Jan 05 2025 28 mins
In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey is joined by Jo Piazza, international bestselling author, acclaimed podcast creator, and mom of three feral children.
Jo’s books, including The Sicilian Inheritance, We Are Not Like Them, and How to Be Married, have been published internationally and optioned for film and TV. She’s also the creative force behind podcasts like Under the Influence, which explores the influencer economy, and Committed, featuring stories about modern relationships.
Jo shares her unique perspective on how she dedicates those precious 6 hours a day to work when her kids are in school, while balancing an impressive career in writing and podcasting while raising her three children. With humor and authenticity, she discusses the challenges of maintaining efficiency, prioritizing self-care, and embracing the chaos of motherhood.
Tune in for a rich conversation that dives into Jo’s creative process, her thoughts on the evolving landscape of motherhood, and the inspiration behind her latest best-selling novel, The Sicilian Inheritance.
[00:00] Introduction
[02:33] Jo’s journey as a working mom balancing motherhood and a career in storytelling
[05:43] Embracing imperfection: Why “done is better than perfect.”
[07:30] How motherhood has influenced Jo’s creative voice
[12:08] The importance of self-care in the thick of parenting
[18:59] Accepting help to thrive as a mom and creator.
[22:58] The Sicilian Inheritance: A twisty, poignant novel exploring motherhood and ambition
[27:24] Jo’s MORE - Hint: It involves taking to the skies!
Meet My Guest Jo Piazza
Instagram: @JoPiazzaAuthor
Podcast: Under the Influence
Substack: Over the Influence
Website: https://www.jopiazza.com/
Jo’s most recent best-selling novel, The Sicilian Inheritance: https://go.sylikes.com/eNyVoRDkfHry
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Keep an eye out for episode #29 of the Mom to MORE™ podcast where Sharon is joined by Missy Tannen, co-founder of the luxury bedding company Boll & Branch. Coming soon - you won’t want to miss it ♥