🎙️ Life After News — Second Acts in Palm Springs

🧵 Episode Summary

In this conversation, Jason Ball sits down with fellow boutique hotelier David Rios to Palm Springs’ hospitality scene. David opens up about his journey from interior design to working on The Trixie Motel and renovating his own hotel The Velvet Rope. Jason shares his journey from the newsroom to owning and operating Old Ranch Inn.

The day after this episode was recorded, a bombing at the American Reproductive Center rocked the Palm Springs community. The attack severely damaged dozens of surrounding businesses—including David’s hotel. Jason reflects on this tragic event and sets the stage for a powerful conversation about resilience, beauty, and the meaning of home. Jason shares how listeners can support ongoing recovery efforts.

✨ Key Takeaways

· 🌴 Palm Springs is home to more than 80 boutique hotels.

· 🤝 Collaboration between local hotel owners enhances the guest experience and strengthens community ties.

· 📈 Success in boutique hospitality requires both smart marketing and authentic engagement with the community.

About the Bombing (May 17)

🎙️ Life After News pauses to acknowledge the tragic May 17 bombing at the American Reproductive Center in Palm Springs. The explosion not only impacted the clinic but caused severe damage to multiple nearby businesses, including David Rios’s The Velvet Rope.

This episode is a tribute to the strength of Palm Springs—and to the individuals like David who are rebuilding in the face of adversity.

🙌 How You Can Help

🏗️ Rebuild Palm Springs Fund

🏨 David Rios’s Go Fund Me

🌐 Connect with David Rios

· 🖼️ Website: DavidRiosDesigns.com

· 📸 Instagram: @DavidRiosDesigns

🔜 Breaking News! Next on Life After News…

🎙️ Jackie Johnson McBride — Jackie has a big announcement, so we are dropping her episode on Sunday, June 1. From forecasting storms to stirring the pot in the kitchen, Jackie Johnson McBride joins Life After News to share her remarkable journey from television meteorologist to The Weather Chef, a cool new interactive experience you going to love.

She and Jason explore reinvention, seasonal living, and life’s most unexpected transitions.

📅 Don’t miss this one — Sunday, June 1!

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