Motivation For Black People

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 unapologetically black empowerment, inspiration, and tangible tips delivered directly to your inbox once per week: motivationforblackpeople.com   Hosted by Justin Michael Williams

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 journey of his first album of music. Go to our website to join thousands of other black people in our global community and get unapologetically black empowerment, inspiration, and tangible tips delivered directly to your inbox once per week: motivationforblackpeople.com Hosted by Justin Michael Williams

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 Glenn Kaino. Deon shares the lessons he has learned from being mentored by some of the greatest leaders of our time. He gives us an inside look at spaces black people rarely have access to and we discuss what it ACTUALLY takes to become a leader in the millennial generation. How do you break through to find your personal greatness? How do you empower yourself to move beyond social conditioning? Deon lets us in on the secrets to his success in this inspiring interview. Go to our website to join thousands of other black people in our global community and get unapologetically black empowerment, inspiration, and tangible tip

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 #BeHerNow campaign. Go to our website to join thousands of other black people in our global community and get unapologetically black empowerment, inspiration, and tangible tips delivered directly to your inbox once per week: motivationforblackpeople.com Hosted by Justin Michael Williams

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 and life story are affecting us today? Yolo provides practical tools that you can do at home and on your own to deepen your journey toward healing. Go to our website to join thousands of other black people in our global community and get unapologetically black empowerment, inspiration, and tangible tips delivered directly to your inbox once per week: motivationforblackpeople.com Hosted by Justin Michael Williams

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 your goals. She also discusses how the face of astrology has changed since black people reclaimed the tool and how we can continue to use Astrology to engage in activism and social justice movements. Go to our website to join thousands of other black people in our global community and get unapologetically black empowerment, inspiration, and tangible tips delivered directly to your inbox once per week: motivationforblackpeople.com   Hosted by Justin Michael Williams

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 their kids might be LGBTQIA+, black people who feel like they don’t belong, and those willing to open their minds to new paradigms. Go to our website to join thousands of other black people in our global community and get unapologetically black empowerment, inspiration, and tangible tips delivered directly to your inbox once per week: motivationforblackpeople.com   Hosted by Justin Michael Williams

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 for black entrepreneurs? Chris gives us the exact roadmap. Go to our website to join thousands of other black people in our global community and get unapologetically black empowerment, inspiration, and tangible tips delivered directly to your inbox once per week: motivationforblackpeople.com   Hosted by Justin Michael Williams

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 global community and get unapologetically black empowerment, inspiration, and tangible tips delivered directly to your inbox once per week: motivationforblackpeople.com Hosted by Justin Michael Williams

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 empowerment, inspiration, and tangible tips delivered directly to your inbox once per week: motivationforblackpeople.com Hosted by Justin Michael Williams

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? Tarell answers all of this and more. Go to our website to join thousands of other black people in our global community and get unapologetically black empowerment, inspiration, and tangible tips delivered directly to your inbox once per week: motivationforblackpeople.com Hosted by Justin Michael Williams

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 creating more wealth right away. Go to our website to join thousands of other black people in our global community and get unapologetically black empowerment, inspiration, and tangible tips delivered directly to your inbox once per week: motivationforblackpeople.com Hosted by Justin Michael Williams

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 Williams