The Soul of Hosting: Inside the Hospitable Hosts Movement with Jodie Odlin

Are you ready to unlock the true magic of hosting in the Airbnb and short-term rental world? In this heartfelt episode of The STR Sisterhood podcast, I sit down with the amazing Jodie Odlin—the visionary behind the global Hospitable Hosts movement. What started as a leap of faith in the Cotswolds has grown into a worldwide celebration of heart-led hosting and elevated guest experiences. We dive deep into what hospitality really means—and spoiler alert: it’s not just about clean linens or five-star reviews. It’s about human connection. It’s about storytelling. It’s about showing up with soul and creating spaces that leave a lasting impact on every guest who walks through your door. Jodie shares how following her intuition and leading with love helped her turn a single short-term rental into something far greater—a movement that’s redefining what it means to be a host. We also chat about the bold new STR Sisterhood Edition of Hospitable Hosts—a one-of-a-kind collaboration featuring 40 powerhouse women in the short-term rental industry. This isn’t just another book. It’s a movement rooted in empowerment, authenticity, and purpose-driven hosting. Whether you're an Airbnb host, a short-term rental investor, or simply someone who believes in the power of hospitality to change lives, this conversation will leave you inspired to lead with heart—and scale with soul. Want to become a featured author in the STR Sisterhood Edition of Hospitable Hosts? Get all the details here: https://www.hospitablehosts.com/HHSTRSisterhoodEdition Let this episode remind you: Hosting isn’t just a business model—it’s a calling. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY POINTS: [01:23] A short introduction about our guest Jodie Odlin and how she got started in the world of short-term rentals [10:09] Jodie shares how the idea for Hospitable Hosts was born [14:34] How publishing the Hospitable Hosts books transformed Jodie’s life [22:27] Jodie highlights the powerful shift from “trying” to deciding and how taking committed action must also align with the season of life you’re in [28:36] How contributing to Hospitable Hosts Volume One sparked my journey I never imagined – writing my own book [35:10] Jodie highlights the transformational ripple effect of storytelling, how contributing even one chapter can unlock purpose and confidence, and encourages everyone [40:27] Jodie and I announce our newest collaboration—Hospitable Hosts: STR Sisterhood Edition—a global anthology celebrating the personal and professional journeys of women in the short-term rental space [45:06] The lightning round Golden Nuggets: “Hospitality skills are a learned skill.” “Trust your gut and your intuition. I call it your GodRod. Your GodRod will lead you, naturally and organically to people and opportunities that you may not have had in your five year plan.” “People do get too caught up in when they're so set on these five year plans, and it doesn't happen, they get disappointed. Don't see it as a disappointment. See what was the opportunity that you could have learned from.” “Just think big, Be open. Be open to everything.” This episode is brought to you by Lodgify! Ready to take control of your vacation rental business? With Lodgify, you can build your own direct booking website and manage all your reservations in one place — no middleman, no extra fees. 👉 Use the code STRSH20 at checkout for 20% off any yearly plan and start owning your bookings today. 🔗 Visit Lodgify.com Resources Mentioned: STR Sisterhood Edition of Hospitable Hosts: https://www.hospitablehosts.com/HHSTRSisterhoodEdition Let’s Connect! Website: hospitablehosts.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitablehosts/ Enjoyed the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share!