We had the good fortune of connecting with Kenneth Williams Jr. and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Kenneth, how has your perspective on work-life balance evolved over time?
My understanding of balance has matured as my responsibilities have expanded. Early in my life, I thought balance meant trying to divide myself equally between every role… pastor, entrepreneur, husband, father. What I realized is that balance is more about stewarding presence than splitting time.

As for how I think about balance, for me, is knowing the season I’m in and responding faithfully to it. There are times when ministry requires my full attention, times when my businesses need my strategic energy, and times when my family simply needs me to slow down and be present at the dinner table. It’s a rhythm I’ve learned to embrace.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Genesis Business Collective is a mentorship ecosystem I established to equip entrepreneurs with the clarity, structure, and strategy they need to move vision into reality. At its core is what I call the Joseph Model, a seven-phase blueprint that mirrors the resilience and wisdom of Joseph in scripture while providing practical, actionable steps for building something that endures.

The road to this point was not without hardship. I have built businesses that prospered and I have watched others collapse. Each failure became a teacher. Those seasons forged resilience, pressed humility into me, and deepened my reliance on faith. What I once thought would break me instead prepared me to guide others with greater conviction.

The fruit of that journey is what I am most proud of. I have watched entrepreneurs move from paralysis to confidence, from confusion to clarity, from ideas on paper to ventures that breathe and thrive. Those transformations remind me that success is not only about profit margins but about people discovering their God-given capacity to build and flourish.

If the world remembers one thing about me and my work, let it be that integrity is non-negotiable. When vision is anchored in values and strategy is partnered with faith, what you create has the strength to bless generations. My mission now is to raise up leaders who embody both character and competence, faith and strategy, so that the impact does not end with me but multiplies through those I’ve equipped.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Actually, I have a friend coming next month for our church’s 5th anniversary, and I already have a pretty solid itinerary for them! lol. I want them to experience Dallas the way I live it, not just the highlights, but the food, the culture, the history, and the faith that make this city home for me.

Day 1 – Food and Culture
We’d kick things off with breakfast at The FIVEE Bistro & Bar, then head out to the Dallas Museum of Art and the African American Museum. I love starting a trip with creativity and history…it sparks good conversation. That night we’d sit down at Dakota’s Steakhouse for a true Dallas dining experience.

Day 2 – Outdoors and Laughter
The next morning we’d get outside on the trails at Cedar Ridge Preserve. It’s peaceful, and the views give you space to think and breathe. After resting up, we’d grab seafood at Fisherman’s Kitchen, then end the night laughing at the Improv. Laughter is medicine, and Dallas has some of the best comedy around.

Day 3 – Music and Barbecue
Since I’m a musician, music has to be a part of the trip. We’d start the day with a walk around White Rock Lake Trail… nothing like the water and skyline together. Dinner would be at Hutchins BBQ, because you can’t leave Texas without real barbecue. After that, we’d head over to karaoke at Pheez. That’s where we’d let loose, sing, laugh, and make some memories.

Day 4 – Reflection and Reset
This day would be about slowing down. We’d stop at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center memorial in South Dallas to reflect. Standing in front of that statue reminds you that legacy is built on courage and conviction. Later, I’d bring them out to The Harbor in Rockwall to watch the sunset over the water. That’s one of my favorite places to reset and just take it all in. Dinner would be at Kitchen + Cocktails to close the evening with good food and culture.

Day 5 – Faith and the Heart of the City
Sunday is reserved for Church Of The Redeemed. You can’t see my Dallas without seeing my church family. After service, we’d walk through Klyde Warren Park in the evening—lights, food trucks, and the heartbeat of the city all in one place. And if they’re adventurous, we’d end the week at one of Dallas’ speakeasies, because this city has some hidden gems you don’t forget.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would be remiss if I didn’t first give my greatest shoutout to my wife, Demetra. She has stood with me through the highs and lows, believed in me when my own confidence wavered, and reminded me that vision is only as strong as the love that sustains it. Her support has been the quiet strength behind every venture I’ve built.

I also want to honor my mother, Annette Williams. Man, this woman taught me what real love, loyalty, and hard work look like. My foundation was laid by her constant reminder, ‘You can do anything you put your mind to—just do it with heart.’ That voice shaped the way I approach life, family, and business, and I carry her words with me in every room I walk into.

I want to honor my church family at Church Of The Redeemed as well. They have been more than a congregation—they’ve been a community that pushes me to live what I preach and to lead with integrity. Their prayers, encouragement, and faith in me have been fuel for my journey.

Lastly, I give honor to my mentors, both living and gone, who taught me by word and by example. Some were theologians who shaped my understanding of God, others were business minds who showed me how to build and rebuild, and all of them left deposits in me that I carry forward.

Truth is, no one arrives at success alone, and I am deeply grateful for the people God placed in my path to shape the man I am today.

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Kenneth Williams

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