Jo is a multilingual content creator, entrepreneur, and TV host who’s spent a decade building a global community through powerful storytelling.

With 600+ videos and 1.3M+ YouTube subscribers, she speaks to the multicultural, multi-hyphenate generation. As CEO of JoClub, a journaling community, and host of Netflix’s World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals, Jo empowers others through curiosity, connection, and growth.

In this episode, Jo opens up about how childhood experiences shaped her empathy, navigating business challenges, and the importance of aligning your career with your values. Tune in for insights on scaling a business, creating spaces for vulnerability, and trusting your instincts.

Topics include:

• The impact of childhood experiences have on empathy and emotional intelligence
• Navigating the emotional challenges of parting ways with a business partner
• Insights on scaling a business and creating spaces for vulnerability and connection
• The importance of embracing fear, trusting your instincts, and personal growth through taking risks

Episode Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Childhood

07:16 Curiosity and Connection

17:35 Inception of the Damon and Jo Youtube Channel

27:01 Growth of Shut Up and Go

30:52 Dissolving a business and Mental Health

35:54 Transitioning to a New Career

37:43 Creating a Safe Space for Vulnerability

45:30 Scaling a Business and Delegating

52:24 The Power of In-Person Retreats

58:58 Trusting Your Instincts for Growth

01:03:11 Interview with Aurora Lucas

You can connect with Jo personally here (https://www.instagram.com/jo_franco/) and learn more about JoClub here (https://joclub.world/).

This episode also features a special story from a member of JoClub, Aurora Lucas. Aurora is an educator and advocate for marginalized communities, with a passion for healthcare equity shaped by her own journey as a lung cancer survivor. You can connect with Aurora here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/auroralucas/

This show is produced and presented by Circle, where creators turn pro.