Building The Village Podcast
Dr. Brandon W. Jones
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
Episodes
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Oct 6, 2021 • 42min
Episode 7: Being Fully Me
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).
Oct 5, 2021 • 45min
Episode 6: Being A Service To The World
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.
Sep 21, 2021 • 20min
B. Jones Speaks: Understanding the Assignment
In this episode, Dr. Jones provides three steps for maximizing where you are right now.
Sep 7, 2021 • 1h 21min
Episode 4: Building the Village Through Experiences
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.
Aug 24, 2021 • 47min
Episode 3: The Importance of Hard Feedback
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.
Aug 10, 2021 • 41min
Episode 2: Moving From "What If" to "Even If"
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.
Jun 29, 2021 • 42min
Episode 1: Help-Seeking Behaviors
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.
