#046: Dr. Geneva Williams is an impact leadership expert, certified life coach, podcaster, author, and speaker that helps successful women over 50 create “next step” game plans for living a vibrant life full of meaning, passion, impact, fun, and joy.
Dr. Williams has an extensive career an Executive, CEO, School Superintendent, and led the start and merger of many non-profit organizations.
Dr. Williams sits on numerous boards for organizations, lead public/private partnerships, serves as a guest lecturer at universities, and more.
Dr. Williams won a beauty pageant in her 60’s (Ms. Black Fit and Fine) and has been featured on a recurring TV commercial showcasing her vibrant life.
“I’ll create my own platform. And I did.” – Dr. Geneva [44:34]
What you will learn in this episode:
· [4:35] Dr. Geneva describes her joy and excitement regarding her sorority sister’s place in history at the State of the Union Address.
· [9:41] Dr. Geneva describes her passion for education and social work.
· [11:22] She explains how defining moment in her life occurred when family received hate mail and a cross burned on her front lawn as a teenager.
· [19:55] Dr. Geneva discusses how she was inspired by her father’s social justice and civil rights leadership.
· [26:50] She explains how she launched an entrepreneurial business for women over 50 to create a next steps game plan for vibrant living.
· [40:25] Dr. Geneva details her experience of winning Ms. Black, Fit and Fine beauty pageant
Relevant Links:
https://www.drgenevaspeaks.com/
Books by Dr. Williams:
Justice on the Jersey Shore: How Ermon K. Jones Ignited Change and Won.
Living Life Over 50: Secrets to Finding Love, Your Vibrant Style & What’s Next for You.