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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2024 · 1H 22M

Breaking Free from Your Backstory: Writing a New Chapter with Justice Williams

from Everyday Leadership · host Sope Agbelusi

When I got out of prison I had no money, no carpet, no wallpaper and I would wake up every day, go to this youth project and I was so happy and so full of purpose. In this powerful episode, we sit down with the inspiring Justice Williams MBE, a multi-award-winning personal brand strategist, keynote speaker, and co-founder of the UK Black Business Magazine.Justice shares her extraordinary journey from prison to receiving an MBE at Buckingham Palace, demonstrating how one can break free from their past and write a new chapter in life.TakeawaysJustice's transformative journey from rock bottom to receiving an MBE in just seven yearsThe pivotal moments that shaped her path, including volunteering at a youth projectLessons learned from business failures and how they fueled future successesThe audacious 4-week launch of the UK's first Black Business MagazineJustice reflects on accepting her MBE and if she would say Yes now in 2024Balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal well-being as an introvertHow Justice impacted the lives of over 3,000 young people while rebuilding her own lifeInsights on leadership as a function rather than a roleThe importance of finding happiness and purpose over societal definitions of successJustice's powerful perspective on legacy - "Your life is your legacy, so what will yours look like?" - serves as a wake-up call for anyone feeling stuck in their current narrative. Her story is a testament to the fact that your past doesn't define your future, and that it's always possible to write a new chapter in life.Connect with Justice WilliamsLinkedInWebsiteApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-leadership/id1467901267Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0TuBkXzawOIl05yxbEPTIjConnect with MeWebsite |Youtube |Instagram |LinkedIn Email: [email protected] this helpful? Like this episode, leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening. Were always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at [email protected] Connect with SopeWebsite | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedInDid you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening.  We’re always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at [email protected]

When I got out of prison I had no money, no carpet, no wallpaper and I would wake up every day, go to this youth project and I was so happy and so full of purpose. In this powerful episode, we sit down with the inspiring Justice Williams MBE, a multi-award-winning personal brand strategist, keynote speaker, and co-founder of the UK Black Business Magazine.Justice shares her extraordinary journey from prison to receiving an MBE at Buckingham Palace, demonstrating how one can break free from their past and write a new chapter in life.TakeawaysJustice's transformative journey from rock bottom to receiving an MBE in just seven yearsThe pivotal moments that shaped her path, including volunteering at a youth projectLessons learned from business failures and how they fueled future successesThe audacious 4-week launch of the UK's first Black Business MagazineJustice reflects on accepting her MBE and if she would say Yes now in 2024Balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal well-being as an introvertHow Justice impacted the lives of over 3,000 young people while rebuilding her own lifeInsights on leadership as a function rather than a roleThe importance of finding happiness and purpose over societal definitions of successJustice's powerful perspective on legacy - "Your life is your legacy, so what will yours look like?" - serves as a wake-up call for anyone feeling stuck in their current narrative. Her story is a testament to the fact that your past doesn't define your future, and that it's always possible to write a new chapter in life.Connect with Justice WilliamsLinkedInWebsiteApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-leadership/id1467901267Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0TuBkXzawOIl05yxbEPTIjConnect with MeWebsite |Youtube |Instagram |LinkedIn Email: [email protected] this helpful? Like this episode, leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening. Were always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at [email protected] Connect with SopeWebsite | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedInDid you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening.  We’re always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at [email protected]

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