The Next Workforce

In this episode of The Next Workforce , Phoenix Jackson, reflect on parenting in a time where the future of work is rapidly shifting. Drawing from a personal experience with her 19-year-old son, this episode explores what happens when traditional pathways like college no longer feel secure or relevant.  As AI reshapes industries and young people begin to question long-held assumptions about career...

In this episode of The Next Workforce , Phoenix Jackson sits down with Denise Burgess, President and CEO of Burgess Services, a second generation, Black women owned construction management firm with a now 50 year legacy in Colorado. The conversation explores how Burgess Services became the first minority women owned firm in the state to secure a forty million dollar state level contract and how th...

In this episode of The Next Workforce , Phoenix Jackson interviews Paul Hamilton, legendary art collector, state representative, and educator, about his collection of over 1,200 African art pieces housed in Denver. The conversation explores art as work. Not just creative expression, but preservation, curation, education, and cultural stewardship. Hamilton shares how his journey into collecting was...

Welcome to The Next Workforce , a podcast exploring where the future of work meets leadership, climate, and purpose. In this introductory episode, Phoenix Jackson shares why this platform exists and why this moment matters. As workforce systems strain under generational shifts, climate realities, and outdated leadership models, the way we think about work is being forced to change. This episode la...