36. Dyana Williams (Celebrity Media Coach)

Dyana Williams is a revered entertainment powerhouse and music activist. Whether showcasing her talents in broadcasting, print journalism, television producing and reporting, inspiring others through community activism and lecturing, or shaping the careers of major label artists through media coaching and artists development, she’s remained a constant force in the entertainment industry for over four decades. Franti and Dyana discuss what she learned from her childhood in Puerto Rico and Harlem, her years on radio and TV, and how she mentors artists on approaching social media and publicity in today’s world. CONNECT FURTHER:https://www.influenceentertainment.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/dyanawilliams ABOUT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC:The wait is finally over! The National Museum of African American Music officially opens to the public Saturday, January 30, 2021, and tickets to the museum are on sale NOW! Plan your visit and purchase tickets for your timed, self-guided tour here: http://bit.ly/35GMMRh NMAAM will only be open to the public Saturdays and Sundays through the end of February, with tours beginning at 11AM CST and occurring every half hour with the final tour each day starting at 4:30PM CST. More days will open in the spring. All visitors must adhere to COVID-19 safety guidelines and wear a mask and observe social distancing for the duration of the tour. The NMAAM is the premier global destination for music lovers of all generations and inspires, educates, and transforms your appreciation of American music. Our mission is to educate the world, preserve the legacy, and celebrate the central role African Americans play in creating the American soundtrack. Learn more: https://www.nmaam.org and https://www.nmaam.org/Dyana-Williams NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.comPODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists ManagementArtist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists ManagementManagement Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists ManagementSocial Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse CollectiveIn Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast NetworkInstrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Max Branstetter for Max Podcasting