Bronx, New York Jun 14, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Andrew James faced a sentence of 15 years to life at just the age of 18 for a second-degree murder conviction; a reality that would keep him behind bars for over two decades. This kind of time would crush hope for many. But for James, it sparked a quiet revolution. On November 1, 2021, he walked free after 22 and a half years of incarceration. Today, he is the founder and proud owner of four growing businesses, including JenTV/Jentertainmentnetwork. It is a subscription-based Roku channel that is now capturing attention on a global scale. His journey from isolation to innovation did not begin upon release; it began behind prison walls. During his time in prison, he taught himself and planned with precision. He refused to let his identity end with a number. Instead, he turned to poetry, books, and entrepreneurship as tools for healing and preparation. The result is not just a comeback, but a transformation built on self-discipline and purpose.

Jen TV is his flagship venture, and it is more than a streaming platform. It is a space for real stories, ones that often go unheard. With content now available globally on Roku, James created the channel to offer a platform for voices often overlooked or left behind by traditional media. In addition to Jen TV, James runs three other ventures. One is Fun Facts Coloring, which is available on Google Play. It is an interactive coloring app designed to offer both relaxation and education. Another is the Andrew James Poetry Club is an online space for poets to write, share, and sell their work. It is a tribute to the written word that helped him survive solitary nights. Then there is UltimateChoiceStash.shop, a diverse e-commerce marketplace offering everything from fashion to furniture. Everything there is curated with affordability and accessibility in mind.

Each business reflects a piece of James journey. But together they form a vision: reclaiming life through creativity and action. He launched his businesses independently and relied on self-education and determination, along with an unshakable work ethic. His work ethic is rooted in reality, not theory. It is shaped by decades in a system designed to keep people behind. James is not just building businesses; he is rebuilding his life and proving what is possible after incarceration. James is not trying to escape his past; he talks about it openly. His goal is to reach people who are still stuck, physically or mentally. He wants to show them what can happen when you take back control of your story. Now, he is building even more. JenTV is moving into original shows and interviews, and its app is expanding. He is also working on branded gear and education projects through poetry. In addition to that, he wants to mentor others coming home, especially those who think they have nothing left to offer.

Andrew James is still rising. He is quite literally the proof that you do not need a perfect path to build a powerful future.