Episode 15: The Rose Gold Standard: How Classical Discipline is Shaping Restaurant Podcast
Guest: Raquel Murillo, Executive Relationship Manager at Over Easy Office & 86 Reson Podcast
Episode: 86 Reason Ep15 | Classical Discipline & The Rose Gold Flute Standard in Restaurant Podcast ft Raquel
Episode Duration: 1hr 05m 58s
Published: Jan 12, 2026
Topics: Hospitality Leadership, Discipline and Precision, Restaurant Industry Networking, Career Transitions, Relationship Management, Professional Discipline, Hospitality Storytelling, Executive Curation, High-Stakes Partnerships, The Human Element in Hospitality, Hospitality Podcast
Episode Summary
What does mastering a rose gold flute have in common with identifying the next great hospitality innovator? For Raquel Murillo, the answer lies in a unique form of systematic discipline that bridges two seemingly different worlds.
In this episode of the 86 Reason Podcast, host Xavier Mariezcurrena sits down with the woman orchestrating the selective partnerships that bring the industry's most influential voices to your earbuds, and her journey is anything but conventional.
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From Concert Hall to Conference Room: The "First Flute" Philosophy
Raquel's professional foundation wasn't built in a boardroom or business school, it was forged in a conservatory. With a Master's degree in Music, she spent years mastering the flute, an instrument that "requires tons of discipline and technique." As first flute in international orchestras, she developed an approach to her craft that was "very organized, on time, super scheduled."
Today, as Executive Relationship Manager for Over Easy Office, she applies that same precision to curating the voices behind the 86 Reason Podcast. The parallel isn't metaphorical—it's methodical. Just as a first flute must blend technical excellence with collaborative awareness, Raquel identifies hospitality leaders whose stories resonate with both authenticity and strategic insight.
The Unexpected Education: From Law School to the Lunch Rush
Despite holding high-stakes corporate positions—including Assistant to the CEO at Jerónimo Martins (Ara) and Assistant to the Dean of the Law School at Javeriana—Raquel's most transformative professional experience might surprise you. She spent a year as a waitress at the Corn Beef House in Toronto, learning English one order at a time.
This wasn't a stepping stone. It was an education in the "human element" that spreadsheets can't capture. That front-line perspective, combined with over a decade of C-level executive experience and her Specialization in Commercial Law and Legal Research, creates a rare lens for evaluating which voices truly deserve amplification in the hospitality space.
The Unfiltered Stories That Matter
The 86 Reason Podcast is dedicated to unfiltered stories of resilience, from dishwashers to multi-unit empires. Raquel's role in partnership consolidation ensures these aren't just any stories, but the ones that demystify the financial and operational backbone of the industry while maintaining the raw authenticity that makes them worth hearing.
Her unique background allows her to spot what others might miss: the intersection of corporate precision and boots-on-the-ground reality that defines true hospitality leadership.
About Raquel Murillo
Raquel Murillo serves as Executive Relationship Manager at Over Easy Office. A "Rola" from Bogotá, she holds a Master's in Music and a Specialization in Commercial Law. She currently curates the partnerships and voices heard on the 86 Reason Podcast, ensuring the industry's most insightful and authentic stories reach the audiences who need to hear them.
Connect with Raquel:
Company: Over Easy Office
LinkedIn: in/raquel-murillo-a3613595/
Your Story Deserves a Seat at the Table
Behind every great restaurant is a leader who has weathered the storms of the industry. At Over Easy Office, we’re more than just a back-office solution, we’re a partner dedicated to the growth and resilience of the hospitality community. That’s why we host the 86 Reason Podcast: to create a space where the real stories of restaurant life are told.
We believe the most powerful insights don't come from textbooks, but from the voices of leaders like you. Whether you’ve mastered the art of scaling a multi-unit group or have a unique perspective on the future of service, your experience can inspire the next generation of operators.
Want to be a guest on 86 Reason? We are looking for hospitality leaders to join us for a "moment" on the mic. If you're ready to share your journey, your challenges, and your wins with the community, Contact us today, we’d love to hear from you.