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 come out of life-long-learning. For more on Steve: Steve's YouTube Lingq Sign up to find out more about...
Apr 07, 2022•36 min•Ep. 18
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 uncertainty of being in charge of our financial future while being at the mercy of always evolving algo...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 17
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 workshops where he teaches people the importance of using the Power of Fun, as well as building an al...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 16
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 in all corners of the world. Today, I speak to three of them who have been with me for over two years...
Mar 16, 2022•49 min•Ep. 15
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 memory lane, touching on how she went from being a single mother, struggling to make ends meet, to trave...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 14
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 daunting headlines and grim prospects for the future, I wanted to not only capture this time in histor...
Mar 02, 2022•19 min•Ep. 13
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-funded his own companies in the language space. Sign up for my newsletter: https://joclub.world/newslet...
Feb 16, 2022•54 min•Ep. 12
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 to the top with his inner light and made a career of inspiring others to do the same. Can you tell I'...
Feb 09, 2022•59 min•Ep. 11
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, to growing a seven figure business while traveling the world doing exactly what she loves. We conne...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 10
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 conversation got us into how today's system and society is designed to push us all to the brink of burn...
Jan 26, 2022•57 min•Ep. 9
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 the podcast's Instagram account and comment your money background! Follow me on Instagram for daily t...
Jan 18, 2022•52 min•Ep. 8
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 episode! For more of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, and follow us on instagram, www.instagram.co...
Jan 12, 2022•46 min•Ep. 7
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 and how it shapes your personality, quitting crappy jobs, and finally finding the courage to believe...
Jan 05, 2022•40 min•Ep. 6
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 rate the pod 5 stars wherever you get your podcasts, and follow for notifications every Wednesday w...
Dec 29, 2021•23 min•Ep. 5
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 more on Olly, visit https://www.youtube.com/c/ollyrichards and https://storylearning.com/. Follow me...
Dec 22, 2021•57 min•Ep. 4
It's funny, even if you grow up with someone, you really don't know what's going on in their heads until you ask them. I interview my sister on her thoughts about our childhood, we talk about how to cultivate better relationships with siblings, and get to the bottom of identity, and how it's shaped based on your environment and family dynamic. For more, follow www.instagram.com/jo_franco and www.instagram.com/notyouraveragejopod and www.instagram.com/voxnanda for my sister's music. For the Not Y...
Dec 15, 2021•46 min•Ep. 3
He gave up video games, and mastered one of the hardest languages to learn in the world. I chat with actor, YouTuber, father, and language learner, Brian Wiles, about how he went from playing hours gaming every day to building a massive YouTube channel in Egyptian Arabic without ever stepping foot in Egypt. We share our language learning hacks and resources, tips on how to get over the struggles, and talk about the "why" behind it all. For more from Brian, watch his channel: https://www.youtube....
Dec 08, 2021•39 min•Ep. 2
Since this is the first episode, I figured we could get to know each other a little better. I had my best friend, and Egyptian soul sister, Omnia Khamis, interview me. We talk about immigrating, entrepreneurship, a life changing event that almost took my life, and reveal the secrets to not be an average Jo(e). Follow me on social media for daily updates: https://www.instagram.com/jo_franco/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 01, 2021•46 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to the podcast that will make anyone a little less average. I'm your host, Jo Franco, and I've traveled around the world for the last decade meeting the most interesting people. I'd love to introduce them to you. We'll talk about travel, language learning, finance, love, culture, fitness, and anything that will help grow our perspectives and minds. Each episode has a global filter, because the world is too connected to ignore it. Follow me on social media, www.instagram.com/jo_franco and...
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