It's time again for one of the best Adventures in Business traditions of the year… Ins and Outs! In this minisode, Amani and Mandi sit down to share their Ins and Outs for 2026: what they're intentionally bringing into their lives and businesses next year, and what they're officially leaving behind. As always, this conversation will make you think and laugh!

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Amani and Mandi are welcoming back a familiar face under a new company name: Chris Riccardi, Senior Vice President of Global Sales Strategy for Peregrine Hospitality (formerly known as KSL Resorts). Chris shares why they decided to rebrand and expand, how Peregrine Hospitality motivates its sales teams to do extraordinary work, and his best advice for young and ambitious leaders. If you want to be inspired to dream bigger and achieve your goals, tune into this one!

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What if gratitude didn't have to be perfect to be meaningful?

In this minisode, Amani and Mandi reflect on gratitude, loss, growth, and the quiet lessons that show up in hard seasons. Together, they explore Mandi's "Ceremony of Thorns," what happens when life forces perspective, and why gratitude works best when it's honest, imperfect, and grounded in real life.

You'll hear reflections on business struggles, grief, health, and asking for help — and a gentle invitation to notice what this season might be teaching you, without pressure or performance.

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In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with Bill Kilburg, CEO and Chairman of Hospitality Performance Network Global, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, relationships, and building a values-driven business.

Bill shares stories from his early days as a bellman, the lessons that shaped his leadership philosophy, and how trust, timing, and persistence have guided HPN's growth over the past two decades. The conversation explores how relationships remain central to business—even as technology and AI reshape the industry—and what it truly means to lead with clarity and humanity.

Listeners are invited into a thoughtful discussion on mentorship, culture, and playing the long game in business.

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Gratitude gets talked about a lot, but actually sticking with a gratitude practice is a different story. In this minisode, Amani and Mandi have a real, unfiltered conversation about what gratitude looks like in real life, especially when routines fall apart, stress is high, or life just feels loud.

From journaling habits that come and go to renovation stress, health, relationships, and November's "forced gratitude" energy, this episode explores how gratitude can be grounding without being rigid, and why starting where you are matters more than doing it perfectly.

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What happens when competitors decide to collaborate instead?

On this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with the founders of the California DMO Alliance — Veronica Rivera, Karen Strgacich, and Suzy Kay — to talk about how destination leaders across the state came together during the pandemic to build something truly game-changing.

From humble beginnings as a small Zoom group to a statewide network representing every corner of California, the Alliance is redefining what partnership looks like in the meetings, tourism, and hospitality industries. Tune in as they share how it started, what keeps them connected, and why collaboration always wins over competition.

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What if you stopped downplaying your wins — and started celebrating them instead? In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with creative powerhouse Danielle Sweeney, founder of Keynote Direct, about why confidence and candor are key ingredients to success. From jewelry design to keynote stages, Danielle shares her winding career path, her favorite Aussie phrase ("Fig Jam"), and how she's helping speakers land more gigs by connecting directly with clients.

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Chef Emily Brubaker never planned on a life in the spotlight. From her early years in fine dining to her recent win on "Yes, Chef!" with Martha Stewart and José Andrés, Emily has learned that success comes from conviction, courage, and community. In this conversation, she shares lessons on leadership, resilience, and what it means to grow through change while building a life rooted in creativity, family, and heart.

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