Belinda Johnson

At the end of the day, you have to do what you think is right and be human. ”

I wholeheartedly believe that travel leads to open minds and contributes to a better cultural understanding and acceptance of people from around the world. ”

It is important for me to carve out time in my schedule to spend quality time with my family. ”

There was a time when people thought our hosts weren't collecting and remitting taxes, and we've been very proactive about going out and trying to solve this. ”

Being an online platform, we ran into challenges with Cuba's lack of Internet accessibility. We were able to work around that by creating a program unique to Cuba where many local hosts are working with hosting partners who have Internet access and can help them manage their Airbnb requests and bookings. ”

After law school, I put on my power suit and worked at a series of law firms. By the time I was at my third in six years, it dawned on me that a traditional law job wasn't for me. ”

My best advice to young women looking to get into both travel and tech is to put yourself out there, get out of your comfort zone, and be persistent. ”

Some of my legal colleagues are the most creative people I know! ”

Even with uncertainty around the future of work in an increasingly automated world, Airbnb will remain a way for women to achieve greater financial independence and social empowerment in the years ahead. ”

I don't necessarily think about being a woman as I make decisions, but I do value diversity of opinion and encourage others to speak up and do their best work. ”