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Michelle and her girls are letting you in on a personal convo. Michelle and her producers of Checking In, Angela and Sym, give their perspectives on modern day dating. They also discuss identifying their own patterns and traumas in relationships. This is just a glimpse into an everyday conversation with Michelle and her girls - full of insight, laughter and love. CHECK IN to this episode to step into one of Michelle’s safe spaces.
Make sure you’re following Michelle on social media!
Instagram: @MichelleWilliams
Twitter: @RealMichelleW
For more about Symantha, visit https://www.symsymma.com/ or follow her on IG: @_symsymma_
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The Black Effect Presents... Checking In!
On this heartfelt solo episode of Checking In, Michelle Williams gets real about what it means to be brave in a world that feels heavy.
From celebrating wins while acknowledging global unrest… to processing disappointment after the Grammy Awards… Michelle opens up about the tension of being grateful and grieving at the same time. Two things can be true: you can thrive personally while the world feels chaotic.
She shares behind-the-scenes moments from performing at Campbell Hall, attending an intimate dinner hosted by Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland, and reflecting on loss, legacy, and perseverance. She also speaks candidly about missing a Grammy win to Buena Vista Social Club—and how to handle disappointment without letting it define you.
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The Black Effect Presents... Checking In with Michelle Williams.
In this solo episode, Michelle discusses the importance of showing up for your people, despite what you have going on. She also shares her travel chronicles for the week and makes an honest and raw confession. Check in to this episode if you're struggling to balance being present with yourself and others.
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Previously recorded
In this Checking In replay, Michelle and Raquel Curtis (aka The Boujee Banker) are holding you accountable for your money management. The Boujee Banker tells us her story of the struggle that led her to become a financial advisor. She also gives us tips to change our spending habits and take steps towards financial freedom. CHECK IN to this episode if you want to get your money right this year!
For access to the Boujee Banker’s classes, visit: https://www.beboujee.com/
Follow The Boujee Banker on Instagram: @theboujeebanker_
Subscribe to her YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVQHPFYH5BIm0CMbqPyXwuw
Make sure you’re following Michelle on social media!
Instagram: @MichelleWilliams
Twitter: @RealMichelleW
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On this uplifting episode of Checking In with Michelle Williams, Michelle sits down with Grammy-winning gospel powerhouse Erica Campbell for a deeply honest and inspiring conversation about faith, self-love, and growth.
Erica opens up about her new album I Love You, the journey to embracing her authentic voice, and the balance between passion and perfection in her music. From navigating pressure in the industry to setting boundaries and protecting her peace, she shares powerful gems on confidence, healing, and staying grounded in purpose.
The conversation also dives into friendship, grace, and why showing up for people—especially in their lowest moments—matters. Plus, Erica speaks on freedom, faith, and how love—starting with God and self—can transform your life.
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Previously Recorded
Michelle and Sarah Jakes Roberts dig deep into being a woman in today’s society and mastering how to “have it all.” They also discuss the church’s role in mental health. The conversation moves Michelle to open up about the importance of having supportive friends like Sarah, reminding us to CHECK IN with our “strong friends” and making sure we all get the help we need.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Contact Info:
800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Find a Therapist:
https://borislhensonfoundation.org/
https://www.betterhelp.com/
https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
https://blackmenheal.org/
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In this deeply moving episode of Checking In with Michelle Williams, Michelle sits down with spiritual teacher and New York Times bestselling author Iyanla Vanzant for an honest, soul-shifting conversation about spiritual hygiene.
Together, they explore what it means to clean internal debris, confront unhealed pain, release inherited trauma, and stop carrying what was never ours to hold. Iyanla breaks down why awareness, honesty, boundaries, grief, and personal responsibility are essential to true healing — and why love sometimes means speaking truth, even to family.
From relationships and generational patterns to faith, fear, self-worth, and forgiveness, this episode is a reminder that healing is not about perfection — it’s about courage, compassion, and daily practice.
This conversation isn’t just something you listen to — it’s something you sit with.
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Michelle and Tamron are representing for Chicago! Tamron shares how her real life influenced her fictional books and how she masters her work-life “imbalance.” She also speaks on her staple short haircut and the criticism she’s faced. CHECK IN to this episode if you need to be inspired to do it all!
For more information on Tamron and her upcoming book, Watch Where They Hide, visit: https://www.tamronhall.tv/
Follow Tamron on Instagram: @tamronhall
Make sure you’re following Michelle on social media!
Instagram: @MichelleWilliams
Twitter: @RealMichelleW
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The Black Effect Presents... Checking In!
On this heartfelt solo episode of Checking In, Michelle Williams gets real about what it means to be brave in a world that feels heavy.
From celebrating wins while acknowledging global unrest… to processing disappointment after the Grammy Awards… Michelle opens up about the tension of being grateful and grieving at the same time. Two things can be true: you can thrive personally while the world feels chaotic.
She shares behind-the-scenes moments from performing at Campbell Hall, attending an intimate dinner hosted by Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland, and reflecting on loss, legacy, and perseverance. She also speaks candidly about missing a Grammy win to Buena Vista Social Club—and how to handle disappointment without letting it define you.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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