Episode 227 JoJo Savea

Jo Jo Savea

Deaf Content Creator and Advocate for the Deaf

“JoJo has learned to navigate the hearing world for the benefit of deaf people who look to her for inspiration and hearing people who want to understand the needs of the deaf community.”

JoJo Savea @jojosavea instagram

photo credit 📸: @morganandjoelphoto

Episode 227 features a truly unique and enlightening conversation with Jojo Savea, a Deaf Samoan content creator, social media services provider, and storyteller. Jojo brings a unique perspective to the digital world, centering her work on authenticity and culture. Having moved frequently throughout her life, she learned the critical skill of adaptation while remaining deeply grounded in her Samoan identity—a theme that informs all her content and professional work.

The interview itself is a special experience, conducted over Zoom to accommodate Jojo’s ASL interpreter. The host Jeanne shares the fun and educational challenge of interviewing with an interpreter for the first time, noting the opportunity to learn how Jojo and others in the Deaf community navigate complex social and professional situations in the hearing world. This episode offers valuable insight into communication, accessibility, and the shared human experience that transcends language barriers.

Jojo’s professional expertise stems from over a decade in social media, having begun her career in Australia during college. Her approach to content creation is intentional and heartfelt, known for building a dedicated audience by being unapologetically real and engaging directly with her community. She has also been involved in meaningful projects like "Sign It! American Sign Language Made Easy," underscoring her commitment to education and communication access.

The conversation beautifully dispels common misconceptions about the Deaf community. Jojo shares that her life is, in fact, incredibly "normal"—she is married to a hearing man, travels extensively, and has a full, meaningful career. She illustrates powerfully that being deaf is simply a difference, not a deficit, and that she never lets it make her life less meaningful. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in cultural storytelling, social media strategy, or gaining a deeper understanding of the vibrant and rich life within the Deaf community.

Episode 227

Hosted by: Jeanne Pepper

Guest: Jojo Savea

Producer: Eli Moskowitz

Original Theme Music: Jay Bernstein

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