Episodes

Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
John Proctor: Chairman of the RBCA
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
John Proctor, Chairman of the Regional Black Contractors Association and CEO of Coverall Management and Associates. John’s name resonates throughout the community as a leader and advocate for forward advancement.

Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Tamela Thornton: Executive Director of Urban Land Institute
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Tamela Thornton, Executive Director of DFW’s Urban Land Institute.
As the relatively new executive director of the Urban Land Institute Dallas-Fort Worth,
Tamela Thornton promotes dialogues and actions in commercial real estate that lead to transformed communities.

Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Keith Palmer: Imperium Surgical Partners
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Keith Palmer, owner of Imerium Surgical Partners which
is a medical and surgical provider for specialty healthcare products and patient care items.
Established as a VA certified Serviced-Disabled veteran small business,
nationally certified by Minority Supplier Development Council, and HUB certified.

Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Antong Lucky: Urban Specialists Master Educator
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
ANTONG LUCKY is an activist, advocate, and public speaker concentrating in the areas of mentoring Black men and boys, bridging the gap between community and police, and developing and launching violence reduction strategies, criminal justice reform, and reentry initiatives for formerly incarcerated people.

Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
DISD Superintendent: Stephanie Elizalde
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Stephanie Elizalde was elected by the Board of Trustees in June 2022 to serve as Superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District. Dr. Elizalde is a third-generation public school educator, following in the footsteps of her grandmother and father. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a Master of Arts degree in educational leadership from UT San Antonio, and holds a doctorate in educational leadership and policy from UT Austin.

Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Stephen Mason: Mayor of Cedar Hill Texas
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Join us this week on the JBJ Podcast with Willis Johnson as we bring on long time friend of JBJ Mayor Stephen Mason. Stephen Mason is the current Mayor of Cedar Hill Texas and was elected as Mayor in 2019.

Wednesday Oct 19, 2022

Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Venton Jones: Candidate for State Representative
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Welcome on a Dallas local guest Venton Jones.
Venton is running for State Representative of District 100. Venton Jones is a native of House District 100 representing
a new generation of leaders dedicated to advancing equity and justice in our communities. Join us as Venton discusses his journey
in politics.

Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Ben Polote Jr: Vice President of the Polote Corporation
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
This week on the JBJ Podcast we have a very special guest Ben Polote Jr!
Ben Polote Jr is the son of Benjamin Polote Sr and is also the Vice President of the Polote Corporation.
The Polote Corporation provides Commercial Construction,
Development, Project Management, & Program Management to the USA and abroad.

Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Bianca Davis & Matt Osborne: New Friends New Life
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
New Friends New life is an advocacy group that restores and empowers trafficked and sexually exploited teen girls,
women and their children and drives awareness of the issue and its prevalence.
Bianca and her team help women overcome backgrounds of abuse, addiction,
poverty and limited opportunities.