Episode Description

In this powerful and transparent episode of In the Studio with J Haleem, we sit down with Promise “The Boss Builder”, the visionary founder behind Business Besties, a nationwide network empowering women to build sustainable businesses, find community, and walk in purpose.

From selling French bulldogs and dancing in Vegas to leading thousands of women through entrepreneurship and mindset transformation, Promise shares her remarkable journey of faith, redemption, and business brilliance.

Together, J Haleem and Promise go deep on what it means to rebuild your life from scratch, the mindset shifts needed to grow from “hustler” to CEO, and how women can create true freedom — emotionally, spiritually, and financially.

• The real story behind the Business Besties movement and how it grew to 7 chapters nationwide.
• Why community over competition is the foundation of her success.
• The hard lessons from entrepreneurship, faith, and forgiveness after personal trials.
• How Promise transformed from exotic dog breeder and entertainer to business mentor and leader.
• What it means to “water your business like a bamboo tree” — patience, preparation, and persistence.
• The difference between hustling for survival and building for sustainability.
• Why women must learn to ask for help — and how vulnerability attracts real support.
• How automation, systems, and faith can build generational wealth.