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#76: A Travel Episode From Greece

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:00:21 GMT

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#75: 7 Years After a Near Death Experience

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:52:50 GMT

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#74: 7 Foreign Words That Will Make You Smarter

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT

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#73: How I Learned English and How it Changed My Life

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT

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#72: Dear Jo ep 1: on traveling while broke, lack of motivation, and overthinking

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:00:00 GMT

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#71: My 11 Year Old Nephew Interviews Me: Languages, Passports, and Japanese

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT

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#70: How to plan 2024 like a Bo$$

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT

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#69: 23+ Life Hacks from 2023 (by Jo Franco)

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 13:00:08 GMT

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#68: On Family, Hard Times, Climate Change & Soup with My 11 Year Old Nephew, Donivan

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 14:16:55 GMT

Welcome back to Not Your Average Jo. Enjoy this treat of an episode featuring my 11-year-old nephew, Donivan, aka Donnie. You submitted questions, I asked him, and he answered.

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#67: A Letter to the Living After a Near Death Experience (ft. Jo Franco)

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:14:36 GMT

I'm back! Every year I make a piece of content to celebrate the fact I'm still here, and for you to celebrate the fact you're still here too! I missed you all! Expect new episodes every Wednesday! And I launched a new podcast called Money Baggage that I'm releasing once a week on Money Mondays here.

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#66: The Invisible Work (ft. Jo Franco)

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 05:38:34 GMT

No one sees the invisible work, but I see you, you're doing great. Keep it up.

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#65: The Key to Courage (ft. Jo Franco)

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 04:44:14 GMT

It's day 22 of my writing challenge, and this is a courageous post. I was scared, but posted it anyways. Sllide in my DMs and let me know what I should do for day 23!

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#64: The Side Effects of Growing Up (ft. Jo Franco)

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 05:53:14 GMT

It's day 21 of my writing challenge, and I'm being the sappy auntie. Slide in my DMs and let me know what I should do for day 22!

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#63: Be Someone Others Want To Help (ft. Jo Franco)

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 05:33:43 GMT

It's day 20 of my writing challenge, and this is a life hack that will open tons of doors. Slide in my DMs and let me know what I should do for day 21!

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#62: The Best is Yet to Come (ft. Jo Franco)

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 05:37:55 GMT

It's day 19 of my writing challenge, and we're manifesting the future. Slide in my DMs and let me know what I should do for day 20!

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#61: Pain Comes Before Progress (ft. Jo Franco)

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 06:14:12 GMT

It's day 18 of my writing challenge, and we're talking about the pain of progress. Slide in my DMs and let me know what I should do for day 19!

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#60: My 10 Year Old Nephew Questions Me About Love (ft. Donnie)

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 02:48:20 GMT

Me nephew is born to be a podcaster and, send him love in my DMs and let me know what you want me to ask him.

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#59: Mental & Creative Flossing (ft. Jo Franco)

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 04:47:25 GMT

It's day 16 of my writing challenge, and we're maintaining our creative hygiene! Slide in my DMs and let me know what I should do for day 17!

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#58: Habit Stacking Like it's My Job (ft. Jo Franco)

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 04:53:59 GMT

It's day 15 of my writing challenge, and we're getting efficient with how we do things. Slide in my DMs and let me know what I should do for day 16!

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#57: Sharing is Not Only Caring, It's Vital (ft. Jo Franco)

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 04:10:40 GMT

It's day 14 of my writing challenge, and it's time to spill you heart out. Slide in my DMs and let me know what I should do for day 15!

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#56: Self Preservation & Energy 101 (ft. Jo Franco)

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 03:43:56 GMT

It's day 13 of my writing challenge, hitting my stride! Maybe cause I'm in complete hermit mode preserving myself. Slide in my DMs and let me know what I should do for day 14!

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#55: Why Excuses Are Stupid (ft. Jo Franco)

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 04:02:59 GMT

We're done with excuse today! Slide in my DMs and let me know what I should do for day 13!

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#54: Planting Flowers You Actually Want to See (ft. Jo Franco)

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 05:19:21 GMT

Any time I talk about my grandparents, I start to cry, but it's a power cry! This episode is all about planting, and reaping what you sow. Slide in my DMs and let me know what I should do for day 12!

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#53: Dreams VS Reality (ft. Jo Franco)

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 05:34:13 GMT

It's day 10 of my writing challenge and I'm taking all the fun out of dreams! Slide in my DMs and let me know what I should do for day 11!

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#52: The Magical Powers of Improvising (ft. Jo Franco)

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:38:04 GMT

It's day 9 of my writing challenge and we're talking about improvising Slide in my DMs and let me know what I should do for day 10!

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#51: Plan, and Then Plan to Improvise (ft. Jo Franco)

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 07:01:01 GMT

It's day 8 of my writing challenge and we're making big plans. Slide in my DMs and let me know what I should do for day 9!

"A goal without a plan is just a wish" Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

The Paradox of Choice by Barry Shwartz

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#50: The Body is Boss (ft. Jo Franco)

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:56:50 GMT

It's day 7 of my writing challenge and I'm in rest mode. Slide in my DMs and let me know what I should do for day 8!

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#49: The Tricky Thing About Time (ft. Jo Franco)

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 02:53:24 GMT

It's day 6 of my writing challenge and time is playing tricks on me. Slide in my DMs and let me know what I should do for day 7!

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#48: The Importance of Sh!tty Work (ft. Jo Franco)

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 23:06:50 GMT

It's day 5 of my writing challenge and the goal is to post sh!tty work. Slide in my DMs and let me know what I should do for day 6!

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#47: Me VS Imposter Syndrome (ft. Jo Franco)

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:06:54 GMT

We're getting real now. It's day 4 of my writing challenge and I come clean about not even feeling like a creative. Slide in my DMs and let me know what I should do for day 5!

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#46: Why You Should Keep Your Word... to Yourself (ft. Jo Franco)

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 01:09:36 GMT

We're getting real now. It's day 3 of my writing challenge and it's already a highlight of my day. Slide in my DMs and let me know what I should do for day 4!

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#45: I'm a Slob, but it's a Sacrifice (ft. Jo Franco)

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 21:15:07 GMT

It's day 2 of my writing challenge and it's already a highlight of my day. Slide in my DMs and let me know what I should do for day 3!

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#44: I'm Creatively Constipated (ft. Jo Franco)

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 20:20:36 GMT

Happy New Year! We're starting this year off with a creative challenge. Do the thing that makes your soul vibrate this entire month with me. I'll need your help :)!

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#43: I'm Back (Q&A ft. Jo Franco)

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 18:51:51 GMT

I've missed you guys, and creating things! I hang out with you in today's Q&A episode answering questions like: "what do you do when you're burnt out?" and "how do you manage too many projects?" All fitting considering I'm knee deep in navigating both of those things. Happy almost 2023! Who knows, maybe I'll even drop a bonus episode for the end of the year!

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#42: How to Be A Master Memory Maker (ft. Jo Franco)

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 23:55:19 GMT

In the spirit of the holidays, I put together a few tricks to make memories and meaning with your loved ones! I've used all of these tips and they work beautifully! Life's too short for dull conversations.

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#41: On Self Awareness (ft. Jo Franco)

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:32:47 GMT

The masters of the world are masters of their mind. How are you mastering your mind? Hope to see you at the challenge!

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#40: A Conversation About Time (4000 Weeks Book Review ft Jo Franco)

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 15:54:34 GMT

Welcome back to another book review! Missed you guys!

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#39: He Overcame Failure and Found Success (ft. Nathaniel Drew)

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:45:36 GMT

This week's episode is a treat! I chat with my dear friend Nathaniel Drew (filmed in the same room), about the art of perseverance. He's an artist, entrepreneur, and a storytelling master, but most people might not know the beginning of his journey was laced with failure. Get ready to be inspired.

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#38: Answering Your Questions from Paris (Q&A ft. Jo Franco)

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:22:31 GMT

I've missed you guys! This week I'm in Paris, and have tons of life updates to share with you! Shoot me a DM if you enjoyed this episode, and don't forget to rate the show 5 stars and share with a friend! Thanks to everyone who submitted questions!

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#37: He's Studied 50 Languages, Here's What He's Learned (ft. Richard Simcott)

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 13:36:58 GMT

Imagine toggling between 20 different languages in one sitting? It's possible, and the guest on today's episode talks about how he's made a life of studying languages. There are only a few hyperpolyglots in the world, and we get to hangout with one of them today!

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#36: A Bestselling Author's Uphill Creative Journey (ft. Dani Shapiro)

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:24:11 GMT

I am so happy to have captured this conversation with Dani Shapiro, a bestselling author, writing teacher, podcast host, and a mentor of mine. I hope you're running to write, draw, sculpt, make music, or whatever it is that you know you need to share with the world, because it's a lifestyle, it's a lens in which you see life.

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#35: Successful Entrepreneurs Give Their Best Advice (in Morocco)

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:34:42 GMT

This was one of the most fun episodes to make - should I do more like it? Let me know by DMing me on Instagram (@jo_franco). I was taking notes while editing this episode because all of these entrepreneurs had nuggets of wisdom to level up all of our careers.

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#34: "Our History Begins in the Dirt" (ft. Archeologist & Filmmaker Kelley Kali)

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 14:36:18 GMT

"Our history begins in the dirt," and sometimes important stories stay buried unless diverse voices are the ones doing the actual digging and analyzing. This episode will blow your mind: we talk about diversity, storytelling, power, and the obligation we have to bring others up with us.

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#33: How to Design Your Life & Build a Business (Entrepreneurship 101 ft. Jo Franco)

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 14:22:51 GMT

We're all entrepreneurs, it's just a matter of getting a little creative to design our lives in the most optimal ways. DM me questions you have on Instagram, and I'll answer it in the next episode!

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#32: Q&A on Homesickness, Habits, and Hard Decisions (ft. Jo Franco)

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:00:15 GMT

In this month's Q&A I confess I'm homesick but have never en so fulfilled and focused. There's always a sacrifice, and the question is, what's it worth to you? I also share my secrets to staying on top of my many habits like working out, journaling, and language learning. We all get unmotivated, it's natural, which is why we're helping each other be a little less average every week with these conversations!

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#31: The Science of Storytelling (why your life is a myth)

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:14:29 GMT

Book review time! I fell in love with "The Science of Storytelling" by Will Storr and I needed to share the gems with you. Get the book here. About the author.

Read 4,000 Weeks (I'll review it next month)

Read Sapiens

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#30: Multilingual Pro Footballer's Secrets to Success (ft: Will John, aka Goluremi)

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 14:35:17 GMT

Holy crap, this episode is so filled with nutritious takeaways that you can fill an entire notebook in an hour. I speak to Will John, who's a superstar global football player, fluent in 9 languages, a thinker, businessman, host, and overall mindful human being. In an hour we uncover the secret behind the mindset that's allowed him to accomplish something so few people achieve, and whether you're into sports and languages or not, the gems he dropped will change you forever. Here's the visual episode: https://youtu.be/1eCuzWwo2Xo

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Book Recommendations:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Deep Work by Cal Newport

You 2 by Price Pritchett

Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Père

Podcast about being Indistractable by Nir Eyal

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#29: Lessons I learned in my 20s.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:14:39 GMT

Turning 30 is a big deal, and I wanted to record this moment in my life so I remember all the lessons I learned in my 20s. Honestly, I'm glad to be on this side. Watch the visual episode here.

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#28: The Struggles of Being a Global Entrepreneur (stability, partnership, and romance) ft. CreatorSmarts

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 11:43:12 GMT

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

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CreatorSmarts.com

Book I recommended: 4000 weeks

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#27: The Art of Solo Travel (ft. Jo Franco)

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:24:28 GMT

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

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#26: Redefining "Beauty" & the Podcast Business (ft Jenn Sullivan from Fat Mascara)

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 20:40:46 GMT

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=a45e88cda52c42cf

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#25: The Psychology of Money (Book Review)

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 18:02:33 GMT

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

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Inform yourself: Washington Post Article

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#24: Leadership Lessons from a Black Military Pilot (ft. Jason Harris)

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 18:40:44 GMT

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

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#23: Mastering Relationships, Boundaries, and Self-Awareness (ft. Tonille Miller)

Wed, 25 May 2022 13:43:55 GMT

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 chatroom for all the Not Average Jo(e)s around the world: https://discord.gg/kNm3bV5nGp.

Connect with Tonille on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonillemiller/

Here's her featured on another podcast: https://spoti.fi/3z2kuAi

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#22: The Worst Advice I've Ever Gotten, How I Learn Languages, + Regrets (Q&A w/Jo Franco)

Wed, 11 May 2022 19:56:13 GMT

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!

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Great TedTalk about creativity by Ethan Hawke

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#21: Creativity is not an option, it's a duty (ft. Lucy Blehar)

Fri, 06 May 2022 17:44:09 GMT

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 wisdom to share about Hollywood, how it's changing, and why creativity shouldn't be considered an option, but rather, a duty. Don't forget to rate the show 5 stars if you liked this episode!

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Lucy's TikTok

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https://chesterelton.com/

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#20: Why Everyone Needs a Mentor (ft. Chester Elton)

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 11:21:46 GMT

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), and he breaks down how to identify great mentors, and shares wisdom that you'll be able to start implementing right after you listen. You're going to want to take notes.

For more from Chester:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chesterelton/

Chester's Bestselling Book

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#19: Financial literacy is a form of protest (ft. HerFirst$100k)

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:49:01 GMT

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), and we get into allllll the details on why knowing more about money is an active form of protest against the system. You're going to want to take notes for this one.

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TikTok

Website

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#18: He's 76 Year Old and Speaks 20 Languages (ft. Steve Kaufman)

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:15:01 GMT

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

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#17: The Dark Truth About Being an "Influencer" ft. Cammie Scott

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:26:28 GMT

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 algorithms. I really want to become a professor about all of this, it's my jam.

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Cammie's Instagram

Cammie's YouTube Channel

Uneducated Podcast

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#16: How to Build Your Own Superhero, and Why It'll Change Your Life ft. Dave Raymond

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 13:00:00 GMT

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 alter-ego character for your every day life. It's good stuff.

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https://daveraymondspeaks.com/newsletter/

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#15: How Journaling Changed Our Lives

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:52:09 GMT

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. Because when you're building something that's never been done before, your best bet is to get feedback from the people you're building it for.

Special thanks to Hanna, Luke, and Gaby for being lovely interviewees.

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#14: How to Use Your Voice and Turn It Into Art (ft. Mahogany Browne)

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:00:19 GMT

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 traveling the world performing her poetry, because yes, poets can make a living too. And a great one at that.

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Instagram

Black Girl Magic Ball

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#13: Thoughts on War, Getting Shot 5 Years Ago, and Life's Fragility

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:09:36 GMT

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 history, but also think about how to balance the big picture scary things, with not forgetting the every day blessings we do have.

There are journal prompts that I highly suggest you journal:

What is something you can do now, that you couldn't do last year?

Do you celebrate the things you have?

What can you do right now to feel more alive?

YouTube videos to learn more about the war:

By Johnny Harris before the invasion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJNtfyq3TDE

By RealLifeLore after the invasion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If61baWF4GE

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#12: How Learning Languages Will Change Your Life (ft. Ikenna Obi)

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:51:07 GMT

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.

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YouTube

Instagram

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