Thee Morris Code

09/08/2026

I’m excited to welcome LaTonya Ricks James as our guest speaker for September’s 3rd Thursday Women’s Leadership Session!

A proud Decatur native and MacArthur High School graduate, LaTonya brings more than 25 years of Human Resources leadership experience. She holds degrees from Illinois State University, Tennessee State University, and the University of Illinois.

During her interactive workshop, “Establishing Our Financial Legacy Blueprint,” we’ll explore personal finance, macroeconomic signals, and the behavioral drivers that influence our financial decisions. Together, we’ll begin creating a blueprint for actively shaping our financial legacy through informed decision-making.

📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 7:00–8:00 a.m. CST
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Free to attend

Register at juanitamorris.com/courses. I hope you’ll join us!

09/02/2026

I’d love to see you at the DCLI Open House on Thursday, September 10, from 5–7 PM! Come meet our team, ask questions, and learn about the programs and opportunities available.

Students, families, partners, and community members are all welcome. Join us at 3080 S. Business Route 51 in Decatur! 🖤💛

You’re invited to the DCLI Open House! 🖤💛

Join us for an evening of conversation and connection! Meet the DCLI team, learn about our programs and opportunities, and see how you can get involved.

Students, families, partners, and community members are all welcome!

📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 DCLI Office
3080 S. Business Route 51, Decatur

We look forward to welcoming you! Please share and help us spread the word.

08/19/2026

A quick reminder that our next 3rd Thursday Women’s Leadership Session is tomorrow morning!

Guest speaker Libby Pasquariello of Lifestyle Empowerment, LLC will lead us through a hands-on mindfulness technique to help reduce stress and communicate with greater clarity and confidence.

📅 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 7:00–8:00 a.m. CST
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Free to attend

Register at juanitamorris.com/courses. I hope you’ll join us!

08/10/2026

✨ Meet Our Next 3rd Thursday Speaker! ✨

I’m excited to welcome Libby Pasquariello, a master’s-prepared registered nurse and board-certified health and wellness nurse coach.

Libby helps busy professionals build realistic, sustainable habits for better health. During our next session, she’ll guide us through a hands-on mindfulness technique designed to help professional women reduce stress and communicate with greater clarity and confidence.

📅 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 7:00–8:00 a.m. CST
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Free to attend

Register at juanitamorris.com/courses.

07/27/2026

In case you missed my conversation on Byers & Co., we talked about the upcoming DCLI Awards, opportunities for students and our community, The Farm at 3080, and food security. Take a listen! 🎙️🌱

July 27, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about their DCLI Awards ceremony, areas of focus for the program, student and community opportunities at the farm, and food security. Listen to the podcast now!

07/16/2026

I’m so proud of these young women and all they have accomplished through the Residential CNA Program! It was a pleasure having them join us on Thee Morris Code to share their journeys and future goals. Take a listen! 🎙️🩺💕

Certified Nursing Assistants joined co-hosts, Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris on Thee Morris Code, to talk about their journey through the Residential CNA Program along with future ambitions. Listen to the podcast now!

07/14/2026

Join me this Thursday for our next Women’s Leadership Session!
This month’s conversation is “What Built You.” We’ll talk about how life experiences shape our leadership and how resilience, self-awareness, and growth can help turn survival patterns into strength.
🗓 Thursday, July 16
⏰ 7AM–8AM CST
💻 Online via Zoom
✔ Free Seminar
I’d love to have you join us. Register here:
juanitamorris.com/courses

07/13/2026

If you missed Byers & Co. this morning, you can listen here! We talked about the Ag Center farm, lessons learned through DCLI, and the importance of building transferable skills. 🎙️🌱

July 13, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about growing produce at the Ag Center farm, reflecting on what has been learned at DCLI, and making transferable skills a point of emphasis. Listen to the podcast now!

07/07/2026

Interested in becoming a CNA? DCLI Workforce Prep is hosting a Fall CNA Info Session for young adults ages 18–24.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about the 8-week non-residential program, schedules, requirements, and available support.

Please share with anyone who may be interested! Questions? Contact Desirée Wright at [email protected]

Interested in becoming a CNA?

DCLI Workforce Prep is hosting a Fall CNA Info Session for participants ages 18–24.

This will be a non-residential 8-week program, and the info session will cover schedules, requirements, and support available to participants.

📅 Wednesday, July 8
⏰ 5:00 PM–6:00 PM
📍 DCLI, 3080 S. Business Route 51, Decatur, IL 62521

Questions? Email Desirée Wright at [email protected]

07/06/2026

If you didn’t catch the Byers & Co. show this morning, here’s the replay! I enjoyed talking about the 4th of July weekend, the World Cup, DCLI’s nursing program, and the growth we’ve seen over the years.
Take a listen! 🎙️

July 6, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris joined Byers & Co to talk about a relaxing 4th of July weekend, social i...