The Trend With Justin A Williams
by The Trend with Justin A Williams Podcast
The Trend with Justin A Williams Podcast is an extension of the historic NY Trend Newspaper and NY Trend Online! This podcast continues the legacy of engaging content that covers a variety of issues that make culture awesome! Always conversational and always current, this podcast is meant for people who love a lil laughter and lifelessons with their learning! As our motto says, “We are better when we Trend together!”Reach out @ [email protected] on YouTube https://youtube.com/@mythmentalityvlog?si=VeIWnb0XoqWESDEO Follow on IG @thetrendwithjustinawilliamsFollow our host on IG/Twitter
Episodes
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The Trend Podcast with Justin A Williams w/ Jack R. Bialik: Lost in Time
Jstin A Williams talks with author Jack R. Bialik about forgotten ancient knowledge, from Roman vending machines to ancient skull surgery and the rise and fall of civilizations. #TheTrend #podcast
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The Trend Podcast with Justin A Williams w/ Greg Gifford: Lies My Therapist Told Me
Justin A Williams talks with Greg Gifford about his book Lies My Therapist Told Me and a biblical look at mental health. #TheTrend #podcast
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The Trend Podcast with Justin A Williams w/ Richard M. Anderson: Life Beyond Earth
Justin A Williams talks with Richard M. Anderson about Mars, space habitats, and the biology of survival. #TheTrend #podcast
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The Trend Podcast with Justin A Williams w/ Alexia Melocchi: Hollywood Money Traps
Justin A Williams talks with Alexia Melocchi about film financing, rights, and how creators can protect themselves in Hollywood. #TheTrend #podcast
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The Trend Podcast with Justin A Williams w/ Terry Rousseau: Jenna Finds a Dog
Justin A Williams talks with physician and author Terry Rousseau about teen anger, mental health, and the power of a dog. #TheTrend #podcast
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The Trend Podcast with Justin A Williams w/ John Amos: Call of the Bugle
Author John Amos joins Justin A Williams on The Trend to talk about his book Call of the Bugle, the Charge of the Light Brigade, the bronze plaques that started it all, and an 1890 recording of a bugler who rode in the charge.Balance is Endurance.Substack: https://substack.com/@authorjustinawilliams
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The Trend with Justin A. Williams: Pen Densham
Pen Densham's love of making images started with his father, a cameraman who made short films for British theaters. At four, Pen rode a live alligator in one of them. In this episode, Justin and Pen go back to where it started. He left school at 15 and started selling his photographs, including...
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Before MTV Got It: Ralph McDaniels and the Birth of Hip-Hop Television
Before the culture had a mainstream stage, one man in Queens pointed a camera at the streets and hit record. This week on The Trend with Justin A. Williams, I sit down with the legendary Ralph "Uncle Ralph" McDaniels — DJ, VJ, director, archivist, and the co-creator of Video Music Box, the first...
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Khristian Dentley of Take 6: Music Meant to Be Felt
Some voices don't just perform — they minister. On this episode of The Trend with Justin A. Williams, Justin welcomes Khristian Dentley, the baritone of Take 6, the most awarded a cappella group in history and a defining voice in modern gospel. Khristian traces his journey from singing in church…
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Keeping the Legacy Alive: A Conversation with Kori and Marcia Withers
In this special episode, I sit down with Kori and Marcia Withers — the daughter and wife of the legendary Bill Withers — for an intimate conversation about family, music, and the stories that endure. We dive into their beautiful new book, Grandma's Hands, inspired by one of Bill's most beloved...
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Connecting Generations Through Heart – Sharmeika Davis-Boyd
This week: Sharmeika Davis-Boyd – The powerhouse children’s book author, entrepreneur, and New York nonprofit leader who’s rewriting how we connect generations. From founding Qiky Kidz to penning heartfelt stories like Grandma Has a Mouse In Her House! and Grandma and Sue Have Nothing to Do...,...
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NFL DRAFT MOCK DRAFT BY JUSTIN(ZUCKER)AND JUSTIN(W)
🚨 Locked In: The Ultimate 2026 NFL Mock Draft Showdown! 🚨 What happens when two football junkies go head-to-head on the biggest draft in recent memory? I teamed up with sharp Draft Analyst Justin Zucker for a no-holds-barred mock draft session — full of bold takes, heated debates, surprise…
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New Episode: Hypnotist Peter McLaughlin – Myth, Mind Control & the Matrix of the Subconscious
What if the stories we tell ourselves — and the ones the world tells us — are the real hypnosis? In this mind-expanding conversation, I sit down with certified hypnotherapist, life coach, leukemia survivor, and former EMT/firefighter Peter McLaughlin of BlueSky Hypnosis. We dive deep into the...
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Oscar Predictions with Award Winning Film Maker Stolis Hadjicharalambous
Oscars chaos incoming! 🎬✨ Join filmmaker Stolis Hadjicharalambous and host Justin on The Trend Podcast for the ultimate 2026 Academy Awards breakdown. We're predicting the winners, roasting the snubs, and debating the biggest surprises in Best Picture, Director, Acting categories, and more. From...
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Episode 2: Andrea Cennington (The Boho Therapist)
Don't miss this powerful episode of [Your Podcast Name] featuring Andrea Cennington (The Boho Therapist), a veteran, trauma-informed therapist, licensed KAP provider, and author who alchemizes pain into profound healing. With her unique blend of somatic expertise, mindfulness, humor…
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Season 7 Premiere with Christina Velky discussing the Eras of Taylor Swift
When I thought of doing a Taylor Swift episode, I not only considered her trendiness but also one of my very good friends who since we've met has proven to be the ultimate Taylor Swift expert. She loves her music, her style but most importantly-her story. Trend with us as we have an hour of…
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Adames Global - Sisters in Strategy for a better world
🔥 Just dropped: My conversation with the power team at Adames Global – the senior strategists who don’t just talk scaling, they architect it. If your business has big ambitions but your strategy feels chaotic, your messaging is muddy, and your execution is scattered… this episode is your wake-up...
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Artist and Designer Laila Allaoui: The Art of Success and Life
Laila Allaoui founded Color Your Mood Design to celebrate colors, elegance, and timeless style. For her, every creation is a work of art, and every detail tells a story. Her journey in fashion has been shaped by her childhood in northeast France, her travels, and experiences in the fashion…
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Actress and Author Sarah Murphree: I am Human Too
Sarah is a stellar actress and writer from Nashville, Tennessee. She is a classically trained as well having studied at a performing arts high school for her talent. She went on to study theater and journalism at The University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She's a fantastic heart and storyteller...
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Matt Runals is Back : Fantasy Author has Book Sequel
Matt Runals is one of the shows favorite guests! Always topical, always a blast to talk to about life, strength, courage, manhood and hope! All of that is encapsulated in his stunning sequel to Lapidius' first publishing "A Nation Found" https://a.co/d/fV13Ibf, Matt continues the fight against...
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Alycia Steelman- Educator, Traveler, Leader of Ascension Educational Services
I’m excited to welcome Alycia Steelman, CEO and Founder of Ascension Educational Services. Alycia is a results-driven leader with more than 15 years of experience spearheading transformational change within organizations. Her mission is to empower enterprises to achieve unprecedented growth by...
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Greer Nadeau: Aspiring Author and the "true" Pursuit of Daphne
So often when we come across young writers, they have their heads in the sky about a topic but dont have the knwoledge to write the darn thing! Greer Nadeau is not that- she is witty, erudite and wants you to hear about her take on one of the most classic stories from Antiquity- The Pursuit of...
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Kyle Davis: Opinions and misdirection with iconoclast, former wrestler, and stunt man
Kyle loves a few things- one of them is telling people whats right and what is definately wrong! Raw, uncut and always opinionated and never shy to share it, this former professional wrestler shares his insights on the state of the sport, scary movies, and the big movements of our times such a...
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ENTER THE CONSTELLATION EPISODE #1
Virtues Constellation is my debut novel on Kindle, Soft Cover and now Audiobook on Audible, Amazon and iTunes. I loved writing and narrating this book so in our first episode I discuss how I came up with the main story, advice for new authors at the beginning of their journeys and also who I…
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Anthony Dyer- Veteran, Hero, Author
From the rugged hills of Sylva, North Carolina, to the cockpit of America’s most elite military aircraft, Anthony Dyer has lived a life few could imagine. Raised in a world where grit wasn’t just a trait—it was survival—he carried that spirit into the U.S. Air Force, serving over a decade as a...
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EP: Breaking Silence — Amarin Trichanh on Courage, Justice & Activism
Join us for a powerful conversation with Amarin Trichanh, U.S. Army combat veteran, author of I Am My Sister’s Keeper, and unstoppable advocate for military justice. On this episode, we delve into her inspiring life story—from surviving three combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, to bravely...
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Ep: Center Stage w/ Syndee Winters on Art, Identity, and Impact
This week on The Trend with Justin A. Williams, I’m joined by the sensational Syndee Winters—Broadway powerhouse, recording artist, and storyteller with a voice that transcends the stage. From commanding roles as Nala in The Lion King to portraying all three Schuyler Sisters in Hamilton, Syndee...
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Ep 510: Mindy Dougherty
US Military Veteran Mindy Dougherty is truly a Resilient Warrior! One who has conquered the powerful dangers of pain, injustice, and oppression in her life such that she is a real, breathing hero in all senses. We talk about her journey to overcome not being able to walk with out falling to her…
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Ep 509:Prof. Hans Kajiba Kuzanga
Welcome back to The Trend with Justin A. Williams! I'm your host, Justin, and today we are honored to be joined by a truly brilliant mind — Professor Hans Kajiba Kuzanga. A leading voice in African intellectual discourse, Professor Kuzanga’s work bridges cultures, ideas, and generations. Today…
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Ep 508: The Faithful Servant with Author Bob Ravener(100th episode!!)
For our 100th episode celebration we have a special guest with a special book !!The tagline for former CEO Bob Ravener's spinetingling drama is "As corruption consumes the early 20th-century NYPD, war hero Frank C. Smith faces a battle between loyalty and survival. From the trenches of war to New...
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EP 507: "Flash Light in the Ocean" with Author Brian Luu
What an incredible story Brian Luu shares with us this week! He is the survivor of the tragic Fall of Saigon, and a survivor of being abandoned in the middle of the ocean there after. Its a tale of triumph and grit and ill teach every listener how to Never give Up! #Trend with us
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EP 506: Matthew Runals talks his novel, life lessons, and Lapidius as the new fiction we all need to read
Lapidius is the debut novel from our guest, Matthew Runals, a member of the armed services and chaplain who has a great book that can best be described like this : "Thirteen-year-old Joey is in trouble. His mother can hardly feed him, which-because of his small size-is saying a lot. As war moves...
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EP 505:Nnenna Freelon-music icon, composer and Grammy winner wants you to be LISTEN-with your hearts!
Trenders! It is my great honor to have the incredible Nnenna Freelon on my podcast. She and her quartet are about to open up a set at Lincoln Center this weekend, link to buy tickets is below, and she discusses with me her career, what "music" truly is within us and around us, and the current…
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Ep 504: 33000Dates.com Founder and Dating expert/Author Andrea McGinty
With over 30 years as a top dating coach, featured on Oprah, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, People Magazine and more, Andrea McGinty has helped singles in their 30’s to 60’s navigate all aspects of online dating – with over a 65% success rate. Some may say online dating would be what it is with out...
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Ep 503: Lieutenant in the Special Operations Division and 20-year Port Authority Police Department veteran ,founder of Heart 911 Bill Keegan
WELCOME! To our Fifth season! We couldn't be here with out our supporters and listeners as we grow the podcast this year significantly! On our official season premier, we have Bill Keegan-whose life is indelibly marked by 9/11, as he is currently battling stage four cancer while continuing to...
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Ep 502: Petal Modeste talks Parent development, best practices and raising "understood" Children
For more than 23 years, Petal has leveraged her expertise in education, law, and motherhood (not to mention being a woman of strong convictions!) to bring a distinctive perspective on parenting and child development. As a mother of two daughters in two different generations and with over 20 years...
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Ep 501: R&B legend Eric Gable is Back!
You may recall Eric Gable from his popular R&B hits "Process of Elimination" and his Billboard #1 hit "Remember The First Time". After a hiatus, Eric Gable is back with a brand new inspirational song titled "In The Morning," which is released on The Gallery Entertainment/Orpheus Enterprises…
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Ep 419: Tamara Tuckson of CEO and founder of Mission 2 Advocate discusses Rett Syndrome, her Daughters triumph over it, and more
Welcome back to The Trend with Justin A. Williams! In this episode, I sit down with Tamara Tuckson, a powerhouse of advocacy and resilience. Tamara is an Academy alumna, a first-place pitch winner, an Academy facilitator, and the CEO and founder of Mission 2 Advocate. But beyond the accolades…
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Ep 418:Discussing My Debut Best Selling Novel Reborn with Publisher Robbie Grayson
In this compelling episode of The Trend With Justin A. Williams, author Justin A. Williams takes us on a journey through the creation of his debut novel, Reborn Virtues Constellation. Join Traitmarker Books' Robbie Grayson as they delve into the influences behind the book, starting with Justin’s...
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Ep417: World Renowned Stylist, Model and Entrepreneur Nadia Vassell
Today’s small business owners are facing a mountain of challenges - from navigating funding issues and managing high rental costs to adapting to reduced foot traffic and standing out amongst competitors. Nadia offers invaluable insights into building and sustaining a thriving business. As a...
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Ep 416: Negotiating while Black is for All peoples with Author Damali Peterman
In the words of our guest "We are ALL negotiators, whether we realize it or not. Whether we are buying a car, applying for a loan, asking for a raise, or advocating for a loved one, we are negotiating all day, every day. " Damali Peterman's groundbreaking, powerful book teaches us how to actually...
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Ep 415 : Are Bail Reform Laws Causing Violent Crime to Go Up or Down? with Attorney Ken Good
Ken W. Good has worked closely with lawmakers and other individuals on bail matters. He offers his perspective on the impact that criminal justice and bail reform have had on public safety. Bail reform remains a contentious subject, with significant implications for public safety and justice…
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Ep 414: Talking about the Past, present and Future of his journey and Music with Patrick Gloster, Editor in Chief of the R Report
CEO/Founder of The R Report Magazine LLC, and the Owner/Operator of In Da Mix Radio LLC. based in South Georgia, Lakeland, Georgia . Patrick's The R Report started late 2009.He created a platform to interview the upcoming independent artists in South Georgia. Giving them another platform to get...
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Ep 413: Author, disability advocate and empowerment coach Krystle Boateng on revolutionizing "storytime" with kids
After becoming legally blind at the age of 19, creative writing helped Krystle discover hope and a determination to thrive in spite of adversity. She would later transpose those inspirational poems onto artful canvases. As a legally blind Mom of two small kids she saw a need in the children’s…
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Ep 412: Making a more soulful you with Soulfulimpacts' Founder Brooks Barron
Brooks Barron is on a mission to bring a more soulful world together one person at a time! From his center of operations in the wilderness of Colorado, he has transformed his life and the life of others through meaningful, intentional and awakening journeys through the self and nature! We discuss...
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Ep 411: Dr. Ashley Williams and the reeducation of Brooklyn,NY
Over the last 15 years, Dr. Williams has worked in teaching and leadership capacities across K-12 charter, independent, and early childhood settings. From 2020-2023, she served as Brooklyn Kindergarten Society’s Deputy Director of Family and Community Engagement, where she managed the Family...
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Ep 410: Musician Ben E Hunter on Bayou Reggae, his journey and new album
Born and bred in the muddy waters of New Orleans, this festive city filled with the African Diasporic sound and culture reared Ben E Hunter into one of the top artists today. His sound is powerful and his vibe is always on point and positive. Come learn about his new album, his tales from the…
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Ep 409: Chamber of Progress’s Ruth Whittaker on autonomous vehicles and a future dependent on them
As robotaxis (also called autonomous vehicles or AVs) are set to be deployed on the streets of New York, it may seem impossible for New York City’s infamous yellow taxis to be replaced. But the future of ride sharing and mobility for New Yorkers is pulling up to the curb. While AVs are already...
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Ep 408: Dr.Sandra Scott speaks on dieting, preventative care, and fixing emergency care and more
Dr. Sandra Scott made history in New York City by becoming the first woman, physician and person of color at the hospital in its 100-year history when she started as the executive director of the Brookdale Hospital Medical Center – a hospital within the One Brooklyn Health System. Throughout her...
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EP 407: Intellectual Nsikak Ekong’s analysis of Black student success in higher education
Mr. EKONG is a brilliant young kind and a graduate of Stony Brook University with a Masters of Arts in Higher Education and Administration. We discuss why minority students and especially African American students are performing as they are in American schools, we don’t leave you hanging as we…
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The Trend with Justin A Williams Podcast is an extension of the historic NY Trend Newspaper and NY Trend Online! This podcast continues the legacy of engaging content that covers a variety of issues that make culture awesome! Always conversational and always current, this podcast is meant for people who love a lil laughter and lifelessons with their learning! As our motto says, “We are better when we Trend together!”Reach out @ [email protected] on YouTube https://youtube.com/@mythmentalityvlog?si=VeIWnb0XoqWESDEO Follow on IG @thetrendwithjustinawilliamsFollow our host on IG/Twitter
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