What happens when you lose control over the very thing that defines you—your voice, your art, your career? That’s exactly what JoJo (@iamjojo ) 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.
Thanks to our friends at @Spotify for letting us use their studios in NYC!
JoJo’s Links:
Website: https://www.iamjojoofficial.com/
Over the Influence: A Memoir: https://www.iamjojoofficial.com/overtheinfluence
In this episode:
0:00 Welcome to Financial Feminist
02:00 JoJo's Early Financial Struggles & The Infamous Contract
12:39 Re-recording Her Music & Regaining Her Independence
20:07 JoJo's Memoir, Over the Influence
29:51 Finding Community in Theatre
33:41 Transitioning from a Solo Career to Theatre
34:46 Financial Realities of Touring and Performing
39:58 Preparing for Broadway vs. Tour
56:33 Empowerment Through Financial Independence
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