215. Singer & Actress JoJo: Overcoming Adversity and Finding Financial Freedom

Financial Feminist

Her First $100K

Self-improvement, Education, How To, Business

4.7 • 6.2K Ratings

🗓️ 24 February 2025

⏱️ 72 minutes

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What happens when you lose control over the very thing that defines you—your voice, your art, your career? That’s exactly what JoJo faced after signing her first record deal at just 12 years old. A child prodigy turned global pop sensation, JoJo’s career skyrocketed before she found herself locked in a restrictive contract, unable to release new music and legally fighting for her own voice. But instead of letting the industry silence her, she fought back—re-recording her early albums, going independent, and even taking on Broadway. In this episode, JoJo gets real about the highs and lows of her journey, from navigating the brutal music industry to discovering the power of financial freedom. She shares how reclaiming ownership of her art was one of the most empowering moves of her career, how Broadway changed the way she prepares for performances, and why money has been the key to making decisions from a place of power—not fear. If you’ve ever felt stuck, underestimated, or unsure of how to take control of your future, JoJo’s story is proof that resilience and self-worth can change everything. Thank you to our friends at Spotify, where we recorded this episode live in their NYC studios! JoJo’s Links: Website: https://www.iamjojoofficial.com/ Over the Influence: A Memoir: https://www.iamjojoofficial.com/overtheinfluence Read transcripts, learn more about our guests and sponsors, and get more resources at https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/215-singer-actress-jojo-overcoming-adversity-and-finding-financial-freedom/ Not sure where to start on your financial journey? Take our FREE money personality quiz! https://herfirst100k.com/quiz Looking for accountability, live coaching, and deeper financial education? Check out our exclusive community, The $100k Club: http://herfirst100k.com/100K-pod Special thanks to our sponsors: Squarespace Go to www.squarespace.com/FFPOD to save 10% off your first website or domain purchase. Rocket Money Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/FFPOD. Quince Get cozy in Quince's high-quality wardrobe essentials. Go to Quince.com/FFPOD for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Netsuite Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/FFPOD. Indeed Hiring? Indeed is all you need. Get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at www.indeed.com/ffpod. Gusto Run your first payroll with Gusto and get three months free at gusto.com/ffpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Multi-platinum recording artist and actor Jojo joins the show today.
0:03.6	She's talking about her infamous record deal being Taylor's version before Taylor's version,
0:08.7	overcoming trauma and her family's history with addiction and more.
0:12.1	If you need a pep talk about becoming the patriarchy by making you rich.
0:38.5	And we've helped over 5 million women save money, pay off debt, start investing, start businesses,
0:42.6	but really change their lives through financial education. And if you're oldy but a goodie,
0:46.9	you knew that already. And if you're new to money and show up as the best version of you.
0:54.6	And if you want a free financial plan, you can go to her first hundredk.com slash quiz to get a
0:59.3	free personalized money plan wherever you're at in your journey.
1:02.5	Today's episode is a very fun one because I have listened to Jojo and been an admirer of her
1:07.2	for a very long time.
1:08.6	You remember her from her leave get out song, too little too late,
1:15.0	starring in RV with Robin Williams, or her more recent work. She has done incredible performances
1:20.1	as Soutine in the Broadway musical Moulin Rouge. She is also touring and collaborating with some of
1:25.9	your favorite artists. And we have a really beautiful conversation today about her journey, overcoming some family trauma and family stories, and just becoming the most authentic version of herself and what she's trying to put out in the world for all of you, too.
1:41.9	Joanna Jojo Lavec is a chart-topping and multi-platin
1:44.9	recording artist, actress, and New York Times best-selling author.
1:47.9	No big deal.
1:48.9	This past fall, the first time author released her memoir over the influence via Hatchet
1:52.8	books to critical praise, and she also unveiled a new EP NGL, which echoes many of the
1:58.1	themes covered in her memoir.
1:59.8	Both the book and the EP are a testament to her resilience and a celebration of her ability to overcome adversity.
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