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Episode 243: Born to Stand Out - How Hip Hop, Hope & Healing Shape Purpose with Dr. Sarah Williams

May 18, 2025 • Jack Graham • Episode 243

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In this episode of The True Form Podcast, I sit down with the powerful and inspiring Dr. Sarah Williams—an intercultural community development practitioner, educator, artist, and speaker—whose life’s work revolves around turning pain into purpose and using creative expression to drive social change.

We explore how hip hop, hope, and healing have shaped her philosophy and purpose, and why she believes every person is born to stand out. From her work with culturally diverse communities and youth in Australia to her commitment to anti-racism and Indigenous inquiry, Sarah brings a unique lens on identity, leadership, and what it means to truly “in-spirit” others.

💥 Topics we cover:

The meaning of alchemy and how to find your “why”

How creative expression (rap, poetry, dance) can unlock healing

Youth empowerment, leadership, and building space for transformation

The importance of identity, culture, and community in personal growth

Why “being born to stand out” is not just a phrase—it’s a calling

How her journey connects local work in Melbourne to global movements

This episode is full of truth, reflection, and powerful insight. Whether you work with people, lead teams, or are trying to find your own path—you’ll take something real from this.

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Here are the artists we spoke about:

https://www.instagram.com/maleshh?igsh=MWR2aDRuZTZyM3FiZA==

https://www.instagram.com/itsmequeen.p?igsh=azcxMHg0NWowYmc4

https://www.instagram.com/chieftebir?igsh=eW5zM3Jza2h4MWpy

https://www.instagram.com/titan.debirioun?igsh=NGdjY2Qwb3RjdGxv

https://www.instagram.com/stretchinglikeluffy?igsh=MTZzbmh4czliMmRneA==

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Linked In: sarahwilliams77

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