Dr. Shaniqua Jones is the Founder & CEO of Purple Path by Dr. J., an ISBE-approved professional development provider specializing in Restorative Justice, trauma-informed practices, and leadership development. As Convener of the Village Response Network, she brings together educators, clinicians, nonprofit leaders, faith communities, and advocates to strengthen the systems that support children, families, and communities. Through speaking, consulting, and community partnerships, Dr. Jones believes every story has the power to heal and every community has the capacity to respond.
The Road to Legacy Continues Tomorrow 💜 Don’t Carry It Alone
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Hello Purple Path Village, This is your reminder: healing was never meant to happen in isolation. The Road to Legacy is continuing, and whether you joined us for our first activation or you are just discovering this journey, there is still room for you. Our 9-week healing journey is designed to carry us intentionally toward the 2026 Purple Path Annual Healing Retreat—not simply as attendees, but as people who have already begun doing the work of healing, connecting, releasing, and preparing for legacy. 💜 NEXT ACTIVATION — TOMORROW! Tuesday, August 18, 2026 THE COST OF CARRYING IT ALONE We’re talking about what happens when we convince ourselves that we have to hold everything together by ourselves—and how isolation impacts our emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. And remember: these activations are FREE. 💜 ACCESS YOUR ROAD TO LEGACY RESOURCE GUIDE Please open, save, and bookmark your: The Road to Legacy | Subscriber Activation Resource Guide 👉🏾 ACCESS THE RESOURCE GUIDE HERE: KEEP THIS GUIDE! This is your one-stop resource throughout our journey. It includes the link to register once for all nine FREE activations, the participant survey, the complete activation schedule, volunteer opportunities, retreat registration, and everything you need to stay connected along The Road to Legacy. 💜 AND THE VILLAGE KEEPS GROWING… The work of healing cannot stop with us individually. We have to rebuild the villages that hold, support, resource, and respond to one another. That is why I am also inviting you to join the Purple Path Village Response Network. Join us THIS WEDNESDAY, August 19 at 7:00 PM CT as we continue building a connected network of community members, organizations, practitioners, leaders, parents, educators, caregivers, advocates, and everyday people who believe that community care requires all of us. You do not have to represent an organization. You do not need a special title. If you believe in the power of the village, there is room for you at the table. 👉🏾 JOIN THE VILLAGE RESPONSE NETWORK MEETING: Zoom: Meeting ID: 548 726 3707 Come ready to connect, share resources, identify needs, build relationships, and imagine what becomes possible when we stop working in silos and start responding as a village. 💜 PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD. Forward this email. Share the FREE Road to Legacy activations. Invite someone to Wednesday’s Village Response Network meeting. Send this information to a friend, coworker, caregiver, neighbor, church member, educator, parent, community leader—or somebody who has been carrying far too much by themselves. There is no cost to participate in The Road to Legacy, and you only have to register ONCE to access all nine virtual activations. But The Road to Legacy is leading us somewhere… 💜 THE 2026 PURPLE PATH ANNUAL HEALING RETREAT From Healing to Legacy: Activating the Village Saturday, October 24, 2026 If you have been saying, “I’m going to get my ticket,” NOW is the time. Do not wait until October to decide that you deserve a day intentionally created for healing, connection, restoration, resources, community, and activation. 👉🏾 GET YOUR RETREAT TICKETS NOW:​ The retreat may be October 24, but the healing has already begun. The Road to Legacy prepares us. The Village Response Network connects us. And on October 24, we gather to activate the village. Belonging → Safety → Truth → Healing → Connection → Activation → Legacy Come as you are. Bring somebody with you. And help us spread the word so the people who need these spaces know they exist. I’ll see you along The Road to Legacy—and in the Village. 💜 With Radical Love, Dr. Shaniqua Jones A Journey Not Shared is a Soul Not Healed. |
Purple Path By Dr. Shaniqua Jones
Dr. Shaniqua Jones is the Founder & CEO of Purple Path by Dr. J., an ISBE-approved professional development provider specializing in Restorative Justice, trauma-informed practices, and leadership development. As Convener of the Village Response Network, she brings together educators, clinicians, nonprofit leaders, faith communities, and advocates to strengthen the systems that support children, families, and communities. Through speaking, consulting, and community partnerships, Dr. Jones believes every story has the power to heal and every community has the capacity to respond.
Hello Purple Path Village, We still need a few more volunteers for our Annual Healing Retreat on Saturday, October 24! Even if you cannot commit to a full 8 a.m.–2 p.m. or 2–8 p.m. shift, we would love to know when you can help. Sign up to volunteer. You asked, and we delivered: our family reunion shirts are ready! Order yours today so we can get all orders in ASAP. There is still room for our community at the retreat: Ages 0–4: Free Ages 5–12: $30 Ages 13–17: $50 Ages 18+: $127 through...
Purple Path Family, We are officially 29 days away! On Saturday, October 24, we will gather for the Purple Path Annual Healing Retreat®: From Healing to Legacy: Activating the Village. I am grateful you will be in the room. GO REGISTER TODAY! Saturday, October 24, 2026 Tinley Park Convention Center 18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL 60477 Doors open at 9:00 AM | Retreat: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Come early. Check in, enjoy continental breakfast, explore the Village Marketplace, visit our...
Purple Path Village, There has been a lot happening. And with everything we are witnessing in our schools, organizations, communities, and everyday conversations, one question continues to surface: What does Restorative Justice actually look like in practice? I want to create space to answer that question. Registration is officially open for two virtual sessions of: Restorative Justice 101: From Practice to Infrastructure This is a 90-minute introductory professional development experience...