Eliza Reid – First Lady of Iceland Leading From the Front on Gender Equality
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Show Notes
Jeannette is joined by the fabulous Eliza Reid, the First Lady of Iceland, to engage in a lively conversation about her role as the First Lady and her passion for gender diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Eliza shares her journey of moving to Iceland for love and how she has used her platform to advocate for positive change. They discuss Iceland's progress in gender equality, the importance of tourism to the country's economy, and the need for sustainable practices. Eliza also opens up about her experiences as a working mom and offers valuable insights on finding balance and being present in the moment.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Iceland has made significant progress in gender equality, with nearly 50% of MPs being women and being ranked as the best country in the world for women by the World Economic Forum.
- The journey towards gender equality in Iceland has been a combination of top-down approaches, such as government legislation and quotas, and grassroots efforts to advocate for change and amplify underrepresented voices.
- Tourism is a vital sector for Iceland's economy, with the country offering a diverse range of attractions, including natural wonders, cultural festivals, and culinary experiences.
- Iceland has worked towards making tourism more sustainable by investing in infrastructure, encouraging year-round travel, and promoting ethical practices in the industry.
BEST MOMENTS
"Just because we're the closest doesn't mean we're there yet. We still have a lot of inequalities that we need to be tackling."
"It's levelling the playing field for everyone. It's giving greater opportunities to people of all genders."
"You can't just say, well, we've written a policy now. So we have a policy that things are going to be equal. And it's not really our fault if women aren't applying for the jobs or whatever it is."
"I think it's fantastic because so often we will focus on the same old, same old destinations, you know. But we also want to be able to travel widely and have a rich experience."
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Eliza Reid, First Lady of Iceland, has always been passionate and committed to the promotion of gender equality and women empowerment in the travel industry and has played a pivotal role in ensuring the continued championing of women's rights through her support for women's organizations, advocacy for equal pay, and the elevation of female leadership in tourism. Her book, "Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland’s Extraordinary Women and How They are Changing The World." offers insights into the possibilities of a more gender-equal world and has garnered international recognition, including being a New York Times Book Review Editor's Pick and receiving endorsements from prominent figures such as Hillary Clinton and Margaret Atwood. As a former U.N. Tourism ambassador, the First Lady actively promotes sustainable and ethical tourism in Iceland and is a passionate advocate for the Icelandic Pledge, which encourages sustainable travel practices and environmental preservation while collaborating closely with Business Iceland on initiatives aimed at promoting Icelandic exports and positioning the country as a favourite tourism destination.
ABOUT THE HOST
Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.
Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.
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Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day.