Today we’d like to introduce you to Jamie Brown.
Hi Jamie, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My story begins in 2019 when I was pulled over in Las Vegas for a mix-up with a rental car, what I thought was going to be open and shut and would end with an apology and free rentals for life ended in me fighting a felony case for almost 2 years. During this time, I found myself unable to work in my career job and ultimately homeless. I started my time in a homeless shelter in January 2020 and never thought these moments would change my life forever.
A pandemic hit and I found myself locked down in this homeless shelter not able to leave or have any contact with the outside world I found myself taking to social media, I started going live with every celebrity that would bring me on their platform, Fat Joe, Asa from Shahs of sunset, Gigi from Shahs of Sunset, Raheem Devaughn and a host of others. People were seeing my personality and I felt like I had something to say. I started to write while in this shelter and before I knew it, I had a 200-pg. memoir called “In the Middle of it All” I was successfully reinventing myself and wasn’t quite sure where this road was taking me but one thing, I knew was that Jesus was in the driver’s seat so I was sitting back and enjoying the ride. I decided to start my business PACK Program LTD in April 2020 which was an acronym for promoting, abstinence, confidence, and knowledge.
I wanted to mentor and encourage women of all ages and stages to become their best selves. I also started 2 shows on IG one was “Think Light Talk Heavy” where I interviewed Classic Hip-Hop artists and other celebrities and let them tell their stories. The other was Queenly Conversations (Formerly Girl Chat Friday), I was in my element and now I have opened myself up to a whole new audience for relationships that would open up doors I would have never thought to walk in.
These friendships would take me to red carpet events in Atlanta, Miami and ultimately The Grammys I knew this was nothing but the favor of God on my life because no one would have ever been able to believe I went from a homeless felon to a published author and Grammy attendee. I want my story to inspire and encourage anyone reading never to give up and to pursue your dreams even if it looks hopeless God always has a bigger plan.
We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
There have been many obstacles, the biggest one was feeling unworthy or not good enough.
I had to tell myself that my circumstances did not define me and that I would make it out of this situation even if all the odds were stacked against me.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am a writer I am currently doing a 5-part series chronicling the 50 years in Hip-Hop as an educational piece for all ages to enjoy.
I also still do mentorship and coaching so that I can make the path a little easier for those who may be traveling the same road I was going down. I also do book signings and motivational speaking engagements when they present themselves. I want to just fulfill my purpose in whatever form that is and inspire others to do the same.
We’re always looking for the lessons that can be learned in any situation, including tragic ones like the Covid-19 crisis. Are there any lessons you’ve learned that you can share?
I learned that even during the most uncertain times that can be a time to become the greatest version of yourself.
My daughter and I were affected by COVID-19 at the height of the pandemic and it made me grateful for health and strength because we take small things for granted every day it made me appreciate life more and not procrastinate because I believe that “Putting things off you could do today is an arrogance that another day is coming” so now I seize every moment like it was my last.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/Brownja78
- Instagram: @official1jamieb
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamie.brown.18062?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Image Credits
Preston Miles Photography
