Not Your Average Jo

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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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.

For more from Cammie Scott:

Cammie's Instagram

Cammie's YouTube Channel

Uneducated Podcast

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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.

For more on Dave:

https://daveraymondspeaks.com/

https://daveraymondspeaks.com/newsletter/

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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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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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Black Girl Magic Ball

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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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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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This is the first time I've fangirled... excuse my squeals. This episode is award-worthy and essential if you want a good boost of positivity in your life. Today, I chat with Shaun T., celebrity fitness motivator, and a brilliant man who's motivated people in much more than just the physical sense. He's gone through challenges that had the potential to break anyone's spirit, and instead, he rose to the top with his inner light and made a career of inspiring others to do the same. Can you tell I'm a super fan? This man is the reason I started working out when I was 12 years old gettin' it with his Hip Hop Abs DVD in the attic that was the seed that grew a motivated lifestyle all-together where I would create a podcast about not being average and get the chance to interview him... Coincidence?! I think not.

For more of Shaun T.:

Shaun's Podcast, Trust and Believe

Shaun's Instagram

T Is for Transformation - Shaun's book!

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If you woke up saying, "damn, I could really use some free life coaching," this is the day for you. In honor of Black History Month I'm dedicating the next four episodes (and so many more coming after that) about the grit of some of the most inspiring Black entrepreneurs, creatives, and inspirations in my life. Today I chat with the brilliant Gloria Atanmo, aka Glo, who went from broke and hungry, to growing a seven figure business while traveling the world doing exactly what she loves. We connect in so many ways, but this conversation made me fall in love with her glowing spirit even more. 

For more of Glo:

https://www.instagram.com/glographics/

https://learnwithglo.com/

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If you need an extra push, read this book: Show Your Work

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Get ready, this woman is a genius, we might need to play this one back at .5 speed. This week I chat with Palveshey Tariq who shares her vulnerable story about having gone down the road of homelessness, substance abuse, and getting to the breaking point where she lost all motivation to live.

Suddenly, she realized she had control and turned her life around one meditation session at a time.

Our conversation got us into how today's system and society is designed to push us all to the brink of burnout and what that means looking forward as technology continues to rule our world. How will we connect to nature if we're plugged in for most things? She has some thoughts.

If you or anyone you need is thinking about suicide, there's help available 24/7. Call the National Suicide Hotline 800-273-8255. You matter.

For more on PV:

https://www.palveshey.com/

Her Instagram

More research on the Metaverse:

Wired Article

The Daily Pod

The Journal Pod

Books we recommended:

Sapiens by Yuval Harrari

Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty

Recapture the Rapture By Jamie Wheal

Start with Why by Simon Sinek

Everything else:

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