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March 1, 2013
Travel to Create the Next TOMS Shoes
Travel to Create the Next TOMS Shoes. Last weekend, I attended the Los Angeles Times Travel Show; and listened to a live interview with TOMS Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie and Booth Moore (the LA Times Reporter who wrote a story about Toms in 2006). Blake has always been an avid traveler. In fact, in 2002 he competed with his sister on the show the Amazing Race and lost the 1 million prize by four minutes.
It was 2006, and Blake decided to visit Argentina it was one of the countries he traveled to while on the Amazing Race. And while on vacation, he met a group of women who were determined to make a difference in the community by donating shoes. Blake listened to their story, and upon returning to the States he was invigorated by the women and their desire to change the world. Blake decided to make a shoe that was comfortable, design forward, and cost effective to make. He decided to make designs off of the Alpagartas (Argentinian shoes).
In May 2006, he started his online retailer with 250 pairs of shoes in his apartment. Then, the LA Times wrote a story about his Alpagartas, and his online sales jumped to 2500 shoes. Since then, TOMS Shoes has donated over 2 million shoes in 50 counties.
Last year, TOMS Shoes afforded 20 customers a chance to travel the world and be included in their giving back program.
Blake Mycoskie believes in traveling abroad for about a month. To truly get into the culture, connect to people, and enjoy life it is best to slow down and be present. When you travel abroad, you have time to let your mind wander and be creative. Wherever Blake goes, he carries a journal to write out his thoughts, creative ideas, and daily on goings.
Within us all lays the next BIG idea. Everyone has something to create and contribute to making life great for all. So if you are short on funds, or just want to enjoy life and extend your creative adventure or vacation; please consider contacting us, we help make travel possible. Yes, iTravel for Good is a solution that financially empowers people to travel and make a difference (Travel Globally and Help Locally). And perhaps upon your travel you will create the next TOMS Shoes and change the world.
The world awaits your arrival.
Where are you traveling to next?
February 23, 2013
Los Angeles Times Travel Show Gifiting Ideas for Mother’s Day
Los Angeles Times Travel Show Gifting Ideas for Mother’s Day. Yesterday, I spent the day attending seminars for the travel industry. It was so exciting, to meet the players in this industry. Some of the nicest and most approachable people were Terry Dale the president of USTOA, and John Severini the president of California Travel Association. In fact Terry Dale, played a video of Matt Harding, and I was moved to tears; when it comes down to it we are all one. We are all seeking to connect, enjoy life, and have fun.
I am really excited about working with real people, who care deeply about providing service, and life changing experiences through travel. So now it’s time to really get down to the business of taking care of your mom. You know moms are there to make life great. So we here at Recruiting for Good, are dedicating our lives to celebrating moms every day. With your help, yes your help (checkout our video to see how it works) we can gift your mom a vacation or retreat of a lifetime. Imagine if you could send mom on a Safari, or a foodie retreat in Cambodia, or a yoga retreat in Costa Rica, or better yet a shopping retreat in Paris. Whatever you want to create for mom is possible. Want to know more, checkout iTravelforGood.com. We are all about making community travel possible. I forgot to mention, every mom who qualifies for travel with us also receives chocolate for the entire year. If you want us to gift your mom a trip on Mother’s Day, we are fundraising for just 10 moms.
So this Mother’s day, why not take Matt Hardings lead, contact a travel agent today to book your mother’s day retreat, and if you would like us to help fund her trip we would love to help. We are financially empowering people to enjoy life and make a difference. Contact us today to get started.
February 16, 2013
It’s All Good According to Laurel Kaufman
It’s All Good According to Laurel Kaufman. Laurel and I used to hang out at Girls in Tech a couple of years ago. She is one of my favorite people here in LA. If you don’t know her, you should. She owns a company called Elevate My Brand. Recently, I was approached by a friend of mine, who asked me if I knew someone connected to the restaurant and bar industry, the first name that came to mind was Laurel. She was instrumental in helping successfully launch the first TuesdayNights.org party. Running into her before the party, I mentioned my new website iTravel for Good, and Laurel’s response was, “Carlos everything is always All Good with you.” She is brilliant that way and absolutely right. Recruiting for Good, iTravel for Good, iShop for Good, iParty for Good. Yeah it’s all good.
