Inspiration Sessions with Justin Michael Williams

Sarah Springer is a Creative Director at RYOT and the Co-Founder of Advocates for Inclusion in Media (AIM). In this interview she discusses the reality of black representation in media and gives specific tips on how black creators and consumers can harness their buying power to advance the movement. How can we hold the newsrooms accountable? How can we become the decision makers in the media indus...

Rush Davis is an Artist and Songwriter who was signed directly by the President of BMG and has worked with big names in music from Kelly Rowland to J.R. Rotem. In this interview Rush gives us a rare, behind the curtains look at the music industry and talks through the process of making music that leaves a mark on our culture. How do we create music for the movement of marginalized communities? How...

Daraiha Greene is the Head of Multicultural Engagement on the Computer Science in Media Team at Google, and she is on a mission to rebrand and diversify the face of tech. If we are creating technology for a diverse world, shouldn’t we have diverse perspectives behind the scenes? In this interview, Daraiha opens our eyes to the lucrative and abundant job opportunities in the technology industry and...

Darnell Lamont Walker is the Founder of Passport Required, an organization that helps people take trips out of the country who wouldn’t typically be able to afford travel. He debunks the main myths that stop black people from traveling, gives his top tips for flying on the cheap, and tells you exactly how to get started on planning your next (or first!) trip abroad without breaking the bank. Go to...

Aaryn Lang is an Activist, TV Show Host, and Organizer who has spent years working toward the power and liberation of Black trans women. In this interview, Aaryn gives us an inside perspective on how we can all expand the narrative of what justice looks like for black trans people in this country. Go to our website to join thousands of other black people in our global community and get unapologeti...

Shaun Ross was the first male albino professional supermodel. He has graced the cover of every major magazine you can think of, but his success didn’t come to him in the way you might think. In this interview, Shaun talks about the importance of owning your authenticity, standing in your truth, and being unapologetically YOU. He also gives us a rare peek at what’s coming up as he embarks on the jo...

After working in the Obama White House, Deon Jones moved to LA and has become one of the leading millennial creators contributing to a wide variety of projects, including being part of the digital media team at the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), working with Jesse Williams to launch new cultural apps, and helping with a film project about the life of Olympian Tommie Smith with conceptual artist Glen...

Nikki Walton (@CurlyNikki) gets practical with us in this “hair therapy session” for those struggling to embrace their naturally curly hair. She shares her experiences, frustrations, and triumphs of being naturally glamorous and how embracing your hair can lead to embracing your SELF. This episode is about much more than just hair, we talk entrepreneurship, empowerment, and about Nikki's new #BeHe...

Yolo Akili Robinson is the Founder and Executive Director of BEAM – the Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective. In this interview, he discusses how we can start to reprogram and interrupt the patterns of oppression that block us from living more fulfilling lives. How do we process our emotions, especially the ones we don’t want to face? How do we understand the ways in which our upbringing a...

Mecca Woods, one of leading black Astrologers, explains the REAL benefits of astrology without all the hocus-pocus and fairy dust. Regardless of whether you’re already obsessed with astrology, just curious, or a bit skeptical of it all – Mecca debunks some most common myths and breaks down exactly how to use astrology as a tool to make better decisions, align with your life purpose, and manifest y...

Former NFL player Wade Davis takes us behind the curtain of how it was to be a closeted athlete in this intimate interview about his journey toward becoming one of the biggest advocates for inclusion in sports and beyond. He blew us away with his practical tips for learning how to become more accepting of people we don’t understand. We’re particularly obsessed with his tips to parents who think th...

Christopher Gray has been featured on Oprah’s Super Soul 100 list, Forbes 30 under 30, and appeared on Shark Tank for his incredible work creating the app Scholly, which connects students to millions of dollars in scholarships. How do you find a mentor? How do you pitch your idea to potential investors to find money? How do you get the most out of networking events? How is the process different fo...

Shelah Marie, Founder of the Curly, Curvy, Conscious movement gives it to us straight with this “self-help” meets “real talk” interview. She discuss her own journey to self-love, how she created one of the largest online platforms for black women, and what you can do today to start living a more elevated life – from the inside out. Go to our website to join thousands of other black people in our g...

One of the most respected authors and thought leaders of the generation, Darnell L. Moore, discusses what it really means to do the inner work required to break free from the systems of oppression that have been placed upon us, and that we sometimes unknowingly create and uphold.  Go to our website to join thousands of other black people in our global community and get unapologetically black empow...

Tarell Alvin McCraney gives us a real behind the scenes look at his road to winning the Academy Award for  Moonlight  and his best practical pieces of advice for budding black artists with a dream of writing. Should you use art for our own healing? What creates a good drama? What are the first steps to telling your story in an authentic way? What are some of the biggest mistakes storytellers make?...

Malcolm “MJ” Harris (featured by Oprah) gives an in your face, tough love interview about how we can actually make more money, regardless of whether you work a full-time job or have your own business idea. He covers the biggest causes of self-sabotage and how our emotions affect our ability to surpass our money threshold. He ends with 3 tangible tips that will empower every listener to start creat...

Alicia Garza (Co-founder of #BlackLivesMatter) tells us the real story about how BLM began, clarifies the real mission and purpose, and gives her three top tips for getting involved in the movement in your own way. Go to our website to join the global community: motivationforblackpeople.com Weekly videos, inspiration, and tangible tips delivered directly to your inbox. Hosted by Justin Michael Wil...