Van Jones On Jeff Bezos's $100 Million Grant, Leaving Obama White House, & Changing Prison System
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- Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
- Join us on this special episode EYL where we sit down with the renowned Van Jones. A beacon in social entrepreneurship, CNN commentator, co-founder of Reform, and an advocate for justice and empowerment, Van Jones dives deep into his journey of creating substantial change in society.
In 2021, Jeff Bezos awarded Van with the Courage and Civility Award, accompanied by a whopping $100 million grant. In his first on-camera interview about this grant, Van shares his visionary plans to invest in projects aimed at disrupting poverty, transforming the prison industry, and uplifting marginalized communities. From innovations like "Beat The Block" to strategic alliances with public figures such as JAY-Z, Meek Mill, and Prince, his endeavors shine a light on pathways out of systemic disenfranchisement and toward collective prosperity.
Apart from these ventures, Van's legacy includes pioneering projects like the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Color of Change, Green For All, #YesWeCode, and more. His accolades range from the Lumiere Award to an Emmy, reflecting his dedication and drive. #vanjones #JeffBezos #politics #tech #business
When he said *im worthy*, that was deep on another level….. go accomplish brother! 💪🏽
Extremely. It reminded me of a simple solution my grandma always gives: JUST LOVE. No love more needed than of self!
You are worthy too; continued prayers for strength and clarity in your accomplishments 🙏
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That was deep spoke volumes
This interview was SO important! Might be one of the best interviews I’ve seen from EYL! The entire culture needs to take time out and listen to this one!
My vote goes where this guy interest is, and that's us!!!!
Indeed!
Agreed.
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As a therapist, I absolutely loved this interview but more importantly his responses. It’s so important for us to do the our self work so that when the real opportunity come we are ready and feel confident to do it. We have to understand that it starts with your mindset because it’s your mindset that can also cause you to lose any great opportunities that may come your way due to impostor syndrome, anxiety, or unresolved trauma. As you can see in this interview, his foundation was solid. That foundation was the tenacity and role model of his father. And having his emotional self healed.‼️❣️🚨
Foundation, resolve, the adherence and pursuit for truth is what Sir Van Jones is all about! He is a sublimely brilliant unique soul... I am Gobsmacked!
Great Interview full of valuable gems. As a 24 yo black male coming from a poverty stricken environment, this is truly inspiring and keeps me hopeful for our future as a culture keep up the amazing work EYL 💪🏽
"Why can't we own the future?" We're Worthy🙌🏾
Powerful Interview!
What do you mean, own the future. ?? From what I'm seeing the Future belongs to China.because the United States is watering down education.
And putting people in positions of power who are not qualified. Regardless of color the Chinese are very business-oriented. The future belongs to them if the United States keeps going on its erratic course. Instead of teaching math science in school, they're talking about little boys cutting their peckers off and putting on dresses United States has turned into the Twilight Zone madness. Our youth are arrogant and disrespectful. They won't put up with that when they take over in the future You don't see them out. Gang banging hanging out taking drugs, They're very focused in on their children's education. George Washington would be disappointed in the United States, our greatest President.
This was such an important conversation and I’m so glad you allowed us to listen in. I love the questions you guys ask, and the insights from Mr. Jones. So inspiring and he articulated whatI’ve been feeling for quite sometime. You guys are doing an incredible job for our culture and communities. ❤️
I keep replaying this interview, towards the end I can feel his emotional pain when he thought he wasn’t good enough in his father’s eyes, he used that to achieve his goals.
This is one of the best and most mind blowing interviews I've seen in a long time. Shout out Van Jones and EYL for capturing this magic
This is an amazing episode. Mr. Jones was so honest and vulnerable and I have a lot of respect for him and the work he’s doing 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This was an amazing interview. Never been much into politics, but wow the way he explain black communities having a targeted industry and having lobbyists was spot on.
I honestly have a new mindset on my mission after this interview! This is the first EYL interview I just did not want to end!!! Many blessings to Mr. Jones
I forwarded this interview to my close circle. This was so deep on a whole other level. Van is an amazing brother and troy and Rashad got him to really open up and go to a real place. This is probably one of The Best interviews I've seen on this platform.
Y’all killed this! This just inspired and empowered me to do more for my home country Liberia. Speaking it into existence. I’ll be on here one day.
I feel you, you got bro.
Yessir, go forth and prosper bro. 🙏🏽
OUTSTANDING CONVERSATION!!!! This is why I keep following EYL and IAN and 19KEYS...conscious conversations with actionable intelligence. THIS is the way...
This was a great interview. I loved it because Van is talking about real world solutions as well as awareness. Most people talk about what the problems are. I also love the fact they talked about being politically independent. Let the politicians fight over our votes.
NPA, here. No Party Affiliation. Independents all the way.
One your best,EYL. I had to share this one many times over! Looking forward to the 10 year anniversary of EYL. This interview took me into the future. More to do! Thank you all very much. ❤
Such a powerful and heartfelt interview. I can feel and sense Van honesty and sincerity. May he be prosperous and successful in everything he touches!
I see why Troy said what he said about this episode 🔥🔥🤯 this was a head busta
INCREDIBLE CONTENT !!!!
This is HIGH LEVEL, QUALITY, Thought provoking content!!!
I really appreciate his vulnerability throughout this entire interview. It’s a great model for young men especially African American men to see and be inspired by.
This man been shaking my soul since college (SJSU 09) , THAT OPENING CLIP IS THE PROOF! Great content
Stellar interview. I’m glad God granted him the opportunity to be in those rooms. Now he’s showing us what’s behind the curtain. “The future is worth fighting for, the future hasn’t been written.”- Van Jones
Amazing content. The power of networking is KEY. The women behind the scenes part got me.
“Climbing up institutions that are crumbling” … definitely a key perspective here. Take advantage of this current industrial wave
This is so powerful that I am in tears. This needs to be listened to a few times so it could be absorbed and utilized. Thank you brothers
This Episode was FIRE 🔥 its was the Epitome of inspiring information I heard in a long time. DEEP BOW EYL YOU GUYS ARE PHENOMENAL ❤❤❤❤❤
The last 15 minutes of this interview was epic! So much I can relate to.
Id have to agree with this being one of the best interviews on EYL!! yall are in a league of yall own with this one and many others, thank you for changing my life personally bro!!! my success is greatly because of this channels mentorship!!! ❤
What an amazing interview I loved this interview so much I can hear his passion it gets me excited to do my part in activism for change wow thank you
This one was one of the BEST! Real nuggets here. From the strategy to the knowledge he dropped regarding the mental health of Black Men towards the end. #powerful
Great interview!! Two men who definitely changed my perspective was Claud Anderson and George Fraser. And I think Van spoke to those perspectives. His views on tech and finance is on par with Claud Anderson's book PowerNomics. And I definitely agree with Van take on voting. We need to be more economically strategic with our issues and interests. George Fraser once said the laws in this country were written for landowners and businesses owners. Without either you have no equity. Having collective equity would definitely change a lot.
I am soo happy that you guys are getting the recognition from the black community. You guys are doing such a great job and your questions are so relatable and easy answer when asked.
If possible, it would be a great service to the community if you could interview Dr Claude Anderson. His powernomics lectures covers all of this and he has been saying this since the 90s
If you go way back this was what Booker T Washington was saying as well... That business is essential
My favorite Finance channels: Earn Your Leisure, Stock Brotha, & Wallstreet Trapper. Make my week complete! 🔥 🔥 🔥
One of your the best interview ever. This was very emotional for me. God bless you brothers.
#EYL
this whole interview was fiyaaa, straight to the point and spitting facts. Def inspired me
One of the best interviews I've ever seen... This was amazing!!!
This was a great one. Thank you for sharing. THANK YOU!!🙏🏾🙏🏾
Powerful Conversation here 🔥
Wow I'll just say give us more programs like this one which is not only motivating this program I hope will inspire millions more.😊
This video was beyond amazing from beginning to end. So many gems dropped and talk about forward thinking . The best part for me is he sees his worth and the best is really yet to come‼️🙏🏾🙌🏾
THANK YOU! Extremely informative... Awesome content. I am INSPIRED to look more into the power and politics behind the Finance, Tech and Media industury. It DEFINITELY opened my eyes to the big benefits of owning a business.
I love how they just let people speak their truth. Been promoting EYL but this is my first full episode and this is epic next to that Robert Smith interview. Did the Landmark Forum earlier this year!
This is activism in action and I love the aspect of the four pillars. There’s much work to be done but this definitely is a huge step forward. Thank you all for the reminder that’s it’s so much bigger than our individual experience, and that’s a great motivator to endure the pain and look past it. And thank y’all for continuing to be a revolutionary example 🙏🏾
I pray you young brothers continue praying and learning.... integrity is Everything.
Absolutely fantastic episode. This was a blessing to watch and learn. Excellent questions. I really appreciated the questions
Classic! Thanks for Sharing!
Very important interview. So so much to learn from these conversations with people like Van Jones. This is a hall of fame type of interview/conversation.🙏🏿
Incredible interview. Thank you
I also understood what Van was saying when it comes to a Super PAC for interests vs issues. The money that generates from the issues will eventually combat the issues. Exactly what happened with his conversation with Bezos. I also saw this same perspective when Jay-Z did the deal with the NFL. People were upset but he was also able to get the social work behind the scenes going.
Wow!Van Jones an Icon,a Monument,A Humanist,How I admire this man's sensitivity and action when it comes to improving our criminal justice system.He not only talks the talk but aĺso " walks the walk" cliche I learned wayy back in "Tha da"
Great interview
Amazing interview! Amazing hosts! Informative throughout and heartfelt at the end. 💪💪💪
Powerful experience fellas! Appreciate it 🙏🏾💯🤙🏾
This video so powerful I gotta watch it multiple times to make sure I comprehend everything
Man…. I finished this episode truly inspired. Wow.👏🏾👏🏾
Thanks for bringing Vance on. 1000% need to run this back next year.
Great interview! Love your honesty Van. You are worthy bro.
I’m only 27 minutes in and I am blown away! Soooo much to unpack here THANK YOU SO MUCH GUYS!!
This was a great interview!
Thank you for this interview. One of the best interviews.
Loved this interview
Love this! Thanks so much guys 💯🙏🏿🙏🏿🔥🔥🔥❤️💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
Needed to see this✊🏾
This is one of the best podcasts in have come across, guys keep up
Very deep conversation. So many gems! 💎 💎
I think this my favorite interview so far!
GENUINELY APPRECIATE THIS SESSION WHICH KEPT MY ATTENTION TO THE VERY VERY END WITHOUT SPEEDING UP THE VOICES! PRICELESS!
Great and Interesting Interview snd conversation!!!!!!
Wow, one of the best episodes ever! Critical assignment!
❤❤ speak Brothers. Love it. Very informative 👏
Love it Mane, Great Interview
Great show. Thank you for the jewelry‼️
Great interview fellas! I learned alot about Van Jones. And I am inspired. 👏🏾🙏🏾✊🏾💪🏾
Love you Brother/Classmate! Jackson, TN is proud of you! ❤
Wow! He's amazing! And this really touched near the end. Very eye-opening and encouraging, especially regarding the toughness of his dad! Whew, I can relate to that pain and I'll leave it there! I'll concentrate on doing me. He's a real Gem! Excellent interview!! 🙏🏾
Went from feeling inspired to depressed to inspired again watching this. To think this much energy and capital has to go into just undoing the damage first before we can actually build something is truly eye opening. I'm here for the fight though.
Excellent Interview. Definitely an eye 👁 opener.
EXCELLENT INFORMATION ..
THANKYOU FELLA'S DONT STOP EITHER ONE OF YOU MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL
I was listening to the audio but I had to pause & come to UA-cam to see his body language when he expressed the relationship with his father. While I am thankful for his work, one of the biggest things that stood out to me was earlier in the podcast - in regard to how the billionaire meeting and outcome came about, he stated he was good with himself and he was honest about his resignation, etc. That is so important for black people and am emphasis in business. Little will come out of survival mode but to have the stride and determination to do the work for yourself & then pour it into your passion is key. So happy he expounded on this.
Powerful and Informative Interview!!
Great episode. The 4 Corners is fundamental transformation to strategy. Business and enterprise as the central focus is key. Mentorship over Supervision. Thanks for this interview and sharing it.
This was one of the best interviews. Watched it twice
Man what a good episode ❤
25 minutes in and this guys saying everything that’s been on my mind. I need to follow him💯💯
I learned SO MUCH from this interview.
This conversation changed my perspective on
Black leaders marrying outside of our culture
Making moves that may not be popular BUT purposeful
The ceiling that is our entertainers / high earners and their wealth and the “ tiers of wealth” compared to other groups of people
Sacrificing self interests or ego
& making CHESS MOVES
Democrats have exploited the black vote due to us not having an agenda ( ice cube tried and our community did him hella dirty )
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Yessssss to this interview!
This Show was amazing, it gave me Chills!!!!!
Powerful interview. Thank you.
This was an awesome interview! I've been a Van Jones fan since his Obama WH role and was always looking to hear his views thereafter. I would love to meet him one day. I feel we are kindred spirits: of faith, political/ special interests passions, our birthdays-- same day-- our last Name! I could listen to this all day. Thank you for my first introduction to your podcast. I had never heard of you before seeing this feed. Blessings!
Great interview with Van Jones. Agree with thr creation of the "engine" to transform the prison industry into a business creation and job incubator.
Great episode ‼️
Super insightful and inspiring 👏
Powerful-Inspirationally-Great interview!
This interview is 🔥🔥
4 pillars of power, that shit was incredible bruh
Appreciate yall
WE'RE WORTHY! THAT ONE PUT THE ICING ON A LEGENDARY INTERVIEW! WHOO!
Amazing interview!
Legendary
Amazing interview. Exceptional information
Powerful! Inspiring!!! Lets GO!!!