A biography for Belinda Johnsonhasn’t been written yet.
“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.”
“When I went into a start-up in tech, I knew I could always go back to a law firm.”
“Homesharing is about dialogue, not disruption.”
“While Airbnb cannot singlehandedly level the playing field for women, I believe we can play a role in enabling women around the world to follow their passions and design the lives they want.”
“Lead by example. Women often wait for permission instead of acting, and I try to encourage bold action.”
“That's what I love - to be pushed out of my comfort zone.”
“I like cutting through complexity and trying to get to the kernel of an idea.”
“When I think back to the early years of my career, I wish I would have been less tolerant of the norms of that time. Compared to today's generation, my generation didn't call attention to unfair practices like equal pay and promotion tracks as often.”
“When I pull my hair back in a ponytail, that's how you know I'm having a hard day.”
“In the morning, I look at my calendar and think about whether things that aren't critical can be moved to the next week.”
“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's important to contribute to group discussions, but if all you're thinking about is when you'll get the opportunity to speak - and stressing about whether you'll sound smart - you won't be fully engaged in the conversation.”
“As anyone who has started a company knows, it's pretty common not to see any income for months.”
“Cities have unique home-sharing policy needs - a dense, urban city may have different concerns than a historic vacation town or a non-traditional travel destination.”
“At the end of the day, you have to do what you think is right and be human.”
“I never really feel overwhelmed; I feel energized by what goes on in our day.”
“I'm a huge Trekkie.”
“Programs that encourage mentorship, workshops that teach women how to self advocate, and even employee resource groups that are focused on women in the workplace are all very powerful outlets that foster safe-space conversations.”
“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.”
“It is important for me to carve out time in my schedule to spend quality time with my family.”