Ripping off the Mask: From Hustler, Entertainer to CEO

By Joseph Lee

What does it take to leave behind the only life you've ever known? What if your survival depended on breaking free from a world built on adversity, ambition, and raw determination? In "Ripping Off the Mask" , Joseph Lee invites you into the raw and unfiltered journey of a young boy growing up in the notorious Desire Housing Projects of New Orleans , where the streets held promise and peril. Amid the violence, gang activity, and systemic inequities of the 1980s, one mother made an extraordinary sacrifice to ensure her son wouldn't become another statistic. With resilience forged in fire, Lee navigates the complexities of survival, loss, and reinvention, offering readers a gripping transformation narrative. Ripping Off the Mask is a powerful memoir by Joseph Lee--once a street hustler in New Orleans' Desire Projects, now the CEO of a thriving government contracting company and a proud single father. This gripping, motivational story reveals the mindset and moves that took Lee from near-death experiences and the drug-ridden streets of the 9th Ward to building JLGOV, a tech-forward 8(a) enterprise. Lee's story is not just about survival--it's about self-transformation, fatherhood, leadership, and building generational wealth against the odds. From exotic dancer to executive, from courtroom setbacks to contract wins, from the block to the boardroom--this is the untold American dream. Perfect for readers of Can't Hurt Me , The Memo , or From the Block to the Boardroom , this memoir will inspire anyone navigating entrepreneurship, personal reinvention, or the challenges of fatherhood . Whether you're launching a business, raising a child, or trying to outrun your past-- this book proves you can write your own ending. This memoir speaks directly to 28-year-olds searching for purpose, growth, and resilience in the face of adversity. Whether you've faced your own battles or are navigating your path to greatness, "Ripping Off the Mask" will resonate deeply, offering hope that no matter how humble your beginnings, the future is yours to shape. Why Read This Book? Discover the gritty truths of overcoming hardship while staying true to your dreams. Feel empowered by a story that embraces vulnerability and triumph in equal measure. Explore themes of family, transformation, and resilience that echo your own experiences. "Ripping Off the Mask" isn't just a memoir; it's a guidepost for anyone ready to rise above their circumstances and take charge of their destiny. Are you ready to embrace your next chapter? Let Joseph Lee's story remind you that greatness begins with the courage to change.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CY9N6FDT
• ISBN13: 9798884653627
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 105 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"