Roundtable with Hattie B’s

September 2, 2026

Our latest roundtable had us at Hattie B’s newly opened East Nashville location, where Lola Conway, their Director of Culture, joined us to talk all things people and leadership. The conversation ranged from what it takes to build a culture where employees feel supported and engaged, to keeping hiring standards consistent as a business grows across locations, to making sure people feel like they’re growing throughout their career in hospitality. And of course, chicken and waffles were involved!

Photo credits: Khaki Bedford Photography

Our latest roundtable had us at Hattie B’s newly opened East Nashville location, where Lola Conway, their Director of Culture, joined us to talk all things people and leadership. The conversation ranged from what it takes to build a culture where employees feel supported and engaged, to keeping hiring standards consistent as a business grows across locations, to making sure people feel like they’re growing throughout their career in hospitality. And of course, chicken and waffles were involved!

Photo credits: Khaki Bedford Photography