Meet Jaevonn Harris

We recently connected with Jaevonn Harris and have shared our conversation below.

Jaevonn , thanks so much for taking the time to share your insights and lessons with us today. We’re particularly interested in hearing about how you became such a resilient person. Where do you get your resilience from?

My resilience comes from two places: God and experience. I grew up watching my mom push through situations that would’ve crushed most people, and even when we didn’t have much, she kept going. That showed me what quiet strength looks like.

But my own resilience? That came from learning how to bounce back when life tried to punk me. Evictions, losses, closed doors, betrayals—I’ve seen it all and still never stopped creating. Every setback pushed me deeper into my art, my pen, my business. I taught myself how to survive and then how to shine. And believe or not, shonen-style anime, those characters faced all kind of hell, it seem like a meta-reminder for me to never give up and my willpower will overthrow everything.

Now I approach everything like: you might slow me down, but you won’t stop me. That mindset bleeds into my paintings, my lyrics, and the way I carry my brand. I get up every time. That’s just who I am. I’m unbreakable.

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?

I’m Jaevonn Harris—an attorney, visual artist, and founder of WELÇOME©️, a Detroit-rooted streetwear and art brand that blends raw illustration, cultural commentary, and spiritual undertones. Everything I create is personal, layered, and driven by legacy. Whether I’m painting, designing clothing, or writing bars, I’m telling the truth as I see it.

WELÇOME©️ isn’t just a brand—it’s a message: you can be smart, stylish, soulful, and strategic all at once. I’m inspired by history, anime, the Black experience, and the spiritual grind of being self-made in America. My work has been worn by NBA players, featured in galleries, and collected by folks who feel the depth in every stroke.

Right now I’m focused on expanding my gallery presence, finishing my next art book, and rolling out summer releases for WELÇOME©️—including a few pieces that merge fashion and fine art in ways you haven’t seen before. I’m also deep in album mode and building toward a larger creative empire—music, visuals, law, literature, all connected.

If you want to see what a real multidisciplinary Black creator looks like in motion? Keep watching.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Adaptability. Life will hit you with curveballs you never saw coming—financial stress, people switching up, closed doors. I had to learn to pivot without losing myself. Whether I’m in court or on canvas, that ability to adjust while staying grounded is what keeps me moving.

Vision. I’ve always seen the bigger picture—even when my circumstances didn’t match it. That inner vision fueled everything: my art, my brand, my drive to pass the bar and push culture forward. My advice? Don’t wait for the world to “get it.” Make it undeniable.

Discipline. Talent is cool, but it’s discipline that actually builds something. I had to develop structure in chaos—showing up when I didn’t feel like it, creating when life was lifing. Discipline is how you turn a dream into a system.

For folks just starting: stop doubting your gut. Get clear, get consistent, and protect your energy like your future depends on it—’cause it does.

Thanks so much for sharing all these insights with us today. Before we go, is there a book that’s played in important role in your development?

Hirohiko Araki’s Manga in Theory and Practice changed the way I approach everything I create. It’s more than just a manga guide—it’s a philosophy on how to build worlds that last. What hit me hardest was how seriously he takes character development and story settings. This man will literally travel to the places he’s writing about, walk the roads himself, and study the smallest details—just to make sure his most bizarre ideas still feel grounded in reality.

That kind of dedication blew my mind. It showed me that imagination isn’t just raw creativity—it’s also discipline, research, and respect for the world you’re pulling from. That explains why I’m so obsessed with JoJo. The characters feel real because Araki gave them real weight. He made sure every stand, every city, every fight had soul and structure.

Now I try to carry that same energy into everything I touch—my comics, my music, even how I speak as a lawyer. I want my creations to feel lived-in and unforgettable. Araki’s a different breed of artist, and honestly? I hope I get to meet him one day and tell him face-to-face: “You made me care more, dig deeper, and dream better.”

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