Michaela Guzy is an American media executive, entrepreneur, speaker and on-air show host. She appears regularly on morning TV shows across the US as the sustainable, transformative travel & authentic human connection expert. When the travel industry came to a screeching halt due to COVID-19 - Michaela pivoted, adapted, and has continued on her path and mission to tell a good story.
- In 2012, Michaela left Corporate America in NYC as a young 'hot shot' after climbing the ladder in the luxury travel industry. On a soul-driven trip to Africa, she founded OhThePeopleYouMeet (OTPYM) which documents stories of interesting people doing inspiring things. With Michaela now at the helm for 9 years, OTPYM has grown into a well-respected editorial content site and video series for socially conscious consumers, thought leaders and responsible travelers seeking authentic local connection.
- Michaela attributes her success to saying 'yes' and showing up consistently with a hard working attitude. Being on-camera came naturally to Michaela, and became a bit of an overnight sensation after an audition video for a travel hosting gig played in NYC taxis. Which led to a slew of travel show hosting opportunities around the world.
- Michaela grew up in the midwest in a busy and loud household, where airtime was brief. The 'quiet one' amongst her 3 sisters, she secretly wanted to be Johnny Carson, and would watch Nat Geo with awe and wonder. Dreams came full circle when she created a video series in Sierra Leon where she interviewed one of her childhood hero's, Jane Goodall.
- Michaela says, 'I'm living out my passion right now - I was the hardest of workers in my corporate job. Now as a leader, doing my own thing - it's a labor of love, I eat breathe, and sleep what I do.
- 'I'm not driven by money or power - I believe in the people, and I want to tell a good story. I will figure it [money] out, no one is going to stop me.'
In response to COVID-19 Michaela created a daily LIVE at 5pm IGTV show on @MichaelaGuzy #InspirationStation which is a viral success.
https://ohthepeopleyoumeet.com/
Instagram: @MichaelaGuzy
Yotube: https://www.youtube.com/c/michaelaguzy/featured
