Part of Something Bigger
Jodi helps lead three ventures — each one built around the conviction that the right story, well told, has the power to forge connection and change lives. Years of living overseas across seven countries gave her a particular lens on how stories work, how brands connect, and how people find meaning across cultures.
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Blue Hat Pub & Print
Your book. Your rights. Your team.
Blue Hat Pub & Print is an author-built publishing, printing, and fulfillment partner. The team brings professional guidance to editorial, design, production, printing, inventory, and fulfillment while keeping authors in the decision-making seat.
Jodi's Role
As co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Jodi turns vision into motion and chaos into clarity, building the systems that keep each publishing and print project moving while protecting the author's voice and ownership.
What They Do
- Publishing partnerships and focused support
- Editorial, design, and production coordination
- Offset book printing for runs of 500 or more
- Inventory planning, storage, and fulfillment
- Author-owned rights and final creative approvals
"Working with Blue Hat Publishing was one of the best decisions I made. The team was an absolute delight — full honesty from idea development through book delivery and beyond."— Karen Brothers, Moxie MattersVisit Blue Hat Pub & Print →
Co-Founder & COO
WellTold Studio
Every story, exquisitely told.
WellTold Studio is a PR and brand strategy agency for authors and personal brands with substance. They help people get noticed through refined storytelling and intentional visibility — from strategic messaging to national press campaigns.
Jodi's Role
As co-founder, COO, and one of the creative voices behind the studio, Jodi is both the operational backbone and a creative force helping clients find and expand their stories. She brings twenty-five years of writing and marketing experience to every client relationship.
What They Do
- Strategic message development
- Brand & business photography
- Visibility & perception audits
- National & international press campaigns
- Guest podcast placement
- Featured articles in national publications
"Your goal must be a story well told."— Robert McKeeVisit WellTold Studio →
Founder & Creator
Joy's World
Bilingual books for curious kids.
Joy's World is a home for bilingual children and the parents helping them thrive. Named for Jodi's daughter Joy, it offers bilingual picture books, the Little Linguists weekly activity subscription, and resources for families raising children in two languages.
Jodi's Role
Jodi created Joy's World from her own experience as a bilingual parent — building the books, the subscription program, and the community around the conviction that the heritage language doesn't have to be the thing that slips.
What They Do
- Bilingual children's picture books
- Little Linguists weekly subscription
- Play-based bilingual activity packs
- Resources for bilingual parents
- Available in 10+ language combinations
"I know what it feels like to lie awake wondering if you're doing enough. Joy's World is for every family trying to hold onto a language — and the culture, the identity, and the connection that comes with it."— Jodi CowlesVisit Joy's World →
Let's Connect
Questions about any of these companies, or interested in consulting on publishing or brand strategy? Jodi would love to hear from you.
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