Points of Failure

Points of Failure is a podcast about what actually goes wrong, and the part people don't want to look at.

Most conversations about failure happen after it's been cleaned up, framed, and turned into a lesson. This one starts at the breakdown and works backward. Through guest interviews and solo episodes, we examine the patterns behind failure in work, relationships, identity, and decision-making, with a bias toward what people are avoiding rather than what they're processing.

If you're noticing a pattern you can't explain away anymore, you're probably in the right place.

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Points of Failure

S2E14 - J Haleem Washington

June 07, 2023 • Steve Cauthren • Season 2 • Episode 14

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On this episode, we talk to J Haleem Washington, author, business coach, and corporate trainer. He went from working for $8.00 an hour at the Hampton Inn to earning 6 figures as a Commercial Photographer in just a few years. He accomplished all this while being a convicted felon. While working for $8.00 an hour he developed his mantra #IWon’tStarve, which was the catalyst for him to leave his job after only one year. Over his career, he’s been able to work with Nike, the Save The Children Foundation, NFL, Amtrak, and The WNBA.

He's since been pardoned and is now a best-selling author and motivational speaker.

The platform he created, #IWontStarve, catalyzed his business growth, and he uses the #IWon’tStarve message to encourage and motivate students, entrepreneurs, and career-oriented individuals. His goal is to inspire you to build a platform to ensure that U Won’t Starve.

We discuss drive, personal impact, and not having a plan b.

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