
Award-Winning Photographer
Author
Media Personality
Award-Winning Photographer
Author
Media Personality
J Haleem went from working for $8.00 an hour at the Hampton Inn, to earning six figures as a Commercial Photographer in just a few years. He was able to accomplish all this while being a convicted felon. While working for $8.00 an hour, he developed his mantra #IWontStarve, which was the catalyst for him to leave his job after only one year. Over his career, he’s been able to work with international brands like Nike, Save The Children Foundation, NFL, Amtrak & The WNBA.
Since then, he has become pardoned, and now is a best-selling author and media personality. J Haleem uses the #IWontStarve message to encourage and motivate students, entrepreneurs and career-oriented individuals. His goal is to inspire you to build a platform to ensure
U Won’t Starve.
Author J Haleem shares his life’s experiences and the highs and lows that not only come from dealing with life as a convicted felon but also with owning and operating a business. He gives you an intimate look behind the veil as he shares his story from making $8 an hour to running a successful business.
#U Won’t Starve: Key Principles for Entrepreneur Development is a training guide for new and aspiring entrepreneurs who desire to take the leap into full-time entrepreneurship. J Haleem teaches readers the 5 key principles he used for entrepreneur development, which is how he was able to go from working for $8.00 an hour to becoming a successful entrepreneur.
In Morning Motivation: Consistent Encouragement Through a Crisis, J Haleem shares ten of his most powerful narratives of motivation that he used to get him through the Global Pandemic. Each chapter shares his insight, wisdom from lessons learned, and reminders of how to stay encouraged through any crisis.
In Business Corner: What’s Really Needed to Survive the Entrepreneurial Fight, J Haleem discusses the importance of a support system. He pinpoints those crucial times in his entrepreneurial journey when he needed a support system and the responsibility the community has to create a solid support system around its entrepreneurs and visionaries.
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