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EP 43- "Wealth, Purpose & Financial Literacy" | Stacia M. Morris | Author, Educator, and Executive Leadership Coach
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- Mar 26, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of Let’s Talk Passion and Purpose, Nicole Thomas sits down with Stacia Morris—2025 Women Innovator honoree, author, educator, and executive leadership coach. From a small island in St. Vincent and the Grenadines to corporate leadership at IBM and global financial literacy work, Stacia shares how she turned setbacks into a life of service, mentoring, and money confidence. You’ll hear how she reinvented herself after corporate downsizing, why she wrote Teen Money 101 as a “love letter” to her niece and nephew, and how her “Be the CEO of your household” framework helps families take control of their finances and future. Key Takeaways How Stacia’s upbringing in a service-oriented family shaped her passion for teaching and giving back. The moment a student told her, “You are our lifeline to this country,” and how it clarified her purpose. Why even highly educated people struggle with money—and how to start with a simple income-and-expense statement. The story behind Teen Money 101 and why financial literacy should start long before a crisis. What it means to “be the CEO of your household” and practical ways to align spending, saving, and goals. Memorable Quotes “You are our lifeline to this country.” “If I knew what I teach now, I’d be on the rock I always wanted in the Caribbean.” “We need to start doing for ourselves what companies do long before there’s a crisis.” “Go after your passion first. Do something you would do even if you didn’t get paid—and your purpose will follow.”