In this episode Jamie Lynn, discusses with guest and speaker, James Williams, about the value that comes with learning not only how to recognize, but how to love yourself fearlessly and unconditionally. This episode focuses on finding your authentic voice, living with intention, and learning how to differentiate between the labels assigned to you from the genuine aspects of you.

Jamie and James share their experiences with becoming aware of the qualities of themselves that didn’t serve them and the paths they took to find their way back to their authentic selves. They examine the hindrance that expectations have on your happiness and the role they play in your relationships. James expresses that, “Having outward success doesn’t mean you have personal success” and how he found the freedom to be himself.

Currently, Dr. Williams serves as an associate professor (tenured) at the University of Tennessee and is the owner of UnmaskYTP, LLC, training domestic and international leaders to function in joy while seeking curiosity in every pursued endeavor. He teaches mindfulness, various leadership tactics, and one-on-one coaching to build brighter leaders for the future. He has worked with leaders in Spain, South Korea, Bulgaria, China, and at many Fortune 100 companies.

Dr. Williams is also a professional actor, performing as Uncle Tom in Into the Wilderness (SAG/movie) and starring as Waco Collins in Murder Chose Me. He wrote two books, From Thug to Scholar: An Odyssey to Unmask my True Potential and How to Get Abs like a Bodybuilder but Eat like a Fat boy. He has also published over 15 scholarly articles and delivered over 30 presentations on emotional intelligence, soft skills, sports, leadership, employee training, mentorship, hospitality pedagogy, human resource management, and personal and professional development.

Dr. Williams grew up masked, selling drugs at 13 years of age, fathering two kids, dropping out high school, and living on the streets by 17 years old.

Dr. Williams earned six degrees (two doctorates), Ph.D. from Iowa State University. He honorably served the United States Air Force, winning Airman of the Year. He played professional arena football for the Raleigh Rebels (2005-2006). Dr. Williams has industry experience in the dental, banking, sales, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, hotels, and education. He is also a Certified Hospitality Educator and trainer.

Dr. Williams has also spoke to over 100 unique audiences and won numerous speech competitions for Toastmaster’s International; served as a keynote speaker for Coffeewood Correctional Institution, public schools, colleges, fortune 500 companies, professional organizations. Dr. Williams was also recognized as a Top 15 Emerging Scholar of 2019 by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. Dr. Williams also was a featured speaker for TEDx UTK in 2019. Best international mentor for Chinese Hospitality Education Initiative for the 2019 national championship in Shanghai, China.

You can follow James:

Website: www.unmaskytp.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unmaskytp/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Jroc4Life1980

Email: truesuccess32@gmail.com

Thank you for your time & your Energy 💫

Jamie Lynn