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Michaela Guzy

Michaela Guzy is an American documentary filmmaker,[1] travel journalist,[2] American media executive, producer, and on-air show host.[3]

Michaela Guzy
Born
New York, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Documentary filmmaker, travel journalist

She is the founder of the editorial content house, OhThePeopleYouMeet which she founded in 2012 after departing her corporate job as the VP/Global Travel and Strategic Development for American Express Publishing.[4]

Early life

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Guzy was born in Missouri where she was raised before graduating from Spring Hill College and moving to New York City.[5]

Work

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Michaela's OH THE PEOPLE YOU MEET Poster

In her award-winning series, “OH THE PEOPLE YOU MEET with Michaela Guzy”,[6][7] she meets local people you could meet when traveling, including chefs, designers, artists, activists and scientists.[8] Her show has appeared on American Airlines In Flight, KTLA+[9] and Thrive Global. Seasons 1, 2 + 3 are currently in flight on Qatar Airways,[10] and Modern Luxury Media's streaming service M/LUX.[11]

In response to COVID-19 she launched a visual podcast called InspirationStation.[12] There are currently over 125 episodes which has gained over 10 million views.[13]

 
Michaela's SLEEPING AROUND SAFELY Series poster

In 2020, Guzy documented the world reopening safely in a video postcard series, SLEEPING AROUND SAFELY. As of May 2024, the series has over 105 episodes.[14] The series was also nominated for its first award at International Tourism Film Festival Africa in June 2024.[15]

Guzy is an advocate for sustainable living. She speaks at industry travel events and conferences, such as Michaela has World Travel Market (WTM) and International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM);[16] and TBEX .[17]

 
Michaela talking at an event.

She appears as a sustainable travel, human connection and wellbeing expert on morning shows[18] including CBS New York, Channel News Asia (CNA), ChekTV Vancouver and KLTA.[19]

Her travels have been included in media outlets, such as Highways Magazine,[20] Forbes,[21] Thrive Global and Bravo TV.[22]

Guzy was an adjunct professor at New York University School of Professional Studies from 2017-2020, where she created and taught a course called, "Travel Storytelling: Creating Video Content".[23]

Awards

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Year Award Subject Result Ref
Goldman Sachs + Babson's 10,000 Small Businesses – Most Promising – New York, USA Self [24]
Hospitality Sales & Marketing International (Best in Show and Best in Show for PR) – New York, USA [25]
International Tourism Film Festival Africa, Cape Town – Director's Choice Award Won [26]
2019 Wildlife Conservation Film Festival Nominated
2023 ITFFA/International Tourism Film Festival Africa – Best in Show Won [27]
ITFFA/International Tourism Film Festival Africa – Silver in Sustainability Won
2024 Silver Doc, TV and Web – ITFFA/International Tourism Film Festival Africa 2024 SLEEPING AROUND SAFELY with Istra, Croatia Won [15]
OH THE PEOPLE YOU MEET with Michaela Guzy Won
Gold Doc, TV and Web – ITFFA/International Tourism Film Festival Africa 2024 OH THE PEOPLE YOU MEET with Michaela Guzy Won

References

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  1. ^ "Američka zvijezda snimljena u šetnji Zagrebom, zbog atraktivnog izdanja i posebne pratnje nikako nije mogla proći neopaženo!". Showbuzz (in Croatian). Retrieved 2024-05-10.
  2. ^ "Oh The People You Meet | 8/15/23". Channel 13 Las Vegas News KTNV. 2023-08-15. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  3. ^ "Insider Travel Report". Insider Travel Report. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  4. ^ Thornton, Brett (2021-06-16). ""Oh the People You'll Meet" Founder Michaela Guzy". The FAM. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
  5. ^ "Travel Style Michaela Guzy". Jonny Jet. Jonny Jet. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  6. ^ "2023 Winners - Documentaries & TV Programmes". International Tourism Film Festival Africa. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  7. ^ OhThePeopleYouMeet. "OH THE PEOPLE YOU MEET Wins The Director's Choice Award at International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA)". PRWeb. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  8. ^ "Oh The People You Meet with Michaela Guzy: Sierra Leone". MLUX Network. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  9. ^ "Travel Tuesday: Sustainable travel in Alaska with Michaela Guzy". KTLA. 2022-04-20. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  10. ^ "SEASONS 1+ 2 OF "OH THE PEOPLE YOU MEET with Michaela Guzy" NOW LIVE ON M/LUX". KRON4. 2023-09-25. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  11. ^ "SEASONS 1+ 2 OF "OH THE PEOPLE YOU MEET with Michaela Guzy" NOW LIVE ON M/LUX". FOX 2. 2023-09-25. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  12. ^ Thornton, Brett (2021-06-16). ""Oh the People You'll Meet" Founder Michaela Guzy". The FAM. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  13. ^ Guzy, Michaela (2020-04-22). "A case of insatiable wanderlust". Africa Travel Week. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  14. ^ "SEASON THREE OF "OH THE PEOPLE YOU MEET WITH MICHAELA GUZY," WORLD PREMIERE ON MAY 15, 2024". FOX40. 2024-04-23. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  15. ^ a b "2024 Finalists". International Tourism Film Festival Africa. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  16. ^ "Bright-Young-Things-The-Great-Rebranding-of-an-Industry.pdf" (PDF).
  17. ^ Guzy, Michaela (2020-04-22). "A case of insatiable wanderlust". Africa Travel Week. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  18. ^ "Stay, Play, & Discover On Yas Island Abu Dhabi". NBC New York. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  19. ^ "Unveiling the world's most iconic hotels: Journey with Michaela Guzy to Raffles Hotels and Resorts newest and most luxurious destinations!". NBC Los Angeles. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
  20. ^ "Highways of Benzel-Busch". Issuu. Retrieved 2018-08-20.
  21. ^ Bloom, Laura Begley. "The 38 Cheapest Places To Travel In 2019". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  22. ^ "Tour Group Guide to Kenya". Bravo TV Official Site. 2016-02-25. Retrieved 2018-08-13.
  23. ^ "Michaela Guzy on Building Her Travel Business". $he Spends. 2018-08-16. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  24. ^ "Michaela Guzy | Keynote Speaker Fees & Bio | GDA Speakers". www.gdaspeakers.com. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
  25. ^ "Winners' Gallery | HSMAI Adrian Awards". adrianawards.hsmai.org. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  26. ^ OhThePeopleYouMeet. "SEASONS 1+ 2 OF "OH THE PEOPLE YOU MEET with Michaela Guzy" NOW STREAMING ON M/LUX". PRWeb. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
  27. ^ "2023 Winners - Documentaries & TV Programmes". International Tourism Film Festival Africa. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
 
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