Best Crystal Miranda Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 57 Roni Weiss 25:23

5d ago25:23

25:23

Roni, is the Executive Director of Travel Unity, a nonprofit organization that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the travel and tourism industry,By Leon Thomas

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Episode 56 with Andrew Whitson 26:01

15d ago26:01

26:01

Andrew is a coach and consultant that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. During our conversation Andrew shared some valuable insights on how the hospitality industry can be more inclusive and eliminate unconscious biases.By Leon Thomas

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Episode 55 with Lisa Cain and Tim Flohr 26:02

27d ago26:02

26:02

On this episode of Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat co-host Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch and Leon Thomas talk with guest Tim Flohr and Lisa Cain with HospitalityInternships.com For years, the hospitality industry worldwide has consistently struggled to hire enough people to fill the available positions in its workplace. As hospitality educators, Tim Floh…

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Episode 54 with Brian Barker 37:09

14d ago37:09

37:09

Host Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch and Leon Thomas talk with Brian Barker, Executive Director of AHED. AHED, focusses on transforming the hospitality industry by uplifting and amplifying a culture representative of untapped talent. We envision a hospitality workforce where diversity, equity, and inclusivity are not just ideals but inherent qualities of o…

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Episode 53 with Crystal Thompson 32:41

2M ago32:41

32:41

On this episode of Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat with guest Crystal Thompson we talk about: how to navigate career change, the importance of mental health, the value of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and of course bean pie and crabcakesBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 52 with Jennifer Glatt 37:22

2M ago37:22

37:22

We had a great conversation with Jennifer. We encourage everyone to nominate a General Manager for the Hotel Management/AHLA GM Awards. The link for nominating is https://ahla.secure-platform.com/aBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 51 with Ashli Johnson 33:29

3M ago33:29

33:29

Ashli Johnson talks with Miranda & Leon about her hospitality career, DEI in the hospitality business and shares information about the upcoming Hospitality Hued SummitBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 50 with Seema Jain 30:31

3M ago30:31

30:31

Today's guest on Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat is Seema Jain with Seva-Global https://www.seva-global.com/ Seva Global offers a wide array of cultural competency training services to foster cultural competence across your organization You may contact Seema directly via email at seema-jain@seva-global.comseema.jain@seva-global.com…

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Episode 49 Lakendra Nealy 34:24

3M ago34:24

34:24

Today's guest on Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat is Lakendra NealyBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 48 Guest Juan Tamayo 37:04

4M ago37:04

37:04

Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch and Leon Thomas are the co-host of Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI ChatBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 47 Marla Oliu, Hilton Hotels 31:15

5M ago31:15

31:15

Today's guest is Marla Oliu, Senior Manager, Talent and Leadership Development with Hilton HotelsBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 46 with Rachel Vandenberg 27:33

5M ago27:33

27:33

Another Checking Inn A Lodging DEI Chat hosted by Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch and Leon ThomasBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 45 with David Kong, DEI Advisors 45:35

5M ago45:35

45:35

David Kong joins Miranda and Leon for an insightful conversation about the importance of DEI efforts in the hospitality industry.By Leon Thomas

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Episode 44 with Greg Deshields 40:47

6M ago40:47

40:47

Greg Deshields has many years experience in hospitality at many levels. Listen to this episode of Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat to hear his perspective on how the industry is doing in DEIBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 43 with Davonne Reaves 34:32

6M ago34:32

34:32

Davonne teaches people how to become hotel ownersBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 42 with Horace T. Brooks 26:27

6M ago26:27

26:27

Horace makes his 2nd appearance on Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI ChatBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 41 with guest Jaimi Garlington 37:35

7M ago37:35

37:35

Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat is hosted by Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch and Leon ThomasBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 40 with Guest Sydney Pons 39:57

7M ago39:57

39:57

Checking Inn -A Lodging DEI Chat is hosted by Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch and Leon Thomas.By Leon Thomas

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Episode 39 with Cindy and Christina from Adaptive Equipment Corner 47:40

7M ago47:40

47:40

Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch and Leon Thomas host Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat. On this episode Miranda and Leon chat with Christina and Cindy from Adaptive Equipment Corner. The focus off the conversation is on how to make hotels more senior friendlyBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 38 with guest Mychal Milian 35:11

7M ago35:11

35:11

Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat is hosted by Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch and Leon Thomas On the show Miranda and Leon discuss DEI in the hospitality industryBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 37 with Guest Daniel Gourdine 28:43

8M ago28:43

28:43

Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat is hosted by Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch and Leon Thomas.By Leon Thomas

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Episode 36 with guest Richard Farrar 33:04

8M ago33:04

33:04

Miranda and Leon have a great conversation about DEI in the hotel businessBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 35 with Katheldra Alexander 19:18

10M ago19:18

19:18

On this episode of Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch has a great conversation with Katheldra AlexandraBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 34 with Dr. Berkita Bradford 49:24

10M ago49:24

49:24

Dr. Berkita Bradford, is the guest on this episode of Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat with Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch and Leon ThomasBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 33 with guest Stefanie Benjamin 29:50

11M ago29:50

29:50

Miranda and Leon have a great conversation with Stef. Part of Stef's bio reads "My research agenda lies within the nexus of social equity and critical tourism scholarship exploring marginalized populations’ lived experiences and counter narratives."By Leon Thomas

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Episode 32 Carolyn D. Richmond, Partner with Foxrothschild 17:04

11M ago17:04

17:04

Miranda and Leon talk with Carolyn D. Richmond, on this episode of Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI ChatBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 31 with Karen Ramon from Sonesta Hotels 21:11

11M ago21:11

21:11

Be sure to listen to this episode to learn about Karen's hospitality career journey. Karen discusses the important role mentors played in her career development, and gives advice on how to engage a mentor. Karen also explains what a Revenue Manager doesBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 30 with Tracy Prigmore from She Has A Deal 24:19

11M ago24:19

24:19

Tracy Prigmore is the guest on this episode of Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat. Watch this episode to learn more about She Has A Deal as well as Tracy's background that led her to form She Has A DealBy Leon Thomas

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Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat with guest Anna Blue, President AHLA Foundation 32:52

11M ago32:52

32:52

,Anna Blue, the President of the AHLA Foundation share information about the many great diversity initiatives AHLA hasBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 29 With Guest Anna Blue, President, AHLA Foundation 32:52

11M ago32:52

32:52

Anna Blue is the guest on this episode of Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat. She discusses some of the unique initiatives the AHLA Foundation have started as well as the many partnerships created. Miranda and Leon also talk with Anna about her career journey.By Leon Thomas

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Episode 28 with Horace Brooks 28:12

11M ago28:12

28:12

On this episode of Checking Inn A Lodging DEI Chat Horace Brooks discusses his path to success in the hotel business. Horace gives excellent advice to those interested in a career in the hospitality industry. He says one should stay in a position for no longer than 2 years. Near the end of the episode Horace offers a detailed time-line of what shou…

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Episode 27 with Oren Hertz 18:18

12M ago18:18

18:18

Miranda and Leon discuss diversity in the hotel businessBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 26 Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat Guest Dr. Andrew Moreo 24:57

12M ago24:57

24:57

On this episode of Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat, Host Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch and Leon Thomas talk with Dr. Andrew Moreo about inclusion in the hotel businessBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 21 Padero Miller & Joslynn Gomez 43:06

1+ y ago43:06

43:06

Padero Miller and Joslynn Gomez are guests on this episode of Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI ChatBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 25 with Jay Litt 54:25

1+ y ago54:25

54:25

Be sure to watch as Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch and Leon Thomas have conversations about DEI in lodging with leaders in the industry. Jay Litt is today's guest.By Leon Thomas

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Episode 24 with John Delozier 51:43

1+ y ago51:43

51:43

On this episode of Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat guest John Delozier shares his thoughts about diversity, hotel operations, and what he likes about being a hospitality educatorBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 23 Miranda & Leon 43:13

1+ y ago43:13

43:13

On this episode of Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat Miranda and Leon share their thoughts on the status of DEI in the lodging business...crab cakes...and mac-n-cheeseBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 22 with Lani Kane-Hanan 31:44

1+ y ago31:44

31:44

On this episode of Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat Lani Kane-Hanan has a great conversation with Miranda and LeonBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 20 with Dr. Lisa Cain 30:55

1+ y ago30:55

30:55

Dr. Lisa Cain is the guest on this episode with Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch and Leon ThomasBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 19 with Michael Caliguiri 31:59

1+ y ago31:59

31:59

Michael Caliguiri is the guest on this episode of Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat with Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch and Leon ThomasBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 18 Kathy Martin 35:07

1+ y ago35:07

35:07

Kathy Martin is the guest on this episode of Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat with Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch and Leon ThomasBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 17 Twanna Rachal-Woods 41:28

1+ y ago41:28

41:28

Twanna Rachal-Woods joins Miranda and Leon for an insightful conversation about ways to broaden the minority business pipeline in hospitalityBy Leon Thomas

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Episode 16 Lan Elliott 35:26

1+ y ago35:26

35:26

Lan Elliott with DEI Advisors joins Miranda and Leon for a great conversation about DEI in the hotel businessBy Leon Thomas

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Episode #15 Robin Moncrieffe 32:02

1+ y ago32:02

32:02

Miranda and Leon talk about the hospitality journey of Robin MoncrieffeBy Leon Thomas

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Epissode #14 David President, Jr 29:40

1+ y ago29:40

29:40

Remington Hotel Management Regional Director of Sales & Marketing David President, Jr is the special guest on this episode of Checking Inn-a Lodging DEI ChatBy Leon Thomas