Entertainment-Connecting Worlds and Carrying on Family Legacy (with Jesse Jones)

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In this episode, host Gwen Madiba (MA ’12; BSocSc ’08), is joined from Toronto by creator, executive producer, host and speaker alumnus Jesse Jones (BA ’03; Gee Gees Men’s Basketball ’00-’02), head of Jones & Jones Group. Jesse explores the twists and turns his path has taken in the entertainment industry, his Jamaican Canadian roots and the importance of carrying on family legacy. He also shares about his new role as host of season one of the Bachelor in Paradise Canada that launches fall 2021 on Citytv. This episode includes a special spotlight question by alumna CiCi Moya (BA ‘11) content creator, host and health advocate. (In English only with English and French transcript available).

Transcripts of this episode are available in English and French.

Guest: Jesse Jones, BA ’03; Gee Gees Men’s Basketball ’00-’02

Spotlight Question: CiCi Moya, BA ‘11

Host: Gwen Madiba, MA ’12; BSocSc ’08

Theme Music: Idris Lawal, BCom ’15

Production: University of Ottawa’s Alumni Relations team

Producer: Rhea Laube, MA ’12

Sound Engineer: Richard Villeneuve

Recording Assistance: Pop-Up Podcasting

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