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

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. ...

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 four...

Terrance Tucker is the founder of the T.U.C.K. Project, a mentoring 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 20...

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...

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 t...

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 wes...

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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 Entertainmen...

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...

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

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 entr...

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…”  SHO...

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...

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 t...

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...

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:&nb...

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 te...

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...

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 Shawn...

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, Sparkl...

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...

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 tha...

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 dow...