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 domestic violence situation. After spending three years incarcerated, Mysheka began a long journey of healing, growth, and rebuilding her life.

Through faith, resilience, and determination, Mysheka overcame adversity, became the author of "25 Years to Life," and now dedicates her life to helping others find hope, purpose, and second chances.

This episode is a powerful conversation about forgiveness, faith, resilience, second chances, and walking in purpose.

In this episode of In the Studio with J Haleem, J Haleem sits down with Las Vegas City Councilwoman Chandra 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 the family foundation that shaped her, the influence of the women who came before her, and the life experiences that prepared her to fight for her community.

This conversation goes beyond politics. It is about history, housing, culture, economic reinvestment, and why community work requires both heart and action. From reopening access points into the Historic Westside to championing workforce development, education, housing, and cultural preservation, Councilwoman Summers-Armstrong makes it clear that the work is personal.

This is an episode about not just talking about change, but doing the work to make it happen.

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 Angeles, gaining firsthand experience in mergers, acquisitions, and billion-dollar deals. He breaks down what investment banking really is, how companies raise capital, and why understanding money—and how it moves—is critical for long-term success.

The conversation also highlights Alex’s return to Las Vegas and his commitment to helping redevelop the Historic Westside, focusing on ownership, economic opportunity, and building a stronger future for the community.

This episode is a powerful mix of business insight, personal growth, and community leadership.

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 Nevada. The conversation highlights the hidden reality of youth homelessness and how access to basic necessities like food, clothing, hygiene products, and educational support can change the trajectory of a student’s life.

J Haleem and Kelly discuss the importance of community partnerships, volunteerism, and why investing in young people is essential for the future of the city.

This episode is a powerful reminder that when a community comes together, real change happens.

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 today’s music industry, and why funding your own dream is sometimes the real label deal.

This episode explores:

• The discipline behind independent success
• Balancing work and creative ambition
• Vegas as a growing music culture
• The responsibility of artists to influence positively
• Turning vulnerability into powerful art

Whether you’re an independent artist, entrepreneur, or creative building something bigger than yourself, this conversation will leave you inspired and focused.

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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 just “trying something.”

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 scale, this episode is full of real game—no fluff.

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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 sauce” of leadership, and practical steps to secure free money for college, trade school, and certifications.

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