Jerry The 3rd
Jerry The 3rd empowers audiences to break hesitation, lead with courage, and grow through risk, cultural experience, and self-discovery. Attendees leave inspired to take bold action, build empathy, and embrace change with confidence.
Jerry The 3rd (Jerry ThompSon III) is a global adventurer, leadership speaker, and host of the Point Noir podcast — a show highlighting travel perspectives of men of color and empowering others to explore beyond familiar boundaries. A native of Media, Pennsylvania, Jerry began his professional journey with degrees in Entrepreneurial Management and Supply Chain & Operations Management from the University of South Carolina.
After stepping away from corporate life, Jerry chose to live abroad in Paris and travel extensively through Europe and Africa, blending his entrepreneurial mindset with cultural immersion and creativity. These experiences led him to found Point Noir, the only podcast of its kind focused on travel narratives from men of color, sponsorship of passports, and shifting cultural perspectives.
As a speaker, Jerry uses his unique journey — from corporate professional to world explorer and cultural connector — to inspire audiences in leadership, risk management, empathy, and personal growth. His messages resonate with individuals and teams seeking to embrace uncertainty, build courage, and unlock potential through authentic experience and narrative.
Jerry The 3rd (Jerry ThompSon III) is a global adventurer, leadership speaker, and host of the Point Noir podcast — a show highlighting travel perspectives of men of color and empowering others to explore beyond familiar boundaries. A native of Media, Pennsylvania, Jerry began his professional journey with degrees in Entrepreneurial Management and Supply Chain & Operations Management from the University of South Carolina.
After stepping away from corporate life, Jerry chose to live abroad in Paris and travel extensively through Europe and Africa, blending his entrepreneurial mindset with cultural immersion and creativity. These experiences led him to found Point Noir, the only podcast of its kind focused on travel narratives from men of color, sponsorship of passports, and shifting cultural perspectives.
As a speaker, Jerry uses his unique journey — from corporate professional to world explorer and cultural connector — to inspire audiences in leadership, risk management, empathy, and personal growth. His messages resonate with individuals and teams seeking to embrace uncertainty, build courage, and unlock potential through authentic experience and narrative.
