We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Amir Mahadi a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Amir, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. To kick things off, we’d love to hear about things you or your brand do that diverge from the industry standard
Joshua Expeditions is committed to supporting various ministries and organizations with monetary donations throughout the year. When travelers choose to see the world with JE, they’re helping us rescue girls out of human trafficking, give scholarships to students in need, build homes for hurting families, provide food for hungry children, and impact low-income communities through our JE Ministry Fund. All at no additional cost. One of the most rewarding parts of our year at Joshua Expeditions is seeing all the ways that our Ministry Fund allows us to assist people around the world.
Amir, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
I was born in Iran into a prominent government family. My family and I were forced to flee Iran during the Islamic Revolution of 1979 and lived as refugees in Europe until being allowed to immigrate to America and eventually to a small town in Texas. In the blink of an eye, my life completely shifted from one of stability to one of uncertainty. I was suddenly surrounded by unfamiliar faces in foreign surroundings all while not knowing the language. It was a seemingly small gesture from a classmate that changed my life forever. He invited me to play basketball in a local church league and through that encounter, I came to know Jesus Christ as my Savior. This decision heavily influenced my life as I continued my education at Baylor University and would ultimately serve as the basis for opening my own business Joshua Expeditions. We are a non-profit Christian travel organization that offers a wide variety of experiences from education to mission trips, and we exist for the purpose of assisting Christian organizations to inspire purpose, develop leaders, and share Christ through travel. We are celebrating our 25th year in 2022 and are so thankful for the opportunities the Lord has blessed us with!
What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?
I believe our commitment to Him and serving His people has distinguished us in the travel market. It has also set us up for tremendous growth in the next several years, allowing us to continue to grow our ministry globally and help people in need worldwide.
How do you keep your team’s morale high?
Respect their time and take their mental health very seriously.
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