416: Bold Moves, Big Dreams & the Power of Journaling Author, Entrepreneur & Multilingual Content Creator - Jo Franco

Jo Franco is a powerhouse multilingual content creator, writer, and entrepreneur who’s all about turning curiosity into action. 

You might know her as one of the lead travel presenters on Netflix’s The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals, where she helps us to explore the globe through the lens of understanding…  cultural connection… and crazy cool rentals. But that’s just the beginning! 

Jo’s a self-taught language maestro who’s conquered seven languages—yep, seven!

AND she’s used her love of words, language and culture to inspire over a million subscribers on YouTube and countless listeners through her hit podcasts: Not Your Average Jo and Money Baggage. 

NOW… she’s also the bestselling author of Fluentish - a wildly innovative language learning planner and journal.

And speaking of journaling… Jo’s also the founder of JoClub—a journaling school… that’s become a global movement.  She’s a relentless advocate for blending creativity, community, and curiosity to live a bold and intentional life.

Jo’s story is a testament to what happens when you dream big, think differently, and DO the work. 

CONNECT WITH Jo Franco:

🔗 Website: JoClub.world 
📸 Instagram: @jo_franco
🎙 Podcasts: Not Your Average Jo & Money Baggage
📖 Book: Fluentish

ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS:

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It’s specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides a quick dose of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement!

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IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:

✅ How Jo went from immigrating to the US at a young age to become a global content creator
✅ The surprising lesson she learned from seven internships (and why she chose to never work for someone else!)
✅ The "golden handcuffs" of success and how she knew it was time to walk away
✅ Her unexpected journey to hosting a Netflix show (after getting rejected countless times!)
✅ The power of journaling—why it’s been her secret weapon for clarity, courage, and big moves
✅ How she built Joe Club, a global journaling movement that’s changing lives
✅ Practical tips for starting (and sticking with!) a journaling habit

 

TAKE ACTION:

👉 What’s one bold move you’ve been putting off? Get it on paper and start planning your next step!
👉 Comment below and let us know something that stuck with you (big or small) from this fun episode!

👉Try Jo’s free journaling workshop! JoClub.world/dreamthinkdo
👉If you loved this convo, leave a review! It helps more Dream Think Doers find the show!

Connect with Jo Franco:

🔗 Website: JoClub.world
📸 Instagram: @jo_franco
🎙 Podcasts: Not Your Average Jo & Money Baggage
📖 Book: Fluentish

**Here’s the link for Journaling 101 workshop coming up on
Feb 22: https://joclub.world/dreamthinkdo/

Episode Recap:

• 0:00 Introduction to Episode 416 and the powerful question: What if you had to start over from scratch?
• 1:00 Mitch introduces Jo Franco, a multilingual content creator, Netflix host, entrepreneur, and author of Fluentish.
• 2:00 Jo’s story of immigrating from Brazil to the U.S. and her early struggles with learning English.
• 5:00 The childhood moment when Jo realized the power of language to connect and help others.
• 7:00 Jo shares how she learned seven languages and the pivotal role curiosity played in the process.
• 10:00 The impact of a high school French teacher who challenged her to go from good to great.
• 15:00 How Jo’s early experiences sparked her passion for helping others through language and connection.
• 18:00 The start of Shut Up and Go and her journey into YouTube content creation with a friend.
• 22:00 Jo’s bold move to New York without a financial safety net and her entrepreneurial mindset.
• 25:00 The "aha moment" when she recognized the untapped potential of social media for storytelling.
• 30:00 The decision to move to LA and take a leap into full-time content creation.
• 35:00 Jo's insights on how fear of complacency drove her to take bold risks.
• 40:00 The transition from YouTube success to hosting Netflix's World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals.
• 45:00 The transformative power of journaling and why Jo sees it as a life-changing tool.
• 50:00 How journaling helped her recognize when she was living out of alignment.
• 55:00 Jo explains how her journaling practice eventually evolved into Jo Club, a global journaling community.
• 58:00 Practical tips on how to use journaling for decision-making, creativity, and clarity.
• 1:02:00 Mitch’s Minute: Reflecting on the courage it takes to listen to your inner voice, the power of journaling to guide life's bold moves, and how taking action—even without guarantees—can lead to incredible opportunities.