Lynette Jones- The Story (Introduction & Exclusive Interview)

Edition Nine – Week Nine:

Written by: Mercedes Barreto // Photography by: Allison Joyce

What is your inspiration, and what drives you daily?

“I am driven by success. I have the will to survive and become as successful as I can be. The sky’s the limit, and I want to touch the sky.”

Is there something you are proud of in your life that you share with people frequently to impact their lives and change them?

“I am proud of my military service and my commitment to my filmmaking business. I work hard to be successful and treat others as I want to be treated. I decided to be a good person, which is something to be proud of. There is so much evil in this world, and I want to be a light to those I encounter.”

Where would you say is the place where you had that eureka moment and discovered your meaning and this purpose? Why and how so?

“When I was in Afghanistan, I said, ” Lord, if you bless me to make it home safely, I want to make movies.” So I did some filming during my military tours. I met many people from different walks of life and wanted to share my experience with the world. I have been all over the world and have found that people are universal. I love storytelling, and I am going to tell stories for the rest of my life.”

What does living life mean to you? What is the significance of it, and how does this reflect your story?

“Living life means being true to yourself and doing things that make you happy. You only have one life to live, and you have to live the life you want for yourself. God has given us the freedom of choice, and we make daily choices to live how we choose. Living life is also being good to others, helping others, and giving to others. The Bible says It’s better to give than it is to receive. If you are offering, then you will also be receiving. As a filmmaker, I tell stories that deal with the human condition. There is nothing new under the sun, and people are people no matter what language you speak or your skin color. We all share the human experience.”

If you could give people a preview or basic synopsis of what they need to know about your story, a good introduction or summary in your own words, what is that message?

“No matter what we do, we can be forgiven, and God loves us no matter what. No one is perfect. We all make mistakes. People can heal from life situations.

What three words describe your story and its meaning to others?

“Real Life Comedy.”