Neicee J currently resides in Greensboro, NC where she is employed as an After school teacher. She is the author of three books including Behind Closed Doors, The Behind Closed Doors Journal and her Children’s book The Good Touch and The Bad Touch and a fourth book called In Too Deep coming soon. Neicee J is also an actress with Delinda Kay productions. She was in her first film Sheltered (not yet released) and am upcoming film called Forever Loved. You can find her credits on IMDb. She has been married for 10 years and is a mother to her two children a bonus mom to four children and a grandmother of two. Neicee J prides herself in helping others n being the best she can need as a person

program aimed at promoting male achievement throughout the

Columbia, SC and Augusta, GA regions. The T.U.C.K. Project was

founded in 2016 with just five mentees, and has successfully grown to

approximately 170 mentees and 15 committed volunteers. An extremely

gifted and engaging motivational speaker, Terrance has spoken at over

200 middle schools, high schools, and colleges; as well as five federal

prisons and juvenile detention centers around the South Carolina,

Georgia and North Carolina region. Mr. Tucker has also delivered over

60 keynote addresses. In addition to motivational speaking, Terrance

teaches life skills courses at two South Carolina federal prisons.

Terrance has devoted countless hours to ensuring that these young men

have the tools to recognize and achieve their maximum potential. In

addition to a focus on youth, the T.U.C.K. Project hosts a monthly

outreach program where clothing and food are donated to the homeless

community in downtown Columbia, SC. In doing so, he is

demonstrating the importance of reaching back while reaching ahead.

Amber also, is an Image consultant, and Author of "The Key You are the Master Key"

Amber is a mother of 3 boys (her perfect 3). Amber Launched her Coaching business in 2016 to help people birth their vision and walk in their purpose focusing on three key areas: Personal Growth, Spiritual Growth and Purpose.

Prior to coaching and being a Mother. Amber spent over 10 years in property management and an experienced consultant since 2012. She has mentored through her management career, and teaches many life skill courses through inmate reentry programs as well as at risk youth programs through solution to change non profit. Today

Amber offers a wide range of coaching programs and services from individual coaching to workshops with groups and other Coaches

To contact Amber please visit her at www.CoachAmberJ.com

Shawn is the founder of the Zoo Crew Basketball Program, which was started in 1996 to give inner city youth the recreational outlet needed in Newark around that time. Since its inception, the program has serviced thousands of youth in and around the Newark area, implementing summer leagues, camps, all-star games, and providing a safe environment for youth ages 5-21. He is also the owner of Zoo Crew Apparel, a brick and mortar that has been in operation since 2017.

Shawn has also tried his hand at politics running for Central Ward Councilman in 2014, 2018, and 2022, nearly winning in 2018 and 2022. He has been inducted into three Hall of Fames:

• 2016 Keystone College Athletic Hall of Fame
• 2018 Caldwell University Athletic Hall of fame
• 2021 Newark Athletic Hall of Fame

 Shawn received in BA in Sociology with a Minor in Criminal Justince from Caldwell College.

After graduating from UOP with a business degree, Allan extended his basketball career by playing in several semi pro leagues (ABA, IBL, WCBL, Drew) throughout the states from 2005 – 2013. He was selected to represent the IBL and WCBL in 2 tours to China. In between seasons Allan would give private lessons and coach at his alma mater, Savanna. This experience inspired Allan to start the Advanced Player Basketball League (APBL), a youth basketball league in the city of La Palma. The APBL and private training lessons eventually evolved into the founding of Baller 4 Life Sports Training. 

Allan curently lives in Las Vegas and is the program Director of our Las Vegas chapter. He is also the CEO of HOOPr, a new social media platform for basketball training

Angela is also the Founder of The Fatherless Daughters Network, an online global platform dedicated to elevating the awareness of the negative impact that fatherlessness has on a female's life. Through her groundbreaking frame work, The Journey to Being Process™, Angela is helping women/girls in over 7 different countries redefine who they are and begin to flourish beyond fatherlessness.

With over 4 decades as a successful entrepreneur, speaker, and advisor, Angela has the uncanny ability to help individuals transform their lives onto new levels. Noted for her trademark message, "Awaken Your Life", and recognized as "One of the Most Powerful Voices of the 21st Century," this modern day spiritual thought leader continues to allow her entrepreneurial calling to be the driving force behind her true mission to “Ignite Conversations, Spark Awareness, Awaken Souls and Drive Change” in the world.

Tanisha Colon-Bibb is a Communications strategist with over ten years of experience who works with companies, organizations and talent to manage and maintain their public-facing brands and campaigns. In 2012, she founded Rebelle Agency, a full service communications company based in New York, NY that specializes in strategy for clients across a myriad of industries. Her work through the agency has placed clients on Good Morning America, Elle Magazine, Shape Magazine, E! News, Essence Magazine, BET, and many more. Dedicated to growth of talent in all aspects, in 2019, Tanisha expanded her business portfolio and founded Rebelle Management, a talent management company that represents individual talent and organizations/businesses with brand management services.

Tanisha’s words on diversity and business have been featured in Washington Post, Huffington Post, on various podcasts and in two published books “It Was All A Dream” by Reniqua Allen and “The Ethical Sellout: Maintaining Your Integrity in the Age of Compromise” by Lily Zheng and Inge Hansen. In her work to continuously provide guidance and opportunities to communities and people of color she has served on the boards of Spelman College Alumni Association, New York Urban League Young Professionals and as Co-Chair of the Eagle Academy Foundation’s ancillary group EagleBeyond. Tanisha’s tenacity and natural ability to develop relationships in diverse social settings is in large part due to her matriculation at the boarding high school, Phillips Academy Andover and post-grad at Spelman College. She currently lives in between Johannesburg and New York City with her partner, chihuahua mix Jaxon and infant son.

Soda City Pharmacy & Compounding is one of very few Black-owned pharmacies in Columbia, SC. Dr. Tremain Cooper is one of those that is leading the way and providing opportunities for the local community. In this episode of S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk, J Haleem sits down with Dr. Cooper as they discuss his journey to becoming a pharmacist, how the Pandemic pushed him into entrepreneurship, and why he believes you have to become an entrepreneur before you become an entrepreneur. 

Show Notes - 

1:27 - J Haleem welcomes Dr. Tremain Cooper to S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk 

2:44 - Dr. Cooper shares his journey to being a Pharmacist

4:31 - Dr. Cooper describes growing up and sharing with his friends that he wanted to be a pharmacist

7:32 - Transitioning to college and his level of dedication to his studies

9:00 - Misconceptions about being a Pharmacist

10:31 - What it means spending 15 years working for someone else and using that to prepare yourself for entrepreneurship

12:28 - Becoming an entrepreneur - before becoming an entrepreneur

15:00 - Dr. Cooper describes what it’s like starting up a pharmacy

18:56 - Dr. Cooper speaks on the problem he solves as a pharmacist 

21:16 - Is information being withheld from the Black community or are we not seeking it?

22:18 - Feedback from the community 

24:35 - Did the Pandemic push him into entrepreneurship?

26:50 - Opportunities for entrepreneurship

32:04 - Making the success of your company, your focal point

34:23 - Community partnerships 

37:01 - Dr. Cooper speaks on what S.T.A.R.V.E. means to him

42:21 - J Haleem thanks Dr. Cooper for creating a business the community needs

Connect with Dr. Cooper - 

Soda City Pharmacy & Compounding

380 St. Andrews Road

Ph: 803-766-2015 

Facebook: Soda City Pharmacy & Compounding 

The party cannot start without the DJ. This week’s guest on S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk is none other than FLASH  - The Party General. In his conversation with host J Haleem, they discuss his music & entertainment roots, lessons learned from being a DJ, and which song he would choose as his theme song. This week’s episode should leave you singing, “Hey Mr. DJ…” 

SHOW NOTES - 

1:20 - J Haleem welcomes Flash to the show

2:57 - Flash shares a quote that has guided his hustle. “Keep grinding until you don’t have to introduce yourself.” Jay-Z

4:33 - NY State of Mind

7:47 - Flash speaks on the importance of being a giver

11:07 - Where the name “Flash” came from?

16:20 - Flash speaks on entertainment and entertaining and it being in his family. Belizean roots

19:00 - The beginnings of being a DJ and emceeing for Busta Rhymes and other artists

22:30 - Choosing the name “The Party General”

23:22 - Biggest misconception of being a DJ

27:46 - Flash speaks on lessons learned from being a DJ 

32:09 - The importance of loving what you do

33:42 - Best era of music: 80s/90s  

36:03 - Flash speaks on what S.T.A.R.V.E. means to him

40:47 - Flash speaks on what his personal theme song would be

44:00 - Flash gives J Haleem his flowers

47:00 - J Haleem speaks on his creative direction for S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk

50:30 - J Haleem thanks Flash for being on the show

CONNECT WITH FLASH THE PARTY GENERAL  - 

Website: https://djthepartygeneral.com

IG: @thepartygeneral 

Twitter: @thepartygeneral  

It’s a family affair. This week J Haleem sits down with a woman he considers a sister - Deitra Stover Matthews. In this episode of S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk, J Haleem & Deitra talk about the importance of education, collaboration, and community. 

Show Notes - 

00:40 - J Haleem welcomes Deitra Stover Matthews to the show 

1:41 - Deitra speaks on embracing the “honest answer” to the question of how are you doing? 

2:30 -  LIVING a legacy, verses TALKING about legacy 

3:50 - Deitra speaks on the beginning of the R.A.M. Foundation 

5:00 - “If the neighbors aren’t doing well, then neither are you.” Deitra explains the psychology behind this quote 

7:14 - J Haleem asks, “What is the role education plays in the future of our community?” 

8:45 - Deitra explains that education is an economic issue 

9:57 - To improve the quality of life for children, you have to improve the quality of life for the parents

10:21 - J Haleem asks when the light will be shed on miseducation 

18:19 - The goal of the R.A.M. Foundation is to provide services all-year round 

20:10 - Difference between economy & employment 

23:23 - J Haleem shares that economics is a lifestyle 

31:00 - J asks how do we effectively protect our children going forward? 

32:56 - Deitra speaks we have to redefine what protection looks like 

35:29 - J Haleem asks how do we prevent our children from experiencing some of the issues with our past? 

43:40 - Making a different decision as parents 

48:08 - Deitra speaks on elected officials preventing real American history from being told 

50:07 - Competition and jealousy are crippling the Black community 

53:57 - When people aren’t receptive to information 

55:35 - Why we have to rewrite our DNA 

58:40 - Everybody can’t go 

59:21 - Deitra speaks on what S.T.A.R.V.E. means to her? 

67:38 - What is a real win? 

68:33 - Deitra speaks on what collaboration means to her and the part it plays in our future

We are back for Part II of S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk with J Haleem and De’Etra Pickett. In this episode continuation, J Haleem and De’Etra take a deeper dive into her entrepreneurial journey, why she chose not to put her children’s father on child support, and the greatest lesson she’s learned as a single mom. 

Show Notes - 

00:50 - J Haleem welcomes De’Etra back to the show

1:17 - De’Etra shares a recent experience with Lala Anthony 

3:00 - De’Etra & J Haleem discuss women & surgery 

8:23 - Her daughter as an independent 

10:47 - Choosing not to put her kids father on child support

13:05 - J Haleem shares on Black men & women being at odds

14:04 - De’Etra shares wisdom, “Be careful of what you say.”

21:22 - The greatest lesson learned as a single mom

30:34 - De’Etra further explains her reasoning of not putting her children’s father on child support

34:30 - J Haleem shares that Black men need to do a better job of protecting Black women

38:44 - De’Etra shares how she manages multiple businesses

39:36 - Being “The Business Psychic”

41:16 - Knowing when to walk away from ideas

47:26 - Being a mom is her first job

51:37 - Self-care as an entrepreneur

54:21 - De’Etra shares what the next five years looks like for her

58:00 - J Haleem thanks De’Etra for being on the show 

This week’s guest on S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk is De’Etra Pickett with Community & Connections Chat Podcast. In this episode, she talks about not succumbing to inner-city life growing up in Newark, NJ, why she honors & respects the Black man, and her journey to entrepreneurship. It was so nice, we had to do it twice! Stay tuned for part two. 

Show Notes: 

3:34 - J Haleem Welcomes De’Etra to the Show

5:00 - De’Etra shares her experience growing up as a fan in the WuTang era

8:16 - Growing up in Newark, NJ and not falling victim to the inner-city life, but choosing 

          a path that led to college

10:36 - Talking to her children and sharing her experiences in school 

14:39 - Graduating from college (political science & criminal justice)

16:57 - Finding a job after college & wanting to be an FBI agent, but pursuing social 

Work

20:43 - De’Etra shares the process to becoming a foster parent

25:09 - De’Etra advises that interested foster parents check with their state requirements

26:04 - At what point did she decide to become an entrepreneur 

32:54 - De’Etra speaks on the inspiration for her podcast coming from a Black man

37:17 - J Haleem speaks on the need of us breaking the stereotype about Black men not wanting to help Black women

38:53 - Behind every good man is a good woman

40:00 - It’s okay to have a feminine side

45:19 - The dangers of micromanagement 

47:54 - Why is having a job important? 

50:34 - The importance of on-the-job training

52:06 - Have something to fall back on 

55:25 - Starting a courier service as a side hustle 

56:29 - De’Etra shares one of her favorite testimonial 

59:48 - Sacrifices of business 

STAY TUNED FOR PART II

Connect with De’Etra: 

IG: @sheba_baby_diamondee

Vanessa Vizard is President and CEO of Vizard Marketing and PR, specializing in creating campaigns in the healthcare and nonprofit industry. In this episode of S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk, Vanessa sits down with host J Haleem and speaks on her experiences as a woman in business, pivoting through the pandemic, and her mantra, “With God all things are possible.” 

Show Notes: 

00:51- J Haleem welcomes Vanessa to the show

2:26 - Vanessa speaks on her experience as a woman in business 

5:32 - Vanessa shares the tools she learned from past experience 

7:28 - What has been her best past on the job training? 

9:31 - Transitioning into full-time entrepreneurship 

12:06 - As someone who took the leap, would she encourage a friend to do the same 

14:04 - What has been her children’s growth as an entrepreneur mom?

16:20 - Our children are more resilient than we think 

19:06 - People will use any excuse to get out of doing something 

19:36 - Vanessa speaks on the biggest misconception in the PR industry 

23:14 - Which area of PR does she enjoy the most

25:01 - As a nonprofit PR firm, Vanessa speaks on how their budget constraints can impact their visibility 

27:50 - The importance of mastery

30:40 - Pivoting into Pandemic

32:48 - Selling fences through COVID. Bouncing back from 2020

35:00 - It’s important to tell the “story” of entrepreneurship. It is not easy. 

37:04 - Vanessa speaks to her mantra, “Through God all things are possible.” 

38:15 - What S.T.A.R.V.E. Means to her? 

41:58 - Deciphering what’s for you 

44:53 - Get out of your own way 

Connect with Vanessa 

Website: https://vizardpr.com

IG: @vizardmarketingandpr 

Ph: 1-951-533-6180

Danielle Rowley, is no stranger to conducting business nationally and internationally. She has lived in South Korea, and other countries making a living and a name for herself in the world of business communications. In this episode of S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk, Danielle sits down with host, J Haleem and they discuss her career as an entrepreneur, her experience as a woman in tech, and English as the language of international business. 

Show Notes:

00:51 - J Haleem welcomes Danielle to the show

1:55 - Danielle speaks on the point when she decided to be an entrepreneur 

3:30 - Danielle shares her experience of working internationally 

4:44 - Danielle describes coming back to the US and what that transition was like for her

6:16 - Getting direct and to the point 

9:43 - Danielle speaks on the moment she decided to have children 

13:53 - Sacrificing her vision for her husband

18:13 - Danielle speaks on whether she believes her children are proud of her  

22:30 - “Being successful by helping other people succeed.”

25:18 - Why training should be aligned to your goals

26:41 - Why are people putting their passion over their skillset? The importance of focusing on your customer’s needs

29:23 - Discipline makes you do what you’re supposed to do 

31:04 - Danielle introduces her software app, bizPROFI 

31:55 - When she decided to add the D.I.S.C. assessment to her app

34:08 - The importance of focusing on the situation and the goal of the person in that situation. Taking a more situation-based approach. 

35:13 - Danielle answers the question of whether or not she believes there is still a communication gap in international business 

39:12 - Danielle speaks on testing her product in the development stage 

41:00 - Has she experienced bias as a woman in tech 

42:08 - The power of femininity 

43:28 - Doing business with men

45:21 - Dolly Parton as the ephemeral woman 

48:06 - Product development is redevelopment 

51:17 - Danielle speaks on what STARVE means to her 

54:27 - What’s next for bizPROFI? 

57:59 - J Haleem thanks Danielle for being on the show 

Have you ever thought about living abroad? If so, in which country would you reside? This week’s guest on S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk made his home in South Korea and has never looked back. Meet Phil, “The Blerd Explorer.” Blerd, (Black nerd), is not only embracing living abroad, but is now on a personal mission to help others live an Ex-Pat lifestyle. In this episode of S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk, The Blerd Explorer, shares with host J Haleem, his background in travel, the hardships he’s experienced since moving to South Korea, and why more minorities need to travel and leave their city and state. 

Show Notes: 

1:37 - J Haleem welcomes Phil, “The Blerd Explorer,” to S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk 

2:03 - The Blerd Explorer shares his back story of getting into traveling and being inspired by a show on The Cartoon Network 

4:22 - Recounting his 1st trip to S. Korea 

5:12 - After visiting S. Korea, The Blerd Explorer shared what made him want to travel to other countries 

5:54 - The Blerd Explorer shares more on why he chose to write a book for Black people to travel 

7:27 - The Blerd Explorer shares the benefit of encouraging Black people not only to visit, but live in S. Korea 

8:07 -Seoul is an “underrated” city according to The Blerd Explorer, but it has many benefits and features 

9:36 - J Haleem shares an idea with The Blerd Explorer about interacting more with the American military 

10:18 - The Blerd Explorer shares the top three hardships he endured by moving to Seoul 

11:45 - Success as a first-time author 

13:54 - The Blerd Explorer answers an important question, is Korean fried chicken the same as American?

14:58 - The Blerd Explorer shares the approach to his second book, which was to include stories of other Black people living in S. Korea 

17:42 - Launching a business in South Korea 

19:35 - Why most Americans will never leave their city or state 

20:45 - Navigating coming back to the States 

22:43 - Having a stronger peace of mind living abroad 

24:27 - Encouraging others to take the risk & explore the world 

26:07 - Opportunities African-Americans can take advantage of in their jobs & careers

27:30 - Managing COVID in S. Korea

30:07 - Where did the name “The Blerd Explorer,” came from? 

30:49 - Is it now cool to be a “nerd?” 

32:18 - The Blerd Explorer speaks on the content he’s creating

33:18 - Where did The Blerd Explorer’s name come from? 

34:30 - What S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk means to him?

35:36 - The process of book publishing internationally

Connect with The Blerd Explorer 

IG - @theblerdexplorer 

TikTok - @theblerdexplorer 

Did you know that there is a medicine that can erase portions of your memory? Neither did we until this week’s guest, Author Shawnise Chantell, shared it during her interview with host J Haleem. What should have been the most joyous occasion of her life, became the most traumatic, eventually leading her to flatline. After a bout with depression and anxiety, Author Shawnise Chantell, found a psychiatrist, who not only would work to restore her mental health, but encourage her to write her story. One thing is for sure, healing comes in many forms - and Author Shawnise Chantell is the picture of it.  

Show Notes - 

1:47 - J Haleem welcomes Shawnise Chantell to the show

2:33 - Author Shawnise shares her background in the medical field

5:03 - Author Shawnise speaks on the importance of knowing your purpose

5:58 - J Haleem speaks on passion being an uncontrollable emotion 

7:45 - You have to have a why 

9:38 - Author Shawnise speaks on having her daughter @ 15 & the subsequent life events that took place thereafter

12:24 - J Haleem speaks on telling your whole story

14:21 - Author Shawnise speaks on her support system

17:49 - Experiencing the “tough love,” that comes with having a baby at 15

19:56 - Having her second child, two years later, and getting her tubes tied, which not only lasted for six days, but lead to multiple surgeries, and an intense medical scare 

27:04 - Author Shawnise Chantell introduces her debut novel, God Within a Lily

28:57 - Dealing with depression & anxiety

30:08 - Taking a medicine that causes you to wipe out the most traumatic moments of your memory 

33:03 - Author Shawnise speaks on being encouraged to write a book from her Psychiatrist 

34:32 - The moment she received her breakthrough 

35:31 - Getting out what she needed from publishing her book 

37:14 - J Haleem speaks on the freedom he obtained once he wrote his book 

38:20 - Becoming more aware of who she is 

39:20 - “Because of your courage,” I did not give up. Author Shawnise speaks on what she wants readers to get out of reading her book and hearing her story 

42:26 - Author Shawnise speaks on her children’s take on her accomplishments 

43:42 - Author Shawnise speaks on what S.T.A.R.V.E. means to her

46:05 - The importance of knowing & taking charge of your health

47:54 - God Within a Lily releases Summer 2022

50:00 - J Haleem thanks Author Shawnise for being a guest on the show  

Connect with Author Shawnise - 

Web: https://www.shawnisechantell.com

Social Media: Author Shawnise Chantell across all platforms 

Ph: 612-PURPOSE (787-7073) 

Meet Sparkle, the beauty behind the brains of GoUrbanLasVegas. What started off as a three-day vacation to Las Vegas became a 14-day trip. Shortly thereafter, Sparkle continued to make her way from time-to-time to Vegas until one day she had a Divine encounter with God - who told her it was time to go and make Vegas her home. In this episode of S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk, Sparkle shares with J Haleem, the biggest misconception people have about Vegas, why it's important for us to untrain to retrain, and the importance of being honest with yourself. 

Show Notes - 

1:48 - J Haleem welcomes Sparkle to the show 

4:43 - Sparkle shares the biggest misconception she has heard about Las Vegas

7:01 - Sparkle shares the dynamic of what caused her to move from California to Vegas

9:17 - “Success is understanding you’re going to try and fail.” Be mindful of your intent. 

11:33 - Sparkle speaks on coming to Vegas for vacation for only 3 days & here she is   

            six years later.   

14:34 - Overcoming hurdles

17:03 - J Haleem gives Sparkle her flowers 

19:45 - That moment when Sparkle realized hustling & hard work was the winning 

             formula

20:40 - “Untrain to retrain”

22:32 - Sparkle describes her history of GoUrbanLasVegas

24:23 - The formula for results = commitment + consistency 

25:26 - Collaboration and why its key 

31:37 - Be honest with yourself

34:36 - Why is vulnerability hard to achieve in Black community?

38:21 - Sparkle speaks on Creating the Poppin’ Marketplace Family Festival 

44:42 - J Haleem shares, “The fastest way to get something, is to give something.”

45:10 - Celebrate as we climb up the ladder

47:02 - Sparkle speaks on what Stand Tall & Reclaim Victory Means to Her 

51:02 - The importance of knowing that somebody cares

53:43 - “MyShineMyGrind,”  - the mantra

57:13 - The importance of Black companies controlling the media 

Connect with Sparkle: 

Instagram - @gourbanlasvegas

        @myshinemygrind  

       @gourbancity 

This week’s episode of S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk is a family affair. J Haleem sits down with Founder of Passionate Rebel, Warith Jumuah, his personal family member. In this episode, they discuss the fashion & apparel industry, HBCUs and how they shape the Black experience, and why he chose to focus on children. 

Show Notes: 

1:17 - J Haleem welcomes Warith Jumuah to the show 

2:07 - Warith speaks on his passions growing up/looking at television as a career opportunity 

5:17 - Growing up in Newark, NJ and what life was like in the city

7:08 - Transition from high school to attending an HBCU 

11:00 - HBCUs and the Black college experience 

13:13 - Warith speaks on focusing on the positive and not being influenced by the negative 

16:21 - “Between his words and her actions,” Warith speaks on his parents & their influence on his life 

19:24 - Warith speaks to the point of setting a bar for yourself 

21:18 - J Haleem speaks on school being the only thing you can set a clock to

24:31 - Start where you are 

25:00 - The dangers of instant gratification. Your failure creates your success story 

28:37 - Warith speaks on how he devoted himself to the power & responsibility of choosing a difficult path 

30:29 - Warith speaks on being in education & not getting his degree on time because he couldn’t pass the test to become a certified teacher 

32:30 - Warith speaks on launching his business “Passionate Rebel”

36:20 - Finally receiving his degree after being on pause from graduating in 2011 

38:37 - J Haleem speaks on your passion killing 

40:16 - Warith speaks on when he decided to focus on children 

48:02 - Roadblocks to launching Passionate Rebel 

53:02 - Warith speaks on creating a mascot 

55:50 - Going through multiple designs and early beginnings of an apparel business 

58:31 - J Haleem asks Warith his thoughts on the CEO of Zara’s statement, “America is where fashion goes to die.” 

1:06:37 - Fashion as an initiative 

1:13:50 - Warith speaks on what S.T.A.R.V.E. means to him 

Connect with Warith: 

@passionaterebel 

Derrick JOD Washington is considered family to those of us here at Team #iwontstarve. Over the years, he has grown from a local musician/rapper based in Columbia, SC to now becoming a Master Barber in Atlanta, GA. A journey that led him to Tyler Perry Studios and now CBS. If you are looking for inspiration and motivation to keep going no matter what - look no further than JOD! In this sit down on S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk, JOD gets candid with J Haleem as he shares the highs and lows of the journey to Atlanta, being passionate about a thing, but choosing his natural ability, and making a song for the Las Vegas Raiders through Baddguyz Entertainment. 

Show Notes: 

1:23 - Host J Haleem welcomes Derrick “JOD” Washington to the show 

2:32 - JOD shares his background and the dedication of about 20 years of his life to music 

4:47 - The importance of not fighting against yourself and your natural abilities 

8:10 - How bad do you want it?

9:28 - JOD describes the shift in his stress level and no longer dealing with ulcers 

12:32 - That moment when life shifts and some things are no longer a worry 

14:03 - Being able to sustain yourself 

15:09 - Conversing with his now adult daughter who is on her way to being an EMT 

19:55 - Working at Tyler Perry Studios & becoming elite in his craft

21:20 - Joining at the Barbers Union & being able to spread his wings

22:10 - JOD Highlights the movies he’s worked on Black Panther, Black Panther II, Spider-Man & now CBS 

23:02 - JOD speaks on work ethic 

24:43- JOD shares his three tips for success 

26:08 - JOD describes his entrepreneurial journey 

27:58 - Training employees on your team 

28:43 - Yesterday’s price is not today’s price 

30:32 - Dealing with haters & naysayers 

32:24 - Why it’s hard for people to celebrate others 

36:52 - JOD answers the question of how his mentorship has shifted with success 

40:05 - The blessing of being able to give back 

41:00 - JOD speaks on making a song for the Las Vegas Raiders 

43:47 - J Haleem drops a title for one of his next books, Passion Kills, A S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk exclusive

46:46 - It’s not who you are, it’s who you become 

51:05 - What the acronym S.T.A.R.V.E. means to him 

52:45 - You can’t skip steps 

59:06 - J Haleem thanks JOD for being on the show 

Connect with JOD: 

IG: @jodtheartist 

FB: Derrick JOD Washington 

Music: 

YouTube: @baddguyz

By all accounts, Tosha Dash had a very successful career in Academia. Whether she was advising students on their majors or ensuring their college registration process was smooth, things were looking up. Until one day, the rug was pulled from under her, and she was let go. From there, her entrepreneurship journey began. In this episode of S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk, Tosha sits down with host J Haleem and shares her new journey of education - educating entrepreneurs on leveraging business credit. 

Show Notes 

00:58 - J Haleem welcomes Tosha Dash to S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk 

2:09 - Tosha speaks on her journey to entrepreneurship 

4:30 - As someone who grew up with blue collar parents, Tosha shares her thoughts on blue collar workers/jobs 

8:35 - Tosha speaks on her Career choice after graduating college 

12:52  - Tosha speaks on why it’s important for high schoolers to know what they want to do before college 

16:02 - Having the “college conversation,” with her daughter 

17:23 - Moving into entrepreneurship after Corporate America 

19:13 - Tosha talks about the process of becoming a life insurance agent

21:30 - What prevents Black families from investing in life insurance 

23:34 - Why we have to break generational curses 

27:57 - Biggest moment that prepared her for entrepreneurship 

29:51 - Obstacles she had to overcome in order to move from employee to entrepreneur

32:12 - J Haleem speaks on entrepreneurship being a hot topic

34:36 - Starting a business in her name 

36:14 - Biggest misconception as a financial analyst

39:15 - Education is key! 

41:06 - Tosha speaks on her “rough patch” in entrepreneurship 

45:12 - Getting it out of the mud and why discipline is important 

46:27 - What made her start educating business owners in entrepreneurship 

48:30 - Business & Relationships 

50:48 - What S.T.A.R.V.E. means to her 

54:32 - “ If you didn’t have bad days, then you wouldn’t appreciate the good.” 

Connect with Tosha:

Grab your FREE business consultation here: 

https://www.shedreamsllc.com

Instagram: @toshteachesbusinesses

Facebook: Tosh Dash

Bianca Fly, host of The Beautiful Butterfly Radio Show, has a career in radio that spans a decade. She launched her show upon discovering that a platform was missing for artists, entrepreneurs, and entertainers that truly gave her a voice. In this week’s episode of S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk, she sits down with J Haleem and has a candid conversation on media platforms and what truly makes a radio host, why it’s important to invest in your craft, and one of the biggest interviews she’s had so far, Mildred Muhammad, former wife of the DC Sniper. 

Show Notes - 

1:24 - J Haleem welcomes Bianca Fly to the show

2:24 - How the Beautiful Butterfly Radio Show got Started

4:20 - What did Bianca Fly do before radio? 

7:00 - Bianca Fly shares life advice - do something that makes you happy

7:29 - How do you marry your passion and your life/business? 

9:55 - How B. Fly focuses on her guest. Invest in people investing in you 

11:43 - B. Fly’s thoughts on why people chase larger platforms 

15:52 - Bianca Fly shares the biggest interview that she’s had - Mildred Muhammad (Wife of DC Sniper)

19:31 - Bianca Fly answers the question of what gives her reassurance

21:08 - Having a balanced platform

24:02 - Challenges of getting male guests 

24:44 - B. Fly describes her prep process 

27:55 - Taking it to the next level 

32:18 - Moving from free to a paid interview platform 

39:23 - Why is it hard for people to invest in themselves? 

41:00 - How she came up with the name Beautiful Butterfly Radio Show 

43:31 - Invest in what you do 

44:10 - What makes a radio host? 

47:26 - What the acronym S.T.A.R.V.E. means to her? 

50:17 - Bianca Fly shares how you can connect with her 

Social Media - 

Facebook: @Thebeautifulbutterflyradioshow

Instagram: @thebeautifulbutterflyshow

Twitter: @butterflyshow 

Solitary confinement is not the space most inmates want to find themselves, especially not for six months. For S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk guest, Willie C. Williams, Author of Ballin’ it was right where he needed to be. In this episode of S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk, Willie sits down with host and creator, J Haleem and discusses the decision that lead to him being sentenced to 45 years, writing two books in prison, and the inspiration for his now reformed life - his daughter. 

 Show Notes - 

1:03 - J Haleem welcomes Willie Williams to the show 

1:48 - Mr. Williams speaks on growing up in small-town Mullins, SC

4:28 - Willie explains what happens when you go off to college as a young man with no supervision 

5:44 - Willie explains his journey of getting involved in the streets 

6:21 - Willie explains the turning point in his life, that lead to him being sentenced to 45 years for attempted murder 

7:47 -The “shift” that changed his mindset

9:06 - How a cellphone lead to six months in solitary confinement & the beginning of his writing

11:11 - Willie shares his 5-Year Plan 

14:20 - The process of parole

17:00 - Being on a “prison farm,” with no supervision

18:11 - Willie shared the inspiration for his book title 

23:22 - Willie shares the game plan to his book release

30:18 - Willie shares the steps he took to learn more about construction 

31:14 - The challenges of entrepreneurship and starting his company, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Preservation, LLC

34:03 - Seek Spiritual Wisdom

35:33 - BALLIN’ - does the phrase mean the same to Willie now? 

38:13 - J Haleem speaks on the Black community needing to tell their story more 

41:11 - Willie describes what S.T.A.R.V.E. Means to him? 

46:00 - Jay thanks Willie for being a guest

Social Media - 

@willie_c_williams on all platforms 

Part Two - Daraine Delevante - “The Credit Hero” 

To listen to part one, click here: https://starvetalk.captivate.fm/episode/s-tarve-talk-episode-8-pt-1-credit-hero-daraine-delevante

1:06:00 - J Haleem and Daraine pick up having a conversation about trap money. Daraine asks the pertinent question of, “what if?” 

1:09:00 - “You’re used to moving bricks. What about freight now?”

1:11:00 - J Haleem touches on and reiterates the importance of sharing knowledge through his 

               podcast. 

1:14:00 - You can live the life you want, but it comes with hard work.

1:16:00 - J Haleem and Daraine have a conversation about charge-offs

1:17:00 - J Haleem asked as a person who educates on consumer credit law, when do you advise someone to pay their bills. 

1:19:00 - Daraine shares his advice and reasons why you should not pay collection companies

1:21:00 - The homebuying process and debt collection 

1:23:00 - The importance of being proactive

1:25:00 - Living paycheck-to-paycheck, will never be enough 

1:27:00 - Consumer Law: 15-USC-1681A 

1:30:00 - What should not be on your consumer report

1:33:33 - Daraine reiterates what your consumer credit report should NOT contain and why certain factors are strictly for your FICO score. 

1:36:36 - Tell your own “credit,” story

1:38:06 - Daraine speaks on what S.T.A.R.V.E. means to him

1:41:00 - Grab Daraine’s special eBook bundle EXCLUSIVELY for S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk audience members here:  https://dfs.darainedelevante.com/47-ebook-bundle-offer

1:44:00 - J Haleem speaks on the importance of giving yourself a shot 

1:46:20 - J Haleem speaks on what lead him to create the #iwontstarve movement 

1:53:00 - J Haleem thanked everyone for listening. 

Daraine Delevante, known as the “Credit Hero,” is also an Army vet. Daraine’s beginnings with credit and understanding consumer law did not occur until he came to the United States, from his native country, Jamaica. After joining the military and losing his job, he began his credit journey that took from a 604 (on Credit Karma) to over an 800, multiple times. Daraine has been where you are, especially if you have struggled with bad credit. In this conversation with J Haleem, Daraine takes a deep dive into the basic credit knowledge we all need to know, why it’s important to leave credit education to your children, and why late payments are illegal. NOTE: This episode is being released in a two-part series. 

Show Notes: 

1:20 - J Haleem welcomes Daraine to the show

2:06 - Daraine shares how he was first introduced to his credit score via Credit Karma 

3:04 - Daraine speaks on his time in the military and why/how service members often struggle in this area

5:12 - Originally from Jamaica, Daraine shares his journey of taking a leap of faith of leaving his home country and coming to the US

6:28 - Why it’s important to be your biggest cheerleader

9:00 - A Word of Advice, “Do not cosign for anyone,”

12:00 - The Paradigm Shift - Daraine’s journey to positive credit. 

13:22 - When enough is enough

15:01 - After losing his job, Daraine speaks on finding an alternative source of income and the Grace of God

16:16 - Two books that changed his life/mindset - Rich Dad, Poor Dad & Think & Grow Rich

20:54 - Don’t be dependent on a job

22:25 - While deployed in Kuwait, Daraine read 140 books on personal/self-development

24:31 - Building an 800 credit score 

25:34 - Factors that contribute to your credit score 

• Payment history
• Utilization
• Mixture of Credit
• Length of Credit History

27:20 - Steps to improve your credit score

28:55 - Late payments are illegal 

33:50 - Utilize other people’s money to get rich

37:08 - To dispel the myth of credit, you have to unlearn & relearn

38:35 - Credit is a tool that can get you in “good debt,”

44:53 - Legacy & the importance of passing on credit knowledge to your children

47:14 - Invest in yourself

48:21 - “If you live in your truth, you can walk down someone else’s path.” ~ J Haleem

52:01 - Rich people know the cost of everything, and the value of nothing

59:11 - You can get paid for having bad credit

1:00:00 - Learn how to leverage credit 

STAY TUNED FOR PART TWO! 

Connect with Daraine here: 

Website: https://darainedelevante.com/

Instagram: @the_credit_hero

Facebook: @dfscredithero

Twitter: @darained

To take advantage of the special ebook Bundle deal, click here: https://dfs.darainedelevante.com/47-ebook-bundle-offer

Whenever J Haleem sits down with Haneef Wynn it’s guaranteed to be a family reunion. Especially with a friendship that has spanned more than 20 years. You will hear Jay say multiple times during the interview that “he knows his story.” In this episode of S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk, we invite you to listen in as Haneef shares his musical journey and background, his journey to entrepreneurship, and the importance of having family support, especially in the trucking industry. 

Show Notes 

1:35 - Jay welcomes Haneef to the show 

2:45 - Haneef shares his thoughts on what it means for him to reflect back on all his talents and career

4:52 - Jay asked Haneef if he is pleased when he thinks about today’s hip-hop, since he grew up in the Wu-Tang era 

9:05 -Haneef discusses the music & lyrics that were the soundtrack to his coming of age

12:24 - Haneef speaks on entrepreneurship and wishing his “entrepreneurial ear,” was turned on sooner. 

14:24 - What it means to focus on yourself

18:40 - J Haleem speaks on making the change to the name of his podcast

20:03 - Jay asks Haneef what S.T.A.R.V.E. means to him? 

21:24 - Making the move to ATL 

23:28 - Don’t follow your passion. Take it with you. Click here, to read the article: https://jhaleem.com/blog/f/dont-follow-your-passion-take-your-passion-with-you

24:38 - Haneef speaks on why it’s important to qualify the people in your circle 

26:53 - Haneef speaks on jumping out into entrepreneurship and the journey he has been on

32:20 - An answered prayer “Stay in it,”

36:00 - Becoming a trucking “authority”

40:13 - Get comfortable being uncomfortable 

42:01 - Why “eating what you kill can become an addiction?” 

43:12 - Entrepreneurship is providing opportunities for others 

45:17 - Why growing too fast is not a good thing 

48:11 - The importance of having a stable family life in your business

53:14 - What does S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk mean to him?

57:33 - Haneef gives Jay his flowers

1:04:04 - Haneef thanks Jay for having him on the show

To connect with JW Supreme Express

NOW HIRING TRUCKERS! 

JW Supreme Express, LLC

Social media: @jwsupremexpress

Website: https://www.jwsupremeexpress.com

Tryphena Rogers, CEO of Legacy Beauty, LLC has learned a lot as a small business owner. Originally from Los Angeles, CA, she made a decision and chose a better life for herself and her children that landed her in Las Vegas. COVID-19 forced her to take a short sabbatical from work. This sabbatical changed her life and put her in position to launch her business. In this episode of S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk, Tryphena shares with host J Haleem, her struggle with depression, what to do when you want to give up, and how you can truly utilize your job as not only your primary investor, but also as your primary learning ground. 

Show Notes

2:04 - J Haleem welcomes Tryphena to the show

2:34 - Tryphena shares on what prompted her move from LA to Las Vegas

3:45 - The danger of not knowing that you can have more

5:18 - What’s holding you back?

7:17 - Dealing with depression and coping mechanisms of pulling yourself out of it

10:00 - Hair as therapy? Tryphena knows a thing about it

11:44 - Starting a business in the Pandemic

14:00 - When you invest in yourself, something great is going to happen for you

15:30 - Tryphena speaks on the 1st step to starting her business

19:30 - One of the hardest struggles she has endured

24:02 - Find your people. Mentorship matters. 

25:04 - Working full-time, while also running a business

26:54 - J Haleem speaks on the importance of having discipline

35:30 - Tryphena speaks on what to do when “you can’t do this,” - the importance of feeling

37:29 - Social media & the importance of branding

39:40 - Later, a Social Media Scheduling App

43:23 - Learn on the job

44:14 - Grab J Haleem’s book, U Won’t Starve: Key Principles for Entrepreneur Development 

48:44 - The challenges of getting a job as a convicted felon

51:51 - Tryphena speaks on what S.T.A.R.V.E. means to her

Connect with Tryphena: 

Instagram: 

@legacybeautyllc

@ceo_legacybeauty

Annie Godfrey is an experienced entrepreneur/small business owner of Waterworks Laundry in Newark, New Jersey. She and her husband started the business in 2007, while Annie remained in her corporate career in Human Resources at the time. Due to organizational restructuring, she took the plunge into full-time business ownership in 2018. Now, she is on a journey to empower the youth, creating businesses that the community needs, and providing services that separate her from the competition. In this episode of S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk, Annie sits down with J Haleem and takes a deep dive into the subject of entrepreneurship. 

Show Notes: 

3:07 - J Haleem Welcomes Annie to the Show

4:20 - Annie talks about the beginning of WaterWorks, established 2007

6:34 - Annie speaks on transitional moments in her business

8:08 - J Haleem and Annie discuss the differences in workforce generations and their behavior in the workplace

10:02 - Annie’s thoughts on creating a business people need versus following trends

11:57 - That moment when you would use your services

14:33 - The “Shock” Factor when customers discover WaterWorks is black-owned

16:57 - J Haleem speaks on the importance of being able to articulate your business

22:00 - Annie speaks on the importance of listening to young people

24:33 - J Haleem asks Annie to define “victory,” and what it means to her

29:07 - J Haleem speaks on his HBCU experience with entrepreneurship

30:16 - Annie’s advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

34:42 - Annie speaks on the danger of business being “under” capitalized

38:35 - The importance of partnerships & the limitations on free money

41:26 - Volunteering - the way to serve to learn

48:02 - What S.T.A.R.V.E. means to Annie

52:06 - J Haleem gives Annie her flowers

To connect with Annie: 

Websites: https://www.waterworkslaundry.com

https://www.smartsuds.com

Instagram: @waterworkslaundry 

Facebook: 970Bergen 

Singleton Newman and J Haleem have a long-standing relationship of more than 15 years, initially meeting when she and J Haleem were both in the music & entertainment industry. In this interview, they speak candidly about Singleton’s new career as a social media manager, the creation of her social media management agency, New Hope Digital, and her best advice for creating brand awareness. 

Show Notes - 

1:24 - J Haleem welcomes Singleton to the show 

2:54 - Singleton introduces herself & her company, New Hope Digital 

6:24 - Singleton speaks on the importance of being approachable from her days in radio 

8:37 - Singleton speaks on the transition from being a radio host to working with artists solo 

10:42 - J Haleem speaks on the importance of artist’s understanding the business of music 

12:30 - The importance of investing in yourself 

16:14 - Who’s in your corner? 

23:16 - Singleton speaks on doing it afraid and the importance of moving through fear 

25:18 - J Haleem shares the why of entrepreneurship, creating opportunities for others 

32:05 - Singleton shares her advice for those working in traditional industries, i.e., government contracting and social media 

43:49 - Why Clubhouse and other apps such as Twitter Spaces & Facebook Rooms are important 

46:09 - Are you New Hope’s Digital Ideal Customer for 2022? 

52:53 - Importance of setting boundaries/Rules of Engagement for Clients 

55:37 - J Haleem speaks on playing the way you practice 

57:18 - J Haleem gives Singleton her flowers & thanks her for being a guest

Follow Singleton: 

@newhopedigital - FB/IG/TikTok 

On the web: https://www.newhopedigital.com

From as early as six years old, Robert “Twixx” Taylor knew he was born to be an entrepreneur. That’s how old he was when he started cutting hair. A career, unbeknownst to him at the time, that would last him 20 years. Being an entrepreneur and small business owner in North Las Vegas and seeing not only the discrepancies, but the disparities are what lead Twixx to run for Mayor of North Las Vegas. In this episode of S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk, Robert Taylor discusses his ideas and thoughts on commerce, his platform as mayor, and how the community of North Las Vegas has changed. 

Show Notes: 

1:00 - J Haleem Welcomes Twixx to the show

1:54 - Twixx speaks about his first business venture owning a barbershop. 

3:14 - J Haleem shares his experience of being a student at an HBCU and being discouraged  

          from pursuing entrepreneurship. 

4:20 - Twixx speaks on the importance of individuals having a trade while in the midst of the 

          Pandemic

6:24 - Twixx speaks on the subject of entrepreneurship and his journey to being an 

entrepreneur, which began at 6 years old. Once he started making some money, his dad took away his lunch money. 

8:28 - What is the makeup of North Las Vegas? How many people currently reside in the city 

           and what cities are they coming from? 

9:16 - How has the community of NLV changed in the last 10 years? 

10:18  - Twixx speaks on what ultimately led to his decision to run for Mayor of North Las Vegas.

12:08 - When asked about commerce, Twixx speaks on the importance of small businesses

14:26 - Where has leadership failed in NLV? Twixx’s answer - visibility 

16:34 - Twixx believes in partnerships. One he will work to implement when he becomes mayor 

            is a mental health partnership. 

20:02 - Politics as usual? Not for TWIXX. Rather than focusing on the business, his platform is 

based on the people.

21:36 - J Haleem salutes Twixx for stepping out into politics 

22:01 - Twixx shares an encouraging word for people to support his mayoral run. 

24:00 - J Haleem encourages his audience to financially support the campaign. 

To follow Robert “Twixx” Taylor, visit: 

https://www.roberttaylorfnlvmayor.com

Instagram: 

@roberttaylor4nlvmayor

@vegastwixx 

To donate via CashApp: $RT4Mayor 

02:22 - Introduction of Guest

03:42 - Attorney Myers Shares her Early Beginnings

07:22 - Attorney Myers Discusses How She Applied to 18 Law Schools

09:03 - Is Rejection a Sign to Move Forward with Your Dreams or Abort Them?

10:10 - The Business of Education & The Importance of Having a Plan  

13:00 - Parents, Your Children Are Looking to You

15:19 - Attorney Myers recounts her Law Career Including an Appointment with the South 

            Carolina Supreme Court 

16:12 - Am I Where I Want to Be?

17:40 - I Am Good Enough

18:56 - Building Her Table

20:05 - The System is Against Entrepreneurs

26:15 - Developing the Entrepreneurial Mindset

28:43 - How to Handle Low Profit Generating Months in Business

29:48 - When Giving is the Answer

32:00 - The Power of Community 

34:30 - Legacy & Lineage

37:15 - Definition of Success 

Follow Attorney Myers: @katrmyers_law 

Follow Myers Law Firm: www.myerslf.com

Follow J Haleem: @iamjhaleem 

Connect with J Haleem: www.jhaleem.com

Show Notes:

1:18: - J Haleem welcomes Gia to the show

3:40 - Gia shares the beginnings of her creative journey as an artist and her business venture. 

5:20 - J Haleem commends Gia for her 30 years of service to the LA County Sheriff’s Department 

6:08 - Gia speaks about her service as an officer of the law 

10:00 - Gia speaks on “being human,” even though she wears a police uniform. J Haleem acknowledges how important this is, especially as a Black woman. 

15:36 - J Haleem talks about an incident he observed on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. He talks candidly about why it’s important as Black people to speak up, even if it’s crimes committed against ourselves. 

17:07 - Gia salutes J Haleem and gives him his flowers for the creation of the I Won’t Starve brand/movement. 

24:02 - Gia speaks about empowering and helping those who look like her. 

26:02 - Gia gives us a sneak peek into what her life could be as a full-time entrepreneur. 

32:12 - Many people speak against having a full-time job while running your business. J Haleem asks Gia her thoughts on this. 

37:24 - Gia shares her advice on the importance of holding on to your job.

41:38 - J Haleem speaks on why he started his platform. 

49:17 - J Haleem thanks Gia for her service & accepting the invitation for being a guest. 

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