James Harris, resides in Chesterfield VA. He has a daughter named Peyton. James is a military veteran, who has served eight years and two deployments one each to Iraq and Afghanistan. James is currently an employee for the Government in an area that is classified, he currently holds a clearance above top-secret. Alongside from working for the Government, James is an entrepreneur and investor in the city and surrounding. He personally owns multiple properties, that are currently being rented. Three of his most noticeable investment’s in Richmond are Roney and Son Towing company, Braidz Express and the Brewers Café which is located in the Manchester district of southside Richmond. He is the owner of Royalty Carpet Care LLC, Royalty Elite Trans (party bus), Battle Ball Extreme (inflatable bubble suites), has a consultant company and is co-owner of Brewers Waffles and The Well art gallery.
James is a LMHP (License Mental Health Professional) after completing graduate school and obtaining a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. James has founded a movement called “Men to Heal”, which focuses on men overall wellness. This movement initiative encourages men to pay more attention to their mental and physical health, communicate effectively and increase their knowledge of self. With his Men to Heal movement, James conduct quarterly sessions on varies topics for men with assisting in ending the stigma. These sessions are roughly two hours long and has approximately 65 attendees since its start and the awareness is growing. James also conduct sessions via skype for other states and countries (Spain, Germany, Amsterdam and Afghanistan). There are thousands of supporters who have purchased shirts in their efforts to bring awareness and attention to the movement. Celebrities and athletes are in agreeance of this movement and have expressed their interest with also purchasing shirts or displaying support on their social media. James currently does community-based services as well as sees clients in a private practice setting. In 2019, James founded a place in the heart of the city called The HEALing Hub. In this place, there is yoga, mindfulness, business classes, outpatient therapy, credit seminars and drives for the less fortunate. He plans is to continue a strong path in entrepreneurship. James volunteers often in church, community, hospitals, veteran homes and schools.
James has a strong since of leadership and effective ways and plans to make the community a better place. With deep roots in the community and business, he is essential to ensuring the needs are met for this organization. James has met with the Mayor, Governor, civil rights leaders such as Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton and other local leaders to name a few. James enjoys panel discussions and speaking engagements and has increased both since his movement has gained attention. James is a member of Chi Sigma Iota (honor society), Virginia Counselors Association VCA and a board member of NAMI-CVA.
James is the author of “Man Just Express Yourself”. This piece of literature is an interactive journal for boys/men who are challenged with expressing themselves in healthy ways and to gain accountability in areas of life. The book can be purchased at most book hosting places and sold.