In The Studio with J Haleem - Featuring Jameen & Nicci Willis

Episode Description

This week, J Haleem welcomes power couple Nicci and Jameen Willis, the driving force behind Black Henderson, a thriving nonprofit dedicated to celebrating Black excellence, culture, and community in Nevada. Together, they share their journey from meeting on MySpace to building businesses, writing books, raising a family, and creating one of the most impactful cultural events in the city — the Black Henderson Family Reunion.

From real estate and investing to authorship and community building, Nicci and Jameen prove what teamwork, vision, and purpose can achieve.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Nicci & Jameen met and built 18+ years of love, marriage, and business.
• The story behind Black Henderson: from six people on Facebook to thousands united in community.
• The importance of legacy, generational wealth, and owning brokerages — not just businesses.
• The challenges (and rewards) of working with your spouse and balancing family life.
• How real estate shaped their journey — from short sales in 2008 to investing, flipping, and coaching today.
• Why entrepreneurship is about service and freedom, not just money.
• Insights from their books:
• Before You Buy, Read This (Nicci Willis) — a guide for first-time homebuyers.
• Mind Rehab (upcoming by Jameen Willis) — a blueprint for personal development and mindset growth.
• What to expect at the 5th Annual Black Henderson Family Reunion (September 27th, 2025 @ Cornerstone Park).