Representing the Voice of Social Justice featuring DoctorJonPaul - Episode 50

Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins (DoctorJonPaul) is a professor, national speaker, freelance journalist, thought leader, and media critic who examines the intersections of identity, gender, and race in entertainment. Named Business Equality Magazine’s “Top 40 LGBTQ People Under 40”, their work has been featured on sites like NBC News, Vox, VICE, MTV News, Essence, Out Magazine, TedX, and more.

They have worked on several inclusion projects with top brands like Apple, Disney, Instagram, and the NFL and currently teach about diversity and inclusion at the University of Redlands. They hold a doctorate in educational justice and often write and lecture about what liberation means for queer Black people and how we can help them not just survive but thrive.

 

[00:01 – 03:09] Opening Segment

Updates about Speaking 4 Profit Academy I introduce our guest, Jonathan P. Higgins, a.k.a. DoctorJonPaul

[03:09 – 05:19] Amplify Black Businesses and Entrepreneurs

Today’s spotlight is Rene Miranda’s #sacredlovewaistbeads. Follow her on Instagram @sacredlovewaistbeads

[05:20 – 06:09] Wellness Tip of the Week

Just sit within some self-reflection. Have a moment, meditate, and ask yourself self-reflection questions.

[06:10 – 10:13] Introductions

Jon introduces themself What keeps them busy during this pandemic “Everything I do always comes back to Beyoncé”

[10:14 – 19:13] DoctorJonPaul’s Story

Jon shares their story Their parents divorced when they were still young What growing up in the ’90s was like for Jon Jon talks about their gratitude list. The people that make their life incredible.

[19:14 – 33:46] The Pivot

Changing their career from doing social justice work into working in the media industry What makes him “DoctorJonPaul” Jon’s advice for the people interested in getting into diversity, equity, and inclusion work

[33:47 – 40:19] DoctorJonPaul as a Speaker

Jon talks about their speaking engagements Interested in hiring DoctorJonPaul as a speaker for your event? Visit his website to know more. See the link below.

[40:20 – 46:04] Admiring Queen B

Why do you love Beyoncé? Jon expresses their love for Beyoncé

[46:05 - 48:20] Closing Segment

Get in touch with DoctorJonPaul. See the links below. Final thoughts for the listeners

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“We can talk for days but if you are not about that action, save the conversation cause you’re wasting your breath.” – DoctorJonPaul

“I have to remind myself daily that their journey is their journey. How they do their work is how they do their work and how you do your work needs to be the way that you do it for you so you can sleep well at night.” – DoctorJonPaul

“Not everything needs to be a battle.” – DoctorJonPaul

 

Get in touch with DoctorJonPaul through http://www.doctorjonpaul.com/ or follow them on all Social Media platforms @DoctorJonPaul

 

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