The Trend With Justin A Williams

With over 30 years as a top dating coach, featured on Oprah, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, People Magazine and more, Andrea McGinty has helped singles in their 30’s to 60’s navigate all aspects of online dating – with over a 65% success rate.  Some may say online dating would be what it is with out her! And we are thankful for that as millions have found love thanks in part to her brilliance and in...

WELCOME! To our Fifth season! We couldn't be here with out our supporters and listeners as we grow the podcast this year significantly! On our official season premier, we have Bill Keegan-whose life is indelibly marked by 9/11, as he is currently battling stage four cancer while continuing to further his nonprofit’s critical mission to provide hope for individuals, families, and communities ar...

For more than 23 years, Petal has leveraged her expertise in education, law, and motherhood (not to mention being a woman of strong convictions!) to bring a distinctive perspective on parenting and child development. As a mother of two daughters in two different generations and with over 20 years of experience as a legal and higher education professional, Petal has learned that parenting is about...

You may recall  Eric Gable  from his popular R&B hits  "Process of Elimination"  and his  Billboard #1  hit  "Remember The First Time".   After a hiatus,  Eric Gable  is back with a brand new inspirational song titled  "In The Morning,"  which is released on T he Gallery Entertainment/Orpheus Enterprises  record labels. Whenever I talk to people of my generation or older, they always look to t...

Welcome back to The Trend with Justin A. Williams ! In this episode, I sit down with Tamara Tuckson, a powerhouse of advocacy and resilience. Tamara is an Academy alumna, a first-place pitch winner, an Academy facilitator, and the CEO and founder of Mission 2 Advocate. But beyond the accolades, her story is one of fierce love, determination, and purpose. Tamara’s journey began with a deeply person...

In this compelling episode of The Trend With Justin A. Williams , author Justin A. Williams takes us on a journey through the creation of his debut novel, Reborn Virtues Constellation . Join Traitmarker Books' Robbie Grayson as they delve into the influences behind the book, starting with Justin’s formative experiences at Princeton's religion department, which shaped the novel’s intricate themes a...

Today’s small business owners are facing a mountain of challenges - from navigating funding issues and managing high rental costs to adapting to reduced foot traffic and standing out amongst competitors.  Nadia offers invaluable insights into building and sustaining a thriving business. As a successful entrepreneur, Nadia’s incredible journey—from an emerging stylist in Jamaica to a celebrated cel...

In the words of our guest "We are ALL negotiators, whether we realize it or not. Whether we are buying a car, applying for a loan, asking for a raise, or advocating for a loved one, we are  negotiating all day, every day. " Damali Peterman's  groundbreaking, powerful book teaches us how to actually ask for what we want—and sidestep any built-in bias we might encounter along the way. In Negotiating...

Ken W. Good has worked closely with lawmakers and other individuals on bail matters.  He offers his perspective on the impact that criminal justice and bail reform have had on public safety.   Bail reform remains a contentious subject, with significant implications for public safety and justice system equity. On the one hand, a  study  from California’s Yolo County District Attorney's office repor...

CEO/Founder of The R Report Magazine LLC, and the Owner/Operator of In Da Mix Radio LLC. based in South Georgia, Lakeland, Georgia . Patrick's The R Report started late 2009.He created a platform to interview the upcoming independent artists in South Georgia. Giving them another platform to get their music heard. As time passed he was able to start interviewing artists from BET’s 106 & Park Fr...

After becoming legally blind at the age of 19, creative writing helped Krystle discover hope and a determination to thrive in spite of adversity. She would later transpose those inspirational poems onto artful canvases. As a legally blind Mom of two small kids she saw a need in the children’s book market for more accessible print options. She once again tapped into her creative writing skills to p...

Brooks Barron is on a mission to bring a more soulful world together one person at a time! From his center of operations in the wilderness of Colorado, he has transformed his life and the life of others through meaningful, intentional and awakening journeys through the self and nature! We discuss our personal journeys to becoming who we are today and regale and revel at our progress while also exp...

Over the last 15 years, Dr. Williams has worked in teaching and leadership capacities across K-12 charter, independent, and early childhood settings. From 2020-2023, she served as Brooklyn Kindergarten Society’s Deputy Director of Family and Community Engagement, where she managed the Family Services team across all seven centers, oversaw student enrollment processes, and worked closely with all e...

Born and bred in the muddy waters of New Orleans, this festive city filled with the African Diasporic sound and culture reared Ben E Hunter into one of the top artists today. His sound is powerful and his vibe is always on point and positive. Come learn about his new album, his tales from the road and more! #Trend with us

As robotaxis (also called autonomous vehicles or AVs) are set to be deployed on the streets of New York, it may seem impossible for New York City’s infamous yellow taxis to be replaced. But the future of ride sharing and mobility for New Yorkers is pulling up to the curb. While AVs are already deployed and available for ridesharing through Uber on the West Coast and Texas, the eventual and imminen...

Dr. Sandra Scott made history in New York City by becoming the first woman, physician and person of color at the hospital in its 100-year history when she started as the executive director of the Brookdale Hospital Medical Center – a hospital within the One Brooklyn Health System. Throughout her distinguished career, Dr. Scott was intentional in working exclusively in safety-net hospitals. Her goa...

Mr. EKONG is a brilliant young kind and a graduate of Stony Brook University with a Masters of Arts in Higher Education and Administration. We discuss why minority students and especially African American students are performing as they are in American schools, we don’t leave you hanging as we talk solutions, causes and of course intersections and exceptions! #trend with us

Nigerian immigrant and CEO Buwa Binitie of Dumas Collective, parent company of developer, Dantes Partners moved to New York City after leaving his home country. With nearly 20 years of affordable housing experience, he is leading the effort along with his mission-driven team to create and preserve affordable housing for the most vulnerable, low-income vulnerable New Yorkers. He’s got an unapologet...

For nearly 25 years, executive director Dominque R. Jones of Global Kids (GK) has been working to ensure that all youth in New York City have the opportunities that provide them for a path forward of success. Dominque served in senior leadership roles in Food Bank of New York City and NYC Administration for Children’s Services. Accomplishments include expansion of programming across NYC Department...

Ever read a book that completely transports you to a new realm? John Leibold, one third of the author cohort of Kilian J Stier ,joins us to talk about his new series Shia Eclair and the Breathe of Lightning! We also talk about how to get published in an AI world, the gate keepers that keep us wondering, and why you must buy this book! It’s a doozy! #trend with us

Garry Percell has played guitar for over 25 years and has a solid background in electric and acoustic guitar. Garry is a respected studio and stage musician, producer, project- consultant and has toured nationally with several recording artist. His Secular background has roots in R&B, Jazz, Blues such as the likes of Grammy Award Recording Artist General Johnson and the Chairman of the Board and r...

Rarely do we meet people who have the talent and drive to create for others as well as themselves! Chief Donald Harrison has mentored countless artists from The Notorious BIG to Jean Baptiste and Guru of GangStarr! With his own music, he is debuting a revolution wi the his Omniverse brand of Jazz that blends any genre imaginable for any song you can think of! A great Jazz artist who respects the a...

Friend of the show and award winning Author Jeff Kirchick joins us for our big return and season four premiere! We discuss his new book available everywhere called “How Boys Learn” a sequence of short stories detailing how we should approach the empowerment and trauma healing of boys as they become men! Even if you are not male, this discussion is for you as we talk about the wider world of raisin...

IMPACCT Brooklyn, is a community development corporation with a rich history spanning 60 years. The organization is dedicated to aiding Central Brooklyn residents in establishing and maintaining thriving communities. Their primary areas of focus encompass economic development, the promotion of supportive housing, and community organizing. We discuss Brenells vision for an equal and equitable Brook...

This weeks guest is the incredible Hayman Homer, an American-Kurdish actor, model and activist. Hayman was born in the Kurdish capital of Erbil and graduated in Salahaddin University with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Relations. He moved to the United States in 2017 to further his film career. Since then has been in over 10 major music videos, national and global comme...