S.T.A.R.V.E. TALK

Episode Description - 

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) 

Episode Description - 

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 

Episode Description - 

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 

Episode Description: 

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

Episode Description: 

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

Episode Description - 

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 

Episode Description- 

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 

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. 

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. 

Episode Description - Daraine Delevante

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

Episode Description 

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

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