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Michael Steven Williams, Ph.D.

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Chapter 44.
The blessings got bigger.
The circle got smaller.
The view elevated.
The vision got clearer.
Still applying pressure.
Writing another chapter they can’t skip.

#BarackYear 🎂 by @drmikewill

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3 months ago

#Family. Mine may look a little different from yours, but it is a bond that’s always growing and evolving. I’m so grateful for #love, #laughter, and every beautiful moment we share together. I know how #lucky I am to have them as the inspiration and foundation for everything I do. #Blessed #FamilyFirst #TheEnforcer #TheEvilQueen #TheHeir #TheCEO #TheProdigy #Smile taken in Columbia, Missouri by @drmikewill

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2 years ago

Happy Father’s Day!
#TheHeir #TheCEO #TheProdigy taken in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico by @drmikewill

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4 months ago

Business thrives on connections, and so does co-parenting 🤝

Being on the same page with communication makes all the difference. Which of the five relationship types best describes your dynamic?

🎧 Listen to Episode 83: https://youtu.be/w-xIzUiMiyA

#CoParenting #Communication #Relationships #ParentingTips #Podcast by @drmikewill

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2 days ago

Should working parents split expenses equally, or is it okay for one partner to contribute more?

💰 Dr. Michael weighs in on why there’s no one size fits all rule when it comes to managing finances as a couple.

🎧 Listen to Episode 83: https://youtu.be/w-xIzUiMiyA

#CouplesFinance #MoneyTalks #Relationships #FinancialPlanning #Podcast by @drmikewill

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Friendships and meaningful connections are often rooted in Black excellence and shared experiences. From Jack and Jill to finding community at college, these spaces help build belonging and connection 🖤

🎧 Listen to Episode 83: https://youtu.be/w-xIzUiMiyA

#BlackExcellence #Community #Friendship #Belonging #Podcast by @drmikewill

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5 days ago

Are they perfect pals or just cooperative colleagues?

Is it friendship, teamwork, or a little of both?

🎧 Listen to Episode 83: https://youtu.be/w-xIzUiMiyA

#Friendship #Teamwork #Relationships #Parenting #Podcast by @drmikewill

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6 days ago

Dr. Marjorie highlights the importance of children connecting with peers from similar Black communities, while building a safe, supportive space for families and teaching children to respect and embrace diverse communities.

🎧 Listen to Episode 82: https://youtu.be/UG2CAI9sezk

#BlackFamilies #Parenting #RacialEquity #Community #Diversity by @drmikewill

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7 days ago

The same situation, but not always the same treatment. Dr. Marjorie and Dr. Michael explores how race can shape the way Black and white children are perceived, treated, and protected.

🎧 Listen to Episode 82: https://youtu.be/UG2CAI9sezk

#Childhood #RacialEquity #BlackFamilies #SocialJustice #Parenting by @drmikewill

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8 days ago

When your child is getting ready for college, choosing the right school is about more than academics, rankings, or location. Parents are often judged for the choices they make, while also having to consider factors that can deeply impact their child’s experience, especially when it comes to racial equity, representation, belonging, and opportunity for Black students.

For many families, finding the right college means asking the bigger questions: Will my child feel supported? Will they see themselves represented? And will they have the same opportunities to thrive?

🎧 Listen to Episode 82: https://youtu.be/UG2CAI9sezk

#ParentsAndProfessors #CollegeAdmissions #BlackStudents #RacialEquity #HigherEducation by @drmikewill

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9 days ago

The academic job market doesn’t always work the same way as other industries. As Dr. Michael explains, careers in academia can come with unique barriers and challenges, particularly for Black professionals, that may look very different from what we see in fields like finance or healthcare.

Understanding these differences matters because the path to opportunity, advancement, and representation isn’t the same across every industry.

🎧 Listen to Episode 82: https://youtu.be/UG2CAI9sezk

#ParentsAndProfessors #BlackAcademics #AcademicJobMarket #HigherEducation #BlackProfessionals by @drmikewill

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10 days ago

Sometimes, the conversation isn’t about the case itself. It’s about what the case makes us confront.

In this episode, Dr. Marjorie was hesitant to spend more time discussing the Nolan Wells case, but Dr. Michael wanted to connect the case to something much closer to home: our own children, their friendships, their school environments, and the diverse communities they navigate.

Because sometimes, difficult cases force parents to look beyond the headlines and ask how these realities may show up in their own children’s lives, relationships, and experiences growing up in America.

🎧 Listen to Episode 82: https://youtu.be/UG2CAI9sezk

#ParentsAndProfessors #BlackParents #RaisingBlackChildren #ParentingInAmerica #Education by @drmikewill

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