M&P Ep. 245 Felecia Maxfield-Barrett, Utah Global Diplomacy

Meat & Potatoes Podcast

Welcome to another episode of the Meat and Potatoes podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Felicia Maxfield Barrett, the President and CEO of Utah Global Diplomacy. Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of global diplomacy and citizen connections. Felicia shares her insights on how Utah Global Diplomacy fosters international relationships through people-to-people connections, the impact of these interactions on global peace, and the incredible stories of delegates who have visited Utah. We also discuss the economic benefits of hosting international delegates and how local businesses can get involved. 00:00 - Introduction and Technical Glitch 00:20 - Building Personal Connections 01:12 - Handshakes and Initial Interactions 02:46 - Fun and Follow-Up with Delegates 04:00 - Impact of Delegates' Experiences 06:08 - Local and Global Impact 07:04 - Processing and Applying Learnings 08:19 - Longevity and Success of Utah Global Diplomacy 10:27 - Economic Benefits of Hosting Delegate 12:29 - Connecting Entrepreneurs and Businesses 14:22 - Organic Friendships and Solutions 15:04 - Navigating Tense Situations 18:04 - Security Concerns and Sensitive Delegations 18:21 - Ways to Get Involved 21:49 - Final Thoughts and Appreciation If you enjoyed this video and want to support us please leave a LIKE, write a comment on this video and Share it with your friends. Subscribe to our channel on YouTube and click the icon for notifications when we add a new video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions. Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.com Show Links: https://www.hirebloom.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meat-potatoes-podcast/id1262148655 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/4T9PSMVqgQNf7lCF3NdDgS?si=0e0945e56d5a4306 Social: Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopes Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw