Congratulations to CJ Jones for achieving One-Star Director! CJ tells us, "I was raised in Washington, DC, nurtured by a lineage of brilliant Black entrepreneurs whose ambition shaped my sense of purpose. My family’s business roots date back to the early 1900s with my great-grandmother, the legendary Fannie 'Mama Gip' Gibson, who owned Gibson’s General Store by day and a lively jukebox joint by night. My grandfather, Cortelyou 'Tell' Gibson, carried the torch forward, launching a funeral home, a taxi company, and a personal delivery service long before 'Uber' was even imagined. Entrepreneurship isn’t just in my blood…it’s my inheritance.
"My own journey began at just eight years old, when I cleverly turned my summer-vacation 'snack candy' from the family store into a profitable little business in my DC neighborhood. That spark of innovation grew into a lifelong passion for elevating others and designing experiences that transform lives.
"Today, I am happily married to my life partner of 15 years and we reside in Atlanta, GA. With over two decades of expertise, I have built a reputation as a premier curator of extraordinary events, luxurious group travel experiences, and elevated global adventures for the modern traveler. My passion for people and purpose fuels everything I do—helping others design a life they truly love.
"A three-time high school and four-time collegiate national champion, I understand teamwork, discipline, and commitment at the highest level. My personal motto is simple but powerful: Treat yourself well and live your best life.
"I believe success is a team sport. In the early stages of my travel business journey, I tried to figure everything out alone after my original sponsor quit. But when my coach, Erica Strong, patiently encouraged me to lean into mentorship, I made the decision that changed everything—I surrendered to coaching and started 'running the plays.'
"I became a professional inviter, just like Director Orlanda Moore teaches, and mastered the fundamentals that build real businesses: PS3. Three-way calls. Partnerships. Repetition. Growth.
"Attending the 2025 PlanNet Marketing Convention and the 10-Year Anniversary Celebration expanded my vision and showed me the unlimited future available through alignment with a powerful business model. Today, I attend weekly Atlanta meetings and share this life-changing opportunity with everyone I can.
"My mission is bold and beautiful: To help create 25 Directors with thriving, legacy-building businesses.
"Fun facts about me:
• I am a preacher’s kid and a preacher’s grandkid — purpose runs deep in my lineage.
• I absolutely love snorkeling and swimming with the baby nurse sharks in Belize (fearless queen energy!).
• I believe joy, travel, and elevation are sacred forms of self-care.
• I have been building empires since age 8—now I'm turning beaches into boardrooms!"