in versatile writing, including briefs, digital newsletters, social media, branding and webzines. She has also produced high-profile projects for clients like Debby Wolfe, Latinx showrunner for NBC’s Lopez vs. Lopez; Solange Morales, Latinx writer and director of HBO’s Mal de Ojo; and Kaitlin Donner, elite triathlete. Her production experience spans news segments, videos and short films. An avid long-distance runner and former child advocate, she leads with curiosity, combining innovative strategies with her skillset to deliver impactful results.
Contact Us
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