JUNE 24, 2025
#138 Short-Term Rental Hosting with Heart: Inside the Hospitable Hosts Movement with Jodie Odlin Business
If you’ve ever felt like there’s something deeper behind why you host—something more meaningful than clean sheets and check-in instructions—then this is for you. In this week’s episode of The STR Sisterhood Podcast, I had the absolute joy of sitting down with Jodie Odlin, the beautiful soul behind the global Hospitable Hosts movement.
What started as a leap of faith has grown into a worldwide celebration of short-term rental hosting rooted in purpose, connection, and storytelling. Jodie is proof that when you lead with love, incredible things follow.
Redefining What Short-Term Rental Hosting Truly Means
Let’s get real: short-term rental hosting isn’t just about five-star reviews or trendy wallpaper (though I love those too!). As Jodie shares so beautifully, true hospitality is about how you make people feel.
Whether it’s your first Airbnb or you’ve got a full portfolio, the secret sauce isn’t just in the setup—it’s in the soul. When you lead with heart, you don’t just host… you create unforgettable experiences.
How a Single STR Sparked a Global Movement
Jodie’s story will give you goosebumps. What began as one property has blossomed into Hospitable Hosts—a bestselling book series, a thriving international community, and a platform that’s redefining short-term rental hosting from the inside out.
She followed her gut and trusted her intuition. And in doing so, she lit a path for others to do the same.
Introducing the STR Sisterhood Edition of Hospitable Hosts
I’m beyond excited to share that Jodie and I are teaming up to co-create something truly special: Hospitable Hosts – STR Sisterhood Edition!
This new edition will feature stories from 40 powerhouse women in the short-term rental space who are running their businesses with purpose, passion, and bold authenticity. It’s not just a book—it’s a celebration of heart-led short-term rental hosting at its finest.
👉 Want to be part of it? Click here to apply
The Power of Sharing Your Hosting Story
Whether you’ve hosted 1 guest or 10,000, your story matters. Jodie and I talk about the transformational ripple effect of storytelling—how putting your journey into words unlocks clarity, confidence, and yes… connection.
If you’ve been feeling the nudge to share your experience as a host, take this as your sign. Sharing even one chapter could inspire someone else to say “yes” to what’s possible.
Hosting Isn’t Just a Business—It’s a Calling
This episode is your reminder that short-term rental hosting can be so much more than transactions and turnover days. It’s a calling. It’s a community. It’s an opportunity to serve, connect, and make your mark.
So whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been hosting for years, take a deep breath and remember: You’re not just running a rental. You’re building something meaningful. Something lasting.
You’re hosting with heart. And that changes everything.
✨ Ready to rise with us?
Apply to be a featured author in the STR Sisterhood Edition of Hospitable Hosts:
👉 hospitablehosts.com/HHSTRSisterhoodEdition
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
[07:54] Jodie emphasizes that true meaning of hospitality
[10:09] Jodie shares how the idea for Hospitable Hosts was born
[14:34] How publishing the Hospitable Hosts books transformed Jodie’s life
[16:45] Jodie reflects on how her journey was never part of a master plan and how it was unfolded
[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
[37:24] Jodie and I reflect on the emotional weight and unexpected rewards of community leadership
[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
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.”
Let’s Connect!
- Website: hospitablehosts.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hospitablehosts/
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