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 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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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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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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June 9, 2017 / Jodi Morris / Leadership

21st Century Radio

“What the heck did you just order?” My husband tossed the cardboard mailing package on…

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July 12, 2016 / Jodi Morris / Travel Stories

My Berlin Wall Moment

“Good morning! Wake up. Your whole world has changed.” My 17-year-old niece Jamie moaned, eyes still closed,…

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June 26, 2015 / Jodi Morris / Travel Stories

The Last Saturday

“We already have a dishwasher…you.” This was my mom’s favorite comeback to my childhood moaning…

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June 3, 2015 / Jodi Morris / Global Investing

Where Am I?

I settled into the backseat of my car as we left the capital city airport.…

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September 8, 2014 / Jodi Morris / Global Investing

The Pink Taxi

My one night glimpse of Dubai didn’t go as planned. If you fly Emirates through…

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September 2, 2014 / Jodi Morris / Global Investing

Mitumba Art

“What can I create this afternoon?” Sonja Parkinson’s hand moved across her shelves stacked with…

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August 20, 2014 / Jodi Morris / Travel Stories

The Graduation II

We met in the darkness at the campus gate at 6am. It was graduation day,…

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August 14, 2014 / Jodi Morris / Girls Education

Purity’s Promise

“I am number three.” I ran into Purity on the dirt path outside of her…

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August 10, 2014 / Jodi Morris / Girls Education

Presentation Day

“What an amazing, incredible, wonderful day!” That’s the email I received from Jenni Doherty, Co-Founder…

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August 3, 2014 / Jodi Morris / Girls Education

Exam Week

“I did not do very well on this exam.” Mary shook her head, staring at…

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July 31, 2014 / Jodi Morris / Leadership

Learning Reciprocity

“Those who can’t do, teach.” It’s a ridiculous quote, implying that teachers are less worthy…

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July 29, 2014 / Jodi Morris / Girls Education

Patiently Persistent

Sunday morning (9:00-11:00am) at Daraja Academy is reserved for “Spiritual Time.” The school’s diverse student…

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July 25, 2014 / Jodi Morris / Girls Education

Good Morning

Having been in Kenya for two weeks, I have fallen into some positive routines. I…

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Category: Travel Stories