Send us a text

From Prison to President of The Jordan Brand — The Larry Miller Story

What if the man leading one of the most iconic brands in the world once served time for second-degree murder?

What if he kept it a secret… for over 50 years?

In this gripping and unfiltered episode of Corporate Hustlerz Podcast, we breakdown the life journey of Larry Miller — the former President of Jordan Brand and one of the most respected executives in sports and fashion — for a raw conversation about redemption, resilience, and the power of second chances.

What’s Inside:

At just 16 years old, Larry Miller made a decision that would alter the course of his life — one that landed him in prison for a violent crime. For decades, he buried that chapter of his story as he climbed the corporate ladder, working with powerhouse companies like Nike, Jordan, and the Portland Trail Blazers. He eventually became the man behind the global rise of the Jordan Brand — shaping culture, sneakers, and sports history.

But behind closed doors, Larry was carrying a secret — a secret he finally revealed in his memoir Jump: My Secret Journey from the Streets to the Boardroom and in this powerful podcast.

Why You Need to Hear This:

This isn’t just a business success story. It’s a human story.
We dive deep into the life of Larry Miller and speaks on:
• Growing up in West Philly, gang culture, and systemic challenges
• Serving prison time and the battle to reclaim his future
• Earning his degree behind bars and turning his life around
• Climbing the ranks at Nike and Jordan while hiding his past
• Why he finally chose to speak out
• The stigma formerly incarcerated people face in the workforce
• How corporations can rethink hiring and talent

This episode is filled with hard truths, emotional reflection, and hard-earned wisdom for anyone who’s ever felt like their past disqualifies them from greatness.

Memorable Quotes:

“Some of the smartest people I’ve ever met were sitting in prison cells.”
“When you’ve had to plead for your life in front of a judge, no business crisis feels that serious.”
“Hiding my past was survival… but telling the truth became freedom.”

⸻

🎯 Who Should Listen:
• Aspiring entrepreneurs, creatives, and executives
• Anyone who’s ever made a mistake and wants to rewrite their story
• Fans of Jordan Brand, Nike, and sneaker culture
• Advocates of criminal justice reform
• Corporate leaders rethinking talent and inclusion
• Listeners who crave real, vulnerable, life-changing conversations

⸻

🔗 Stream Now On:

📍 Spotify
📍 Apple Podcasts
📍 YouTube
📍 Amazon Music
📍 Google Podcasts
📍 iHeartRadio

🎧 Don’t just listen to another success story.
Listen to the truth behind one.

Send us a text

From privilege to prison, and from memoir to movement — this episode dives deep into the real-life arc of Piper Kerman. Best known as the author of Orange Is the New Black, Kerman's 13-month sentence at FCI Danbury became the unexpected foundation for a bestselling book and a cultural phenomenon. We trace her early life and the choices that led her into a global drug ring, the emotional and human realities of her time behind bars, and how her story was reimagined by Netflix to spotlight a broader spectrum of incarcerated women. More than a memoirist, Piper Kerman has since become a relentless advocate for criminal justice reform. Tune in as we unpack the woman behind the orange jumpsuit — and the legacy she’s building beyond it.

Send us a text

From the gritty streets of South Jamaica, Queens, to the highest echelons of global entertainment and business, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's story is one of unrelenting ambition, survival, and reinvention. In this episode of Corporate Hustlerz, we take a deep dive into the transformative life and legacy of one of hip-hop’s most iconic—and controversial—figures.

Born into adversity and raised amid the crack epidemic that ravaged urban America, Jackson’s early life was marked by chaos and danger. Orphaned at a young age and immersed in the street economy, he was no stranger to hardship. A near-fatal shooting in 2000, where he was struck by nine bullets, became both a personal crucible and the origin of a new identity—one forged in resilience and raw ambition.

Guided early in his music career by the legendary Jam Master Jay, 50 Cent began to refine his lyrical craft and hustle mentality, eventually catching the attention of Eminem and Dr. Dre. Their mentorship would catapult him into superstardom with the explosive debut of Get Rich or Die Tryin’, an album that not only topped charts but redefined the sound and scope of early 2000s rap. His follow-up albums cemented his place in music history, but it was his business instincts that truly set him apart.

This episode explores Jackson's evolution beyond the mic. From launching G-Unit Clothing to his high-stakes venture with Vitaminwater that netted him a reported $100 million windfall, he leveraged his brand with an uncanny sense of timing and cultural relevance. But it was in television and film where 50 would engineer his second empire. As the mastermind behind the Power universe and a string of hit series, he reshaped the modern TV landscape, bringing raw, authentic, and often provocative narratives to a mass audience.

We’ll also break down the psychology behind his meticulously crafted public persona—the fearless provocateur who weaponizes controversy, feuds, and humor as strategic tools to remain culturally dominant. But beneath the bravado lies a man whose philanthropic efforts—often underreported—have made a quiet impact, especially in underserved communities.

Finally, we spotlight his latest moves as a media magnate and investor, particularly his bold expansion into Shreveport, Louisiana, where he’s building a multimillion-dollar studio complex. It’s more than a business deal—it’s a power move with the potential to shift the center of American film and television production.

This isn’t just the story of a rapper who made it out of the streets. It’s a blueprint for turning scars into strategy, setbacks into leverage, and raw talent into a diversified empire. Whether you admire his grind, question his methods, or simply can’t ignore his presence, 50 Cent remains a cultural juggernaut whose legacy is still being written.

Tune in to hear the rise, reinvention, and relentless hustle of Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson—like you’ve never heard it before.