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

Michaela Guzy
Born
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.