Jo Johnson: The Emmy-Winning Producer Behind Netflix’s Adolescence

BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning producer and director Jo Johnson sits down with Tunde to discuss her rise through the UK television industry. From growing up in Kensal Rise to smashing it on Netflix, she shares hard-won lessons and candid career insights. Early life in West London and influences on Jo Johnson's work ethic Breaking into the industry and overcoming setbacks as a Black woman in TV Key career milestones: Brookside, The Real McCoy, EastEnders, and Coronation Street Transition from directing to producing, including the story behind hit Netflix show Adolescence The importance of representation, resilience, and advice for forging your own path in the arts Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @howicrushedit Know someone else who is CRUSHING IT? Email us at [email protected] Use the hashtag #howicrushedit on Twitter & Instagram Want some uplifting music to help you CRUSH IT? Check out the playlist This playlist has been curated by guests that have appeared on the podcast   🪙To support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/howicrushedit