Here’s a little story about a queer, mixed-race, black kid from Pittsberg California who was teased for being “GAY” by his peers, got beat up for being too feminine and never thought that he was good enough. Justin Michael Williams, 31-year old, author, yoga, meditation, mindfulness teacher, top-twenty recording artist and podcast host, showed those childhood doubters that he was not only good enough, but better than them all, making six figures and driving a BMW by the time he was 26-years old. But what if one day your “Baca”, your grandmother, the woman who had always loved you as you were, asked you a question -- one that would literally change the way you saw your life forever? Would you ignore her wise words and continue “living the dream” or would you answer her question honestly, knowing that your life would never be the same again? More From Justin Michael Williams: Get your very own Stay Woke here or here Donate to the Stay Woke Book Tour  Listen to the podcast: Motivation For Black People   Finding Justin Michael Williams: Twitter & Instagram: @wejustwill AND IF YOU WANT TO WIN A FREE COPY OF STAY WOKE: -First person to post a link to this episode in our Facebook Group with the caption "I want my own Stay Woke" wins a free copy. -The Second winner will be picked at random so you still have a chance even if you weren't the first to post!! If you'd like to ask a question and be featured during the Dear Laura segment you can DM us on instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website www.theonlyonepod.com. Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins such as live events, appearances, featured articles and more. Don't miss our bonus after show Scott Talks, where co-host and producer Scott Slaughter (aka Hon) briefly chops it up with our guest immediately after the interview. *If you know someone who might be feeling like they're the "Only One" be sure to share this or one of our other unique episodes with them. Also be sure to subscribe, comment and review us on iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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