🎙️ EPISODE 53 | WHY WE NEED THE VILLAGEWho told us that when we became adults, we no longer needed the village? 👀In this powerful episode of The Building The Village Podcast, your Chief Village Building Strategist dives deep into what it really means to live in community and why we can’t thrive without it.You’ve heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But what if it also takes a village to nurture and sustain healthy, whole adults? We live in a time where connection is scarce, loneliness is growing, and community feels optional — but it’s not. This episode will challenge how you think about relationships, belonging, and your role in the Village.🔔 Subscribe to the channel for more episodes that help you build better villages — one villager at a time.📲 Follow me on Instagram: @bjonesspeaks🎤 Want me to speak at your next event? Visit www.bjonesspeaks.com or message me directly on Instagram.

On this episode of Building The Village, I’m joined by my friend Ingrid J. Ruffin, M.A. & M.L.I.S for a powerful conversation on the role of libraries, literacy, and librarians in strengthening our communities.

We talk about:
📚 Why libraries are more than just buildings with books

🤝 The courage it takes to ask for help—and why it matters in the village

🔑 The many types of literacies (beyond reading) that empower people to thrive

This episode is a reminder that literacy is not just about information—it’s about connection, access, and opportunity.

Listen in and let’s keep building better villages, one villager at a time.

How do we bridge the gap between generations in our families, workplaces, and communities? In this episode of Building The Village, we explore four powerful practices that help us move past assumptions and into deeper understanding.

Whether you’re a student trying to understand your parents, a leader managing a multi-generational team, or simply someone who wants better conversations with people older or younger than you, this episode gives you practical tools for connection.

Because building the village means building bridges—one conversation at a time.