As Vic was getting ready for her 6th grade dance, she was listening to today’s guest, chart-topping and multi-platinum recording artist JoJo! For the first time ever, JoJo lets us in on the highs and lows of her career and personal experiences detailed in her new memoir: Over the Influence. Joanna opens up about what it was like entering the music industry at 12, almost signing with Britney Spears and what really happened in the ten-year gap between albums. Joanna bravely and vulnerable talks about growing up in AA rooms, her turbulent family dynamic, and her own journey with addiction. She and Vic also discuss their shared experience with an eating disorder, and the lessons they’ve learned about overcoming the need for validation in favor of self-acceptance. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who screamed the lyrics to Leave (Get Out), or needs encouragement to write a new narrative, choose freedom, and trust your inner voice.  Instagram: @iamjojo Read: Over the Influence: A Memoir by Joanna "JoJo" Levesque Sponsors: AG1: Start your day with AG1 and notice the difference for yourself! www.drinkAG1.com/realpod Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business: Visit gtmbawomen.com to learn more about the Georgia Tech MBA. Zitstika: ZitSticka is offering listeners 15% off the custom JONBOY UNDERCOVER patches on Amazon or zitsticka.com with code JONBOYPOD. Bobbi Brown: See more of the campaign and discover your perfect shade of Weightless Skin Foundation at BobbiBrown.com Produced by Dear Media This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.