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 our leadership.

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 crabcakes

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/a

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

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

[email protected][email protected]

Today's guest on Checking Inn-A Lodging DEI Chat is Lakendra Nealy

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

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

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

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