Belinda Johnson Quotes
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I'm always moving furniture and things around in my house.
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I never really feel overwhelmed; I feel energized by what goes on in our day.
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At the end of the day, you have to do what you think is right and be human.
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Every challenge that comes up is just a problem that needs a solution.
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When I went into a start-up in tech, I knew I could always go back to a law firm.
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I'm thankful to be in a position in my career where I can advocate for better policies and partner with future generations, like my daughters, to be a voice for change.
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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.
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Whether we work in the private, public, or nonprofit sectors, International Women's Day is a time for us to think about how we can all step up and do everything in our power to help women make real economic progress.
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When I learned about Airbnb, I was like, 'Wow, this is an amazing, new way to travel; it's about community, and there's a lot to figure out to clear the way,' so I was really drawn to that.
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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.
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I wholeheartedly believe that travel leads to open minds and contributes to a better cultural understanding and acceptance of people from around the world.
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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.
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I like cutting through complexity and trying to get to the kernel of an idea.
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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.
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As chief business affairs and legal officer, I am responsible for driving Airbnb's engagement strategy and civic partnership efforts as well as overseeing the company's global public policy, community mobilization, legal, communications, compliance, social initiatives, and philanthropy efforts.
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As a company grows, things get stuck at the top. It can be a bottleneck.
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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.
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In my spare time, I volunteer at my daughters' schools so I can stay involved with the activities and parent/teacher community.
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In the morning, I look at my calendar and think about whether things that aren't critical can be moved to the next week.
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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.
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Some of my legal colleagues are the most creative people I know!
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When I pull my hair back in a ponytail, that's how you know I'm having a hard day.
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It is important for me to carve out time in my schedule to spend quality time with my family.
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Most of my mentors in my early career were men; I'm happy to see today the partnership between the newer generation coming through and more senior women leaders helping others advance their careers.