JoaSpeaksOn | Jodi O'Donnell-Ames

Jodi O'Donnell-Ames

Author, Grief and Leadership Faciliator,
Entrepreneur and Hope Giver.

According to The National Council, 70% of adults in the U.S. have experienced some type of tramatic event atleast once in their lives; that's a lot of collective trauma and it impacts every one of us.

The fact is, ADVERSITY is a part of life, but we don't expect difficult times to happen to US.

Yet, at some point, we all face times in our lives when we think, "How do I go on? How do I find my way? How do I find hope?"

For more than a decade, after losing my husband Kevin to ALS, I was in a dark place. I was a shell of my former self.

And then one day it hit me, I had energy and love to share and I needed to show up differently.

It didn't happen over night, but by using my experiences, knowledge, skills and even grief, I started the process of healing.

And I did not do it alone.

Once I decided to face my grief, hope givers rallied around me.

They shared their skills. They shared their mindsets and their compassion.

Now, I do the same.

From my book, Hope Givers:

"It's an indisputable truth that while life is complicated and difficult, hope is reserved for each and every one of us." JOA

Let's heal together.

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Testimonials

Therese M.

"Attending a workshop with Jodi O'Donnell-Ames is like sitting at the kitchen table and sharing a cup of tea with a close friend. I immediately felt the connection she made with her audience and delighted in her on-the-spot ability to turn an unhealthy eating habit into one that can help your body thrive! Experience, candor, and connection, Jodi has it all!"

Kathy L.

"I had the privilege recently, to listen to Jodi O’Donnell-Ames speak at our National Sales Meeting and she totally reeled me in to wanting to hear more of her story and how she continues giving to the ALS community through her creating, Hope Loves Company. She is a true ‘giver’ to all, but especially to the children who are affected from having a parent with ALS."

"Jodi has the unique ability to translate her personal story into broader themes that individuals and organizations can use to find their purpose and come together to achieve their common goals. I highly recommend Jodi for your next meeting or event as a way to transcend the ordinary."