Justin Michael Williams
Justin Michael Williams | |
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| Born | February 22, 1988 Pittsburg, CA |
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of California, Los Angeles (BA) |
| Years active | 2019–present |
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Justin Michael Williams is an author, speaker and musician.[1][2] He hosts the podcast "Motivation for Black People." His first book is a meditation entitled "Stay Woke: A Meditation Guide for the Rest of Us."
Career[edit]
Author[edit]
Williams's first book, "Stay Woke: A Meditation Guide for the Rest of Us" premiered in February 2020. Publishers Weekly states the book offers a meditation practice "that acknowledges the consequences of discrimination and carves a path for discovering “the Self” untouched by the traumas of oppression[3]". Activist Shaun King compared the guide with other mindfulness books that come "from a place of privilege" and states that this book "acknowledges the real challenges we’re facing and helps guide us through them.[4]
Musician[edit]
Williams's first album, METAMORPHISIS, debuted at #18 on the iTunes Pop Chart.[5] This album examines overcoming struggles, transformation, life and love.[5][6] Billboard Magazine called his music as “intoxicating”; NewNowNext labeled his music as “haunting”.[7]
Speaker[edit]
Williams is a motivational speaker who has shared the stage with Marianne Williamson, Deepak Chopra, and Chaka Khan. He has been a keynote speaker at SXSW (South by Southwest),[8] Wanderlust Festival,[9] Long Beach PRIDE Festival, White Party Palm Springs, Kripalu, Bhakti Fest, University of California, Los Angeles, University of Southern California and the Yoga Journal Conference.[10]
Book[edit]
- Stay Woke: A Meditation Guide for the Rest of Us (2020) ISBN 9781683643722 Search this book on
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References[edit]
- ↑ Deahl, Rachel (8 August 2018). "Book Deals: Week of August 6, 2018". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ↑ Yglesias, Ana. "LA Pride 2019". Grammy.com. Recording Academy. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ↑ "Stay Woke: A Meditation Guide for the Rest of Us". Publishers Weekly. 3 December 2019. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ↑ "Stay Woke Meditation Guide". Amazon Book. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Harris, Monica (2 February 2018). "The Journey of Justin Michael Williams". Bandedbox Magazine. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ↑ Hammer, Brad (1 July 2017). "Justin Michael Williams & the "Divas Medley" Video". Huffington Post. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ↑ The CS Team (23 March 2018). "Justin Michael Williams Wants People to Come Together". Culture Sonar. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ↑ "Justin Michael Williams at SXSW Schedule". SXSW. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ↑ "Wanderlust Schedule". Wanderlust.com. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ↑ YJ Editors. "Justin Michael Williams". Yoga Journal. Retrieved 3 February 2020.CS1 maint: Extra text: authors list (link)
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