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.