Join host Kevin Valley as he dives into the remarkable entrepreneurial journey of Jay Jackson, an award-winning entrepreneur and author. Jay shares his evolution from corporate life to owning a real estate company and establishing RYSE Creative Village, a nurturing hub for creators in music, film, and gaming.

Discover his passion for community development and empowering artists, the importance of faith, curiosity, and mentorship, and his vision to bridge the gap between creators and major platforms like Netflix.

Tune in for motivational insights, practical advice, and Jay's exciting plans for national expansion of RYSE Creative Village and their empowering efforts through crowdfunding.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey00:51 Welcome to the Podcast01:06 Introducing Jay Jackson02:26 Jay Jackson's Philosophy on Dreams and Passion03:58 Jay Jackson's Early Career and Entrepreneurial Seed04:27 The Turning Point: Delivery Job Experience12:41 Venturing into Real Estate17:42 Navigating the 2008 Financial Crisis20:36 From Real Estate to Salon Ownership24:14 The Power of Curiosity and Execution27:56 Leadership and Team Building32:01 Cubicle to CEO: The Book42:19 Rise Magazine and Community Impact44:32 Launching on a National Scale45:08 Relocating to Atlanta46:27 Final Event in Orlando52:04 Building RYSE Creative Village59:28 Acquiring the School Property01:06:22 Curating Creativity and Business Savvy01:13:25 Funding and Crowdfunding Campaign01:20:33 Long-term Vision and Challenges01:26:24 Final Thoughts and Advice