EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode, host Elizabeth Howard DiMartino, Boston, sits down with bestselling author and award-winning journalist Johanna “Jo” Piazza, Pennsylvania. From her early days in celebrity and political journalism to writing wildly popular novels and hosting hit podcasts, Jo shares her incredible career journey, the inspiration behind her upcoming book and what “modern” sisterhood means to her.
EPISODE NOTES
What does it take to write a novel a year, run a media company, produce chart-topping podcasts and raise a family? You’ll find out as Jo talks about her fascinating career, from celebrity and political reporting in New York to publishing bingeworthy novels enjoyed worldwide! We get a sneak peek into her next novel, “The Parisian Heist” (inspired by a recent real-life heist), hear real talk about setting boundaries and how much modern women truly carry and explore what sisterhood looks like in her busy life today. Whether you’re an avid reader, an aspiring writer or looking for tips on creating boundaries, Jo’s humor, truth and storytelling will leave you feeling inspired.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Welcome and Introductions
1:45 – Jo’s Tri Delta origin story
3:40 – The depth of sisterhood relationships
6:20 – How Jo creates her strong women characters
7:50 – Collecting stories through real life
9:10 – A normal day in the life
12:30 – Making the transition to full-time writing
14:30 – The shifting culture of reading and media
17:50 – Telling stories through women’s eyes
20:25 – Having hard conversations
22:00 – Jo’s podcast “Under the Influence”
25:30 – Jo’s new book “The Parisian Heist”
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