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Jonathan Jones is an NFL cornerback for the Washington Commanders who rose from the undrafted ranks to become two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, a businessman, philanthropist, and licensed pilot. In 2019, Jonathan founded the Jonathan Jones Next Step Foundation in 2019, a platform dedicated to empowering youth through education, professional development, and mentorship. The foundation works to alleviate food insecurity, promote women in stem and sports, and to promote professional development in the communities where he lives. Jay and Jonathan talk about investing in the communities they live in, acknowledging the people who helped you become the person you are, and paying that same investment forward to the next generation. Episode Chapters 0:00 intro 1:24 Building local connections 4:25 Jonathan’s mentors and mentees 10:54 Jonathan’s pride in his mentees’ successes 13:04 how Jonathan chooses his causes 14:08 Jonathan’s support for girls and young women 17:19: Jonathan’s passion for flying 19:40 The Next Step Foundation 20:29 Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…

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The Hidden Japan Podcast

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Tim Bunting - The Kiwi Yamabushi 36:13

3 years ago36:13

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On this episode of the Hidden Japan Podcast, I talk to Tim Bunting, a yamabushi who lives in beautiful Yamagata Prefecture. For more information on Tim, you can access his website here: https://timbunting.com/ His YouTube channel is a must see - that's here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimBunting As always, massive thanks to Hidden Japan Travel for supporting this podcast. They are a licensed travel operator based in Matsuyama, Ehime, specialising in outdoor adventures and cultural experiences. They run multiday cycling and sea kayaking tours, food tours, fishing trips, cooking lessons, and awesome one day tours that help you truly explore Shikoku. Visit their website https://hiddenjapantravel.com…

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Eric Chevallier - The Apprentice Blacksmith 40:39

3 years ago40:39

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On this episode of the Hidden Japan Podcast, I talk to Eric Chevallier who apprenticed with a traditional Japanese blacksmith for five years, making exceptional knives and bonsai scissors. For more information about Eric, you can access his website here: https://www.desakai.com/ And the museum where he now works is here: https://www.sakaidensan.jp/en/crafts/knife Thanks to Hidden Japan Travel for their support. They are a licensed travel operator based in Matsuyama, focusing on outdoor adventures and cultural experiences. They run multiday cycling and sea kayaking tours, food tours, fishing trips, cooking lessons, and awesome one day tours that help you truly explore Shikoku. Visit their website https://www.hiddenjapantravel.com for more information.…

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Rogier Uitenboogaart - The Washi Maker 36:13

4 years ago36:13

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On this episode, we talk with Rogier Uitenboogaart, a master Japanese paper maker, about his dedication to Washi and his life in the rural mountains of Shikoku, Japan. Rogier runs the Kamikoya Washi Studio. Here's the link to his work: https://kamikoya-washi.com/english . Thanks to Hidden Japan Travel for supporting this Podcast. Here's the link to their site: https://hiddenjapantravel.com . They can help with all your travel needs in Shikoku. They have great tours to help you see Shikoku differently and they can even organise washi-making workshops with Rogier.…

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Jessica Brown - The Taiko Apprentice 36:14

4 years ago36:14