Jan 24, 2023
Are you looking for inspiration to overcome whatever obstacles life throws at you as well as insights into success, diversity and inclusion? On this episode of the Live Greatly Podcast Kristel Bauer sat down with Bruce Jackson, author of NEVER FAR FROM HOME: My Journey from Brooklyn to Hip Hop, Microsoft, and the Law. Bruce is an Associate General Counsel for Microsoft and a former entertainment and tax attorney who represented hip hop royalty including LL Cool J, Heavy D, Busta Rhymes, M.C. Lyte, Jazzy Jeff, and Little Kim. Bruce provides a look into his journey out of poverty and what helped him get and stay motivated to go after a bigger vision for his life. Bruce also provides his take on the key ingredients for success and happiness as well as a look into how companies can support diversity and inclusion. Tune in now!
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- Bruce's journey growing up in pre-gentrified New York City
- How Bruce got out of poverty and into entertainment law representing hip hop royalty
- A look into Bruce's book NEVER FAR FROM HOME: My Journey from Brooklyn to Hip Hop, Microsoft, and the Law.
- Big life lessons from Bruce's journey
- Bruce's ideas for supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in the world
- Importance of leadership for diversity
- A look into diversity and inclusion within Microsoft
- Bruce's take on the ingredients for success and happiness
- What helped Bruce defy the odds
Order Bruce's Book HERE
About Bruce Jackson:
Bruce Jackson is the Associate General Counsel for Microsoft and a former entertainment and tax attorney. In his stirring memoir of grit and perseverance NEVER FAR FROM HOME: My Journey from Brooklyn to Hip Hop, Microsoft, and the Law (Atria Books; Hardcover; February 7, 2023; $28.00; ISBN: 9781982191153), by Bruce Jackson -- with a Foreword by Microsoft’s Vice Chair and President, Brad Smith – is his inspirational story of his rise from childhood poverty in pre-gentrified New York City to a stellar career at the top of the technology and music industries.
However, this is not a “corporate memoir,” but rather the memoir of a Black man from meager origins and an imperfect background who reached great heights in corporate America. Born in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, Bruce moved to the infamous NYCHA projects -- Amsterdam Houses -- in Manhattan, as a teenager, where he was harassed by street cops and seduced by drug dealers. He found a way out, graduated from Hofstra University then Georgetown Law School, and cut his teeth working in entertainment law. As an entertainment attorney he represented hip hop royalty including LL Cool J, Heavy D, Busta Rhymes, M.C. Lyte, Jazzy Jeff, and Little Kim.
Jackson transitioned from entertainment into a wildly successful corporate law career. The book offers lessons on life but also lessons in business. NEVER FAR FROM HOME reveals the ups and downs of an incredible journey, the obstacles overcome, and valuable business and life lessons learned along the way.
Order Bruce's Book HERE
Website: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Never-Far-from-Home/Bruce-Jackson/9781982191153
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-jackson-8121142/
About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer:
Kristel, the Founder of Live Greatly, is on a mission to help people thrive personally and professionally while promoting vibrant company cultures. Kristel is a corporate wellness expert, Integrative Medicine Fellow, Top Keynote Speaker, TEDx speaker & contributing writer for Entrepreneur.
Kristel brings her expertise & extensive experience in Corporate Wellness, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Mindset, Resilience, Self-Care, and Stress Management to in-person and virtual events as Professional Keynote Speaker. If you are looking for a motivational speaker to inspire and empower your audience to reclaim their well-being, inner motivation and happiness, Kristel would be happy to discuss partnering with you to make your next event one to remember! Speaking Topics can be tailored to fit the needs of your group.
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