Connect with Joseph
• Email Me or Poke Me
• Interview Me
• Send Group Invite
• Add To Favorites
• Block This Member
• Send Friend Request
Uploads
Upload Content | Show More  
Connections
more-->  
Recent Visitors
more-->  
More Members
more-->  
Q&A With Joseph Fenner

What bought you to where you are in your life today?
"First and Foremost, It is God that has bought me to where I am at today. My Mother and Oldest Sister who advised me on working hard and perservering despite what everyone said to me. Growing up in the Ghetto and seeing people quit can take a toll. The one thing every successfull person will say, they had plenty of haters and they found the way to make it. I read a lot of books and I read about people who were in the same boat as myself. Growing up poor helped me build a lot of character, I hung around "so-called" friends who only cared about being the life of the party. What happens when the party is over, what do you have left, someone has to clean up the mess. "

Interviewed by Fareeda Mabry 12/05/08

What's your favorite book?
"My favorite book is A Passion of Excellence The Leadership Difference by Tom Peters & Nancy Austin. This book helps out anyone in Organization & Preparation. It was a book that I read for my Capstone Seminar Course, I kept the book after the class ended, It is a learning guide that I reference. I met Tom Peters and heard him speak at a KPMG LLP Seminar in 2004. I recommend this book to everyone."

Interviewed by charing ball 12/04/08

Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
"Taking my children to school and then going to one of my businesses to work on a business deal and or project."

Interviewed by Dawn Williamson 10/18/08

What motivates you?
"Waking up every morning healthy and strong. If I get up, make my plans, set goals, I find the strength to get things accomplished. I grew up in the Projects, on welfare, going to Public School being told by my teachers and classmates, I would become a BUM. I told them no I won't, they laughed and I worked hard to make that happen. The more people made fun of me, the harder I worked, getting angry and cursing people out only hurts you, not them. Channeling that frustration into something positive, that is how you make things happened. As long as I am alive, that is what motivates me, I listen to people who are successful and hear what they went through to get to where they are. I realize they were in the same boat as myself"

Interviewed by Alisha Woodall 10/09/08

What has life taught you?
"You have to work extremely hard in order to be successful. Just because you came from a poor background does not mean you have to end up in a poor background. I came from the Projects of New York City, a small number of people become successful. I had a bunch of people who teased me my sixth grade teacher told me in front of my entire class "I would never amount to sh**" it hurt me, my classmates teased me, I told them I will be something, I did go on to graduate High School and attending three colleges, I did graduate from two of those three colleges. Life has taught me, there is no such thing as a free lunch, Hardwork and Perserverance pays off, you need haters in order to succeed. "

Interviewed by Elise Roberts 10/08/08

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
"Taking my children to school, getting them a much better education then I received. Running my businesses full-time, working solely for myself, Mentoring people as a whole."

Interviewed by Samitra Tomberlin-Salas 10/08/08

What did you think of Blacks in America?
"I liked the two part Documentary CNN did, as far as Blacks as a whole, there is a whole lot of work that needs to be done. The school systems in the inner cities are at an all time worse, we have too many ghetto's, lack of pride. We spend so much money in this country and we are not majority shareholders in these Corporations. "

Interviewed by Tameka Curwen 09/26/08

Can you live a successful life with Bipolar Disorder?
"Yes, Living with a Bipolar Disorder can be controlled. Who on this planet is perfect, there is something wrong with everyone, it is about maintaining health, strength and moving forward. "

Interviewed by agnes levine 12/05/08

Best House record, best book, favorite Prince song, best athlete and worst reality show currently on TV?
"Best House Record: Break for Love, Best Book: A Passion for Excellence, Favorite Prince Song: When Doves Cry, Best Athlete: Michael Jordan, Worst Reality Show: I Want to Work for Diddy"

Interviewed by Lila Polite 09/05/08

(interview me)
Joseph Fenner
Records Management Specialist, System One
Location: Charlotte, NC United States
Joined: May 11th, 2007
About   (request update)
I am very strong willed and determined, many People told me I was not good enough and that I would never succeed in anything. I believed God would give me the strength to do well and God did. I went on to Graduate High School, two colleges, managed to have a successful business and became a good family man. As of right now my autobiography is in-complete, I am pleased with my success but feel I can do more nor have I reached my Peak. I am still in my Prime and I am looking to improve, Many of my critics are still critiquing people while they have achieved little to no success. We need to have haters in order to succeed, Just ask any successful person, someone hated on them and they are doing well because of it.
My Interview Question
What are your favorite movies?
Current Whereabouts:
Going to the Movies, cooking, reading, writing. I am looking into getting some online Vocational Diploma's in Computer Repair, Telecommunications and Automotive Reapir. I am a Do-It-Yourself individual, that comes from a strong work ethic and not depending on people all of the time.
Life & Professional Aspirations:
To be a good Husband, Father, to do well in Business Management & Ownership as a hold. To make good projects: Movies, Television, Records, Books, etc. I would also like to go back to college to earn a Master's Degree and possibly a PhD. It would be from an online university.
Website:
http://community-2.webtv.net/DNT88/DNT88Productions/
Education   (request update)
New York Inst of Tech class of 1994
Undergrad Major: Mass Media Arts
Claim To Fame:
Being Known as the Multi-Purpose Filmmaker
Most Memorable Moment:
The Parties with the Caribbean Society at the New York Institute of Technology, The 1st Variety Show for Black History Month at Cazenovia College in 1992, the parties, the women, I had a movie theatre in my dorm room at Cazenovia College from 1990 - 1992, receiving my degrees and the Graduations
High School: Martin Luther King in New York, NY class of 1989
 
Activities & Accomplishments:
Graduating, The Drama Club, Completing the College Bound program in a one year span when everyone else was in the program for three or four years. Having my Mother finally treat me as an Adult.
Best Memories:
The Talent Shows, The Basketball Games, Taking the Basketball Gym Course and Weightlifting: those were the toughest classes I ever took. The English classes, American Literature classes, English Literature classes and the Law classes were the most rewarding classes. Volunteering to help the women in the Ballet Class was the most fulfilling, I had a chance to pick up women by their body parts without it be degrading to them. In my Senior Year, the first semester my school day ended at 2:00PM and my final semester my school day ended at 12:30PM. Graduating with Honors in Thank You Lordy
Experience
I currently work with System One as Records Management Specialist
I have 35 years of experience working in the Consulting Services industry.
My BlackInAmerica.com Profile
Why Are You Concerned About Black America:
I want to be informed as to what our people are doing across the country to make lives better
How Did You Find Out About This Site:
TV One
What Would You Like To See On This Site:
Positive Stories
Did You See The CNN Special Entitled "Black In America":
Yes
My Groups
Young Black Leaders
Black Academics
Black In America Educators
The Independent Commission on Public Education
Black Marketing in a White World
Black America In A Global Market Place
Spoken Word and Poetry
Imprisonment to Impowerment
LET'S TALK -REAL TALK
Black America
FutureBillionairesClub
New Harlem Renaissance
Save Darfur
Black Movie Investors
OJT Earning Opportunties
Personal Growth and Self Mastery
Television, Film & New Media
Basketball Fans
Entrepreneurs Wanted
Blacks Meaning Business (BMB)
The ABC'S of Getting Out of Debt Book Review
A Hood Talks
Mad enough to DO something about it!
Southern Black Writers & Artists
Guestbook Comments
Hello fellow member. First I would like to wish you a blessed day. Secondly, if you get a chance, visit my profile page where you will hopefully find some words of wisdom. While you are there be sure to visit my website where you will be able to view some information that will show you how to start a successful online business by partnering with one of the top companies in the digital product industry. Have a successful and blessed day.
Tagged by Ralph White on 08/09/2019  
Aww no -no brother you misunderstood my message--I am the software repair Queen of my own computer!! I blogged on it under the title "IT professionals" I do not need any help..my computer and I battled it out for 27 days, thanks!! -I probably could teach you and our nephew a few things--that is what "empirical " means from observations, not from a book!! LOL -
Tagged by Marta Fernandez on 12/26/2008  
I just read that you are looking into computer repair--do you mean hardware or software problems? or both--I have this 4 inch thick book on "Computer Repair"--perhaps I can send it to you--it's old which is good..-because you learn back from about 10 years ago up to today--but you learn the foundation- when my computer started acting up--I decided to go the trial and error route--and here I am ! I spent over $600.00 on Computer Geeks--the company --they were useless.. you'd have to pay for shipping though-- it's heavy!!
Tagged by Marta Fernandez on 12/25/2008  
thanks for the add!!
Tagged by Marta Fernandez on 12/17/2008  
Hi Joseph, I just dropped by to send you some love and give you a warm hug for the interview. You are quite a gentleman headed to the top....remember me when you get there:)
Tagged by agnes levine on 12/07/2008  
Thank you for adding me to your list of friends. Greta
Tagged by Greta Rushion on 11/05/2008  
Visit this web site. Type into the search engine, Federal Grants for Minority Businesses: ndParking.com/10kLoans.info $10,000 grants are easy these days. Keep me inormed of your succeess. Rone
Tagged by Rone Sexy on 10/22/2008  
Just wanted to say hello and that I was thinking of you today. I am so blessed to know you. GB
Tagged by Lesley Knight on 09/14/2008  
If you can see if anyone knew my grandmother Dorothy Becton who was married to Charles Becton, I will definitely dig a little and find out if we kin :)
Tagged by lele becton on 09/11/2008  
Actually yes! lol As far as I know I alot of my family (becton) lives in Bronx,NY. My grandfather was Charles Becton and his family is from and lives in Newbern, NC. So it may be possible that we are family. Maybe we can do a little research and find out.
Tagged by lele becton on 09/11/2008  
Yeah, your right, the people with the PHD's (playa hater degree) are great for external motivation. It sounds like you were intrinicsally motivated anyway. Keep doing your thing, brother.
Tagged by Kenneth X on 08/29/2008  
Hey Joe. Nice to meet you. I am the one with the short hair. I look forward to dialog with you.
Tagged by Greta Bridges on 08/27/2008  
Your story sounds eerily similar to my own. I too had the doubters and haters and decided to do things my way. I am up for whatever moves me forward in a positive direction.
Tagged by Tony Boyd on 08/11/2008  
Wow, looks like you have a wealth of possibilities to pull from as far as job opportunities.
Tagged by Tony Boyd on 08/10/2008  
Hi Joseph, I was wondering if you could explain to me what all Mass Media Arts entail? I got my degree in Graphic Design before web design was brought to our school.
Tagged by Tony Boyd on 08/07/2008  
Hi Joe how are you doing?
Tagged by Nakia Charisma R Campbell on 08/04/2008  
more-->
Member Login
Email:
 Password:

Not a Member? Please Sign Up - It's FREE
MEMBERSHIP IS FREE! You will receive access to our Newsletter, Scholarships, HBCU Profiles, Jobs, Internships, Mentors, Member Profiles and much more!
First Name:
Last Name:
Email Address:
Password:
Upload Photo:
Gender:
Birthday:
Location:
Country:
Subscribe!
  • View Past Email Announcements
  • View Past Weekly E-Newsletters
    • HBCU CONNECT
    Follow Us!