Meet, Greet, Treat - Eliza Pesuit - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 179

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In today’s episode of Defining Hospitality, Dan Ryan welcomes Eliza Pesuit, the Founder and CEO of Global Glimpse. Eliza discusses her journey in reimagining travel and how it can serve as a powerful educational tool for high school students. With over 15 years of commitment to equity and access, Global Glimpse has provided transformative travel experiences to thousands of young people from diverse backgrounds. Eliza shares her insights into the profound impact of travel on youth development, the importance of hospitality, and the hurdles of fundraising and forming corporate partnerships. Highlighting success stories and aspirations for future collaborations, this conversation sheds light on the organization's mission to bridge divides and create connections through authentic travel experiences.

Takeaways: 

• Understanding and communicating the "why" behind your work can inspire teams and stakeholders. Follow through the passion and remain dedicated to the mission.
• Leverage existing networks and engage with potential partners consistently, even if it means facing multiple rejections.
• Incorporate empathy, agency, and global perspective into organizational goals and metrics.
• Be transparent about how funds are used and the impact they create. Share stories and data to build trust and demonstrate the long-term value of the organization's efforts.
• Though technology is essential, recognize situations where tech-free environments can enhance interpersonal connections and learning.
• Support and partner with brands that share your organization's values. This can enhance credibility and loyalty internally and externally.

Quote of the Show:

“In great difference and dissonance, tremendous love and the most powerful growth can exist.” - Eliza Pesuit

Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizapesuit/ 
• Website: https://www.globalglimpse.org/ 

Shout Outs:

• 0:42 - Cause Strategy Partners https://causestrategypartners.com/ 
• 0:43 - Treehouse Foundation https://www.treehousefoundation.org/ 
• 0:43 - Entrepreneurship for All https://eforall.org/ 
• 1:29 - Opportunity Network https://opportunitynetwork.org/ 
• 1:29 - AiLun Ku https://www.linkedin.com/in/ailunku/ 
• 2:15 - Edwin Gould Foundation https://www.egfaccelerator.org/ 
• 29:10 - United Airlines https://www.united.com/en/us 
• 34:51 - Maureen McClellan https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-mclellan-70159392/ 
• 52:26 - Obama Foundation https://www.obama.org/ 
• 52:27 - Brian Chesky https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianchesky/ 
• 52:29 - Airbnb https://www.airbnb.com/ 

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