“I'm supported by everything that I do, by my passion. And at the same time I'm learning every day to be patient with myself and to be nice with myself. Just to try to be here now. And when I come to HOY, that's what it's all about. So, maybe destiny gave me that name, or put it in front of me, just so that I could see every day that the only thing that matters is ‘today’ and it's now.”
We’re in great company with Charlotte Gomez de Orozco, a visionary Franco-Mexican with a passion for hospitality, gastronomy and wellness - as expressed through her founding of Hotel HOY Paris.
HOY is much more than a hotel, rather it is an holistic experience - curating and cultivating the power of the present moment, the art of living and eating well, and taking care of today for a better tomorrow.
In this episode, as we celebrate the Olympic Games bringing together the talents of the world on the stage that is Paris, Charlotte welcomes us to stay in a place where these international influences are the heart and soul of HOY.
There is no better day than “today,” to learn how friendly, nurturing and accessible hospitality can inspire new perspectives.
Top Takeaways
[1:50] Growing up, Charlotte’s family hotels were both her playground where she fell in love with her creative spirit and her school where she learned to have a passion for serving people.
[6:50] How her first anxiety attack while owning and running her first wine bar, Le Gisou, was the tipping point that pushed Charlotte into the practice of yoga and meditation wholeheartedly.
[11:05] The differences between her Mexican heritage and her Parisian sense of place inspired Charlotte to blend together international cuisine, culture and most importantly, team members turned family.
[20:10] How Hotel HOY came to be a collection of Charlotte’s favorite things, bringing together a community of creatives in a space full of Feng Shui, the Chinese art of designing the details in an environment to achieve harmony and balance.
[32:30] Hear why “HOY” stands for so much more than “today” in Spanish and “House Of Yoga” in English.
[37:00] For experienced yogis, new yogis, and non yogis alike, there is so much to experience across the holistic wellness offerings of Hotel HOY.
[40:30] What may look like a florist shop is much more, as it provides a home for artists to showcase their talents, share their story, and teach their craft.
Notable Mentions
Haute Savoie, France
Le Gisou Wine & Cocktail Bar
Montmartre, Paris
Le Marais, Paris
