Home Is Not a Dot on the Map: Margot Stornelli's Story

She packed a single suitcase at 17, boarded a plane to the Netherlands alone, and came back a completely different person Now, 50 years later, Margot Stornelli has turned that journey into a memoir the whole world needs to read. In this episode of People of Distinction, Margot unpacks the real story behind The Big Red Suitcase — from changing host families mid-year as a teenager 5,000 miles from home, to building lifelong friendships across three countries, to the powerful truth that home isn't a dot on the map. If you've ever felt the pull of something bigger, this conversation will light a fire under you.The Big Red Suitcase — Available now on Amazon & Barnes & Noble.