My journey with Airbnb and the Host Advisory Board

[Jue0]

  

As I reflect on the wonderful week in San Francisco, I recall my personal journey as a host. One that I began nine years ago. I had just retired from my corporate job of 23 years. I was yearning to do something different that I enjoyed, that I was passionate about. It was then after our holiday that I decided to make our home an Airbnb. I didn’t know where to start, but I had the passion and will, at least to make a fresh start. 

In retrospect, as I look back, this continues to be a good decision! It has led me to not only find myself again but to meet so many people from all over the world and to share our home with them. Airbnb opened up the world for me, my family, and our entire team. It continues to surprise us, and pleasantly so, allowing us to earn a living yet make incredible connections and lifelong relationships. 

When I think about this journey, I am so grateful to Brian Chesky and the other co-founders of Airbnb for believing in and making a reality their vision that has helped so many like me all over the world. I too have learned to believe in my dreams and give the best in our hosting whilst giving back. I am immensely honored and privileged to represent the voices of my fellow hosts and share matters concerning hosting directly with Airbnb. The highlight for me has been the month of September that saw me reunite with the other Host Advisory Board members from all over the world after meeting on Zoom for about one and a half years. It is inspiring to learn so much from different perspectives and cultures yet to have in common a deep passion and drive for hosting and giving back to our respective communities. 

During our time in San Francisco, we had the honor of meeting and interacting with Brian, Airbnb’s CEO. I had  the opportunity to share the stage with him and have a Q&A with him. This was truly phenomenal and remarkable. I’m filled with gratitude that I have been able to share this hosting journey that continues to be so gratifying at a personal, family, and community level. A big thank you to all our guests who continue to touch our lives and in turn touching and changing ours for good. #Gratitude. #ThankYou Airbnb ❤️ 

Jue, Host Advisory, Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪 

[Bhumika]

Thanks so much for sharing about this wonderful journey with us @Jue0 😍 It's amazing to read how much our hosts are passionate about hosting on Airbnb! 

[Jue0]

@Bhumika Greatful for this! Thank you for the opportunity to share this Amazing sojourn. Enriching and gratifying🌟

[Naomi208]

Amazing Journey, hard work and commitment is rewarded with great success.

Thank you for sharing this amazing, inspiring story.

May your dreams, and your stars 🌟 shine bright on your journey

🥰🥰🥰🙏🏼

[Jue0]

@Naomi208 Thank you so much ❤️ You are such an inspiration and great Community leader. Been a privilege and joy to rep and sojourn with Team 🇰🇪 

[Rie9]

Your session with Brian was incredibly moving. You said, "Just be yourself," right? 
It’s truly my honor to be your HAB cohort!

[Jue0]

@Rie9 thank you so much. I have learned a lot from you too. A great Sojourn Rie, keep it up.

[Daniel1651]

@Jue0 You truly inspire and always bring an incredible perspective from your experience!

Thank you for sharing this journey and for being such a great companion on the Host Advisory Board. 🌟

Hugs from Tenerife,

Daniel.-

[Jue0]

@Daniel1651 Thank you Daniel  for your invaluable support and sojourn. Been a delight sharing the sojourn and mentorship. Bravo.

[Felicity11]

Thank you @Jue0 for your wonderful write up about your experience in being an Airbnb host and finding your passion for doing something you love.  I agree being a host is an incredibly rewarding and enriching experience.    I have loved working with you these past few years and I love your energy and passion for hosting and representing your community.  

[Jue0]

@Felicity11 @Flick! Thank you. I love the energy that you always bring in the room and the way you carry Sustainability and Hosting, close to your heart. Thank you for sharing loads of useful information here in the Community Centre. I’ve enjoyed collaborating with you as a fellow Advisor. My highlight is obviously sharing the stage with you and Brian last September during the Host week. Merci beaucoup.,😊

[Felicity11]

Thank you, @Jue0. I have loved working with you on the board and hearing the insights you bring from your community and life experience. I agree sharing the stage with you and Brian last September during the host week was a highlight for me.