ADVERTISEMENT

At My 31st Birthday Dinner, My Parents Slid A Disownment Letter Across The Table While My Sister Filmed. “From All Of Us,” Mom Said. I Folded The Papers, Thanked Them, And Walked Out—Because The Program For March 15 Was Already Printed.

ADVERTISEMENT

the family narrative.

But David Brennan, the Meridian’s general manager, saw something they didn’t. After I’d handled a crisis with Japanese executives the previous month, he pulled me aside.

“Giana, the way you managed the Yamamoto situation yesterday was exceptional. You didn’t just save the evening, you turned it into a 2 million dollar catering contract.continue reading …

ADVERTISEMENT

Leave a Comment

ADVERTISEMENT