about Dr. Maria
Dr. Maria Shantell Williams is the author of “She’s a 10: The Black Woman’s Guide to Embracing Personal & Professional Greatness.” She is the founder of The Relationship Institute, a solution-oriented counseling, coaching, and consulting firm located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Maria is a licensed therapist and certified organizational & leadership consultant trained under John Maxwell.
With 16+ years of experience in mental health and leadership development, she consults with organizations using a systemic, solution-focused perspective to help develop programs and services to strengthen employee and consumer relationships.
Dr. Maria has worked with education systems, mental health agencies, and community organizations. Additionally, she specializes in helping women of color heal from trauma, implement self-care practices, and unapologetically embrace personal and professional greatness.