Inspiration Sessions with Justin Michael Williams

Science has proven that the first 15 minutes of your day set the tone for your energy, productivity, mood, anxiety and ability to win during challenging moments. This audio guide will give you 3 easy steps to level up your morning ritual so you can start your day inspired, motivated, and ready to handle anything life throws your way. Get our weekly audio guides that will help you live your dreams,...

This episode is all about our girls. Our special guest J. Marcelle has received 5 Emmy nominations for her work on social justice. This episode empowers women and girls learn to re-write their own narratives to rise above injustice, outdated gender roles, and old traditions. Get our weekly audio guides that will help you live your dreams, on your terms: http://www.motivationforblackpeople.com Host...

Everyone talks about how important it is to find a mentor. But how do you find one? And even when you do, how do you engage them to get the most out of the relationship? The solution is actually a little counterintuitive. We’re talking about all of it in this week’s episode. Get our weekly audio guides that will help you live your dreams, on your terms: http://www.motivationforblackpeople.com Host...

This audio guide is only 6 minutes long, but it answers a question we all want to know: “How do I get ahead in life?” How do you find your life purpose? How do you make the money you deserve? How do you fulfill your mission on this planet? It all boils down to what we’re talking about in this episode. Get our weekly audio guides that will help you live your dreams, on your terms: http://www.motiva...

One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when starting their business is working for free. This episode will teach you about how you can make the money you deserve with your business, side hustle, or passion project… even if you’re starting out working with friends and family. Get our weekly audio guides that will help you live your dreams, on your terms: http://www.motivationforblackpeople....

Interested in starting your own podcast or creative project? If you have an idea that’s been trying to get your attention for a while but you haven’t taken action yet, you definitely want to listen to this episode. Our Founder and host Justin Michael Williams talks about how he started “Motivation for Black People” and gives 3 steps on how you can launch your own podcast or creative project. Get o...

If you or anyone you know has ever had a dream of being on TV, we have a very special episode for you. What’s it ACTUALLY like to be on set of a hit show for the first time? What does it take to finally get your first big break? Young, black special guest Dyllón Burnside spills the tea about what it’s like to be the star of his first major television show, POSE on FX. Learn what you can do to get...

NOTE: This episode will change your life. Science has proven that people who keep a daily gratitude journal are proven to experience a more fulfilling life. So why is it so hard for us to keep a gratitude practice every day? Why do we keep a list for a few days and always end up forgetting about it? This episode will teach you 3 simple tips to create a gratitude practice that actually lasts! For m...

Being an entrepreneur in a racially tense climate poses unique challenges that every black person needs to know about and overcome. Special guest Ishmael Mayhew gives practical advice staying persistent when things get hard, his best practices for your image on social media, and even drops some personal wisdom about self-care and mental health. Get inspired with this powerful episode! For more tru...

In just 6 minutes, you'll get a proven strategy for busy people who are ready to stop wasting time and reach their full potential. If you cannot find the time or energy to engage in your passion, start that new business, form meaningful relationships, or simply feel burnt out with what you're doing day-to-day... this episode will help.  For more trusted guidance to make your life better, visit: ww...

Black love is the topic of discussion, but not the kind of love you would think. What can we do to REALLY forgive the people who have caused us pain? How can we love people who literally think we're going to hell because of our lifestyle? What tools actually work to love ourselves more fully? Darnell answers all of these questions with the best tips from his new book No Ashes in the Fire. For more...

FEAR. It stops all of us from living the life we were destined to live. It stops us from experiencing a more fulfilling life, reaching our full potential, and enjoying meaningful relationships. This episode will tell you how to spot and STOP the 3 sneakiest forms of fear that creep into our lives disguised. For more trusted guidance to make your life better, visit: www.motivationforblackpeople.com...

As black people "come up" in the world, how can we keep our culture alive instead of letting it fall apart with gentrification? How do we honor where we came from while moving up in the world? How do we support the communities that made us who we are? How do we unconsciously contribute to the demise of our own culture? Aaron Foley, City of Detroit's Chief Storyteller, gives us all the info we need...

Should you leave your day job to make more time for your passion? This 7-minute mini episode will tell you the ONE thing you need to know if you've been contemplating making the leap.  Hosted by: Justin Michael Williams  For more trusted guidance to make your life better and unapologetically black empowerment, inspiration, and tangible tips delivered directly to your inbox once per week, sign up f...

We’ve all heard about the hashtag #MeToo, but did you know this movement started 12 years ago by Tarana Burke? Tarana was named  Time  Person of the Year for 2017 and is known for being the first to use the phrase “Me Too” to raise awareness of the pervasiveness of sexual abuse and assault in society. Tarana discusses where it all began and what’s next for the movement in this inspiring interview....

Thinking about starting a blog? Just looking for great content? Want to find more black voices online? This interview with Morgan Pitts will tell you everything you need to know. Morgan has created the virtual movement #BlackGirlsWhoBlog, a platform and resource for black girl bloggers around the world. Go to our website to join thousands of other black people in our global community and get unapo...

Juel D. Lane was asked by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Choreograph for Ailey II. He talks about how he used dance to find his voice in a world where black voices are so often suppressed. Juel gives his 3 tips for budding dancers and creatives to making meaningful art, especially in the world of instant social media gratification. His inspiring story will show you that anything is poss...

Apuje Kalu is a Fashion Stylist & Creative Director who has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment. Apuje tells us his story of transitioning from working in industrial engineering to becoming one of the most well-respected black fashion stylists in the industry. He gives tangible tips to everyone at home so you can enhance your personal aesthetic and start to take more pride in yo...

Kendrick Daye is a Mixed-Media Artist and Art Director who isn’t afraid to use his own personal experiences to create art that represents our people. Hear Kendrick’s inspiring story and learn how you can tell your story through and by ‘creating the art you want to see.’ Go to our website to join thousands of other black people in our global community and get unapologetically black empowerment, ins...

Jeremy Erwin is an LA-based entertainer, and is also the Creator & Producer of The Soul Spot, one of Hollywood’s biggest live soul music events. In this interview, Jeremy gives tangible tips not only to people looking to create an entertainment platform of their own, but also to artists looking to get booked at events in their own area. Learn what it takes to become a successful entertainer from o...

Adaku Utah is a healer, educator, and the co-founder of Harriet's Apothecary, a collective that’s committed to co-creating accessible, affordable, liberatory, all-body loving, all-gender honoring, community healing spaces that deepen the healing genius of our people. In this powerful interview, she breaks down specific practices and rituals black people can use to heal, and debunks some of the myt...

Next-Generation Thought Leader, Author, Speaker, and Coach Preston Smiles gives us an awe-inspiring, yet practical interview that will help you amplify your life and activate your purpose. He covers the root causes that hold many of us back from finding fulfillment in our work and relationships, and gives tangible tips to shift the narrative now! In 30-minutes, Preston will transform your entire w...

James Bland is the Creator, Show Runner, and Star of GIANTS the Series. In this honest and inspiring interview, he walks us through his personal journey to becoming a full-time artist and entrepreneur. Then James breaks down the process of starting a project of your own. Learn exactly how James did it so you can start your journey today. Go to our website to join thousands of other black people in...

Koya Webb is one of the leading black vegan, yoga, and wellness experts in the world. How do you eat healthy on a budget? What foods are ACTUALLY good for you (this might surprise you!)? And how does your health affect your ability to break through systemic oppression so that you can manifest your dreams and desires? This interview will tell you everything you need to know to get healthy and stick...

Ben Cory Jones is a Writer & Producer on Insecure (HBO) and Co-Produced Step Sisters (Netflix). He gives us a personal walk-through his journey from moving to LA with a dream to write, to participating in the creation of some of the most celebrated black-focused content of our time. Ben keeps it real with us and discusses his struggles, successes, and the things he wished he had known when he was...