Francesca Hogi, Dear Franny Podcast | Your First Job

Leilani Brown interviews Francesca Hogi, aka "Dear Franny," about her career journey from law to dating expert. Francesca shares her experiences on Survivor, including being the first person voted off twice, and how it taught her to not internalize others' opinions. She discusses her transition to matchmaking and coaching, emphasizing the importance of self-love and mutual respect in relationships. Francesca also highlights her upcoming book, "How to Find True Love," which defines true love as a relationship with certain characteristics. Finally, Fran reflects on her first job as a babysitter–a gig so profitable, she had the makings of a childcare mogul! ABOUT FRANCESCA Francesca Hogi is an author,  coach, podcast host, TED speaker and love educator, among other things. Her passion is for helping people center love holistically in their personal and professional lives, as well as in business. As an internationally recognized and award winning love coach, Francesca disrupts the dating status quo with her passionately pragmatic expertise on navigating modern love and making true love inevitable. In her role as a consultant, she helps her clients tell better, more empowering stories about love inside their organizations and in marketing. She has designed and hosted bespoke events for Soho House, TED, and more. Prior to her love career, Francesca was an attorney and appeared on two seasons of the iconic reality TV show Survivor. She has a B.S. in Producing for Electronic Media from Syracuse University and a J.D. from The University of Michigan Law School. ABOUT THE SHOW Your First Job is a podcast hosted by Leilani M. Brown, CEO of Giant Steps, LLC, exploring the early career experiences of successful individuals across various industries. Each episode features in-depth interviews with established professionals, executives, and thought leaders who share the challenges they faced and the lessons they learned in their first jobs. By debunking myths about overnight success and showcasing diverse career paths, the podcast aims to inform and inspire the next generation of talent, encouraging them to embrace and learn from their own initial work roles and every step—and stepping stone—along the way.