In a unique mix of Haitian, Caribbean and American culture, and the unpredictable life of a Black girl-turned-woman, Jo has embraced her vulnerabilities and imperfections. From her love story to mental health, to her childhood traumas, culture, history, and overcoming racism in a predominantly white rural Minnesota small-town. Writer, podcaster, storyteller, speaker, and racial justice advocate—Jo’s believes her best roles to date are as wife to her soulmate and mother to her two incredible little souls. Quick-witted, raw, and intellectually-driven this read is guaranteed to take you through a wave of emotions! Come along as Jo learns the best lessons life has to teach as she bravely unveils her little corner of the world.

About the author

Josette “Jo” Ciceron is a Haitian American woman and is the proud wife and mother to two amazing little beings! She’s been living in Alexandria for about 6 years since moving here from Tampa, FL in 2015.

After a few tumultuous years of adjusting to her new surroundings and experiencing some run ins with racism and discrimination, Jo made it a point to claim her power back by writing her story down.

Jo was Definitive Woman Magazine’s cover for Summer 2018 featuring a story that detailed her experiences with discrimination since moving to Alexandria. Within that same year, she was asked to permanently join the magazine’s editorial team as Associate Editor. Still, Jo felt she needed to do more and so she did!

In the summer of 2019, Jo simultaneously launched her TV/web series called Voices Talk Show and her personal, unfiltered podcast called, Unapologetically Anxious Me: Confessions of a Haitian Girl in Small-town Minnesota.

Today, Jo still remains in all these positions and has recently begun filming Season 3 of Voices Talk Show which can be viewed on YouTube, Facebook, and Alexandria Community TV Channel 181. Jo’s especially proud of her podcast platform which has recently surpassed 30K followers.

Jo is very passionate about her role as a social justice advocate and activist. Her experiences have opened her heart to not just effecting change but being that change. The best forward is beginning with a simple conversation.