The waiter who served Leonardo DiCaprio, Bill Clinton and Nelson Mandela is now a CEO. He turned their life lessons into success

At 23, Abel Ariza worked as a bellboy at the Ritz-Carlton in Barcelona, where encounters with Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Mariah Carey left lasting leadership lessons. From Clintons presence to Mandelas discipline and DiCaprios encouragement, these moments shaped his approach to people and leadership. Today, as CEO of Everhaus Group, Ariza applies these insights, emphasizing empathy, human connection, and valuing others over status in building successful teams and businesses.