The Mission Continues with Valeisha Butterfield Jones

Valeisha Butterfield Jones grew up with Politics and Service ingrained into the culture of her family.  Her career was influenced by this innate leadership, although her initial interest was to follow her dream of becoming a Music Exec, she wanted to make her parents proud so she went to their alma mater to study law. After a year in law school, she pivots, moves to New York, and focuses all her energy on walking in her own path.  Fast forward Jones now serves as the first black female Co-President at the Recording Academy and as the Co-Founder of the Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network, here’s her story.   Stay Connected: @CariChampion @Valeisha Learn More: Valeisha.Org  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.