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Grief, Growth & Giving Back | Dr. Jenea' Griffin on Building Jamal Smiles From the Ground Up

Some stories don't just inspire you — they stay with you. This is one of them. In this heartfelt episode of the Big Dream Energy Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jenea Griffin, founder of Jamal Smiles, a nonprofit dedicated to youth mentorship, leadership, and life skill development in Louisiana and beyond. Jenea shares the deeply personal journey behind her organization — how she channeled grief into action, showed up for her community even when it was hard, and built something truly meaningful from the ground up. From navigating the early challenges of starting a nonprofit with no roadmap, to mentoring teen parents, supporting youth re-entry from juvenile detention, and even writing a children's book for her daughters — Dr. Griffin's story is a masterclass in resilience, love, and servant leadership. This one will move you. 💙 In this episode we cover… The story behind Jamal Smiles and what inspired Jenea to start it The early challenges of building a nonprofit from scratch How she developed four distinct programs to serve her community Supporting teen parents and breaking generational cycles Youth re-entry and juvenile justice reform work How her legal background helps her advocate for underserved families The importance of protecting your energy when you pour into others Her children's book A Day with Our Uncle and the love behind it Her long-term vision for Jamal Smiles Advice for purpose-driven entrepreneurs and creatives who want to keep going Whether you're a nonprofit founder, entrepreneur, creative, or someone looking for a reminder that one person truly can make a difference — this episode is for you. If this episode touched your heart, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE and leave a 💙 in the comments. Sharing this episode is one of the best ways to help amplify the incredible work Dr. Jenea Griffin and Jamal Smiles are doing every day. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & Welcome 01:47 – Who Is Dr. Jenea Griffin? 04:25 – The Story Behind Jamal Smiles 08:15 – Building a Nonprofit From Scratch 12:39 – How Her Work Serves the Community 17:04 – The Four Programs of Jamal Smiles 19:17 – Why She Keeps Showing Up 23:21 – Self-Care, Rest & Protecting Your Energy 26:13 – What Keeps Her Going on Hard Days 29:15 – The Children's Book: A Day with Our Uncle 32:37 – The Legacy She Wants to Leave 34:55 – Advice for Entrepreneurs & Staying Grounded 42:51 – What's Ahead in 2026 & How to Support Jamal Smiles Stay Connected: Jamal Smiles: www.jamalsmiles.com Guest:   / jamalsmiles   Big Dream Energy:   / posidolia     / bigdreamenergypodcast   Special Thanks to Dr. Jenea Griffin for sharing her heart so openly and authentically. Please show her and Jamal Smiles some love and support! 💙 🌟 Fueled by Posidolia® — Spreading positivity, always, in all ways. 👉 If this episode inspired you, like, comment, and share it with someone who needs a reminder to keep going. #BigDreamEnergy #JamalSmiles #DrJeneaGriffin #YouthMentorship #NonprofitLeader #GriefAndGrowth #GivingBack #WomenWhoLead #ServantLeadership #PurposeDrivenLife #BlackWomenLeading #LouisianaNonprofit #EntrepreneurMindset #CommunityImpact #LegacyBuilding