Traveling the World with Jo Franco: Netflix TV Host, Writer & Influencer

Name of Organization

ROC Your Global Future

Type of Organization

Higher Education (university, college, community college, etc.)

Date(s)

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Country

United States

U.S. State

New York

City

Rochester

Location (i.e. library or community center)

Zoom

Description (no more than 300 words)

Jo Franco is a well-known Travel & Language Content Creator, Polyglot, Writer, and TV Host. She has created over 600 videos on the internet across two YouTube channels (DamonAndJo + Jo Franco) with over 1.3 million subscribers. She has been creating content for a decade in several languages including English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian. She is the CEO of JoClub, a journal club that hosts live journaling sessions of introspection both in English, and several other languages, she has her own Podcast, Not Your Average Jo, and she has worked as a TV host for Netflix’s World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals. Jo grew up as a Brazilian immigrant in a small town in Connecticut and received an international business degree in NYC. Jo’s experience in the travel space, as well as building communities and businesses, has landed her a spot on the Forbes top travel influencer list. She’s spoken at prestigious events such as South by Southwest (SXSW) and is on the board of EEqual, a non-profit serving homeless youth in their college careers. Jo believes in inspiring a global community to improve themselves through learning languages, cultures, financial literacy, adventure, and inclusion. Event is presented by ROC Your Global Future - a collaboration of seven colleges in the Rochester, NY area. Jo will present via Zoom 6-7 pm (EST). All are welcome to join the Zoom event.

Contact Name

Michelle Fitz

Title

Marketing Manager

E-Mail Address

mkfrap@rit.edu

Website

https://rocyourglobalfuture.com/featured-speaker-jo-franco/

Event Access

Free and Open to the Public.