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VILLAGE TALK PODCAST: Now Is The Right Time to Write

authorcjones

Aug 5, 20201 min read

VILLAGE TALK PODCAST: Now Is The Right Time to Write

Village Talk Podcast CoHosts Shauna F. King and Cortland Jones share their personal experiences and journey as published authors and the...

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authorcjones

Jul 23, 20203 min read

ALIVE WITH HOPE

‘And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.’ - Luke...

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THE AUTHOR'S CORNER Author Interview Hosted by Kimberly McClemore

authorcjones

Jul 19, 20201 min read

THE AUTHOR'S CORNER Author Interview Hosted by Kimberly McClemore

Friday, July 17, 2020 at 7:00pm I was invited by Host Kimberly McClemore of The Author's Corner to share content from my first published...

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KATHLEEN ARBAN: 21 in South Africa during Abolishment of Apartheid

authorcjones

Jul 17, 20204 min read

KATHLEEN ARBAN: 21 in South Africa during Abolishment of Apartheid

It continually amazes me how an event, a conversation, or an experience can change the course of your life. In 1992, when I was 21 years...

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VILLAGE TALK PODCAST: Social Justice Conversation with Kathleen Arban

authorcjones

Jul 12, 20201 min read

VILLAGE TALK PODCAST: Social Justice Conversation with Kathleen Arban

Sunday, July 12th we had the privilege of having our longtime friend Kathleen Arban, a licensed clinical social worker and university...

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VILLAGE TALK PODCAST: FATHERHOOD from ASHES TO BEAUTY Conversation with Dr. Mark E. King

authorcjones

Jul 7, 20201 min read

VILLAGE TALK PODCAST: FATHERHOOD from ASHES TO BEAUTY Conversation with Dr. Mark E. King

Sunday, June 28, 2020 Our guest Mark E. King, father and husband to my CoHost Shauna F. King, shares a vulnerable conversation with us on...

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authorcjones

Jun 22, 20201 min read

PREPARE FOR IMPACT: Bible Study Notes

Saturday, June 20, 2020 a Community Bible Study was facilitated to share with attending participants how they can prepare themselves to...

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authorcjones

Jun 16, 20201 min read

VILLAGE TALK: AN EDUCATOR'S JOURNEY

Village Talk CoHosts Shauna F. King and I are excited about having our very first guest Mrs. Robin Pope-Brown join us to share her story...

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VILLAGE TALK PODCAST: C.O.P.E. with Hope

authorcjones

May 31, 20201 min read

VILLAGE TALK PODCAST: C.O.P.E. with Hope

We are exited to announce the inaugural broadcast of our podcast Village Talk where we highlight the views and voices from the community...

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authorcjones

May 24, 20201 min read

V&P MAGAZINE PODCAST INTERVIEW

I am extremely excited to announce the official launch of my new podcast Village Talk cohosted by my lifelong friend Shauna F. King and I...

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authorcjones

Apr 22, 20202 min read

How to Connect with Your Ideal Client

Look up stories about difficult clients and you may find relatable stories that mirror some of your experiences. Sometimes people have...

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authorcjones

Apr 13, 20204 min read

REBIRTH: A LIVING HOPE

‘They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?’ -...

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POSITIONED IN 2020 FOR MIRACULOUS MANIFESTATIONS

authorcjones

Jan 3, 20202 min read

POSITIONED IN 2020 FOR MIRACULOUS MANIFESTATIONS

'And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith.' - Matthew 13:58 NIV There is a Bible verse that paints a picture...

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authorcjones

Jan 3, 20201 min read

Tips to Deal with Emotional Pain

Check out this UpJourney Article sharing practical tips and strategies on healthy helpful ways on dealing with emotional pain. I am one...

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BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS with Mikea Turner on WAKE UP WASHINGTON WUSA9

authorcjones

Sep 2, 20191 min read

BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS with Mikea Turner on WAKE UP WASHINGTON WUSA9

Back to school transitions from summer break can feel much like riding a roller coaster with a wide range of emotions from excitement to...

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JULY 2019 4th ANNUAL BER CONFERENCE- The Power of Collaboration

authorcjones

Jul 21, 20196 min read

JULY 2019 4th ANNUAL BER CONFERENCE- The Power of Collaboration

'Black Educators Rock is the BEST conference I have ever attended! It’s like all star weekend, a family reunion and homecoming all rolled...

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RECAPTURING YOUR JOY: Beyond the Burnout

authorcjones

Jun 1, 20193 min read

RECAPTURING YOUR JOY: Beyond the Burnout

Trying to teach without joy is like trying to breathe out of your mouth only. Difficult. Ten days from the end of my 26th year served as...

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LET'S TALK LIVE ABOUT ADDRESSING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

authorcjones

Jan 8, 20191 min read

LET'S TALK LIVE ABOUT ADDRESSING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019 WJLA NEWS 8 Let's Talk Live TV Interview on the sensitive serious subject of child sexual abuse following the...

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A MINDSET THAT TRANSITIONS FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING IN 2019

authorcjones

Jan 1, 20195 min read

A MINDSET THAT TRANSITIONS FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING IN 2019

Understanding the reality of the challenges associated with today's classroom do you have a plan to help you thrive and triumph and not...

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MAKING ROOM FOR A 'SEASON OF MORE' IN 2019

authorcjones

Dec 28, 20183 min read

MAKING ROOM FOR A 'SEASON OF MORE' IN 2019

Helpful tips on how you can position yourself, by faith, to encounter the fulfillment of seeing God do more according to what is written...

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