Welcome back to ReImagining Community, the podcast where we highlight the Black and Brown changemakers shaping our communities through bold ideas, collaboration, and intentional action. Your host, Garland Fuller, is here to bring you powerful conversations that inspire action and impact.
This week, we’re sitting down with Ronda Jackson—a powerhouse entrepreneur, community builder, and advocate for personal and professional transformation. From her roots in Chicago to the creation of Paint On Purpose and her impactful third Saturday events, Ronda shares the lessons and insights that fuel her journey. She unpacks the realities of entrepreneurship, diving into her book Stay the Course: Surviving the Nine Hellish Holes of Entrepreneurship, and offers actionable wisdom on mindfulness, resilience, and building community.
In this episode, we explore:
00:00 Welcome to ReImagining Community
01:03 Meet Ronda: The Journey Behind the Name
03:55 The Birth of Paint On Purpose
07:40 Supporting Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
10:50 Why Community & Collaboration Matter
14:52 Personal Growth and Ronda’s ‘No H’ Mantra
16:35 Writing Stay the Course & Entrepreneurial Survival
20:08 Balancing Motherhood and Leadership
24:50 Reimagining Community and Philanthropy
27:53 Closing Thoughts & Next Steps
Ronda’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance, purpose, and people. If you’ve ever questioned your ability to stay the course, this episode will give you the encouragement and tools to move forward with confidence.
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🙌 Get to know Ronda and her work: http://linktr.ee/inthemixinc.org
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