Gratitude to Latitude

Jodi sits down with Dr. Lawrence Nespoli about the importance and accessibility of education, failing at retirement and winning at positivity. About our guest: Dr. Lawrence A. Nespoli is the former President of the New Jersey Council of County Colleges (NJCCC), the statewide coordinating organization for New Jersey's community colleges. New Jersey's community colleges presented him with the inaugural New JerseyCommunity College Legacy Award in 2018, in recognition of the many contributions he made to New Jersey's community colleges and its students while serving as president for 27 years. Dr. Nespoli is now a faculty member in higher education and community college leadership doctorate programs at Rutgers University, the University of Maryland Global Campus, New Jersey City University, and Rowan University, while also serving as a trustee at his local community college, Mercer County Community College in New Jersey.

Jodi sits down with Dr. Connie Siskowski, Founder and President of American Association of Caregiving Youth to talk about her childhood caregiving experience, why she started AACY and becoming a CNN Hero. Links: American Associate of Caregiving Youth AACUY News & Videos

Jodi sits down with Rob Matthews to talk about healthy eating, fitness and fatherhood.

Jodi sits down with Tom Prather to talk about dreaming big, meeting his idol Eddie Van Halen and the creative thinking that has fueled his entrepreneurial journey. Website: https://www.thebluewave.net/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-waves-with-tom-prather/id1291939396

Jodi sits down with Debra Hallisey to talk about losing her job and finding her passion as an advocate and caregiver. Links:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-hallisey/ https://advocateformomanddad.com/ https://www.facebook.com/advocateformomdad/ IG: debrahallisey Book: Your Caregiver Relationship Contract  https://www.amazon.com/Your-Caregiver-Relationship-Contract-expectations/dp/0578543834

Jodi sits down with Sean to chat about his love for adventure, his enormous determination, and the hardest climb of his life. https://www.seanswarner.com/

Jodi sits down with Isabella to discuss adventure, building resilience, nurturing effortless effort and battling stage 4 lung cancer. You can find out more about Isabella at https://bikebreathebelieve.org/about-isabella/

Jodi sits down with Felice about the moment that changed her life forever and how she continues to honor her body, mind and spirit. Books: Life With a Traumatic Brain Injury by Amy Zellmer Proof of Heaven--A Neurosurgeon's Journey Into the Afterlife by Eben Alexander, M.D.

Neil and Jodi sit down and talk about the power of the American dream and how he achieved success.

Jodi sits down with Maureen Pierce to talk about the unthinkable-her childhood abduction and her recovery through self defense and empowerment.

Jodi sits down with Latrese to talk about her journey of loss and pain and her road to healing and a powerful mission. Note: When Jodi asks about makeup ideas for older women, she is referring to tips for herself!

Jodi sits down with Aleia Kristine to talk about Life in LA, her book Loss and Found and the time she met Queen Latifah.

Jodi chats with George Anthony about life as a teacher, mentor and as the Primary United Nations Representative for the NGO, Pathways To Peace. https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-s-anthony-7766848/ https://pathwaystopeace.org/team/george-s-anthony/

Jodi sits down with LA Musician and producer Honoré about the craft of writing and producing music, along with the values that drive his success.

Jodi sits down with George Kalantzis to talk about his book Nowhere to Go, released on Sept. 28th and the journey that fueled his mission.

New season, new guests, and tougher questions!

Jodi summarizes the beauty of her first season as a podcaster. In loving memory of a dear friend, Sara Erin Katherine Cooper.

Jodi sits down with her friend Donna Valente to talk about her podcast Giving Heart Beat, her family and working alongside Christopher and Dana Reeve.

Jodi sits down with her friend Jon Samnick to talk about the joys of coaching, the power of volunteerism and the night he got serenaded by Paul McCartney. You can find Jon at:  linkedin.com/in/jonsamnick pivotcoach.com and https://www.maddyloo.com/ 

Multitalented Sara Cooper has been a commercial real estate lender, an event planner and a marketing guru in her professional career. The founder of Cooper Creative Group has even mastered the culinary arts. Mary Oliver quote: "Watch now how I start the day: in happiness, in kindness." Icebucket challenge video: Jodi and Sara talk ALS: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1431811063660783 https://www.facebook.com/jodi.odonnellames/videos/748797545180004

Jodi chats with Dr. Jeremy Jon Van Tress about ALS, his mission work, his non profit, his service to our country in the U.S. Army, as well as his new political aspirations. 

Gudjon Sigurdsson and Jodi talk about the power of gratitude, Icelandic volcanoes and LIVING with ALS or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Kzdz2lutxs

Jodi sits down with her friend Dave Howell to talk about parenting, singing, faith and the standard of excellence in all things.

Jodi sits down with Christopher MacLellan, founder of the Whole Care Network about his journey as a loving caregiver to his late partner, Richard.

Jodi and Hope Loves Company Ambassador Samantha Mongiello sit down to chat about ALS, gratitude, journeys and celebrating the little things in life.

Jodi sits down with Laurice Duffy, a new friend with many connections. In this episode, Jodi and Laurice remember their late husbands, who were both named Kevin and who also died of ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease, and checking the widow box for the very first time.

When Jodi first decided to create a podcast, she immediately knew who her first guest would be. Once a podcast name was in place, she called Peter Hall and confirmed him as her very first guest. Pete is a friend, pilot, survivor and USAF officer with over 200 combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Join me as I learn from Pete's enormous wisdom, integrity and strength. Peter Hall is a dedicated friend and volunteer of HLC. He is also a retired USAF officer and pilot with over 200 combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Mr. Hall is an entrepreneur with extensive business and non-profit experience and a peer counselor for crisis and conflict resolution. He is currently a pilot for Delta airlines in Minnesota and is building his own plane! In his free time, he plays piano, guitar and does woodworking too.

Jodi talks about the WHY of her new podcast and why you should tune-in! Jodi O'Donnell-Ames is a national speaker, empowerment and wellness coach and tireless advocate for Lou Gehrig's disease, or ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). She is also the founder of Hope Loves Company, a non-profit organization committed to providing educational and emotional support to children and young adults who have had or have a loved one battling ALS in their lives. She lives with her husband Benton in Titusville, NJ. Their children, all young adults, have lost a parent to ALS before the age of 11.  Jodi has written two books, The Stars that Shine and Someone I Love has ALS. She was chosen as People Magazine's "Hero Among Us” and is the recipient of many awards including the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award, the AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) Founder's Award, the TIAA Difference Maker Award, the New Jersey Governors Jefferson Award, the TCNJ Alumni Humanitarian Award and the Princeton/Mercer Chamber of Commerce Women in Achievement Award. In addition, she was invited to give a Tedx talk on Leading a Life with Purpose. https://www.ted.com/talks/jodi_o_donnell_ames_living_a_life_with_purpose/up-next Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKoshpecmco On the Today Show: https://www.today.com/video/hope-to-it-kids-learn-to-cope-with-parents-als-at-camp-696665667876