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

Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch, PhD, and I co-host Checking Inn: A Lodging DEI Chat. One of our signature questions on the show is, "What advice would you give to your 20-year-old self?" In each installment of Checking Inn with Your 20-Year-Old Self, we'll share the valuable advice offered by our guests on the show. Check out the first three installments …

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

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…

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…

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

Davonne teaches people how to become hotel ownersBy Leon Thomas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Miranda and Leon discuss diversity in the hotel businessBy Leon Thomas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Miranda and Leon discuss DEI in the hospitality industry with University of Tennessee professor Stefanie Benjamin, Ph.DBy Leon Thomas

Paul Cash with Wyndham Hotels talks about their BOLD program designed to increase the number of Black hotel ownersBy Leon Thomas

Calvin Stovall,with Iconic Presentations is the featured guest on this episode of Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI ChatBy Leon Thomas

Rachel Humphrey, with DEI Advisors is the featured guest on this episode of Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI ChatBy Leon Thomas