Yayyyyy… that’s awesome!!!
Congratulations @KashifMisidia for being featured and for taking this wonderful initiative.
Here are my answers:
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Where are you from?
I’m originally from the beautiful country of Bangladesh, but I now live in the Lone Star State—Texas, USA. -
When did you join Connect?
While I can’t recall the exact date, I’m quite sure I joined in August 2016, not long after Connect was launched. -
How did you learn about Connect in the first place?
I received an email from the Local Guides team that said, ‘Visit Local Guides Connect,’ and I knew right away—this is where I belong.
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What time of the day/week do you like to check what’s new on Connect?
Typically right after I wake up in the morning, for a short time and later during the day whenever I get some free time. -
Have you attended or hosted a meet-up on Connect?
I have hosted several meetups—both virtual and in-person—on Connect, including the Bangladesh Local Guides’ 10th anniversary meetup, which I’m especially proud to have hosted. I’ve also attended numerous virtual meetups organized by other Local Guides -
What’s your favorite moment on Connect?
When I first received the email confirming my selection for Connect Live (formerly known as the Local Guides Summit) in 2017, it was one of the most incredible and unforgettable moments of my life. -
Tell us about one Connect feature that you love.
I love both the filter and following options in the new Connect. -
What one feature would you add to Connect if you could?
I would love to have an option to connect with Local Guides based on my selected region—whether through chat or any other method. It would also be great to have the ability to access their Google Maps profiles (even though the ‘follow’ feature is being removed), so I can discover their reviews and recommendations when visiting a new place—or even exploring my own city. -
Tell us about one thing you’re planning to share or do on Connect this year.
This year—and in fact, this month—I launched a new meetup series called Know Your Connect Moderator. Each month, a Connect Moderator takes the ‘hot seat’ alongside two other Local Guides. Through these sessions, we get to know their stories, passions, and dedication—hoping to inspire more Local Guides to become actively involved in the community. Our July guest Connect Moderator was Adrian, and we shone the spotlight on Marco from Italy and Harrison from the USA.
