Human Connections with Gabriel Ornelas

“A quick no is always better than a slow drawn out maybe.”

Summary of Episode:

Jenn speaks to LA based Gabriel Ornelas, hospitality industry expert and creator and host of On the Pass Podcast! A collector of interesting people, purveyor of memorable experiences, Gabriel has spent his career working in hospitality, F&B, entertainment and lifestyle industries to help build and produce compelling branding experiences through content, media and partnerships. Gabriel shares his love for community building and how that has shaped him to become the person he is today and the work he does!

I don’t collect anything, but I collect interesting people in my life. If you are going to collect anything, collect people, experiences and memorable moments, those are things you can really take with you as you move through the world.

About Gabriel Ornelas:

Collector of interesting people. Purveyor of memorable experiences.

Gabriele is a strategist and producer who consults with entrepreneurs, marketers, creators, and brands across hospitality, food and beverage, entertainment, and lifestyle categories. An entrepreneur himself, he has spent his career developing and producing compelling branded experiences through content, media, and partnerships.

His global work experience and unique point of view has positioned him to successfully drive growth, through new business and marketing campaigns for clients that include Faena Group, Sbe, Mercedes-Benz, Perfect Day, Citi, Perrier-Jouët Champagne, Moët Hennessy and Valrhona to name a few.

He is the host, creator and producer of On The Pass, a Top 100 podcast on the Food charts, serving up inspiring conversations with leaders in the food, beverage, hospitality and travel space.

Gabriele graduated from USC’s Marshall School of Business and Universidad International in Cuernavaca, Mexico.

Episode Resources:

IG / LinkedIn / Website / On The Pass Podcast Website / Your Brain on Love / The Obstacle is the Way