00:05:50 Mental Toughness Through Weight Struggles 00:08:43 Lessons From Running a 100-Miler 00:12:36 Ragnar Hinge Moment 00:19:38 Backyard Ultra Beginnings 00:29:45 Running Beside Family 00:40:22 Ultramarathon Strategies 00:44:00 Mental Toughness and Backyard Ultra Mindset 00:52:20 Hinge Moment: From Class Clown to Community Builder Don't forget y…

Mark Carens is a veteran PGA Tour caddie who’s been inside the ropes for some of the sport’s biggest moments, guiding top players through major championships and weekly tour battles most recently winning the US Open with JJ Spaun at Oakmont. He has caddied for Si Woo Kim, Bubba Watson, and others. 2:15 Hinge Moment – How Mark Carens Found His True …

TravisTravis Breen is a seasoned hospitality executive with a deep-rooted background in hotel sales and revenue strategy. Over the past 20+ years, he has led sales teams across a range of major hotel brands, consistently delivering top-line results and driving growth in highly competitive markets. Known for his ability to build strong client relati…

On this episode of Checking Inn With Miranda and Leon we talk with Josh Graham with CloudBeds. On this episode of Checking Inn With Miranda and Leon we talk with Josh Graham with https://www.cloudbeds.com/ About Josh (From his Linkedin profile) Having held multiple operational and management positions in branded and independent hotels, Josh Graham …

On the special 100th Anniversary Episode of Checking Inn, Miranda and Leon interview each other. And on this episode The Leon Thomas Group https://theleonthomasgroup.com/ premieres The Bean Pie Anthem.By Leon Thomas

Travis Smith is a seasoned leader and innovative thinker in the world of packaging and logistics. As the Vice President of Coaching at Ernest Packaging Solutions, Travis brings more than two decades of experience driving transformative strategies that challenge industry norms. Known for his energetic leadership and relentless commitment to customer…

The Quote Of The Show was “Do you always have a bean pie in your pocket” During this episode of Checking Inn, we engage in a thoughtful conversation with Jess, exploring key facets of hotel technology, including the integration of artificial intelligence. She also shares insightful guidance for college students and professionals aspiring to advance…

Cat and Nat are the power duo that have redefined real talk for moms everywhere. They are known for their hilarious unfiltered conversations that have helped them amass a huge online community and following. Cat and Nat discuss the highs and lows of parenting, youth sports, and what resilience looks like when you are raising kids, running a busines…

Emily Penfold Dailey is our guest on this episode of Checking Inn. During this conversation Emily talks about her work as CEO and Founder at Pen Dailey Consultting. https://pendailey.com/ Here’s some more information about Emily (from her Linkedin Profile) While my interests and experiences are very diverse, they are driven by a strong set of value…

On this episode of Checking Inn, we talk to Don Farrell. In addition to sharing his background, Don introduces us to Tagged Trip—the simplest and safest way to meet like-minded people while traveling. Once you sign up on the mobile app, any planned future trips become Tagged Trips™, automatically “attracting” other like-minded travelers. The app al…

Greg Kampe has been the head basketball coach for 40 seasons at Oakland University. He is the longest tenured coach at one institution. Coach Kampe has racked up more than 700 wins during his career. He is in the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. 00:08:50 Gaining Respect as a Coach 00:14:26 Life as a Team Sport 00:18:51 Balancing Team and Individual As…

Diego Ng Is Chef and Co-Owner at Temple Street Eatery & Houmei https://www.templestreeteatery.com/ Before they were Temple Street Eatery, Chef Diego Ng & Chef Alex Kuk were doing POP-UPS all over Miami under the name HOUMEI. The concept which currently resides inside The Wharf Fort Lauderdale, focuses on Chino-Latino inspired dishes from their upbr…

On this edition of Checking Inn we talk with Annie Sloan, Co-Founder & CEO of The Host Co About Annie, from her Linkedin profile Co-Founder & CEO of The Host Co. We connect hotel-level amenities to short term rentals in 17 countries and counting. Former Creative Director Facebook and Twitter. Embedded lead Google, Nike, R/GA. Tech and travel nerd, …

On this episode of Checking Inn, we have a great conversation with Dr. Herman Crawford. Among the many topics discussed was his new book “Ai is F***ing Hospitality” Purchase the book at this link https://sites.google.com/view/aiisfinghospitalityliterally/ Hospitality, long rooted in personal interaction and care, is experiencing a radical transform…

Joe Maddon coached in baseball for over 4 decades. He was 3x MLB manager of the year. He coached the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2006, in 2008 won the American League Pennant. In 2016, coach Maddon managed the Cubs in their first World Series title since 1908. 4:50 The Skills And Traits Of A New Young Prodigy 7:15 The Instinct Of Having That “It” Facto…

Our guest on this episode of Checking Inn is Horace T. Brooks. He is a seasoned hospitality executive known for his expertise in hotel management, leadership, and team development. Through dedication and perseverance, he has advanced into various leadership roles within the industry. Horace is widely recognized as a leadership expert and speaker, w…

On this episode of Checking In, Miranda and Leon welcome seasoned hotel executive Phil Haddad for an insightful conversation about the hospitality industry. With years of experience managing top hotel brands, Phil brings a deep understanding of hotel operations and sales. He’s also the creator of two popular series, Hotel Sales Leads by Phil and Ho…

Travis Horn is The Balance Guru. He is a two time Guinness Book of World Records holder. He holds the record for greatest height to hold a handstand on interlocking platforms at 18 feet 5 inches. He also holds the record for highest hippie jump on a longboard. Travis was a contestant on the Go Big Show. He is a Marine Veteran, humanitarian, and has…

Dr. Kevin Chapman is a licensed clinical psychologist. Dr. Chapman is the director at the Kentucky Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders. He specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Kevin received his doctorate from the University of Louisville. He completed his undergraduate at Centre College. He was also a 2 sport athlete in track and foot…

The Twins, Owen and Josh Finnerty are the owners of The Golf Sock. Josh graduated from Cal Tech and played soccer. Josh is the leader in research and design of The Golf Sock. Owen played soccer at both Michigan and Michigan State. He handles the day-to-day operations for The Golf Sock. Their mission is to improve your golf game with a sock designed…

Chloë McCardel holds multiple long distance swimming records. In October 2021 she set the record for the most English Channel crossings at 44. She also holds the Australian record for triple non-stop crossing of the English Channel. Chloë is a speaker and coach, having coached many marathon swimmers. She is also an advocate for domestic violence vi…

Jeremy Warriner is an advocate for Accessible Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He is a motivational speaker. Jeremy’s goal is to raise awareness for the needs of people with disabilities. His mission statement is finding strength in traumatic events and living a resilient life. Walking Spirit is the foundation and their goal is pioneering disabili…

Kyle Gabbard is a triathlete and current student at Indiana University. Kyle is an Iron​man. He completed his first Ironman in 2020. Since then he has done 3 full Ironmans and 6 half Ironmans. Kyle qualified for the World Ironman Championship - Kona this past year. He qualified by winning his age group (18-24) in the Chattanooga Ironman. All this i…

Jared Blank is Chief Of Staff at the University of Texas Football. He has been director of ops at USC and University of Washington. Jared completed the World Marathon Challenge which is 7 marathons, 7 continents, in 7 days. He has written a book titled " Running The Distance." At the age of 5, he discovered he had sensory processing issues and dysl…

Phillis Meti is a 5 time world long drive champion from New Zealand. She won the Volvik World Long Drive championship title in 2006, 2016, 2018, 2022 and 2024. Phillis won her first title in 2006 at the age of 19. She is a world record holder at 414 yards. Phillis is also a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit which is a prestigious honor. 5:07…

Chas Narramore played collegiate golf at Middle Tennessee State University. He played professional golf for 9 years on the Korn Ferry and Latin America Tour. He was a collegiate golf coach at the University of Tennessee. Chas started Back Nine Coaching with his partner Brooke Pancake. Back Nine Coaching focuses on player development and recruitment…

Mike Small has been the head men’s golf coach at the University of Illinois since 2000. He has been the Big Ten Coach of the Year multiple times. He was named Midwest Coach of the Year by the Golf Coaches Association five times. In 2013 Mike was inducted into the Illinois Golf Hall of Fame. He has won the PGA Professional Championship three times. …

Joe Skovron is a professional caddy on the PGA Tour. Currently, he caddies for Ludvig Aberg. Joe also caddied for Rickie Fowler for 13 seasons, as well as, Tom Kim for over a season. He's caddied over 50 major PGA events and has been on the bag for multiple wins. 4:31 Old Memories From The NFL 9:51 New Opportunities With Rickie Fowler Turns To 13 Y…

Mike Brey is currently an Assistant Coach for the Atlanta Hawks. He was the Head Coach at The University of Notre Dame from 2000-2023, where he holds the record for most wins at 483. Mike has been the National Coach of the year, amongst many other honors. He was Head Coach at Delaware University and Assistant for 8 seasons at Duke University as wel…

Rachelle Peterson is the guest on this episode of Checking Inn A Lodging DEI ChatBy Leon Thomas

Jermaine Chaney played professional football in the CFL, World Football League and the NFL. He has owned Chaney Financial group since 2004. He is a member of FCA and Big 10 Advisory Board as well as a member of NFL Players Association. He earned his bachelors from Indiana University and his MBA from Grace College. He is a husband and father of four…