Rasheda Williams

Founder and Chief Inspiration Officer at Inspired Life Professionals

Member since June 2023

Communications

Education: Wayne State University
Detroit, MI, USA

Biography

Rasheda Kamaria Williams is an award-winning communications strategist, speaker, author and social entrepreneur known for her ability to craft and elevate stories that inspire action and impact.

With more than 20 years of experience shaping narratives in the small business, corporate and nonprofit sectors, she has consulted national and global organizations to strengthen their messaging and media presence.

A natural storyteller with a journalist’s eye for truth and clarity, Rasheda began her career in newsrooms before transitioning into communications. Her gift for crafting compelling, culturally resonant stories has earned her personal features in Cosmopolitan Magazine, Business Insider, and the cover of the National Association for the Self-Employed Magazine.

Rasheda’s PR and strategic communications work extends beyond storytelling. She is the founder of Empowered Flower Girl, a social enterprise on a mission to transform the way young relate to one another, others and themselves. Leveraging her PR and communications background, Rasheda earned numerous accolades on behalf of the company, including recognition as one of “29 Inspirational Female Entrepreneurs Who Are Positively Impacting the World,” MentHer Magazine’s “Top 20 Social Impact Founders,” Hope Magazine’s Hope 25, and the 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for Service.

Passion

I'm passionate about mentoring and empowering youth as well as social entrepreneurship and social impact.

Example Talks

Embrace Your Excellence & Shine

Workshop and experience empowering attendees to confidently own and communicate their personal and professional excellence. Through real-world examples, guided reflection and festive/engaging activities, attendees will discover why visibility is viability and how amplifying their voices can unlock new opportunities. To close out the session, participants will have the opportunity to shine with stars on the “red carpet/walk of fame,” which celebrates their completion of the workshop.

Future Funded: Unlocking 21st Century Tools to Fuel Social Impact Dreams

Practical strategies and tools for youth/adult changemakers, founders and purpose-driven professionals to leverage AI, search engines, and social media for mission-driven success.

Mentoring Makes a Difference

One in three young people in the U.S. face growing up without a mentor. This means we have an opportunity to reach and impact millions of children across the country (and around the world). Learn how local and national organizations and groups are garnering the attention of young people and building authentic connections in unexpected ways using time-tested tactics.

Topics/Keywords

youth empowerment empowering women social impact black and latina women community impact anti bullying empathy social emotional learning emotional intelligence volunteerism youth childrens book author mentoring thought leadership public relations leadership in the digital age media outreach entrepreneurial journey nonprofits entrepreneurs

Featured Video

I am willing to travel more than 100 miles
Yes
I generally get paid for speaking but make exceptions
I am willing to travel more than 100 miles
Yes
I generally get paid for speaking but make exceptions

Example Talks

Embrace Your Excellence & Shine

Workshop and experience empowering attendees to confidently own and communicate their personal and professional excellence. Through real-world examples, guided reflection and festive/engaging activities, attendees will discover why visibility is viability and how amplifying their voices can unlock new opportunities. To close out the session, participants will have the opportunity to shine with stars on the “red carpet/walk of fame,” which celebrates their completion of the workshop.

Future Funded: Unlocking 21st Century Tools to Fuel Social Impact Dreams

Practical strategies and tools for youth/adult changemakers, founders and purpose-driven professionals to leverage AI, search engines, and social media for mission-driven success.

Mentoring Makes a Difference

One in three young people in the U.S. face growing up without a mentor. This means we have an opportunity to reach and impact millions of children across the country (and around the world). Learn how local and national organizations and groups are garnering the attention of young people and building authentic connections in unexpected ways using time-tested tactics.

Topics/Keywords

youth empowerment empowering women social impact black and latina women community impact anti bullying empathy social emotional learning emotional intelligence volunteerism youth childrens book author mentoring thought leadership public relations leadership in the digital age media outreach entrepreneurial journey nonprofits entrepreneurs