Inspiration Sessions with Justin Michael Williams

Have you ever stopped to think: If you knew you were going to die, what would you do with your life ? When Justin was asked this question by his dying grandmother, he was confronted with a life-changing decision: continue living the “good corporate life” or pursue his dreams. In this special replay of his appearance on The Only One in the Room Podcast with Laura Cathcart Robbins, Justin explains h...

Some decisions have the power to change the course of your life. Creator, showrunner and star of the Emmy winning series Giants, James Bland describes the unshakable pull that led him to create, and ultimately bootstrap, the initial production costs for development of the show.  He explains how his early sacrifices led to unexpected breakthroughs and opportunities that allowed him to leave his ful...

In this final installment of our Black History Month series called ‘Forward, ’ Justin revisits some of the most powerful and impactful advice from his interview with Black Lives Matter founder, Alicia Garza on how we can push for change in an authentic, strategic and effective way. Justin reminds us all that ACTION is essential for any type of progress and that we must involve ourselves in ways bi...

After having our culture and freedoms stripped from us during slavery, African-Americans have always struggled to define wellness within the context of the American majority. Let’s be honest, the odds have been stacked against us, which contributes to many of the health- and wellness-related issues our community faces.  In this third episode of our series ‘Forward’, we explore ways to promote not...

In the second installment of this special Black History Month series called ‘ Forward’ , Justin guides us on a journey of self-exploration to understand our inclination to look outside of ourselves for acceptance, validation, or purpose.  He explains how staying woke is more than a catchphrase. It’s a call to action that recognizes our collective consciousness brings us closer to living the life w...

In the kick-off to this special Black History Month series called ‘ Forward’ , we explore how we make history today with one of the world’s most influential voices for justice and change, Shaun King. In this powerful episode, Shaun breaks down the two most important things we need to focus on as we push for the change we want to see in the world, including how we defeat Trump, and how to make sure...

Most of us find it easy to recognize when toxic energy is coming from external sources – bad people, unhealthy relationships, or negative work environments.  But, it is often much harder to identify when the toxic energy is coming from within.  In this excerpt from Justin’s ongoing “Love Your Life” Masterclass, we learn all about toxic thoughts, how to identify them even amongst the noise of every...

We all have a story to tell, and if you have ever thought about sharing your unique message with the world by writing a book, Justin’s giving a look behind the curtain at how he landed his first book deal…   To pre-order Justin’s book Stay Woke, go to: www.staywokegiveback.com New Inspiration Sessions are released monthly. Learn more at justinmichaelwilliams.com

Fear is a natural emotion that is critical to survival. But it becomes a problem when it prevents you from taking action to achieve your goals. So much of our programming is hard-wired based on past experiences, trauma, or shortcomings.  We can’t start to create a new reality for our lives until we challenge our old ways of thinking and dare to be great.  In this episode, Justin teaches us how rev...

Studies show almost 80% of new year’s resolutions fail.  But, there’s a scientifically proven way to improve the odds of your success. In this episode, Justin’s pulling back to the curtain to reveal the top 4 reasons most resolutions are doomed to fail before we ever really get started. If you are ready to make a major shift in your life in 2020, Justin’s got you covered! To get access to Justin’s...

You’ll never hear a successful person saying, “I’m just going with the flow.” Yet, so many of us wander through life wondering why the success and happiness we crave never seems to come our way. It’s because you need a VISION. There’s a scientific process to manifesting. And Justin is going to walk you step-by-step on how to craft yours in this special “how to” episode. Here’s a hint: vision board...

In this episode, Justin invites you to a special kind of New Year’s tailgate – one for your mind. Get ready to stretch your limits, your vision, and your goals for 2020 with a powerful step-by-step process to help you formulate an action plan for the new year. Forget “wishing on a star!” Justin is teaching you a specific framework for defining your future, eliminating self-imposed barriers, and bu...

It’s the holiday season and amidst all of the hustle and bustle, gift-giving, and travel we are ALL looking for ways to hang onto our coins!  The “Budgetnista”, Tiffany Aliche, shares 3 secrets for getting rid of a scarcity mindset.  Plus, she explains how to establish your emergency fund based on your “noodle” budget, and offers 3 ways you can save money and shop smarter this holiday season.  If...

Imagine feeling like, despite your best efforts, you are standing in quicksand. Every effort you make to better yourself is met with new challenges. Or what if you are ready to take the leap, but feel afraid and misguided because you lack the support and guidance you need to get started. In this first installment of Fix it Justin, Justin answers two listener questions. Tune in as he offers advice...

The holiday season can trigger different emotions in all of us. Creator of the Curvy, Curly, Conscious movement and online mega-influencer, Shelah Marie joins us to talk about how she learned to redefine the holidays for herself after bouts of loneliness and abandonment. Now, she’s teaching you how to find your peace and “happy” in the midst of all of the holiday madness. Plus she has a special of...

How can we reduce violence against women, the LGBTQ+ community, and other marginalized communities? It starts with what Ted Bunch calls, the “Man Box.” In this episode, Ted teaches how we can reject the dangerous ideals that keep the Man Box in place, and talks about how his son coming out as gay forced him to confront his own biases. Now, with new motivation to inspire others by sharing their sto...

We’re celebrating our 100th episode! Listen as Justin reflects on his ‘accidental’ journey into podcasting, his favorite show episode thus far... and a big announcement on how YOU can participate in a special, new monthly segment called ‘Questions with Justin.’ Hosted by Justin Michael Williams. Submit your questions for Questions with Justin: questions@justinmichaelwilliams.com Get our weekly aud...

In this uplifting conversation, Author, Mentor, and Life Coach, Lindon Phillips teaches us how to stop hustlin’ and learn to operate in flow. And for that, you need to embrace the 4 P’s of Power - Pray, Plan, Prepare and Proceed, and Lindon gives us the entire blueprint! His action plan for success will help you learn to forgive yourself for past mistakes and embrace challenges as a period of “sha...

Aysia Drew and HDee of the Cherry Popper Podcast guest host the show and turn the mic on Justin as he reveals a bunch of his cherry poppin’ “first times.” Plus, Justin talks about his very first meditation experience following an intense bout with depression, and listen as he walks the ladies through a guided meditation that results in tears and a personal breakthrough. Hosted by Justin Michael Wi...

Justin debunks all of the common myths about crystals, plus he breaks down how they work, what they mean, how to pick out the right crystals for you, and how they can bring more self-awareness, clarity, healing, and positivity into your life. Hosted by Justin Michael Williams. Get our weekly audio guides that will help you live your dreams, on your terms: http://www.motivationforblackpeople.com Ne...

Having burst on the scene as a highly sought-after photographer by some of the most recognizable brands in media, Bukunmi’s story is exceptional. After originally moving to California to pursue a corporate career, she honed her photography skills in various unpaid internships and freelance ventures until she set her sights on escaping the 9 to 5 world to pursue her dream. She touts her hunger for...

We ALL have more in common than that which divides us. Hosts of ground-breaking podcast, Me and the Gay Homie, DeOtis Tole and Joe Gardina, chat with us about common misconceptions in the Black community between gay and straight men.  Plus, catch an interesting discussion about the often-debated question of whether people are born gay, and a perspective on how we all can start to mend fences and b...

After her life began to spiral out of control following a series of physical, psychological and emotional battles, Mecca Elliot, Founder of spiritual sanctuary Lighthaus, decided to take matters into her own hands and seek healing for her personal challenges. For four months she became engulfed in meditation and conscious living, rediscovered herself and emerged healed from all of her ailments. Me...

In this eye-opening conversation on how the dark skin versus light skin debate continues to drive a wedge in our community, host of the Militantly Mixed podcast and entrepreneur, Sharmane AKA Mixed Girl Mane, shares her personal story of finding self-acceptance and identity as a person of mixed-race heritage. Amidst her constant struggle of not being “ black enough ” for some or being “ too black...

In this remarkable story of redemption, motivational Speaker and founder of youth empowerment non-profit, Share Necessities, Inc., Arjuna O’Neal, recounts how a drug deal turned bad ended up in him being shot and pronounced dead.  He credits a life-changing conversation with God and an extraordinary lesson in the power of love and forgiveness for completely turning his life around. Now saving the...