Branded one of the entertainment industry's most well-respected actresses, Malinda Williams is known for having a career spanning more than 44 years in the entertainment industry, snagging lead roles in projects such as The Wood, First Sunday, and the television series SoulFood.

• In 2022, Malinda launched her first book, The Game of Life & How To Slay It and the wildly popular Words that Work, Self-empowerment Affirmation Card Deck.
• She recently founded The Arise and Shine Foundation a (501(c)(3) non-profit organization that helped to fulfill her vision for The E.S.T.E.A.M. Project an HBCU Coding Bootcamp and Scholarship Program, bringing together a yearly cohort of young women from multiple HBCU’s.
• An acronym for entrepreneurship. science, technology, engineering, arts and math, The E.S.T.E.A.M. Project demonstrates among other things, the universal value of tech skills no matter the field of endeavor and showcases how combined technology training and soft skill development empowers individuals for lasting impact.