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Rising Tides Live – Communication And Digital Wellness

In This Episode

Interview Takeaways

  • Digital wellness starts with intention – Technology should support your life and leadership, not control it. Setting boundaries around when and how you use your phone creates space for clearer thinking and better communication.
  • Human connection still wins – Text, email, and AI can enhance communication, but they cannot replace real conversations. The most effective leaders prioritize face-to-face interaction, tone, and presence.
  • Presence is a leadership skill – When you are fully present with your team, your family, or your guests, you lead better. Attention is today’s currency, and where you choose to focus it defines your impact.

Communication and digital wellness took center stage on Rising Tides Live as Marisa Cali filled in for Shawn Walchef and led a conversation on our relationship with technology. Operators, entrepreneurs, and creators shared real experiences navigating constant connectivity and the challenge of staying present. A clear theme emerged: technology is a powerful tool, but without intention, it can take control of our time and attention. When leaders set boundaries and prioritize presence, communication improves and leadership becomes more focused, human, and effective.

Listen to the replay of the latest room where the participants discussed community service and follow Cali BBQ Media to keep up with the latest and join the rooms to tell your story and have your voice heard.

Every Wednesday and Friday at 10am PT, Shawn Walchef hosts the Rising Tides Live room streaming with StreamYard on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and more. Leading voices in hospitality, and otherwise, from near and far join to discuss all things business and much more.

The Big Quote

Homework Assignment

Pick one moment today where you would normally reach for your phone and choose not to.
Instead, be fully present in that moment. Whether it’s a conversation, a meeting, or time with family.

Goal:
Start building awareness of when technology is automatic vs. intentional.

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About Cali BBQ Media

Digital Hospitality is an interview-based video podcast hosted by business owner Shawn P. Walchef (@shawnpwalchef) and produced by his Cali BBQ Media company. The weekly digital series explores the ways successful businesses and entrepreneurs have merged old and new with innovative digital strategies that harness the power of the Internet and social media. Shawn is the founder of Cali BBQ Media and creator of the Restaurant Influencers podcast on Entrepreneur Media.

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