Dr. Brandon W. Jones

Building The Village Podcast

Education EN ↓ 58 episodes

If it takes a village to raise a child, then it takes a village to nurture and develop adults. I have one goal: to build better villages, one villager at a time. Each episode features insights and practical strategies that can be used to motivate teams, mentor individuals, and maximize time and talent. For the latest information, go to https://linktr.ee/bjonesspeaks

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Dr. Brandon W. Jones

Episodes

Episode 8: Navigating the Vertical and Horizontal 01.12.2021 42:28

In this episode, Dr. Jones talks with Rev. Dr. Walter Strickland (Professor, Theologian, and Writer) about the role of the Christian faith in relation to justice, the importance of the written tradition, deconstruction, and the work he is doing with the Strickland Institute.

Episode 7: Being Fully Me 06.10.2021 42:20

Marques Dexter (Ph. D. Candidate, Scholar, and Educator) talks with Dr. Jones about the importance being your true self, why Black Sports Scholars matter, and the therapeutic benefits of cooking (#iCook4me).

Episode 6: Being A Service To The World 05.10.2021 44:32

Dr. Emanuel George, III (Pharmacist, Professor, Coach) discusses what it’s like being the village Pharmacist during COVID, serving the world, and feeling the burden of having to dispel myths.

B. Jones Speaks: Understanding the Assignment 21.09.2021 20:21

In this episode, Dr. Jones provides three steps for maximizing where you are right now.

Episode 4: Building the Village Through Experiences 07.09.2021 1:20:55

In this episode, Dr. Shauna T. Sobers talks about the importance of transformative experiences, moving away from deficit models in education, Clifton Strengths, and her research on resilience.

Episode 3: The Importance of Hard Feedback 24.08.2021 46:34

Dr. Jones talks with Jen Fry, from Jen Fry Talks, about the importance of giving and receiving hard feedback. Episode Note: Jen Fry recommends the book, "Black Skin, White Masks" by Frantz Fanon.

Episode 2: Moving From "What If" to "Even If" 10.08.2021 41:25

In this episode, Brittany Collins, LPCC talks about the importance of having your village around you when trying to move from what if to even if. She also offers strategies for finding a healthy balance, pursuing mental health services (especially for student-athletes), and doing the self-work.

Episode 1: Help-Seeking Behaviors 29.06.2021 41:38

In this first episode, Dr. Jones sits down with Melissa Jones, LMSW (his wife) to discuss the importance of developing help-seeking behaviors and the importance of having mental health resources in your village.