A Machu Picchu Unique Genius Superhero Interview: Jodi Nelson Of Play It Forward Adventures
July 16th, 2010
Look, if you’re going to do a video interview, it’s pretty hard to beat doing one at the top of Macchu Picchu. Jodi Nelson started an amazing Unique Genius business called “Play It Forward Adventures“, integrating adventure travel with service work. She’s truly mashing her passions!
We talk about what she was doing before she started it, how she began, where the ideas came from, how her coach made a big difference, and what’s going on this year for her (her 4th year)…
The trip was awesome – we spent:
- A couple of days in Lima & Cusco,
- About three days volunteering in a local village school (building tables and chairs, planting trees, playing with kids),
- Three days trekking in the Andes, and
- A day in Machu Picchu.
The people on the trip were fantastic! It was just awesome all around 🙂
A Kickass Video of the Trip
Pictures of the Peru & Machu Picchu Trip on Facebook
If that link doesn’t work, you can also just look them up on my Facebook profile www.Facebook.com/MotoCEO
Want Your Own Adventure?
- Jodi’s Play It Forward Adventures site
- The Unique Genius “Your Call To Adventure” retreat
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How Would You Combine Your Passions Into A Business?
Leave a comment and let me know!
14 Responses to “A Machu Picchu Unique Genius Superhero Interview: Jodi Nelson Of Play It Forward Adventures”
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July 16th, 2010 at 6:11 am
very inspiring. Thanks Aaron I am forwarding it to some friends and family.
July 16th, 2010 at 6:53 am
Anytime Arron Ross gets involved, its a plus plus… great Video
Zain Jeewanjee
CEO
aaronross383 Reply:
July 16th, 2010 at 11:15 am
@valerie, @Zain Jeewanjee, thank you for passing this on – I hope it inspires your friends! And thanks Zain for the compliment, lol
July 16th, 2010 at 7:05 am
How inspiring!!!
I already sent the link to two women who’ve attended previous Profiting From Your Passions seminars who both want to live in Latin America and find a way to make a difference.
So many people talk about their dreams. Jodi takes action!
I know they’ll both be SO inspired by what Jodi is doing. Also glad you focused on getting PR — people think it’s much harder than it really is so they don’t even try.
Thanks for demystifying that and for helping your readers see that it takes time to build a business… and a dream. But it never happens unless you begin.
Valerie Young
Dreamer in Residence
ChangingCourse.com
aaronross383 Reply:
July 16th, 2010 at 11:16 am
@Valerie Young, thanks! And as someone who’s a pro at getting PR, sometime we’ll have to have you share some advice with the PebbleStorm community 🙂
July 16th, 2010 at 7:30 am
Aaron,
Very well done. Great example for the work you are doing. Thanks for posting.
July 16th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Great interview! Jodi gave a powerful message stating that she redirected her strengths toward creating something fulfilling rather than starting from scratch. Aaron, your questions at the end produced insightful answers to aspects of her business that I wanted to know more about. Definitely forwarded this on!
aaronross383 Reply:
July 16th, 2010 at 11:18 am
@Chad Carty, awesome. Chad, what did you learn at the end that you wanted to know about? Which part was that?
July 16th, 2010 at 9:30 am
So awesome Aaron! Thanks for this inspiring post!
Trying to figure out how to travel around the world playing rock n roll, changing lives, and making a good living at it! 🙂
aaronross383 Reply:
July 16th, 2010 at 11:17 am
@Elliott (Set Yourself Freelance), I know you’re already on your way, my brother!
July 16th, 2010 at 11:01 am
It is such an inspiring concept. We need more and more people like Jodi who are making a difference in style (providing an experience that everyone can share with their community) rather than just a donation.
I hope to take part in one of this trips soon.
aaronross383 Reply:
July 16th, 2010 at 11:19 am
@Ram Dutt, amen! Yes we do need more people like her, and I’d highly recommend a trip.
I know your vision is aligned in many ways with her Ram, let me know if you’d like a personal introduction to her.
July 16th, 2010 at 11:03 am
Another interesting, concise and inspiring interview!
I love hearing about people using their talents from a previous career to truly pursue their passion!
Keep up the great and valued work.
Best,
Mike Muson
CEO – My Online Dating Consultant
aaronross383 Reply:
July 16th, 2010 at 11:21 am
@Mike Muson, I don’t think it will be too long before you’re ready to be interviewed 🙂