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 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 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.