In this episode of 292 Wellness, we sit down with Jack Miller, Regional Vice President & General Manager of the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, for one of our most illuminating conversations on leadership and transformation.

When Jack took the helm at the Princess, the property teetered on the brink of bankruptcy. Today, it is the top-performing Fairmont in the global Accor portfolio—a remarkable turnaround fueled not by chance, but by culture, clarity, and unwavering standards.

In this episode, Jack shares:

An unconventional career path – From his early beginnings in hospitality to leading one of North America’s most iconic resorts.

Leadership principles that drive results – Insights on accountability, operational excellence, and cultivating teams who take pride in every detail.

Turning crisis into culture – The pivotal decisions, core values, and mindset shifts that transformed the Princess into a world-class property.

Hospitality as service – How empowering people, not processes, builds lasting guest loyalty.

Advice for leaders and builders – Timeless lessons on vision, courage, and creating high-performance environments.

Whether you’re a hotelier, entrepreneur, designer, or simply curious about what it takes to lead with purpose, this episode offers rare insight into building excellence at scale.

Sit down with Harry Jameson, CEO & Co-Founder of Pillar Well-Being In this episode of the 292 Wellness Podcast, hosts Ben Meyer and Anissa Mendil sit down with Harry Jameson, visionary CEO of Pillar Well-Being, in a grounded discussion that reimagines the essence of well-being. With eloquence and insight, Harry charts his pioneering journey in the wellness industry, advocating for a holistic approach that places happiness and fulfillment above conventional fitness metrics.

Key Highlights: A New Vision for Wellness: Harry redefines health by emphasizing the integration of movement, nutrition, and recovery, drawing compelling parallels between elite sports performance and effective business leadership.

Pillar Well-Being’s Innovation: Learn how Harry’s brand is reshaping luxury hospitality by creating inclusive, forward-thinking wellness spaces that transcend traditional spa concepts.

Designing the Future: Harry explores the transformative potential of wellness-focused real estate, envisioning residential and communal spaces that foster health and connection through intentional design.

Balancing Discipline and Joy: Discover Harry’s philosophy on sustaining a wellness lifestyle by harmonizing motivation, discipline, and the power of community.

This episode offers a wealth of inspiration for those seeking to elevate their approach to well-being or understand the evolving landscape of wellness in modern life. Harry’s articulate vision for a healthier, more connected future is both thought-provoking and actionable.

In this energizing conversation, we sit down with design icon Stacy Garcia to explore the deeper forces shaping the future of wellness, design, and human connection. From her Oasis trend and the evolution of biophilic design to the rising value of analog wellness and the importance of disconnecting from tech, Stacy shares how trends rooted in authenticity, spirituality, and human behavior are transforming the hospitality industry. We discuss how wellness design drives real ROI, the soul behind material choices, and the impact of mentorship and legacy. This episode is a powerful reminder that when you move from intention, your movement will follow.

Stacy Shoemaker Rauen shares her journey from journalism to editor-in-chief of Hospitality Design, highlighting the importance of networking, community, and events in the industry. She discusses the growing role of wellness in hospitality, emphasizing how personal connections and thoughtful design contribute to well-being. Stacy also explores the future of wellness, sustainability initiatives, and the discovery of new talent while offering advice for aspiring designers on networking, storytelling, and career growth

In this episode, photographer and best-selling author Anna Deacon (The Art of Wild Swimming, Taking the Plunge) shares how wild swimming has transformed her mental and physical health while fostering community connection. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Anna highlights wild swimming as nature’s form of biohacking—an accessible, free wellness practice—and reflects on the healing power of water, the importance of rest, authenticity, and stepping outside your comfort zone.

In this episode, wellness advocate Gloria Treister explores the essentials of health, addressing misinformation, generational shifts, and the impact of toxins. She champions a functional medicine approach, focusing on root causes, reducing inflammation, and embracing simple lifestyle changes. Gloria inspires listeners to take charge of their health with knowledge and intention.