Episode Summary

In this rich and heartfelt episode of The Tea Mind Podcast, we’re joined by Beth Rehman, Managing Director and co-founder of Perle Hotels, one of Scotland’s boutique hospitality success stories. With a background in finance, a global career that spans Moscow, Dubai and Singapore, and a deep belief in purpose-led leadership, Beth brings a fresh and thoughtful take on what it really means to lead with intention in the modern world.

We explore everything from the lessons she learned during Russia’s 1998 financial crisis to how she’s embedding wellness into her hotel group – not just for guests, but for her team too. Beth shares the story behind the name “Perle,” her love for journaling, her unexpected path into hospitality, and how staying open to possibility has shaped every step of her journey.

Grab your tea – perhaps Jasmine Pearls, as we both serendipitously did – and join us as we unpack business, belonging, and being human.

In this episode:

* The surprising journey from global finance to boutique hospitality

* How Perle Hotels became a “string of pearls” and what holds them together

* Embedding wellness into hotel culture (yes, there are saunas)

* How journaling and imperfection shape Beth’s leadership and inner calm

* How journaling and imperfection shape Beth’s leadership and inner calm

* Redefining success as the art of making people feel seen, safe and at home

Resources and Links

* Perle Hotels

* Kintsugi: The Japanese art of embracing flaws and beauty in repair

* Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way and Morning Pages

* Beth’s favourite teacup: Catherine the Great pattern from Lomonosov porcelain

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