“I was leaving the Southto fling myself into the unknown...I was taking a part of the South to transplant in alien soil,to see if it could grow differently,if it could drink of new and cool rains,bend in strange winds,respond to the warmth of other suns,and perhaps, to bloom”— Richard WrightA bit about me.
Teshone Renee' Jones is a dynamic trainer, facilitator, and coach who supports organizations and individuals in building their capacity to lead mindfully and purposefully to create impact. For the past 10 years, she has supported clients who are deeply invested in building rigorous relationships, teams, and critical skills for building a more vibrant, abundant, and interconnected future for us all. Her life's work is inspired by the examples and nurturing of many teachers and mentors, including her parents and family, beloved professors, blues artists, grocery store cashiers, fellow pool players, spiritual teachers, and neighborhood folk that have imparted their wisdom of being and striving to make a life in this life. Teshone is a North Carolina native who has made a home in Oakland, CA since 2012.
What People Are Saying
“You provided a safe space for us to be our most vulnerable and for us to dig deeper into our psyche to discover the gifts we have from our ancestors.”
— K. Toppin, Color of Change Storytelling Academy Participant
“Excellent, concise and very informative presentation. I really appreciated the active "playing" as I feel it really drove home the points to be made.”
— BambooHR Conference Session Participant
“I have a new network of amazing peers to help reflect on the ways in which we approach our work. I am able to engage in discussions about policy that center race unapologetically. And Teshone is a gifted instructor!”
— Marisabel Torres, Former Director of California Policy, Center for Responsible Lending
“I was in awe of how you kept our energy up virtually all night…..It was an honor to share the stage with you.”
— DJ Odiaka Gonzalez, “Voices for Justice” Root and Rebound