"About life with Jo" is a series of real-life conversations, with real people talking about real-life challenges. Joanna Chanis, the mentor, helps young adults by sharing everything she's learned through her diverse life experiences. She is an entrepreneur, author and resilience expert who has overcome cancer. This podcast is a place where guests can ask anything about anything. Career, relationships, family, friends, finances, lifestyle, social challenges, health, food, etc., nothing is off limits. It’s a friendly, approachable, and very relatable space where you can get solid, practical advice based on real-life experience. Jo’s mission is to help you navigate challenges with healthy resilience, so that you will have a better life. She will leave you better than she found you.
In this episode learned how to forgive and accept a person who has not asked for forgiveness. You will learn how to move on in a healthy way and keep a positive mindset regardless of how others treat you.
In this episode you will learn that you do not need to be aggressive to get your point across. Effective communication is the key to every relationship both personal and professional .
In this Episode you will learn why it is ok to STOP justifying your decisions in order to make others comfortable. If you are a people pleaser and feel like you are always trying to make others “feel OK” then this one is for you!
In this episode Jo shares her tips and tools on how to handle transitions. With Summer approaching if you are a working mom this time can be super stressful. You will learn how to set yourself up for success and reduce stress.
In this episode Jo explains how to shift from comparison to being the most excellent version of yourself.
In this episode Jo talks you through the top 4 challenges of returning to the office post pandemic. She shares things that you can do to make this transition easier.
This mini coaching session with Jo will give you the tools you need to get through a disappointment. Jo shares her own personal stories and tools to help you turn any situation to your advantage.
In this episode Jackie shares how her journey to motherhood led her to start her blog which then launched her successful career as a fabulous content creator. This foodie turned her passion into a business and is still able to be the mom she wants to be. This inspiring story takes you behind scenes on what it takes to build a business from scratch and raise a family all at the same time!
Sinead is the Founder and owner of n incredibly successful marketing company that she started by herself from scratch! In this episode she and Jo cover everything from having babies to what's real on social media and everything in between. This real time inspirational story will show you that anything is possible.. you just need to GO FOR IT!
In this incredible, candid conversation with Alissa Boyer, a successful HSP mentor, shares her story on how she was able to create a thriving business and incredible life helping other Highly Sensitive people. She is a thought lead-in this space and has dedicated her life to helping others embrace being a HSP.
In this heartfelt and extremely personal story Tonya aka “Not so Darlin” takes us through her incredibly inspirational journey. She shares how her Celiac diagnosis changed her life forever and how she overcame Anorexia and how that all lead her to start her successful career as a model and influencer over the age of 40!
In this episode Jo and Anastasia discuss her journey from being a Hollywood actress to launching the most EPIC olive oil brand on the market. Family is indeed at the heart of every decision that she has made . This inspirational, warm and funny story will make you feel like ANYTHING is possible XO, Jo
In this episode Sara and Jo talk about her incredible journey of becoming a successful entrepreneur while being one of the BEST(and Jo's personal fave Soulcycle instructors) ever. Her choices to follow her gut and her heart and to trust the process have allowed Sara to live the life of her dreams. Enjoy this incredibly inspirational story from the soon to be first time mama.
In this episode Jo and Shelby talk about staying true to yourself. They talk about how once you get clear about what you want all the right people come into your life and things fall into place very easily. Shelby shares how that worked for her recently and she was able to buy her very first home!
In this episode Jo and Margot , a recent college grad talk about her new career in finance. They talk about finding your passion and how to incorporate it into your life through philanthropy.
In this Episode Katelyn and Jo discuss confidence, relationships and likability. They dive deep into the fact that it is impossible for everyone to like you and how to change that expectation. Listen to learn tips and tricks on how you can practice self love and not be so hard on yourself.
In this episode Jo and Alana discuss the importance of daydreaming and envisioning your future. You will learn how to focus on why you want something, instead of getting hung up on how it will happen and how to achieve the right energetic vibration.
In this episode Jo and Ana dive deep into the emotional connection we all have with money and how that affects us. They get to the root of how and why our relationship with money goes much deeper that what our salary and savings are. Ana shares how her Sacred Heart education has shaped her and empowered her as a woman to advocate for herself, and how growing up seeing women in positions of leadership was key. Jo shares her workout and passion for food and how she maintains a healthy lifestyle.
In this episode Jo and Lily dive deep into their Greek roots. They talk about what a big role faith plays in their lives, and how much their culture influences the decisions they make.
In this Episode Sophie who is a 20-year-old entrepreneur ask Jo all about her personal relationships. They dive deep into the mother daughter relationship, being a mother and how that has affected every aspect of life. This raw and relatable episode will teach you how to accept people in your life as they are, and how you can grow through hard things.
Sarah who lives in New York is an executive assistant in a television company. We dig deep and discuss how to show up for the job you have as if it's your dream job. I share with her my experience as a Transcendental Meditator and how it completely transformed my life. In this episode you will learn how to be happy and fulfilled no matter what your job is, and the benefits of meditation and how your energy and vibration is your compass!
Emily, who works in Marketing in Denver, Colorado and I have an incredible conversation on how to take risk and following your gut. We discuss how to not get trapped in other people's fears, and to remember that the most important person in your life is you. In this episode you will learn how to know when it's right to take a “pause”, and how to always choose yourself first!
Claudia lives in Denver, CO and works in corporate sales. She has a very fun and full social life . In this episode we break down how to put yourself first, especially when your role in your friend group is to be the “organizer “. We talk about how to be kind to yourself and how it's ok not to have all the answers . You will learn how to find balance in your work and social life so that you can make room for what is really important to you. Making yourself a priority and not doing things “just because” .In this episode we celebrate “ saying it like it is “ and being your authentic self, because you are enough just the way you are…
I talk with Ani about how to overcome perfectionism and focus on being excellent instead. Ani is the owner and founder of Simply Suzzette, a movement leading the way towards sustainable denim . She is from Toronto, Canada and an incredible entrepreneur. We discuss the power of NO and how to evaluate how you spend your time in order to be more fulfilled in your work and your life. In this episode you will learn how you can be successful in your work without working yourself to death!
Cristina is a successful software sales executive who lives in New York. You will learn how she was able to form the “OG squad” , the group of young women that inspired this podcast. In this episode we cover everything from the Jo method and how she applies it to her work and personal life , as well as how to start daydreaming daily! She shares how Daydreaming has helped her and continues to help her. You will learn how to clear resistance so you can move forward , especially in difficult relationships.
In this honest and raw introductory episode, Jo gets intimate with you and shares private details about her life's journey. She explains what healing from cancer taught her and how she transformed her entire life. Everyone will be able to relate to a part of this story and feel inspired.