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Not Your Average Jo

by Jo Franco

Not Your Average Jo is a podcast designed to amplify perspectives from all over the globe. Hosted by Jo Franco, world traveler, TV host, writer, polyglot, and global soul, this podcast will feature conversations with people Jo has met on her many travels. Jo and her co-adventurers will cover topics ranging from travel hacks to financing the lifestyle of a digital nomad. At the end of every episode, Jo will share tangible takeaways that will inspire all her listeners to make daily life feel a little less average — at home or on the road. Sign up to find out more about my future projects, including language learning: https://jofranco.world/21-day-challenge Journal with me in JoClub: www.joclub.world (use notyouraveragejo at checkout for 5

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Episodes

  1. #78: Self Reliance: The Secret Weapon to Success? (ft. Maha Abouelenein)

    Get Maha's Book, 7 Rules for Self Reliance: https://amzn.to/48bnlq8 Download the free guide to create your personal brand: https://www.mahaabouelenein.com/free-resources Learn more about Maha's work: www.mahaabouelenein.com Follow Maha on Instagram: ​https://www.instagram.com/mahagaber/ Journal...

  2. #77: Not Your Average Profile: Tiago Forte's Secret to Success

    Join the live Q&A on August 16th at 12 pm EST with Tiago (and me) about the upcoming Second Brain Summit, which will be held in Los Angeles on October 3 - 4, 2024! Register here. Sign up to hear more about the summit here. See you in LA! Follow Tiago Forte: YouTube X Tiago's Newsletter Building a...

  3. #76: A Travel Episode From Greece

    Hope to see you at the next retreat! Sign up for the waitlist at www.joclub.world/retreats and apply before August 1st to get the early bird deal! <3 Happy travels! Journal with me! ❤️ Get 50% off your first month of JoClub by using code: notyouraveragejo at checkout here. 📧 Get the Free...

  4. #75: 7 Years After a Near Death Experience

    Journal with me! ❤️ Get 50% off your first month of JoClub by using code: notyouraveragejo at checkout here. 📧 Get the Free Journaling Starter Kit Here: https://joclub.world/free-journalling-101-starting-kit/ 💪🏾 Join a journaling challenge here! Follow me here: My Channel My Instagram The…

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  5. #74: 7 Foreign Words That Will Make You Smarter

    ​If you want to join the 21 Day Language Learning Challenge, we’re starting March 16th! Use code notyouraveragejo at checkout to get 20% off here: https://joclub.teachable.com/p/21-day-language-learning-challenge 🏃🏾‍♀️ AND here's the FREE language learning starter kit:...

  6. #73: How I Learned English and How it Changed My Life

    Sign up for the $7 for 7 days challenge here: https://joclub.teachable.com/p/7-days-language-challenge (we start the challenge as a global group on Feb 24th)!​ Journal with me! 💸 Get 50% off your first month of JoClub by using code: notyouraveragejo at checkout here. 📧 Get the Free Journaling...

  7. #72: Dear Jo ep 1: on traveling while broke, lack of motivation, and overthinking

    Watch the episode on my YouTube Channel Get the free 2024 Planning Templates here 🫶🏾 https://joclub.world/free-2024-planning-kit/ Apply for a JoClub Retreat in Greece here ✈️ https://joclub.world/retreats/ Read Mastery 📗 https://amzn.to/49xRFL1 Submit your questions to be answered on Dear Jo...

  8. #71: My 11 Year Old Nephew Interviews Me: Languages, Passports, and Japanese

    ​🗣️ Get the free language learning toolkit here: https://joclub.world/free-language-learning-starter-kit/ Journal with me! 💸 Get 50% off your first month of JoClub by using code: notyouraveragejo at checkout here. 📧 Get the Free Journaling Starter Kit Here:...

  9. #70: How to plan 2024 like a Bo$$

    📝 Get the free 2024 planning kit here: https://joclub.world/free-2024-planning-kit/ ​ Journal with me! 📓 Get 50% off your first month of JoClub by using code: notyouraveragejo at checkout here. 📧 Get the Free Journaling Starter Kit Here: https://joclub.world/free-journalling-101-starting-kit/...

  10. #69: 23+ Life Hacks from 2023 (by Jo Franco)

    Let's make 2024 the best year yet! Get the free 2024 planning template here: https://joclub.world/free-2024-planning-kit/! Journal with me! 💸 Get 50% off your first month of JoClub by using code: notyouraveragejo at checkout here. 📧 Get the Free Journaling Starter Kit Here:...

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

    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. Listen to the time Donnie interviewed me here. Journal with me! Get 50% off your first month of JoClub by using...

  12. #67: A Letter to the Living After a Near Death Experience (ft. Jo Franco)

    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...

  13. #66: The Invisible Work (ft. Jo Franco)

    No one sees the invisible work, but I see you, you're doing great. Keep it up. Join the challenge: Sign up for the 21 Day Career & Calling Challenge! Sign up for Lukas' newsletter: He's the best accountability partner Get free prompts: 7 Day Free Life Reboot Prompt Pack Learn to Journal: Join...

  14. #65: The Key to Courage (ft. Jo Franco)

    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! Sign up for Lukas' newsletter: He's the best accountability partner Sign Up for JoClub's Challenge Waitlist: Career & Calling...

  15. #64: The Side Effects of Growing Up (ft. Jo Franco)

    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! Join JoClub's waitlist, we open our doors again Feb 15! 7 Day Free Life Reboot Prompt Pack email me if you want JoClub for kids! [email protected] Sign Up for…

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  16. #63: Be Someone Others Want To Help (ft. Jo Franco)

    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! 7 Day Free Life Reboot Prompt Pack email me if you want JoClub for kids! [email protected] Sign Up for JoClub's Challenge Waitlist: Career &...

  17. #62: The Best is Yet to Come (ft. Jo Franco)

    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! 7 Day Free Life Reboot Prompt Pack Sign Up for JoClub's Challenge Waitlist: Career & Calling Challenge coming in Feb! Learn to Journal: Join JoClub's waitlist, we…

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  18. #61: Pain Comes Before Progress (ft. Jo Franco)

    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! 7 Day Free Life Reboot Prompt Pack Sign Up for JoClub's Challenge Waitlist: Career & Calling Challenge coming in Feb! Learn languages with Pimsleur: Get...

  19. #60: My 10 Year Old Nephew Questions Me About Love (ft. Donnie)

    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. Sign Up for JoClub's Challenge Waitlist: Career & Calling Challenge coming in Feb! Learn to Journal: Join JoClub's waitlist, we open our doors again Feb 15! Sign up for JoClub's…

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  20. #59: Mental & Creative Flossing (ft. Jo Franco)

    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! 7 Day Free Life Reboot Prompt Pack Sign Up for JoClub's Challenge Waitlist: Career & Calling Challenge coming in Feb! Learn languages with Pimsleur: Get…

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  21. #58: Habit Stacking Like it's My Job (ft. Jo Franco)

    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! Sign Up for JoClub's Challenge Waitlist: Career & Calling Challenge coming in Feb! Learn languages with Pimsleur: Get your 7 day free trial! Learn…

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  22. #57: Sharing is Not Only Caring, It's Vital (ft. Jo Franco)

    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! Learn to Journal: Join JoClub's waitlist, we open our doors again Feb 15! Sign up for JoClub's newsletter for weekly creative goodies! Get my FREE 7 Day Journal...

  23. #56: Self Preservation & Energy 101 (ft. Jo Franco)

    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! Learn to Journal: Join JoClub's waitlist, we open our doors again Feb 15! Sign up for JoClub's newsletter for weekly...

  24. #55: Why Excuses Are Stupid (ft. Jo Franco)

    We're done with excuse today! Slide in my DMs and let me know what I should do for day 13! Learn to Journal: Join JoClub's waitlist, we open our doors again Feb 15! Sign up for JoClub's newsletter for weekly creative goodies! Get my FREE 7 Day Journal Course Learn to Journal: Sign up for JoClub's...

  25. #54: Planting Flowers You Actually Want to See (ft. Jo Franco)

    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! Learn to Journal: Join JoClub's waitlist, we open our doors again Feb 15! Sign up for JoClub's...

  26. #53: Dreams VS Reality (ft. Jo Franco)

    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! Learn to Journal: Join JoClub's waitlist, we open our doors again Feb 15! Sign up for JoClub's newsletter for weekly creative goodies! Get my FREE 7 Day…

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  27. #52: The Magical Powers of Improvising (ft. Jo Franco)

    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! Learn to Journal: Join JoClub's waitlist, we open our doors again Feb 15! Sign up for JoClub's newsletter for weekly creative goodies! Get my FREE 7 Day Journal…

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  28. #51: Plan, and Then Plan to Improvise (ft. Jo Franco)

    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 Learn to Journal: Join JoClub's waitlist, we open our doors again Feb…

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  29. #50: The Body is Boss (ft. Jo Franco)

    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! Learn to Journal: Join JoClub's waitlist, we open our doors again Feb 15! Sign up for JoClub's newsletter for weekly creative goodies! Get my FREE 7 Day Journal Course Learn to...

  30. #49: The Tricky Thing About Time (ft. Jo Franco)

    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! Learn to Journal: Join JoClub's waitlist, we open our doors again Feb 15! Sign up for JoClub's newsletter for weekly creative goodies! Get my FREE 7 Day Journal Course...

  31. #48: The Importance of Sh!tty Work (ft. Jo Franco)

    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! Learn to Journal: Join JoClub's waitlist, we open our doors again Feb 15! Sign up for JoClub's newsletter for weekly creative goodies! Get my FREE 7 Day Journal…

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  32. #47: Me VS Imposter Syndrome (ft. Jo Franco)

    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! Learn to Journal: Sign up for JoClub's newsletter for weekly creative goodies! Get my FREE 7 Day Journal Course Follow me...

  33. #46: Why You Should Keep Your Word... to Yourself (ft. Jo Franco)

    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! Learn to Journal: Sign up for JoClub's Waitlist and journal with the world Get my FREE 7 Day Journal Course Follow me here: My Channel My...

  34. #45: I'm a Slob, but it's a Sacrifice (ft. Jo Franco)

    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! Learn to Journal: Sign up for JoClub's Waitlist and journal with the world Get my FREE 7 Day Journal Course Sign up for Lukas' newsletter (my writing friend)…

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  35. #44: I'm Creatively Constipated (ft. Jo Franco)

    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 :)! Sign up for Lukas' newsletter (my writing friend) Learn to Journal: Sign up for JoClub's Waitlist and journal with the world Get my...

  36. #43: I'm Back (Q&A ft. Jo Franco)

    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…

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  37. #42: How to Be A Master Memory Maker (ft. Jo Franco)

    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. Join JoClub for 30% off! Get 30% off JoClub events & prompt packs with code:...

  38. #41: On Self Awareness (ft. Jo Franco)

    The masters of the world are masters of their mind. How are you mastering your mind? Hope to see you at the challenge! Join the Self Awareness Challenge. Read The Untethered Soul Get my FREE 7 Day Journal Course Follow me here: My Channel My Instagram The Show's Instagram JoClub's Instagram My...

  39. #40: A Conversation About Time (4000 Weeks Book Review ft Jo Franco)

    Welcome back to another book review! Missed you guys! Read 4,000 weeks by Oliver Burkeman Sign up for the 21 Day Self Awareness Challenge before Nov 19th Sign up for my newsletter to learn more about all of my projects! Watch my YouTube videos! I post the visual episodes a week after the audio...

  40. #39: He Overcame Failure and Found Success (ft. Nathaniel Drew)

    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…

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  41. #38: Answering Your Questions from Paris (Q&A ft. Jo Franco)

    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! Sign up for Adobe MAX for FREE: adobe.ly/max22…

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  42. #37: He's Studied 50 Languages, Here's What He's Learned (ft. Richard Simcott)

    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! For more on Richard: His site His...

  43. #36: A Bestselling Author's Uphill Creative Journey (ft. Dani Shapiro)

    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…

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  44. #35: Successful Entrepreneurs Give Their Best Advice (in Morocco)

    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. Get my free 7-day journaling course!...

  45. #34: "Our History Begins in the Dirt" (ft. Archeologist & Filmmaker Kelley Kali)

    "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. For more…

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  46. #33: How to Design Your Life & Build a Business (Entrepreneurship 101 ft. Jo Franco)

    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! To hear about the career workshop first, sign up here. Follow me everywhere else! My Channel My...

  47. #32: Q&A on Homesickness, Habits, and Hard Decisions (ft. Jo Franco)

    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,...

  48. #31: The Science of Storytelling (why your life is a myth)

    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. Sign up for my newsletter to get book recommendations, journal prompts, and more! Read 4,000 Weeks (I'll review it next month) Read…

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  49. #30: Multilingual Pro Footballer's Secrets to Success (ft: Will John, aka Goluremi)

    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...

  50. #29: Lessons I learned in my 20s.

    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. Sign up for my newsletter to learn more about all of my projects! Watch my YouTube videos! I post the...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Not Your Average Jo is a podcast designed to amplify perspectives from all over the globe. Hosted by Jo Franco, world traveler, TV host, writer, polyglot, and global soul, this podcast will feature conversations with people Jo has met on her many travels. Jo and her co-adventurers will cover topics ranging from travel hacks to financing the lifestyle of a digital nomad. At the end of every episode, Jo will share tangible takeaways that will inspire all her listeners to make daily life feel a little less average — at home or on the road.

Sign up to find out more about my future projects, including language learning:

https://jofranco.world/21-day-challenge

Journal with me in JoClub:

www.joclub.world (use notyouraveragejo at checkout for 5

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