Building Community, One Conversation at a Time with Verdel Jones

Send us Fan MailToday, we’re honored to sit down with Verdel Jones; an educator, author, media host, and community connector with over 30 years of experience in public education. From teacher to school counselor to district-level administrator, Verdel has devoted her career to empowering others through knowledge and access.She’s the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Share Inform Enlighten, the producer and host of Conversations with Verdel Jones, an author, and an award-winning advocate for equity and community-building.Her passion for sharing resources and uplifting others is truly inspiring. In this episode, we explore the impact of her work, her journey through education and media, and the powerful lessons she’s learned along the way.We Talk About:How her childhood shaped her journeyHer love for being an educatorWorking together as a familyForming her LLCs and nonprofitDocumentaries Mentioned: - Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story Watch on Amazon - Soul Food Junkies by Byron Hurt Read More HereResources: NOLO Legal Resources – legal guidance for small businessesFeatured Guests on Interviewed by Verdel Jones:Dr. Steve Perry Watch EpisodeChef Marc Bynum Watch EpisodeVera Moore Watch EpisodeUpcoming Events: View the latest events from Share Inform Enlighten: shareinformenlighten.org/eventsPodcasts/Media:Conversations with Verdel Jones Watch on YouTubeLet’s Kick It With The Joneses Watch on YouTubeConnect with Verdel:Website: shareinformenlighten.orgInstagram: @verdel_jonesLinkedIn: Verdel JonesFacebook: Conversations With Verdel Jones