From Deck to Director: Erin Pickering on Reinvention & the Hospitality Hustle | Superyacht Laundry

What happens when you swap cabins and crew lists for clients and conference calls? You get Erin Pickering: ex-purser turned hospitality entrepreneur with a heart for service and a head for business.

In this episode of Superyacht Laundry, host Cherise Reedman sits down with Erin to explore the often-untold emotional journey of life after yachting. From launching her own hospitality management company to navigating rejection, redefining purpose, and embracing AI in customer service, Erin shares the highs, lows, and everything in between during her first year ashore.

💡 This episode dives into:
🌍 The real impact of leaving yachting — emotionally and socially
🚪 What rejection teaches you when pivoting careers
🧠 Why understanding your strengths beats chasing titles
🛎️ How yacht crew skills translate into five-star hospitality
🤖 AI, customer service, and the future of “human touch”
🎯 Knowing when to flex, pivot, or double down

Because the skills you honed at sea aren’t just transferable — they’re your edge.

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🎧 Full interview with Erin Pickering available on all major podcast platforms.
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🎬 Produced by Maxine Holmes

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