About this episode
The episode features Grant Simmons discussing the vision of reconnecting former Club Med G.O.s.
Thirty years ago, in a small apartment in West LA, two former Club Med G.O.s were doing what XGOs do best: connecting. John Shelley strummed his guitar while my guest sang, and in that moment, an idea was born: a place where former G.O.s could reconnect and find the people who shaped their unforgettable seasons. It was the early days of the internet, and while John never got to see that vision come to life, his idea and his spirit live on. Anyone who has experienced Club Med knows it was more than just a job. It was a family. People from every corner of the world brought together to work hard, play harder, and build lifelong friendships. But over time, that family scattered across continents, and staying connected became a challenge. Now, that original vision has finally become reality, a true home for former G.O.s, built by an XGO, where memories can be shared and friendships rediscovered. And joining me now is the person who brought that vision to life, Grant Simmons! **My First Season podcast has always been ad-free and free to listen to and is available to download on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Samsung Podcasts, Podbean App, Podchaser, Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible…
People in this episode
Host: Greg Hannah
Guest: Grant Simmons
Topics covered
- Club Med
- reconnection
- friendship
- nostalgia
- community
- internet
Keywords
- Club Med
- G.O.s
- reconnect
- friendships
- nostalgia
- internet
- community
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Club Med
Places: West LA
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