💖 Heartfelt Impact: Cultivating Resilience and Empathy to Create Meaningful Connections and Change🌱 TTST Interview with The Dre Project’s Jennifer “JJ” Jackson

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Show Notes

Jennifer Jackson has been involved with Hungry Howie's Pizza since age 10, helping out at stores and at the corporate office during summer vacations. Jennifer officially started as a Hungry Howie's employee in 1998 as the Fundraising Coordinator and was promoted in 2000 to Director of Marketing. In 2014, she was named Vice President of Development. After losing her sister, Jennifer launched the non-profit The DRE Project in 2020 and stocks pantries of families and veterans in need throughout Metro Detroit.

"Dream big, be resilient, and have empathy - these values guide me every day and fuel my mission to make a positive impact." - Jennifer J. Jackson

Fergie’s Top 10+ Knowledge Nuggets and Take-Aways:

1. Jennifer J. Jackson founded the Dre Project in homage to her late sister, providing meals and groceries to those in need in Detroit.
2. Her personal habit of starting her day with Bible study sets a positive tone for success.
3. JJ’s commitment to dream big, be resilient, and have empathy shines through in her work.
4. There is no power greater than the power of serving others, especially those going through hardship or grief.
5. JJ encourages setting boundaries and not letting others' judgments affect self-worth.
6. Trusting in instincts and the inner voice is key to navigating personal growth and decision-making.
7. Use the power of believing in yourself and being authentic to overcome challenges.
8. JJ inspires others to embrace their uniqueness and find strength in their values.
9. The importance of empathy and resilience in facing life's challenges is a core message in JJ's work.
10. JJ’s life philosophy revolves around dreaming big, persevering through challenges, and sharing love and empathy with others.
11. The Dre Project's impact expands through partnerships with diverse organizations to support different needs.
12. Life never extinguishes, only transitions

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