Jo Youle has lived two lifetimes. In the 90s she was part of the band Scarlet who had a massive hit with the song “Independent Love Song”. Her life was writing and recording music and a whirlwind of promotion, photoshoots and the terrifying prospect of playing live to huge audiences. 

Alongside her music career Jo also worked as a volunteer at the Samaritans. Scarlet’s pop stardom ended, after their ill-fated second album. Jo continued volunteering at the Samaritans and then went on to become a director of Helplines at Missing People;  a UK charity which is a lifeline when someone disappears. In 2012 she became the organisation’s Chief Executive. 

As well as having a very unusual career path, chatting with Jo was fascinating because of her passion and commitment to her work.

For more information about missing people 

http://www.missingpeople.org.uk

I Hope – Missing People Choir and Friends

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfjr8XD2E5M

https://itunes.apple.com/ie/album/i-hope-single/id1109372930