Mary Celeste Beall’s life drastically changed in 2016, when she lost her husband Sam in a tragic ski accident. Just weeks later, her professional life also changed, when she was asked to step into the role of proprietor of the legendary Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain resorts, a role Sam had occupied for years. We spoke to Mary Celeste about her experience becoming a leader, while also navigating her grief.  

In this episode, Mary Celeste shares: 

The conversation that led to her becoming proprietor 

How she gained the team’s trust

What it was like to have her work and her life completely integrated 

The motto that gets her through 

Her tips for being a great host