Episode 12: Young, Purposeful & Powerful: A Conversation with Jaylen Burton, Founder of Let's Gather

Host Lacetia Walker welcomes listeners to this inspiring episode of The Joy-Filled Educator Podcast, entitled “Young, Purposeful and Powerful: A Conversation with Jaylen Burton.” Lacetia features a remarkable high school junior Jaylen Burton, founder of the nonprofit Let’s Gather.Lacetia takes us on a journey with Jaylen as he shares his nonprofit’s origin story, journey and purpose. Jaylen shares how receiving food at Buffalo Wild Wings without paying inspired him to give back, leading to his first community event providing hygiene kits, food, and drinks, which had no attendees but became a learning experience.Lacetia and Jaylan discuss Let’s Gather’s mission to unite the community, especially the Black community, through meaningful connection and previews a Summer Resource Rally for 2026. Enjoy this riveting episode of “The Joy-Filled Educator Podcast” that emphasizes resilience, faith with action, and never settling for less than true happiness.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to spread the joy!