Conn Jackson

Conn Jackson (born January 24, 1967) is host, and Executive Producer of the “Conn Jackson Show’ formerly known as Cafe Central TV see article. A 1[TV show]] that he created right after 9/11 to recognize people, places and activities making a difference. The show currently airs in Australia, Bermuda, and 60 Markets in the US including Boston, Dallas, and Atlanta. This former Harvard grad, left the Investment Banking world after 9/11 with a clear vision. Return to his entertainment roots, where he was a young executive with the Walt Disney Company, and create TV that not only entertained and informed, but also inspired. His inspiration came from Oprah.

Birth and education

Jackson was born in Redondo Beach, CA. He attended Cornell University in Ithaca, NY where gained his Bachelor of Arts Degree. He also went to Harvard University were he received his MBA.

Women Focused Show

Conn dedicated the creation to the show to his mother. “I want her to have a program she can be proud and honored to watch,” was quoted in Points North2. He adheres to the principles she taught him as a young boy. Be appreciative, encourage others, work harder than anyone else, believe in yourself, give back, be truthful, and always be a gentlemen. Her motto for Conn was “Take no prisoners.” His mother had a major influence on his life basically raising him as his mother/father. Conn’ father choose not to be apart of Conn’s life after he divorced Conn’s mother. As a result, many of the public service announcements run during the show relate to fathers getting involved in their children's lives.

Women’s Issues

At the forefront of Conn’s life is fighting for women’s issues.3 He is often quoted as saying, “I believe my Mom deserved better and so do women of today.” He has an active role in the Women’s Leadership Exchange 4 where he serves as a board member. He volunteers and commits to being in the lives of young people encouraging them to live out their dreams. He also has high-profile women on his show, with recent examples including Maya Angelou, Jane Fonda, Arianna Huffington.

About the Conn Jackson Show

Jackson is host of the nationally syndicated TV Show program Conn Jackson Show5. We are an exciting newly syndicated TV show airing weekly called Conn Jackson Show. The show presently reaches 15 million cable homes in the Southeast...60 markets total. 6 Markets include Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta among others. Also the show airs Nationwide on Pride Nation out of Key West on WGAY. 7 TV Guide listings provided. Our purpose is recognizing the people, places and activities making a difference. 8 We have interviewed the following people recently: Maya Angelou, Rudy Giuliani, Ted Turner, Magic Johnson, Emeril Lagasse, Michael Kors, LeAnn Rimes, Tommy Hilfiger, Samuel L Jackson, Vera Wang, Robert Verdi, Donald Trump, and Mark Burnett.

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