Swim Against The Tide

In this fascinating conversation, Darren Burn shares his unique journey from starting his career as a young, budding ITN journalist to the CEO and Founder of Out Of Office, a luxury travel company focused on the LGBTQ+ community. 
He discusses the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including his early experiences in journalism, the challenges of starting a business, and the importance of resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.
The conversation also touches on the significance of diversity and inclusion in the travel industry and the lessons learned from mistakes along the way. 
He emphasizes the importance of honesty in customer relations and the need for travel companies to provide genuine insights into destinations, particularly for the LGBTQ community.

The discussion also touches on the challenges of sustainability in the travel industry and the growing demand for experiential travel that connects clients with local cultures.

The SATT Team :) 
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What is Swim Against The Tide?

The idea behind Swim Against The Tide podcast is to meet founders and leaders of businesses who have launched and operate in competitive markets, taking the bigger, more established players head on. It is about exploring what drove them, how their brand stood out, what they had to do to win and what lessons they have learned that they can share with the listeners to hopefully inspire them to take their own journey.

The show is presented by Steve Henry, Co-Founder of the specialist marketing group Audience Collective. Steve has enjoyed a 30-year career in advertising helping 100s of brands win and grow. He is passionate about telling these stories and sharing their journeys, both good and bad, to help the next generation learn and encourage them to one day start their own challenger brand.

If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, please email satt@thisisaudience.com and we will be in touch.