Author: Jodi Morris

Venture Guide to High-Achieving Seekers. Success Coach. Venture Travel Curator. Impact Investor. Traveler. Writer. Global Connector. When we connect to others' stories it changes our own. Let's Venture!

June 13, 2019 / Jodi Morris / Travel Guides

A Revolution: Travel Guide Ireland

Bombings in Belfast and Dublin. U2 singing Sunday Bloody Sunday. A 1970’s economy so dire…

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May 24, 2019 / Jodi Morris / Travel Stories

The Love Hotel

Sometimes the strangest travel stories connect to economic opportunities. Check out The Love Hotel.

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April 11, 2019 / Jodi Morris / Travel Guides

Tipping Point: Travel Guide Laos

Laos. It’s a throwback to Thailand or Cambodia 20-30 years ago. I don’t see it…

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April 5, 2019 / Jodi Morris / Leadership

Our Belt and Road

“So this is the growth of our country that we have seen. We will partner…

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January 22, 2019 / Jodi Morris / Leadership

What Most Miss on LinkedIn

“Global Connector.” If I had to choose one title for what I do, that’s it.…

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January 2, 2019 / Jodi Morris / Leadership

Something About My Sister

“There’s something I need to share with you about my younger sister.” When you get…

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October 18, 2018 / Jodi Morris / Leadership

It Always Starts With Why

“Did you find the event inspiring?” Last year, I left a non-profit event with a…

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September 11, 2018 / Jodi Morris / Leadership

Stories We Never Forget

She returned to our room with an odd question. “Has anyone from the Club come…

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August 17, 2018 / Jodi Morris / Leadership

Finding the Balance

‘Tis the season! It’s not just back-to-school and football. For high school seniors and their…

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June 27, 2018 / Jodi Morris / Leadership

The Modern Warrior

It was the most unlikely of friendships. Tall and thin, he stands about 6’4″– with…

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June 18, 2018 / Jodi Morris / Leadership

Why I Have No Reservations About Parts Unknown

“He was one of the few that got it.” It was the most succinct way…

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May 18, 2018 / Jodi Morris / Leadership

The Sabbatical

“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction,…

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March 19, 2018 / Jodi Morris / Leadership

The Little Black Dress

“We’re not related by blood. But I’m damn sure we’re connected by heart…and this little…

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February 14, 2018 / Jodi Morris / Leadership

The Changemaker Challenge

“But wait…it gets better!” When that’s the first line of an email, you drop what…

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January 16, 2018 / Jodi Morris / Leadership

The Coaching Secret

I was feeling stuck. It was 2003. I was rare among friends in having one…

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December 19, 2017 / Jodi Morris / Leadership

An Invitation

“Who cares? I’m dead!” I poured three circles of olive oil into the heated pan,…

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November 17, 2017 / Jodi Morris / Leadership

The Education Lottery

I won the lottery of life. I was born in the U.S. I’ve never personally…

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October 4, 2017 / Jodi Morris / Travel Guides

Cradle of Humanity: Travel Guide Ethiopia

Ethiopia is safe. It is peaceful. With 100 million people, it has among the largest…

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September 13, 2017 / Jodi Morris / Leadership

Doubling Down

“I decided last night that I would double down.” This was the first line of…

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August 31, 2017 / Jodi Morris / Global Investing

The Smart Investment

I’m a big proponent of gender equality. Because I’m a woman, right? Um, sure. But…

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