Part 2 of the Tamika L. Sims Interview with J Haleem

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger is the motto of Five-time Author, Book Coach, and Publishing Strategist, Tamika L. Sims. Through years of opposition, domestic violence, and life's challenges Tamika has a story to tell. As a book coach, Tamika's mission is to empower others to share their story with the world equipped with accountability, self-awareness, and guided instruction.  Over the last eight years, Tamika has helped more than 200 men, women, and children, tell their stories, producing bestselling and award-winning books worldwide. For over five years, Tamika served as a lecturer at the University of South Carolina - Columbia where her debut novel, The Plus Factor was used as a required text in the Department of Women and Gender Studies. She has served as an expert in the areas of domestic and sexual violence for numerous NBC, FOX, and CBS affiliates.  A native of Columbia, SC, Tamika now resides in Las Vegas, NV where she continues to work with aspiring individuals who want to share their stories with the world.

Neicee J, was born Tahneisha Plowden in Lorain which is in North East Ohio. She is the daughter of the (late) Gary and Carolyn Plowden. 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

Terrance Tucker is the founder of the T.U.C.K. Project, a mentoringprogram aimed at promoting male achievement throughout theColumbia, SC and Augusta, GA regions. The T.U.C.K. Project wasfounded in 2016 with just five mentees, and has successfully grown toapproximately 170 mentees and 15 committed volunteers. An extremelygifted and engaging motivational speaker, Terrance has spoken at over200 middle schools, high schools, and colleges; as well as five federalprisons and juvenile detention centers around the South Carolina,Georgia and North Carolina region. Mr. Tucker has also delivered over60 keynote addresses. In addition to motivational speaking, Terranceteaches life skills courses at two South Carolina federal prisons.Terrance has devoted countless hours to ensuring that these young menhave the tools to recognize and achieve their maximum potential. Inaddition to a focus on youth, the T.U.C.K. Project hosts a monthlyoutreach program where clothing and food are donated to the homelesscommunity in downtown Columbia, SC. In doing so, he isdemonstrating the importance of reaching back while reaching ahead.

Amber Jones, Ceo of CoachAmberJ Enterprises LLC, is a Certified Transitional Life Coach through Integrative Academy empowers her clients both men/women to successfully balance their personal and professional lives so that they can have more fulfillment without burnout to live in Purpose.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. TodayAmber offers a wide range of coaching programs and services from individual coaching to workshops with groups and other CoachesTo contact Amber please visit her at www.CoachAmberJ.com

Derrick Washington is an Oscar-nominated, Emmy-award-winning Master Barber/Stylist with Tyler Perry Studios. He has worked on the following productions: Madea's Homecoming, The Oval, Sisters, House of Payne, Wakanda Forever, and The Banker. Derrick is a native of Columbia, SC, but currently resides in Atlanta, GA.

Shawn McCray is a lifelong Newark resident,  currently serving as an Attendance Counselor for Newark Public Schools, specifically, Central High School. Shawn also serves as the head Basketball Coach at Central. He has been coaching since 2002, becoming the Head Coach in 2006. Since his tenure as a coach, Central has won numerous Championships, including the 2011 State Championship.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 Fame2018 Caldwell University Athletic Hall of fame2021 Newark Athletic Hall of Fame Shawn received in BA in Sociology with a Minor in Criminal Justince from Caldwell College.

Allan Purnell was born and raised in Orange County, CA. He  played at Kennedy High School (La Palma) and Savanna High School (Anaheim). After graduating high school, Allan chose to play basketball at Fullerton College where he was a team captain and scholar-athlete for 3years. His work ethic on and off the court resulted in being ranked one of the top junior college shooting guards on the west coast and earned a full scholarship to the Div 1, University of the Pacific (UOP). At UOP, he was part of a team that won back-to-back Big West Championship (2004 & 2005) with 2 NCAA Tournament appearances and ranked 15th nationally in 2005. 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

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A former entertainment executive and currently a Global Life & Success Strategist, Angela Carr Patterson has over 40 years of experience as a successful businesswoman. She’s the CEO of Oasis Promotions, LLC, a Personal and Professional Development company dedicated to building New Awakened Female Leaders & Entrepreneurs for the reshaping and transformation of the world through Entertainment, Empowerment, and Enrichment. She's an Innovator, Media Personality, Film Producer, and the author of 10 books, all written in her heart warming signature style. Angela is the host of two popular TV shows, Awakened Love TV on Win Win Women's Network and Awaken Your Life w/ Angela on JD3TV Streaming Network.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.

Meet Sabrena Ford, founder of Images You Can Hold Photography, Hidden Images Podcast & Magazine, and the founder of Women With Purpose Tour. I love all things cultured. My mom is American, and my father is from Nigeria. I have a passion for the Spanish language, and have been studying the language for over a decade. I have my Spanish Certification, but my ultimate goal is to get my bachelor's degree in Spanish. Hable conmigo en español si puede, por favor. Outside of work and studying, I run my brands which I'm very passionate towards. My first love is food, Chinese being my favorite, and I love margaritas. I enjoy being around people and look forward to making great connections as I continue to grow in business.

J Haleem is back with a new season of S.T.A.R.V.E. TalkTanisha 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.

Episode Description - 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 Pharmacist4:31 - Dr. Cooper describes growing up and sharing with his friends that he wanted to be a pharmacist7:32 - Transitioning to college and his level of dedication to his studies9:00 - Misconceptions about being a Pharmacist10:31 - What it means spending 15 years working for someone else and using that to prepare yourself for entrepreneurship12:28 - Becoming an entrepreneur - before becoming an entrepreneur15:00 - Dr. Cooper describes what it’s like starting up a pharmacy18:56 - 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 entrepreneurship32:04 - Making the success of your company, your focal point34:23 - Community partnerships 37:01 - Dr. Cooper speaks on what S.T.A.R.V.E. means to him42:21 - J Haleem thanks Dr. Cooper for creating a business the community needsConnect with Dr. Cooper - Soda City Pharmacy & Compounding380 St. Andrews RoadPh: 803-766-2015 Facebook: Soda City Pharmacy & Compounding

EPISODE DESCRIPTION - 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 show2:57 - Flash shares a quote that has guided his hustle. “Keep grinding until you don’t have to introduce yourself.” Jay-Z4:33 - NY State of Mind7:47 - Flash speaks on the importance of being a giver11:07 - Where the name “Flash” came from?16:20 - Flash speaks on entertainment and entertaining and it being in his family. Belizean roots19:00 - The beginnings of being a DJ and emceeing for Busta Rhymes and other artists22:30 - Choosing the name “The Party General”23:22 - Biggest misconception of being a DJ27:46 - Flash speaks on lessons learned from being a DJ 32:09 - The importance of loving what you do33:42 - Best era of music: 80s/90s  36:03 - Flash speaks on what S.T.A.R.V.E. means to him40:47 - Flash speaks on what his personal theme song would be44:00 - Flash gives J Haleem his flowers47:00 - J Haleem speaks on his creative direction for S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk50:30 - J Haleem thanks Flash for being on the showCONNECT WITH FLASH THE PARTY GENERAL  - Website: https://djthepartygeneral.comIG: @thepartygeneral Twitter: @thepartygeneral

Episode Description - 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 parents10:21 - 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

Episode Description - 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 show1:17 - 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 support13:05 - J Haleem shares on Black men & women being at odds14:04 - De’Etra shares wisdom, “Be careful of what you say.”21:22 - The greatest lesson learned as a single mom30:34 - De’Etra further explains her reasoning of not putting her children’s father on child support34:30 - J Haleem shares that Black men need to do a better job of protecting Black women38:44 - De’Etra shares how she manages multiple businesses39:36 - Being “The Business Psychic”41:16 - Knowing when to walk away from ideas47:26 - Being a mom is her first job51:37 - Self-care as an entrepreneur54:21 - De’Etra shares what the next five years looks like for her58:00 - J Haleem thanks De’Etra for being on the show

Episode Description: 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 Show5:00 - De’Etra shares her experience growing up as a fan in the WuTang era8:16 - Growing up in Newark, NJ and not falling victim to the inner-city life, but choosing           a path that led to college10:36 - 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  Work20:43 - De’Etra shares the process to becoming a foster parent25:09 - De’Etra advises that interested foster parents check with their state requirements26:04 - 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 man37:17 - J Haleem speaks on the need of us breaking the stereotype about Black men not wanting to help Black women38:53 - Behind every good man is a good woman40:00 - It’s okay to have a feminine side45:19 - The dangers of micromanagement 47:54 - Why is having a job important? 50:34 - The importance of on-the-job training52:06 - 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 IIConnect with De’Etra: IG: @sheba_baby_diamondee

Episode Description: 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 show2:26 - 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 most25:01 - As a nonprofit PR firm, Vanessa speaks on how their budget constraints can impact their visibility 27:50 - The importance of mastery30:40 - Pivoting into Pandemic32:48 - Selling fences through COVID. Bouncing back from 202035:00 - 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.comIG: @vizardmarketingandpr Ph: 1-951-533-6180

Episode Description: 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 show1:55 - 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 her6:16 - 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 husband18:13 - 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 goals26:41 - Why are people putting their passion over their skillset? The importance of focusing on your customer’s needs29:23 - 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 app34:08 - 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 men45:21 - 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

Episode Description: 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 & careers27:30 - Managing COVID in S. Korea30:07 - 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 creating33:18 - 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 internationallyConnect with The Blerd Explorer IG - @theblerdexplorer TikTok - @theblerdexplorer