Not Your Average Jo

I'm so excited for this episode. Jan and I talked about the JUICY stuff, you're going to want to listen to the whole episode. We talk about building a business while traveling, the mistakes every entrepreneur should avoid, and talk about why it's difficult to have romantic relationships when you're living the "dream" life. For more on Jan & Creator Smarts Listen to Creator Smarts Podcast Follo...

You've been requesting this for a while so here are 5 tips to solo travel! I talk about why it's such a great character building experience, but also the tangible tips for safety so you can have that beautiful Eat, Pray, Love experience that you know you deserve. Any more questions? DM me on IG: @jo_franco. For the visual episode: https://youtu.be/lkn3eH8P1hw Join my Global Journaling Club: JoClub...

This episode has just the kind of balance I need. I chat with Jenn Sullivan, podcaster in the beauty space about the business, beauty and everything in between. As one of the top beauty podcasts on the internet, she came chock full of those Not Average Jo takeaways to keep us motivated.  Listen to my feature on Fat Mascara: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2MR1zWTF4nFlpFuMz7jI4o?si=a45e88cda5...

I'm starting a new series on the pod where I review books that will make us all less average starting with The Psychology of Money! I highlight 15 lessons that the not average Jo(e) should know when it comes to their relationship with money. Get the book: https://amzn.to/3xxLCWP Join the Discord chatroom for all the Not Average Jo(e)s around the world: https://discord.gg/kNm3bV5nGp . Inform yourse...

I've flown for decades but this was my first conversation with a pilot, who also happens to be a leader, and TV host. Jason Harris drops so many gems that you'll need extra pages in your notebook to take all the notes. Hope you enjoy! Watch the visual episode here: https://youtu.be/yL161KkYW6k Connect with Jason O. Harris: Jason's Website Jason on LinkedIn Watch the visual episode here: https://yo...

Tonille, aka Toni, my dear mentor, fairy godmother, and expert in relationships came ready to make us all rethink connections - including the one with ourselves. We talk about how to tap into self-awareness, how to set better boundaries, and creating habits in your life to become the person you know you deserve to be. Watch the visual episode here: https://youtu.be/jnMxwsGsP5o . Join the Discord c...

This week, we're doing something a little bit different - I answer your questions. I asked you to send the juicy inquiries on my Instagram, and the show's account, and today, I dive into a few of them. I'm digging this community, let's keep it growing! Don't forget to rate the podcast 5 stars wherever you listen! Start training your brain with languages: For a free 7 day trial of Pimsleur to pract...

This week, I'm so excited to introduce you to a dear friend of mine, Lucy Blehar. I've known her for around seven years now, and she's the kind of friend who always has a creative project cooking. She first moved to LA to pursue traditional acting, and after several auditions and "no's," she took matters into her own hands and started putting skits on TikTok. At almost 200,000 followers, she has w...

Mentorship, a fancy word for the concept of having a smart cheerleader on your side. It's been a main tool and concept in my life, first I'd cold email people on Linkedin, then I'd follow up after meeting them at events, and over the years, I've built a solid team of mentors from all different walks of life that keep me accountable. Today, my guest is a professional mentor (aka executive coach), a...

Financial literacy is one of my passions. The only way I've been able to live a global lifestyle and treat the people I love is because money has always been a priority to me; understanding it, making it, keeping it, and growing it. On today's episode, I sit with the CEO of HerFirst100k, a company dedicated towards financial literacy for women (and people who need financial literacy in general), a...

Ready to feel motivated for the rest of your life? That's what happened to me after this episode. This week, I chat with Steve Kaufman, a 76 year old polyglot who's experiences learning 20 years in the course of his life has given him wisdom that goes much deeper than just language. We chat about how to stay motivated, what he does to learn even without traveling, and the life values that have com...

For anyone asking "Jo, how do you have the dream job?" my answer is: I built it. On this episode, I chat with Cammie Scott, one of my dear friends, but also a content creator and influencer who's been in the game for years. We talk about the truth of what it means to create entertainment and a business out of your life. From ads, brand deals, companies, exposing relationships, and managing the unc...

I gotta be real, I'm not into sports, and get scared of mascots - you know, those furry creatures that roam populated areas trying to get you to take a picture with them for your family scrapbook? Well, on today's episode, I had the most enriching conversation with the man inside of a world-renowned costume, Dave Raymond, who created the Philly Phanatic. He's since built a career in speeches and w...

Journaling is scientifically proven to better your mood, state of mind, and overall health. That's not a mystery, but what was a mystery is what would happen if I coupled the habit of journaling with live sessions with people from all around the world. Would we be brave enough to read the pages from our journals? Turns out, we were, and now JoClub, the journal club, has grown to over 100 members i...

Get ready to whip out your notebook, and start putting pen to paper, it's time to use our voices and archive this moment we're here. In Mo's words, we're documenting our renaissance, how brilliant is that?. This week's episode is INSPIRATIONAL. I sit with Mo Browne, a brilliant poet, author, teacher, and overall the person who's going to push me to write my first book. We go down her personal memo...

My 5 year anniversary of getting shot happened this week, and I always use this time to reset, reflect, and remember life's fragility. The war in Ukraine has shaken the world at it's core, fears of escalation have never been greater, and headlines are indicative of how sick our society is right now, so I think we're all in need of a little "evaluation." As we try and navigate this new normal of da...

This episode is gonna have you dusting off your high school Spanish real quick! I chat with polyglot Ikenna Obi about his secrets to speak multiple languages with all of life's struggles. We touch on our favorite techniques, being a person of color and pulling up to a very white looking country and blowing everyone's minds, and most importantly, how he made a career out of his passion and self-fun...

This is the first time I've fangirled... excuse my squeals. This episode is award-worthy and essential if you want a good boost of positivity in your life. Today, I chat with Shaun T., celebrity fitness motivator, and a brilliant man who's motivated people in much more than just the physical sense. He's gone through challenges that had the potential to break anyone's spirit, and instead, he rose t...

If you woke up saying, "damn, I could really use some free life coaching," this is the day for you. In honor of Black History Month I'm dedicating the next four episodes (and so many more coming after that) about the grit of some of the most inspiring Black entrepreneurs, creatives, and inspirations in my life. Today I chat with the brilliant Gloria Atanmo, aka Glo, who went from broke and hungry,...

Get ready, this woman is a genius, we might need to play this one back at .5 speed. This week I chat with Palveshey Tariq who shares her vulnerable story about having gone down the road of homelessness, substance abuse, and getting to the breaking point where she lost all motivation to live. Suddenly, she realized she had control and turned her life around one meditation session at a time. Our con...

This episode has takeaways that can make anyone's finances a little less average . Financial freedom = lifestyle goals, sipping a drinkee by the pool in the middle of the week simply because you can. I sit down with Crissi Cole, the CEO of a financial literacy company, Penny Finance, and we break down our top tips for money management 101. They don't teach you this in school for a reason. Follow t...

This episode is one of the most important. The USA is officially skimming the $2 trillion of student loan debt. On this episode, I tell you why you shouldn't panic, call people facing a massive amount of debt, tell you my personal story of how I paid off my $70k of debt, and get tips from experts (for free) so we can all live for our lives, and not our loans. Thanks to all the guests on this episo...

On this week's episode I'm excited to share the story of my badass best friend, Misako Envela, who sold all of her things and moved from LA to Mexico completely on her own. She's a content creator, freelance marketer, and now, a digital nomad living the life of her dreams despite coming from a background where travel was never the norm. We talk about being a woman of color on the go, natural hair...

This episode is a little different. No guests, just lil ol' me. Literally, little, old, me. Is it just in my head or do the holidays really hit the aging concept hard? I've been in my feels thinking about my earliest childhood memories from Christmas in Brazil, but also how far my family line has come. If you're in your mid to late 20s, or early 30s, this year just hit differently. Don't forget to...

This episode is a hefty one, take out your notebook. I sit down and chat with my good friend, inspiration, and leader in the language learning publishing world, Olly Richards, and we talk about how he went from blogger in his basement to sitting at a table with millionaires. This is the episode if you've wanted to start your own side hustle, or have something in your mind you want to execute. For...