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

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