After high school, James received the Al Cesky Scholarship for student-athletes. He attended Harford Community College, playing basketball for one year before transferring to High Point University in North Carolina as a potential walk-on, pursuing his passion for professional basketball.

However, James’ life took a dramatic turn as he encountered the “fast lane.” In the late 1990s, he escaped to California for a year, having lost his passion and desire for success. Upon returning, James discovered a new path in the hair and fashion industries, studying at Robert Paul Academy of Cosmetology and working in prominent salons across the country.

James’ journey led him to study at the National Academy of Sports Medicine for personal training, which inspired his pursuit of inventions and drove him to become a corporate executive professional, branding himself with Fit Labs LLC. He also studied Entrepreneurship through Ashford University’s online program.

Despite facing setbacks, including a divorce, James persevered. He soon met his life companion, who would become his wife and mother to their two beautiful sons. Together, they built a stable family based on a healthy relationship, overcoming the challenge of living apart due to circumstances. James appreciated his wife’s loyalty and commitment as a stay-at-home mom while he worked two jobs to support the family. Her father provided crucial support, offering a roof and time for James to develop.

Throughout his life, James has been drawn to the company of high-achieving individuals, always seeing himself above his current situation. He used adversity to propel his career and wasn’t bothered by others’ opinions about his decisions. Losing close friends and mentors only strengthened his resolve to remain loyal to himself and inspire like-minded individuals.

James’s passion for basketball was balanced by his desire to entertain and make people feel better about themselves. This led him to writing, using his life experiences and lessons learned to touch the lives of others. Through his writing, he reconstructed the life he felt he deserved.

In his early twenties, James appeared on the cover of American Lawyer Magazine, one of Wall Street’s biggest publications. He also had opportunities to appear as an extra in major productions such as “Minority Report,” “Ladder 49,” and HBO’s “The Wire.”

Today, James Jenkins continues to pursue his passions and give back to the community. He aims to share his success with churches and institutions worldwide, helping to build and strengthen communities globally. His journey from a challenging childhood to a multifaceted career as a writer, inventor, hairdresser, and positive humanitarian serves as an inspiration to many.