The Trend With Justin A Williams

Some voices don't just perform — they minister. On this episode of The Trend with Justin A. Williams , Justin welcomes Khristian Dentley, the baritone of Take 6, the most awarded a cappella group in history and a defining voice in modern gospel. Khristian traces his journey from singing in church as a boy to joining a group whose harmonies have shaped generations, reflecting on where his gift...

In this special episode, I sit down with Kori and Marcia Withers — the daughter and wife of the legendary Bill Withers — for an intimate conversation about family, music, and the stories that endure. We dive into their beautiful new book, Grandma's Hands , inspired by one of Bill's most beloved songs, and explore how it carries his spirit forward for a whole new generation of readers. Alon...

This week: Sharmeika Davis-Boyd – The powerhouse children’s book author, entrepreneur, and New York nonprofit leader who’s rewriting how we connect generations. From founding Qiky Kidz to penning heartfelt stories like Grandma Has a Mouse In Her House! and Grandma and Sue Have Nothing to Do... , Sharmeika is on a mission to bring kids and elders together through joy, storytelling, and real connect...

🚨 Locked In: The Ultimate 2026 NFL Mock Draft Showdown! 🚨 What happens when two football junkies go head-to-head on the biggest draft in recent memory? I teamed up with sharp Draft Analyst Justin Zucker for a no-holds-barred mock draft session — full of bold takes, heated debates, surprise picks, and deep dives into the top prospects who could reshape NFL rosters this April. From quarterback bat...

What if the stories we tell ourselves — and the ones the world tells us — are the real hypnosis? In this mind-expanding conversation, I sit down with certified hypnotherapist, life coach, leukemia survivor, and former EMT/firefighter Peter McLaughlin of BlueSky Hypnosis. We dive deep into the hidden power of myth and hypnotism, Carl Jung’s archetypes, the red-pill philosophy of The Matrix , modern...

Oscars chaos incoming! 🎬✨ Join filmmaker Stolis Hadjicharalambous and host Justin on The Trend Podcast for the ultimate 2026 Academy Awards breakdown. We're predicting the winners, roasting the snubs, and debating the biggest surprises in Best Picture, Director, Acting categories, and more. From 'Sinners' shaking things up to PTA's potential lock—who's taking home gold? Don&#...

Don't miss this powerful episode of [Your Podcast Name] featuring Andrea Cennington (The Boho Therapist), a veteran, trauma-informed therapist, licensed KAP provider, and author who alchemizes pain into profound healing. With her unique blend of somatic expertise, mindfulness, humor, storytelling, and culturally responsive care—from her roots as a special education teacher and mobile crisis co...

When I thought of doing a Taylor Swift episode, I not only considered her trendiness but also one of my very good friends who since we've met has proven to be the ultimate Taylor Swift expert. She loves her music, her style but most importantly-her story. Trend with us as we have an hour of laughs, tears and exclamation points all for the Queen of Modern Pop and the economy booster herself, Ta...

🔥 Just dropped: My conversation with the power team at Adames Global – the senior strategists who don’t just talk scaling, they architect it. If your business has big ambitions but your strategy feels chaotic, your messaging is muddy, and your execution is scattered… this episode is your wake-up call. Adames Global builds the bridges that matter: connecting serious capital, cutting-edge technolog...

Laila Allaoui founded Color Your Mood Design to celebrate colors, elegance, and timeless style. For her, every creation is a work of art, and every detail tells a story. Her journey in fashion has been shaped by her childhood in northeast France, her travels, and experiences in the fashion capitals of Paris and New York, where she developed a deep appreciation for artistry and precision. The defin...

Sarah is a stellar   actress and writer from Nashville, Tennessee . She is a classically trained as well having studied at a performing arts high school for her talent. She went on to study theater and journalism at The University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She's a fantastic heart and storyteller whose voice is the din of a battle for our collective humanity! About the Book I Am Human Too  is...

Matt Runals is one of the shows favorite guests! Always topical, always a blast to talk to about life, strength, courage, manhood and hope! All of that is encapsulated in his stunning sequel to Lapidius' first publishing "A Nation Found" https://a.co/d/fV13Ibf, Matt continues the fight against apathy and a nation torn apart, in his novel, by the very same factors we see time and time...

I’m excited to welcome Alycia Steelman, CEO and Founder of Ascension Educational Services . Alycia is a results-driven leader with more than 15 years of experience spearheading transformational change within organizations. Her mission is to empower enterprises to achieve unprecedented growth by harnessing innovation, technology, and strategic leadership. As a business strategist, she has a proven...

So often when we come across young writers, they have their heads in the sky about a topic but dont have the knwoledge to write the darn thing! Greer Nadeau is not that- she is witty, erudite and wants you to hear about her take on one of the most classic stories from Antiquity- The Pursuit of Daphne by Apollo! In her version, Apollo and Daphne are certainly star crossed but she layers the story w...

Kyle loves a few things- one of them is telling people whats right and what is definately wrong! Raw, uncut and always opinionated and never shy to share it, this former professional wrestler shares his insights on the state of the sport, scary movies, and the big movements of our times such a protests, pundits and putzes and who we really need to fight against! Its a wild ride, #Trend with us!

Virtues Constellation is my debut novel on Kindle, Soft Cover and now Audiobook on Audible, Amazon and iTunes. I loved writing and narrating this book so in our first episode I discuss how I came up with the main story, advice for new authors at the beginning of their journeys and also who I chose to narrate this fantasy novel with clashing Gods, warring mortals and a whole lot of mystery! #trend...

From the rugged hills of Sylva, North Carolina, to the cockpit of America’s most elite military aircraft, Anthony Dyer has lived a life few could imagine. Raised in a world where grit wasn’t just a trait—it was survival—he carried that spirit into the U.S. Air Force, serving over a decade as a Combat Special Missions Aviator. Flying into some of the most dangerous war zones on Earth, Anthony execu...

Join us for a powerful conversation with Amarin Trichanh , U.S. Army combat veteran, author of I Am My Sister’s Keeper , and unstoppable advocate for military justice. On this episode, we delve into her inspiring life story—from surviving three combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan , to bravely exposing widespread military sexual assault and abuse within the armed forces! Here’s a glimpse of what y...

This week on The Trend with Justin A. Williams , I’m joined by the sensational Syndee Winters —Broadway powerhouse, recording artist, and storyteller with a voice that transcends the stage. From commanding roles as Nala in The Lion King to portraying all three Schuyler Sisters in Hamilton , Syndee brings a unique perspective on creativity, culture, and claiming your narrative. Tune in as we explor...

US Military Veteran Mindy Dougherty is truly a Resilient Warrior! One who has conquered the powerful dangers of pain, injustice, and oppression in her life such that she is a real, breathing hero in all senses. We talk about her journey to overcome not being able to walk with out falling to her two great books (links below) to her current life as an advocate for healing, stem cell research and bey...

Welcome back to The Trend with Justin A. Williams ! I'm your host, Justin, and today we are honored to be joined by a truly brilliant mind — Professor Hans Kajiba Kuzanga. A leading voice in African intellectual discourse, Professor Kuzanga’s work bridges cultures, ideas, and generations. Today, we dive deep into his journey, his groundbreaking research, and the insights that are shaping the futur...

For our 100th episode celebration we have a special guest with a special book !!The tagline for former CEO Bob Ravener's spinetingling drama is "As corruption consumes the early 20th-century NYPD, war hero Frank C. Smith faces a battle between loyalty and survival. From the trenches of war to New York’s ruthless streets, his fight for justice blurs the line between hero and villain."...

What an incredible story Brian Luu shares with us this week! He is the survivor of the tragic Fall of Saigon, and a survivor of being abandoned in the middle of the ocean there after. Its a tale of triumph and grit and ill teach every listener how to Never give Up! #Trend with us

Lapidius is the debut novel from our guest, Matthew Runals, a member of the armed services and chaplain who has a great book that can best be described like this : "Thirteen-year-old Joey is in trouble. His mother can hardly feed him, which-because of his small size-is saying a lot. As war moves closer to their little town, his mother's options for more work are a big fat zero. Desperate,...

Trenders! It is my great honor to have the incredible Nnenna Freelon on my podcast. She and her quartet are about to open up a set at Lincoln Center this weekend, link to buy tickets is below, and she discusses with me her career, what "music" truly is within us and around us, and the current state of our emotionality in a country that seems to be in need of Jazz and all music now more than ever!...