We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Jared The Dreamer. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Jared below.

Jared, appreciate you joining us today. We’d love to hear about a project that you’ve worked on that’s meant a lot to you.

The most meaningful project(s) I have been blessed to curate are my child literacy initiatives/campaigns. I like to say “I don’t sell books, I gift Purpose.” Through my “Dream Come True” ‘ & “Buy A Book, Give A Book” child literacy initiatives I have raised monies and gifted over 13,000 books to children and families who live in economically disadvantaged communities. What you do or don’t do in a child’s first 15 years of living will have a dramatic impact on the outlook of the trajectory of their lives. During these years a child is determined to understand why they are here and who they are. I have successfully and strategically placed books in the hands of people that will ignite the greatness that lives within themselves.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers

Jared R. Green, also known as Jared The Dreamer, is an Author, Inspirational Speaker, and Community Leader. Jared was born in New Orleans and raised in the Lower Ninth Ward. Since the age of 5 he has always been involved in making an impact within his community.

At 24 years old Jared no longer wanted to be on this earth anymore. Feeling undesirable, and unsuccessful at accomplishing what he knew were great things he had not been in position to produce. After battling homelessness, being robbed and knocked unconscious, and losing every job he loved due a criminal arrest in a crime he did not commit; Jared was ready to go home. That’s when a voice came a spoke to him, and told him “There’s A Creature in your belly. It would be a shame if you finished, before you every had a chance to get started. The best is yet to come.” That same voice gifted Jared the word to the children’s book that would soon turn his entire life around. “There’s A Creature In My Belly!”

At only 29-years-old, Jared has already accomplished much success. Most recently in February 2023 Jared The Dreamer was invited to attend a reception at Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence and selected to participate in a round table discussion inside of the White House as one of many an emerging black leaders across the country. In 2021/2022 The Dreamer raised $27,000 to gift 13,000 families a copy of his new children’s book “Madam Mayor”. Jared has received 2 proclamations in both 2018 and 2021 from the City Council, has been recognized by various organizations, donated well over 2,000 copies of his first book “There’s A Creature In My Belly!” to underserved youth, met President Barack Obama, and has had his story sent out to the 2 MILLION person outreach of the Obama Foundation.

Jared is also the Founder of his non-profit “Sunny With A Chance of Love” which aims to create change for the betterment of New Orleans by investing in the economically disadvantaged. They use love both as the foundation and as the catalyst that advances our initiatives and programs. They believe that love is the fuel that drives us all, and eventually creates long-lasting change. They strive to instill positive thinking, as well as socio-cultural responsibility into the minds of the youth, therefore reducing the impact of homelessness, poverty, crime, illiteracy and neglect. They provide resources through partnerships with other community-based organizations to ensure that everyone has access to programs. As a result of these supportive networks, They create innovative changes both socially, and economically. With the alignment of their program as an addition to other community-based organizations, the forecast is Sunny with a 100% chance of LOVE.

Jared envisions a city and a nation that creates innovative social and economic change and is the pioneer of such things around the world. He believes the future is bright, and hope for the future of God’s people all around the world is even brighter.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

My goal is to instill purpose into the lives of as many people as possible. A wise man once said that the most expensive place in the world is the graveyard, because that is where dreams go to die. I truly believe that no matter the age or situation, or circumstance, hat everyone is called to do something purposeful while on this earth that can have an major impact on the lives of others. Whether that is one person, or one million people; Who you are and what you carry is both special and unique.

“You were never designed to fit in, because you were destined to stand out.” – Jared The Dreamer

How can we best help foster a strong, supportive environment for artists and creatives?

I believe that platforms create influence, which in turn creates power. In 2023 who you reach and how you reach them is a major key. We all have a role to play. I believe that creatives working together and sharing the platforms that we are blessed to have can accelerate our growth in a major way.

Society should continue to include and elevate creatives of all kinds. When you are a creative you are often focused on producing a service or product, so those with an administrative and managerial gifting could take someone to their next level. It is time that everyone who has a gift, no matter what that is; To bring them to the table so that we can all eat together. History has proven that going together gets you further than going faster alone. You find yourself in a “rat race” you were never designed to run in.

Contact Info:

• Website: Www.JaredTheDreamer.com
• Instagram: @JaredTheDreamer
• Facebook: @JaredTheDreamer
• Linkedin: Jared “The Dreamer” Green
• Twitter: @JaredTheDreamer
• Youtube: @JaredTheDreamer

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Ryan Marrero Khaelyn Jackson BAMM Communications SeauxCray Media