EP 43- "Wealth, Purpose & Financial Literacy" | Stacia M. Morris | Author, Educator, and Executive Leadership Coach

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 TakeawaysHow 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.”