In The Studio With J Haleem

Success isn't just about reaching the top—it's about having the courage to reinvent yourself, lead with purpose, and create opportunities for others. In this inspiring episode of In The Studio with J Haleem , host J Haleem sits down with Yolanda Mationg for an authentic conversation about leadership, resilience, entrepreneurship, and building a lasting legacy. Yolanda shares her profession...

In this inspiring and entertaining episode of In The Studio with J Haleem , we welcome Edwina Registre , co-founder of Thrifters Anonymous , entrepreneur, military veteran, insurance professional, and passionate advocate for living boldly. Edwina shares her remarkable journey from being raised by Haitian immigrant parents to serving as a combat medic in the U.S. Army, navigating corporate America,...

In this powerful and insightful episode of In The Studio with J Haleem , we sit down with Judge Kerri Maxey , Family Court Judge for Clark County, Nevada. Judge Maxey shares her inspiring journey from a small-town upbringing in Utah to graduating from UNLV and the William S. Boyd School of Law , eventually dedicating her career to serving children and families through the legal system. With nearly...

What's the real secret to building generational wealth? It isn't flashy cars. It isn't social media followers. And it definitely isn't chasing every new trend. This week on In The Studio with J Haleem, we sit down with Tyler Peterson, the face behind Cane Juice Bar & Cafe, one of Las Vegas' most unique and refreshing businesses. In this powerful conversation, Tyler shares h...

In this inspiring episode of In The Studio with J Haleem , J sits down with Chef B. Laurayne , executive chef, entrepreneur, and founder of Pretty Soul Kitchen and the Dine with Chef B. Laurayne Tasting Social Club , for a raw conversation about resilience, business ownership, and trusting the journey. Chef B. Laurayne shares her journey from Richmond, Virginia , to the West Coast, discussing how...

In this powerful episode of In The Studio with J Haleem, J sits down with Allycia Murphy, prosecutor, community leader, and candidate for Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge, for a candid conversation about perseverance, purpose, and public service. From her upbringing in North Carolina to building a successful legal career in Nevada, Allycia shares the lessons that shaped her journey. She opens up ab...

In this powerful episode, J Haleem sits down with rising artist Official Dynasty —a story that goes far beyond music. From early grind days in South Carolina to building momentum in Atlanta, Dynasty shares how his journey was interrupted by a life-threatening health diagnosis … and how he fought his way back—not just as an artist, but as a business-minded brand . This is a conversation about resil...

In this episode of In The Studio with J Haleem , we sit down with Bojo , known as the Voice of Vegas , for a high-energy conversation on entertainment, consistency, and building a brand in one of the most competitive cities in the country. From humble beginnings on the street team to becoming a radio personality, arena host, and city-wide voice , Bojo breaks down what it really takes to win in ent...

In this episode of In The Studio with J Haleem , we sit down with Nina Radetich , former Las Vegas news anchor and now EOS Worldwide Implementer, for a powerful conversation on business, entrepreneurship, leadership, and building companies that actually work. Nina shares her journey from television news to entrepreneurship , the lessons she learned from business setbacks, and how the Entrepreneuri...

In this episode of In The Studio with J Haleem , we sit down with Steph MacKenzie , one of the most recognized voices in Las Vegas radio from 97.1 The Point , for a real conversation about career pivots, media, and building a long-term brand in broadcasting . From starting as a pre-med student to becoming a leading radio personality, Steph shares the unfiltered truth about finding your path, survi...

In this episode of In The Studio with J Haleem , we go on location in Atlanta for a powerful conversation with Haneef Wynn and Eyginai Kamau , the creative forces behind the audio drama podcast “The Pride of Kyro.” This episode dives into the evolution of storytelling, media ownership, and building a creative platform from scratch — without gatekeepers. From early days in New York and the DMV to b...

In this episode of In The Studio with J Haleem, J Haleem sits down with Farrell Bailey Jr., Recruiter at Nevada State University, to break down the real value of higher education, student support, and building opportunity right here in Las Vegas. Farrell shares his journey from Ville Platte, Louisiana, to Las Vegas after Hurricane Katrina, and how that life-changing experience shaped his passion f...

In this powerful episode of In The Studio with J Haleem , J Haleem sits down with Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II , a Las Vegas native whose journey from adversity to leadership is inspiring change across the community. Born and raised in Las Vegas’ Historic Westside , Commissioner McCurdy shares his personal story of dropping out of high school at 16, becoming a teenage father, and l...

In this inspiring episode of In The Studio with J Haleem , J Haleem sits down with CJ , the dynamic in-game host for the Las Vegas Aces , to talk about her incredible journey through basketball, broadcasting, perseverance, and purpose. Known by fans for her energy and presence inside the arena, CJ shares the deeper story behind the microphone. From growing up in North Carolina with a strong love f...

In this powerful and emotional episode of In The Studio with J Haleem , J Haleem sits down with Mysheka Ross , author, speaker, and life coach, who shares her incredible journey from childhood trauma and incarceration to healing, purpose, and community impact. At just 13 years old , Mysheka Ross faced 25 years to life following a tragic incident while defending her pregnant sister during a domesti...

In this episode of In the Studio with J Haleem , J Haleem sits down with Las Vegas City Councilwoman Shondra Summers-Armstrong for a powerful conversation about leadership, legacy, and the future of the Historic Westside . Councilwoman Summers-Armstrong shares her journey from her Bay Area roots to becoming one of the strongest voices for Ward 5 and the Historic Westside. She speaks candidly about...

In this episode of In the Studio with J Haleem , J Haleem sits down with Alex Dixon , a Las Vegas native whose journey spans from the Westside of the city to Howard University , Wall Street , and executive leadership in the gaming and hospitality industry. Alex shares how he went from a local upbringing rooted in strong family values to working at Goldman Sachs across New York, London, and Los Ang...

In this episode of In the Studio with J Haleem , J Haleem sits down with Kelli Kristo of Project 150 , a Las Vegas nonprofit dedicated to supporting homeless, displaced, and disadvantaged high school students. Kelly shares the powerful story behind Project 150 and how the organization grew from helping 150 students at one school to serving thousands of students across 75 high schools in Southern N...

In this episode of In The Studio with J Haleem , Jay sits down with rising Las Vegas artist YSK for a powerful conversation about artistry, discipline, and building a music career from the ground up. YSK opens up about developing his sound, the influence of his family, and the mindset behind his debut album, Therapy . They dive into what separates a rapper from an artist, how to stay authentic in...

J Haleem its down with Coach Jermaine Seagers to unpack what it really takes to build a youth sports business with structure, faith, and consistency—without gimmicks. From growing up in Silver Spring, MD, to working at Target, training kids for free, and eventually building a gym and prep academy in Las Vegas, Jermaine breaks down the mindset and systems that separate real operators from people ju...

Investor Asia Denise joins In The Studio with J Haleem to talk real estate investing, rebuilding after loss, and building generational wealth the right way. Asia breaks down common misconceptions (FHA strategy, down payment assistance, partnerships/JVs, risk profile), plus how service, volunteering, and community can accelerate your business and mindset. If you’re new to investing or ready to scal...

In this episode of In the Studio with J Haleem , we sit down with Dr. Ria Watson (“The Scholarship Doctor”) , founder of Scholarship Solutions , to break down how students can earn scholarships, avoid student loan debt, and even get PAID to go to college . From HBCU roots at Morris Brown College to helping families win millions in scholarship awards , Dr. Ria shares the biggest myths, the “secret...

In this episode of In the Studio with J Haleem , J Haleem sits down with Mike Peterson , owner of **Bouncy World Indoor Playland, to talk about entrepreneurship, family business, resilience, and what it really takes to keep a community-centered company alive in Las Vegas. Mike shares how he went from running a bounce house rental company to building a full indoor playland , why cleanliness and saf...

In this special episode of In the Studio with J Haleem , J Haleem sits down with Michelle Romero , Mayor of the City of Henderson, Nevada, for an in-depth conversation about leadership, family, community investment, and what it takes to build a city that works for its people. Born and raised in Henderson, Mayor Romero shares her personal journey — from growing up in the city, marrying her high-sch...

In this expansive and deeply honest episode of In the Studio with J Haleem , J Haleem sits down with Vanessa Safel , founder of Safel Productions, for a wide-ranging conversation that blends entrepreneurship, spirituality, identity, and the realities of breaking into the film and production industry without a traditional roadmap. Vanessa shares her unconventional journey — from driving FedEx truck...