Podcast appearances and mentions of wilma jones

Much has been said about the golden age of gospel music in the 1940s and 50s. But what about the gospel music that came later when hip-hop and soul were dominant? Claudrena Harold's in her book, When Sunday Comes, takes us to the Black record shops, churches, and businesses that transformed gospel after the Civil Rights era and nurtured the music that was an essential cultural and political expression for African Americans. Later in the show: Historian Lauranett Lee shares the history of the Juneteenth holiday. She says in this country we have parallel histories, with Black and white Americans knowing about and acknowledging different pasts. But local historians are elevating the stories of African Americans so that those parallel histories are brought together. One of those is Wilma Jones, who grew up in the mostly Black community of Halls Hill in Arlington, Virginia. Now the neighborhood is rapidly gentrifying and Black families like hers have been pushed out. Jones says it's too late to save Grandma's house, but it's not too late to save her history.

Wilma Jones, President of the John M. Langston Citizens Association ,sat down with Jo DeVoe to discuss Plan Langston Boulevard, community history, and historic preservation efforts in the Halls Hill neighborhood.

In 2019, Virginia joined just three other states in making Juneteenth a paid state holiday, recognizing it as a holiday for all Virginians. Lauranett Lee says in this country we have parallel histories, with Black and white Americans knowing about and acknowledging different pasts. But community efforts and local activists are elevating the stories of African Americans so that those parallel histories are brought together. One of those local historians is Wilma Jones, who grew up in the mostly Black community of Halls Hill in Arlington, Virginia. Now the neighborhood is rapidly gentrifying and Black families like hers have been pushed out. Today, Jones says it's too late to save Grandma's house, but it's not too late to save her history. Later in the show: Much has been said about the golden age of gospel in the 1940s and 50s. But what about the gospel music that came later when hip-hop and soul were dominant? Claudrena Harold's in her book, When Sunday Comes, takes us to the Black record shops, churches, and businesses that transformed gospel after the Civil Rights era and nurtured the music that was an essential cultural and political expression for African Americans.

Wilma Jones joins Blake and Kendall to talk about how God has been faithful in her life time and time again. You won't want to miss this episode. Email us: STC@fredoniahill.org

In 2019, Virginia joined just three other states in making Juneteenth a paid state holiday, recognizing it as a holiday for all Virginians. Historian Lauranett Lee says in this country we have parallel histories, with Black and white Americans knowing about and acknowledging different pasts. But community efforts and local activists are elevating the stories of African Americans so that those parallel histories are brought together. One of those local historians is Wilma Jones, who grew up in the mostly Black community of Halls Hill in Arlington, Virginia. Now the neighborhood is rapidly gentrifying and Black families like hers have been pushed out. Today, Jones says it's too late to save Grandma's house, but it's not too late to save her history. Later in the show: Much has been said about the golden age of gospel in the 1940s and 50s. But what about the gospel music that came later when hip-hop and soul were dominant? Claudrena Harold's new book, When Sunday Comes, takes us to the Black record shops, churches, and businesses that transformed gospel after the Civil Rights era and nurtured the music that was an essential cultural and political expression for African Americans.

As a nonprofit organization, you deal with multiple audiences – your staff and volunteers, your donors, and the people you serve. In today’s episode, I’ve got three quick tips to help you with ALL of them! The conversation you need to have with your staff and volunteers before your organization opens back up in these coronavirus times Giving Tuesday coming up May 5th and your feelings about asking for money at this time And a little trick that you can use every day to get more of the people you want to serve or people who support you to like your Facebook page… It’s so simple, but SO GOOD.  Let’s start with that conversation with your staff and volunteers. A lot of states are opening back up again… It’s SUCH a confusing time with what we’re all supposed to do with this coronavirus stuff…some states are opening back up for business, while others are on lockdown until June. There are conflicting instructions on what we’re supposed to actually do, it’s hard to… well… KNOW WHAT WE’RE SUPPOSED TO DO! Everyone – including the government and health officials – are all just figuring it out.  Disclaimer – I am not a doctor or an expert on the coronavirus. I do not work for the CDC. Follow the recommendations for your state. What is your state doing? What are the recommendations of your governor? Those are the guidelines you should be following. If going back to work and opening back up at your nonprofit is on the table, the first thing you need to do is have a conversation with your staff and volunteers. I read a statistic this week that said 1 in 3 volunteers is 55 years old and over. I know a lot of nonprofits have a lot of volunteers that are over 60. So, if you’re the leader of your organization, you have to take this into consideration – if your volunteers cannot, should not or don’t want to come to serve at your organization, how will you adjust the way you serve, how will you adapt? Get the pulse of your volunteers and staff. A great way to get honest feedback is by asking them to all weigh in with SurveyMonkey. You can sign up for a free plan. The beauty of using SurveyMonkey is you can get clear honest feedback from your volunteers and staff to your clear questions. You can ask them questions like: when will you be ready to volunteer? Next week, in a month, or decide later. Then you can adjust your services based on how many volunteers will come in, and how you can incorporate social distancing. It’s not going to be business as usual, but you can start inching a little closer to normal. You know your organization’s specific situation. Get feedback from your volunteers and staff, pay attention to what your governor is recommending, and take into consideration the details of how you nonprofit can operate – if you think about those things, you’ll feel a lot more confident about what to do and how you’re supposed to do it.  Ok let’s shift gears and talk about your donors… This year, there will be not one, but TWO Giving Tuesdays. In addition to the original Giving Tuesday in November, there will be another Giving Tuesday May 5th, which is next week at the time of the release of this episode. I’ve been hearing a lot of nonprofit leaders voicing concerns and feeling conflicted over the idea of asking for money right now, especially if they don’t necessarily need it.  First of all, I just want to say, yes, a lot of people have lost their jobs or have had to shut down their businesses. But not everyone. Not everyone is out of a job. On top of that, people realize that now more than ever, nonprofits need support. That’s why there are two days of giving this year on the calendar!  It’s OKAY to ask for money right now during these “giving events.” and here’s the truth about it all: If you don’t ask, somebody else is going to. You might not be on the brink of closing your nonprofit’s doors, but you don’t have to wait until you’re on the edge to ask for money. Remember what you do! You are helping your community. You are helping people in need. You do good for others! Nonprofits help so many people in every community and at this time lots of people need help. So yes, absolutely, you should participate in Giving Tuesday and any other local day of giving event coming up in your area. Those donations will help you to continue to help people in your community. Here’s what you’re going to do to make it successful for your organization: Tell people the facts about your organization. Make sure your website, your Facebook page, and if you have an actual profile with your local day of giving event states clearly what your organization does. That first sentence in the “about” section should state in the plainest of terms what you do.  For example, “We are an after-school mentoring program.” Make it SO easy for people to understand how you serve your community. Lay out the facts. Use your Facebook, Instagram and email list to prepare your donors for the day of giving.  Start warming up your donors – you don’t have much time if you are just getting started, but a few social media posts and a couple emails to your donors can go a long way. Let them know when to donate and give them the link to where they can donate. Remember when talking to your donors, make them the hero – let them know your organization couldn’t do it without them. In your social media posts, use a picture, a sentence and a call to action with a link to the donation page. This is an absolute MUST.  Check out this episode for a deeper dive. Even if you only raise a few hundred dollars – that’s a few hundred dollars more than you had yesterday! OK, so we’ve touched on how to get a pulse on what your staff and volunteers are able to do and about your donors.  Let’s focus on the people you serve. This is a little Facebook trick that you can use every day to get more of the people you want to serve to like your Facebook page… It’s so simple, but SO GOOD. It’s a tiny thing you can do that over time, can pack a big punch. Have you ever gotten a notification on Facebook – that little bell at the top of the screen on Facebook – and it says “Wilma Jones liked your organization’s Facebook post. Help her to see future posts by inviting her to like your page” – you’ve seen that one, right? Have you ever DONE IT? Have you ever invited someone to like your page through one of those notifications? Here’s what you do… I find it easier to do this on a computer rather than your phone, so get to a computer to try this. Next time you get one of those notifications, click on it. This will bring up the post that Wilma Jones, or whoever, liked. When you see the post load, click on the little number next to the reactions – the little number next to the thumbs up or the hearts reactions. A list of Facebook users that have liked your post will pop up. Next to their name, you will see a button – if that button says “Invite” – I want you to click it! Invite everyone on that list to like your Facebook page.  If the button says, “Liked” or “Invited” that means, they either already like your page, or you already invited them and they haven’t accepted your invitation to like the page yet, and you won’t be able to invite them again. Now, here’s the next level…where you can REALLY grow your organization’s Facebook page. Get a really good post on your organization’s page and boost it so that more people in your area will like it. Then, during the boost, invite people who like your post to like your page. If someone likes your page, send them a message to say, “Thanks for liking our page! Let us know if you have any questions!” You can start building a relationship with them right away with this simple little trick – and build your Facebook audience. It’s such a small thing to do – but before you know it, you can grow your Facebook followers exponentially. Try it! Try it one time this week and see what happens! Links I mentioned in this episode:  Stats on Senior Volunteers SurveyMonkey Episode 2:  Anatomy of a Good Post QUIZ: What’s Your Secret Spice?   For additional help, listen to these episodes: Episode 10:  Three Step Plan for Event Marketing Episode 44: It's Never Too Late to Start a Facebook Page Episode 13:  5 Things You NEED to Know About Email Newsletters   Remember to subscribe to Unlocking Your Nonprofit Potential wherever you get your podcasts. If you have any questions – I’m right here for you! Ask away! Send me a message on Facebook or Instagram or send me an email and I’ll happily write you back with an answer!  If links are not visible in your podcast app, visit the Episode Webpage and Show Notes at https://nonprofitpotential.com/45

Madaline Langston, Education Programs Director for Encore Stage & Studio talked to Embracing Arlington Arts President Janet Kopenhaver about a phenomenal program they are conducting with Arlington High School students to teach them first hand about segregation, desegregation, race relations and more in Arlington County. Through stories told from local residents who experienced these events and field trips throughout the County, the students then turned what they learned into a deep and insightful play that is being performed in the community and in schools. Among the dignitaries with whom they spoke was one of the four junior high students who first desegregated Stratford Junior High School in 1959 Michael Jones, as well as his sister Wilma Jones. They also received guidance from SAG actress Dawn Douglas and many others throughout the program's duration. What an uplifting and interesting interview.

Wilma Jones traced her family and community history in one of Arlington's historically Black neighborhoods and published those stories in "My Halls Hill Family." She makes a case for choosing to be curious about our own stories and their social context. Join us next time when newly-elected Arlington County Board chair Christian Dorsey joins us to talk about how curiosity supports his focus on equity in the community -- a perfect pairing with what Wilma has captured in the stories of Halls Hill. Theme music by Sean Balick. Thanks to Blue Dot Sessions and Cloud Harbor for "Discovery Harbor."

Author Wilma Jones discusses her latest book 'My Halls Hill Family,' and the value of HBCUs in the evolution of one black community in Northern Virginia. Purchase the book at HallsHill.com

Wilma Jones talks about mindfulness, or the ability to be present in the current moment. It’s capacity to focus on exactly where you are right now and what you are doing in the moment without judgment. The biggest thing about mindfulness is the incorporation of breathing, because breathing while you're mindful is what causes the physiological changes that happen to your body. There is also a difference between mindfulness vs. mindlessness. When you’re mindless, you let past experiences keep you stuck in behavior patterns. Mindfulness is all about having control over your thoughts without judging and making assumptions about what’s going to happen based on your memories of the past.

Wilma Jones talks about why kindness is a powerful force in the work environment. If you have one kind person in the midst of those who are negative or don’t care, the things the kind person does can ripple and impact everyone else positively. Kindness is so powerful because it’s the only thing that changes not only the individual who is kind, and the person who receives the act of kindness, but it also positively impacts anyone who views that act of kindness.

Wilma Jones talks about why exercise can be an energizing force for you at work. Exercise is critically important primarily because of what it does to your brain as well as your ability to focus. That creates increased accuracy and causes you to be more engaging because it gives your brain the ability to clean out all of those things you’ve been working on and stressing with all day. It’s scientifically proven that, if you can incorporate a few minutes of exercise, it will significantly improve your happiness and ability to do your job.

Wilma Jones talks about how gratitude is all about taking back your control. Once you learn how to use gratitude proactively in your life, what other people do or say can no longer make you mad. That’s because you’ve regained the power over how you react to a situation. Gratitude is a way to reframe your reality. When you have more gratitude and thankfulness about what you experience, it changes the way you look at life and the way that you react to things.

On today’s episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta chats with another amazing member of the HBW tribe, Wilma Jones. Wilma is on a mission to help people and organizations become happier and more successful in life. Her mission began with her first brand, Living Happier After, which spawned a book (Living Happier After) about life after divorce. Today, she helps individuals and organizations through workshops, speaking engagements, and individual coaching. Wilma’s passion for helping others is clear, and the transparency with which she shares her own story is truly inspiring. Why you need to prioritize happiness. As Wilma shares her story with Rosetta, it’s clear that she’s overcome a lot to find her happily ever after. She explains how struggles with career and her personal life inspired her to find positivity and pave the way to happiness. Wilma believes the key is to prioritize your own happiness above all else. She gives 2 tips that can make a huge difference in your daily life and, more importantly, how you approach obstacles in life. Wilma also shares her belief that you experience the most in life when you’re stretched. The role of gratitude in your daily routine. Wilma shares her daily routine and how important gratitude is when it comes to making a big mindset shift and, therefore, a huge life change. She offers some action steps that can help other women begin to make small changes in their daily life in order to make a big impact. Wilma’s big tip: have a gratitude journal. She explains how she uses it to record 3 things she’s grateful for each day and how that truly trains your brain to start looking for the good in life. Wilma goes on to offer some valuable advice on how to live happier at work, including the role exercise can play in dealing with those difficult conversations or meetings. “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” Rosetta and Wilma chat about the value of being mindful throughout the day and keeping your mindset in check. Putting positivity out into the universe, says Wilma, is the best way to begin living happily ever after. Wilma gives us a glimpse into her daily routine and how she maintains focus on what truly matters, even with a busy schedule. She also gives insight into exercise, specifically yoga, and how it has helped bring a sense of calm into her life. How making small changes can have a huge impact. As Rosetta and Wilma close out their chat, Wilma shares her go-to book for inspiration, The Success Principles by Jack Canfield. She also delves into her #1 tip for women who are ready to pursue their dreams and start a business. Wilma’s perspective is refreshing and her ability to help others is inspiring. Her final tip for Happy Black Woman listeners? Don’t be afraid to fail - fail hard, fail often, and fail early. Outline of this great episode [0:35] Rosetta’s introduction of her guest, Wilma Jones. [1:35] Wilma’s mission and the work that she does. [2:48] How Wilma decided to make this a business. [5:01] Why it’s so important to prioritize your happiness. [7:43] Some action steps that other women can implement in order to live happier in their lives. [11:14] Tips to help you live happier at work. [16:05] Wilma’s routine and how she stays productive and focused. [22:19] What makes Wilma a Happy Black Woman [25:06] A book that has inspired Wilma on her journey. [29:10] Wilma’s #1 tip for women who are thinking about starting a business. [32:31] How to connect with Wilma. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode BOOK: “The Success Principles” Wilma’s Book: “Living Happier After” Wilma J’s website: www.WilmaJ.com - get your free eBook “5 Tools to Start the Day” Wilma Jones on Facebook Wilma Jones on Twitter Email Wilma Jones: Wilma WilmaJ com

Wilma Jones, Author of “Living Happier After” shares 5 key steps on how to live a “happier” life after divorce. She talks about how to manage the negative thoughts and attitudes about the "Ex," your future, how to handle post-divorce issues surrounding the children, the ex's new lover, child support/alimony, and dating again, so that you CAN live happier after the divorce.

Joy Sutton, Charles Young, Wilma Jones, and Rodney Branche share their perspectives and personal experiences regarding how relationships are impacted when "she" makes more than "he."

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Divorced - or in the process of getting a divorce? Do you have a friend or relative who is facing divorce? Well, there is LIFE after divorce! The Swirl World Podcast co-host Michelle Matthews Calloway converses with Wilma Jones, Founder/Publisher of the Living Happier After blog and Founder/Leader of the Living Happier After Facebook Community. Jones is a speaker and author of the book, Living Happier After: 20 Women Talk About Life After Divorce. Her goal is motivating and empowering women to live better, not bitter, after divorce. The conversation treads into some deep waters - covering the themes of affairs, deceit, betrayal, change,  forgiveness, healing, self care, moving forward and truly living happily after.