Jonathan Jones is an NFL cornerback for the Washington Commanders who rose from the undrafted ranks to become two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, a businessman, philanthropist, and licensed pilot. In 2019, Jonathan founded the Jonathan Jones Next Step Foundation in 2019, a platform dedicated to empowering youth through education, professional development, and mentorship. The foundation works to alleviate food insecurity, promote women in stem and sports, and to promote professional development in the communities where he lives. Jay and Jonathan talk about investing in the communities they live in, acknowledging the people who helped you become the person you are, and paying that same investment forward to the next generation. Episode Chapters 0:00 intro 1:24 Building local connections 4:25 Jonathan’s mentors and mentees 10:54 Jonathan’s pride in his mentees’ successes 13:04 how Jonathan chooses his causes 14:08 Jonathan’s support for girls and young women 17:19: Jonathan’s passion for flying 19:40 The Next Step Foundation 20:29 Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…
What was it like to be a part of arguably the BIGGEST boxing match in History, the Rumble in the Jungle, when Mohammed Ali faced George Foreman for the Heavyweight World Title in Kinshasa, Zaire 1974? Our guest this month at the KOI Sports CIC Members monthly Sports Q&A was the fantastically amazing Dr Dashanaba King. Listen to Dr King speak about playing a HUGE part in this Boxing Extravaganza, plus an insight into being romantically involved with George Foreman, her relationship with Mohammed Ali, together with stories about her time spent James Brown and other artists who travelled to Zaire to perform. Dr King also speaks about what it was like to become the first ever female Boxing Agent, becoming the Queen Mother Dunenyo the First (Ghana), and her passion for supporting both PWD's (people with disabilities) and business women in Africa. This has to be one of the very best life stories I've ever heard, and an essential listen for all.…
In July 2022 we had the real pleasure of welcoming Haseeb Ahmad to our Elite Champion Business Group Meeting, where he spoke with our very own Jon Woodcock and our Business Members about his work in promoting inclusivity, and his incredible journey from Blind-Man to Ironman! Thanks to Bushra Ali of Bushra Ali Solicitors for the introduction to Haseeb.…
Featuring our Elite Champion Tim Seymour , joint owner of Profit First Professionals UK , Tim speaks with us about the importance of the private sector working to help support local communities through financial and non-financial support of the sports sector. Joining Tim, who has chosen to reinvest his membership fee into supporting the work of Greater Manchester FC , is GMFC's Founder Mohammed Haroon. GMFC was created with a collective vision by many in the game who wished to make change happen at a fundamental level. A new culture of management, support & opportunity has been created at the club, combined with a drive for broader participation at every level of the game. It is possible to achieve real equality on merit, without the need for positive discrimination. For more information on joining Ram and Paul as Elite Champion Members of Koi Sports CIC , please visit our website. Hosted by, recorded, edited and produced by Tony Rice .…
Featuring our Elite Champion Ramanan Ramadoss of TutoReels , Ram speaks with us about the importance of the private sector working to help support local communities through financial and non-financial support of the sports sector. Joining Ram, who has chosen to reinvest his membership fee into supporting the London City Lionesses , is the Lionesses Chairman Paul Vennard . London City Lionesses, founded in June 2019, are a fully professional women's football club, based at Princes Park Stadium, Dartford. The team currently competes in the FA Women's Championship, the second tier of domestic women’s football in England, with ambitions and a plan to gain promotion to the Barclays FA Women’s Super League. It is the first independent fully professional women’s club in London. For more information on joining Ram and Paul as Elite Champion Members of Koi Sports CIC , please visit our website. Hosted by, recorded, edited and produced by Tony Rice .…
Elite Champion Sam Palmer-Granville , the founding-Director of Limby Hall PA , about running a Virtual PA business, and the importance of the private sector working to help support local communities through financial and non-financial support of the grassroots sports initiatives. Joining Sam, who has chosen to reinvest her membership fee into supporting the Willoughby on the Wolds Bowls Club , is Club President Dave Harris who speaks openly about the sport of Bowls and the importance of his club to the local community. For more information on joining Sam and Dave as Elite Champion Members of Koi Sports CIC , please visit our website. Hosted by, recorded, edited and produced by Tony Rice .…
Elite Champion Mohammed Haroon , CEO of the amazing Greater Manchester FC , and Chris Lomas of Hope4 (Haroon's chosen Charity), the importance of the private sector working to help support local communities through financial and non-financial support of the grassroots sports initiatives. For more information on joining Mohammed and Chris as Elite Champion Members of Koi Sports CIC , please visit our website. Hosted by, recorded, edited and produced by Tony Rice .…
Elite Champion Richard Hill, Managing Director of the ME Sports Group and Steve McLeod of Ratby Town Cricket Club (Richards's chosen grassroots sports club) talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to help sustain and grow local communities through financial and non-financial support of the grassroots sports sector. For more information on joining Richard and Steve as Elite Champion Members of Koi Sports CIC , please visit our website. Hosted by, recorded, edited and produced by Tony Rice .…
Elite Champion Peter Faulkner , Founder of FKPro and Guy Hollis of Lockleaze Sports Centre (Peter's chosen grassroots sports club) talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through financial and non-financial support of the grassroots sports sector. For more information on joining Peter and Guy as Elite Champion Members of Koi Sports CIC , please visit our website. Hosted by, recorded, edited and produced by Tony Rice .…
In the month of April 2022 we had the real pleasure of welcoming William Glenwright to our Elite Champion Business Group Meeting, where he spoke with Jon Woodcock and our business members about his journey from student-life to becoming the Head of Global Development for the International Cricket Council (ICC).…
Hear Elite Champion Peter Sharples , Business Director of LNFS England , and Martin Cassidy from Peter's chosen grassroots sports charity Ref Support UK , talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through the financial and non-financial support of the grassroots sports sector. For more information on joining Tariq and Cally as Elite Champion Members of Koi Sports CIC , please visit our website. Hosted by, recorded, edited and produced by Tony Rice .…
Join David Johnson-Rayner and co-host Jon Woodcock as they interview their special guests Darren Bradbury of Darren Bradbury Protection Specialist about his passion for raising funds to support the Menphys Charity in Leicester. Thanks to the AMAZING Alex Wood for all of his hard work in producing and delivering this podcast.…
Hear Elite Champion Tariq Cassim , Director of Knod and Koach , and Cally Keetley from Tariq's chosen grassroots sports governing body Boccia England , talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through the financial and non-financial support of disability sports. For more information on joining Tariq and Cally as Elite Champion Members of Koi Sports CIC , please visit our website. Hosted by, recorded, edited and produced by Tony Rice and David Wooldridge .…
Join Jon Woodcock as he interviews former Olympic Gymnast Sarah Mercer, Koi Sports Ambassador (Dubai), about her journey from Grassroots Gymnastics to the very top of her profession, as well as her role as Coach for the Dubai Special Olympics Gymnastics Team.
Listen to Elite Champion Naki Kaddu Director of Distil Management and Lutaaya Shaban from Naki's chosen grassroots sports initiative Hope for the Voiceless in Uganda, talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through financial and non-financial support of sports initiatives for "Street Kids" in Uganda. For more information on joining Naki and Lutaaya as Elite Champion Members of Koi Sports CIC , please visit our website. Hosted by, recorded, edited and produced by Tony Rice .…
Join David Johnson-Rayner and co-host Jon Woodcock as they interview their special guests Beverley Sankey , of Beverley Sankey Healthy Living , and Chris Lomas , of the Hope4 Charity ( formerly known as Reach My Street ), about the power of delivering opportunity for those less fortunate than ourselves, specifically, in this episode, in Moldova. Thanks to the AMAZING Alex Wood for all of his hard work in producing and delivering this podcast.…
When Russia chose to wage war on the Ukraine on the 24th February 2022, Chris Lomas of the Hope4 Charity was sat with his wife at the breakfast table listening as Russian missiles were fired into the Ukraine not 20 miles from his home. Chris took the time out of his busy schedule to join Koi Sports CIC on this special Podcast to provide a fascinating insight into what it's like to have feet on the ground within a country preparing itself to cope with humanitarian disaster. The Hope4 Charity will be providing support for the Ukrainian families who overnight became refugees, forced out of their homes and across the border into Moldova. Please give generously to support the work of the Hope4 Charity by visiting their website using this link .…
Listen to Elite Champion Bev Sankey Independent Distributor at Arbonne , and Chris Lomas from Bev's chosen Charity Hope4/Reach My Street , talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through financial and non-financial support of sports initiatives for orphans and abandoned children in Moldova. For more information on joining Bev and Chris as Elite Champion Members of Koi Sports CIC , please visit our website. Hosted by, recorded, edited and produced by Tony Rice .…
Hear Elite Champion Pro Bushra Ali of Bushra Ali Solicitors , Sarah Mercer of Bushra's chosen grassroots sports club Simply Gymnastics (Dubai), talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of sustaining and growing local communities through financial and non-financial support of the grassroots sports sector. Hosted by, recorded, edited and produced by Tony Rice .…
Hear Elite Champion Dean Bowditch of MK Dons , and Marc Pether , Chairman of Dean's chosen grassroots football club the Deanshanger Colts , talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of sustaining and growing local communities through financial and non-financial support of the grassroots sports sector. Hosted by, recorded, edited and produced by Tony Rice .…
This podcast features a recording of the previous weeks Grassroots Sport & Business Radio Show, featuring regular hosts David Johnson-Rayner and Jon Woodcock , with special guests, Bushra Ali of Bushra Ali Solicitors and Sarah Mercer of Simply Gymnastics ; topics discussed, "Corporate Social Responsibility" and "Children of Determination". Radio Show first aired 31.1.2022 on Spectrum On Air .…
Hear Elite Champion Marc Dawson of Dawson Business Growth and Chris Blakeley from Marc's chosen amateur sports club Dewsbury Dolphins ASC talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through financial and non-financial support of the amateur #sports sector. Hosted by, recorded, edited and produced by Tony Rice .…
Hear former Leicester City FC Team and Club Captain " Wes Morgan " speak about his AMAZING career at the top level of English and International Football, everything from "where it all started" to "those who influenced his career", through to "life after football". Thanks to Jon Woodcock for conducting the interview at the Koi Sports CIC January 2022 Members Meeting.…
Hear Elite Champion Michael Broadley of Hoot & Company and Brian Barrow from Michael's chosen amateur sports club the Ely & Chesterton United, Rink Hockey Club , talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through financial and non-financial support of the amateur #sports sector. Hosted by, recorded, edited and produced by Tony Rice .…
This podcast features a recording of the previous weeks radio show featuring regular hosts David Johnson-Rayner and Jon Woodcock , and special guests from the world of business, Caroline Purvey , Dave Allen and Patrick Burge ; topics discussed, transition from "employed to entrepreneur" and the "importance of workplace well-being". Radio Show first aired 17.1.2022 on Spectrum On Air .…
An in-depth and inspiring Q&A session with Manisha Tailor MBE . Manisha joined Koi Sports CIC to tell her story at one of our virtual Elite Champion Networking Events as a way of thanking "Koi Sports Members" for their continued support of Grassroots Sport and Local Communities. Hosted by Jon Woodcock…
Hear Elite Champion Caroline Purvey of TRE UK, and Maria Barrett from Caroline's chosen grassroots cause South-East Gulls Disability FC talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through financial and non-financial support of the grassroots #sports sector. Hosted by, recorded, edited and produced by Tony Rice .…
Hear Elite Champion Michael Dwyer of Re-Sculpt , and Kelly Haynes from Mick's chosen grassroots cause Enigma Fitness, talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through the financial and non-financial support of the grassroots #sports sector. Hosted by Tony Rice and David Wooldridge , edited and produced by Tony Rice.…
Aaliyah Likuluta , Student and Worldly Wise Ambassador, joins hosts David Johnson-Rayner to discuss her World Food Day school initiative, promoting cultural diversity amongst her fellow students; first aired on Spectrum On Air on Monday 3rd January 2022
An in-depth inspiring Q&A session with British K1 and Professional Muai Thai Fighter Kelly Haynes ( Enigma Fitness ); Kelly joined Koi Sports CIC at one of our virtual Elite Champion networking events as a way of thanking "Koi Sports Members" for their continued support of Grassroots Sport and Local Communities. Hosted and Produced by David Wooldridge .…
Hear Elite Champion Sally Pearce of Foundation Training , and Osoya George from Sally's chosen grassroots cause Football Without Borders Kenya , talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through financial and non-financial support of the grassroots #sports sector. Hosted by, recorded, edited and produced by Tony Rice .…
Hear Elite Champion Naki Kaddu of Distil Management, and Giacomo Skeate from Naki's chosen grassroots cause DIDA Sports Organisation (Uganda), talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through financial and non-financial support of the grassroots #sports sector. Hosted by, recorded, edited and produced by Tony Rice .…
Desiree Joule-Adam of AWEC (African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative) joins hosts David Johnson-Rayner and Jon Woodcock to discuss how #AWEC support, and work to grow, African-based businesses established and run by #African Women.
Hear Elite Champion Simon Billenness of Train Learn Grown , and Martin Lawrence from Simon's chosen grassroots sports club The Redway Runners , talk about their respective organisations, and the importance of the private sector working to sustain and grow local communities through financial and non-financial support of the grassroots #sports sector. Hosted by, recorded, edited and produced by Tony Rice .…
Koi Sports Elite Champion Pro member " Vanessa Challess " of Tiger Law , and " Chris Lomas " of Hope 4 (aka Reach My Street ), speak with Koi Sports CIC about their respective organisations and their commitment to delivering positive social change. Produced and recorded by Tony Rice.
Special Episode; An in-depth inspiring Q&A session with British racing driver Shanel Drewe; Shanel joined Koi Sports CIC at one of the virtual Elite Champion networking events as a way of thanking "Koi Sport Elite Champions" for their continued support of Grassroots Sport and Local Communities. Hosted & produced by David Wooldridge .…
Retired Premier League Footballer Jon Stead talks about his footballing career that spanned 700 appearances, and his work with amazing " The Jordan Sinnott Foundation Trust ", Koi Sports CIC chosen UK charity for 2022.
Melanie Tait, Founder of the Jordan Sinnott Foundation Trust, talks with David Johnson-Rayner and Jon Woodcock about the untimely death of her son Jordan and his legacy through the work of the Charity founded in his name.
Special Episode; A inspiring Q&A session with 6x Paralympic Medalist in Table Tennis Will Bayley MBE; Will joined Koi Sports CIC at one of the virtual Elite Champion business meetings as a way of thanking "Koi Sport Elite Champions" for their continued support of Grassroots Sport and Local Communities. Hosted & produced by David Wooldridge .…
Special Episode; A fascinating Q&A session with former West Ham & Fulham football player Tony Gale; Tony joined Koi Sports CIC at one of the virtual Elite Champion business meetings as a way of thanking "Koi Sport Elite Champions" for their continued support of Grassroots Sport and Local Communities. Hosted & produced by David Wooldridge .…
Grassroots Sport; James Houtby of "Travel Counsellors" and Keith Ross of "Dalton Dynamoes FC", speak with Koi Sports CIC about their respective organisations. Investing in Grassroots Sports; Listen to James Houtby and Keith Ross, talk passionately about their support of, and work within, the grassroots sports sector. Hosted & produced by David Wooldridge .…
Investing in Grassroots Sports; Listen to Spencer Atkin , Managing Director at Generation Youth and Dean Weston of Mini Warriors , talk passionately with Koi Sports CIC , about their work to improve the mental and physical well-being of children and young adults through alternative education and sport. Hosted & produced by David Wooldridge .…
Investing in Grassroots Sports; Listen to Koi Sports Elite Champion Bhav Sanghani , Director at BRS Accounting Services Ltd , alongside Matt Piper , Co-Owner at Football and Sports Diploma Academy , as they speak with Koi Sports CIC about their respective organisations, and the importance of investing into grassroots sport to benefit local communities. Hosted & produced by David Wooldridge .…
Special Episode; A fascinating Q&A session with former Republic of Ireland Manager Mick McCarthy; Mick joined Koi Sports CIC at one of the virtual Elite Champion business meetings as a way of thanking "Koi Sport Elite Champions" for their support of Sports Traider , Grassroots Sport and Local Communities. Hosted & produced by David Wooldridge .…
Investing in Grassroots Sports; Listen to Koi Sports Elite Champion Steve Gardiner , Advanced Clinical Practitioner at We Fix Feet in Beeston Nottinghamshire, alongside Pete Bell , Director of Step Out Stay Out , as they speak with Koi Sports CIC about their respective organisations, and the importance of Grassroots Sport to their Local Communities. Hosted & produced by David Wooldridge .…
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