All Episodes

April 21, 2025 49 mins

In this inspiring episode of the Miles To Zen podcast, host Shannon welcomes successful performer and podcaster Julie Jo Hughes to discuss her journey of realignment with her true self. Julie Jo shares her experiences in various forms of performing arts, from theater to musical theater, film, and singing, and how she found herself playing roles not just on stage but also in her daily life. This conversation delves deep into the challenges of balancing creative passion and personal life, the significance of radical responsibility, and the transformative power of authenticity and self-discovery. Julie Jo also reveals the inception of her own podcast, 'Star Potential,' and her moment of breaking down to breakthrough, leading to a more fulfilling and harmonious life. Grab a coffee, settle in, and join this heartfelt discussion on finding joy, fun, and true purpose.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:10 Julie Jo's Background and Career Beginnings

02:08 Exploring Authenticity and Creating 'Star Potential'

07:37 Balancing Family and Career

13:21 The Turning Point: Losing Her Voice

15:36 Reevaluating Life and Career Choices

23:07 Defensive Mode and Ego

24:32 Authenticity and People Pleasing

26:16 The Power of Authenticity

28:09 Unexpected Opportunities

36:42 Radical Responsibility

43:26 Embracing Your Star Potential

47:35 Final Thoughts and Words of Wisdom

You can find Julie Jo Hughes at the links below.

https://www.instagram.com/thejuliejo/

https://www.facebook.com/juliejohughes/

https://www.youtube.com/@thejuliejohughes

Thank you so much for listening! Please Subscribe/ Follow, Like and Share!
For additional content follow me on:

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@milestozen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestozen
See you next week!

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce

New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce

Football’s funniest family duo — Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs — team up to provide next-level access to life in the league as it unfolds. The two brothers and Super Bowl champions drop weekly insights about the weekly slate of games and share their INSIDE perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines. They also endlessly rag on each other as brothers do, chat the latest in pop culture and welcome some very popular and well-known friends to chat with them. Check out new episodes every Wednesday. Follow New Heights on the Wondery App, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free, and get exclusive content on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And join our new membership for a unique fan experience by going to the New Heights YouTube channel now!

Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.