Jessica Jamese Williams, PhD, is a Black feminist artist and educator dedicated to the creation of authentic and empathetic relationships, communities, and organizations. Her work focuses on empowering individuals—centering the marginalized—in an effort to create inclusive and compassionate communities. Dr. Williams is CEO and co-owner of Golden Peaches— a wellness resource created to empower individuals and organizations to become more authentic and aligned through identity work, comprehensive wellness, creative expression and community building that helps participants define strength and claim their sovereignty. Dr. William’s most recent contribution to the field of authenticity and identity can be found in the New York Times best selling anthology, You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame and the Black Experience.