{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Representing the Voice of Social Justice featuring DoctorJonPaul - Episode 50","description":"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\u2019s \u201cTop 40 LGBTQ People Under 40\u201d, 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 \u2013 03:09] Opening Segment Updates about Speaking 4 Profit Academy I introduce our guest, Jonathan P. Higgins, a.k.a. DoctorJonPaul [03:09 \u2013 05:19] Amplify Black Businesses and Entrepreneurs Today\u2019s spotlight is Rene Miranda\u2019s #sacredlovewaistbeads. Follow her on Instagram @sacredlovewaistbeads [05:20 \u2013 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 \u2013 10:13] Introductions Jon introduces themself What keeps them busy during this pandemic \u201cEverything I do always comes back to Beyonc\u00e9\u201d [10:14 \u2013 19:13] DoctorJonPaul\u2019s Story Jon shares their story Their parents divorced when they were still young What growing up in the \u201990s was like for Jon Jon talks about their gratitude list. The people that make their life incredible. [19:14 \u2013 33:46] The Pivot Changing their career from doing social justice work into working in the media industry What makes him \u201cDoctorJonPaul\u201d Jon\u2019s advice for the people interested in getting into diversity, equity, and inclusion work [33:47 \u2013 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 \u2013 46:04] Admiring Queen B Why do you love Beyonc\u00e9? Jon expresses their love for Beyonc\u00e9 [46:05 - 48:20] Closing Segment Get in touch with DoctorJonPaul. See the links below. Final thoughts for the listeners   Tweetable Quotes: \u201cWe can talk for days but if you are not about that action, save the conversation cause you\u2019re wasting your breath.\u201d \u2013 DoctorJonPaul \u201cI 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.\u201d \u2013 DoctorJonPaul \u201cNot everything needs to be a battle.\u201d \u2013 DoctorJonPaul   Get in touch with DoctorJonPaul through http:\/\/www.doctorjonpaul.com\/ or follow them on all Social Media platforms @DoctorJonPaul   Learn more about Evolve Benton at https:\/\/www.evolvebenton.com\/  Listen to more episodes of BOI Meets Wellness at https:\/\/www.boimeetswellness.com\/ Follow us on Instagram https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/boimeetswellness\/ Follow us on Facebook https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BOIMEETSWELLNESS\/ Follow us on Twitter https:\/\/twitter.com\/thebmwpodcast Check out our new merch store https:\/\/www.boigearstore.com\/ Hit us up and send us an email at boimeetswellness@gmail.com  ","author_name":"BOI MEETS WELLNESS","author_url":"https:\/\/www.boimeetswellness.com\/","html":"