Hey, I’m Billy.
I’m a Public Scholar & Speaker working at the intersection of intellectual wellness, personal development and social impact.
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Professional Speaker
Over 30 years of experience speaking to diverse audiences throughout the United States
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Public Scholar
Featured writer and scholar for numerous publications and organizations
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Community Organizer
Nationally recognized issue campaign organizer and social justice thought leader
My Upcoming Book!
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When Doves Become Owls is a raw, deeply personal memoir about the cost self-betrayal----and the liberating power of seeking wisdom. It offers a bounce back guide for anyone navigating the ruins of poor decisions and searching for a life of deeper meaning and integrity.
Literary Representation
I am currently interviewing potential literary representation. If you are an agent or publisher, feel free to contact me.
My Story
For over a decade I was a respected pastor and public theologian speaking and writing extensively about issues in faith and culture and helping build faith rooted social justice movements across the country.
Eventually I transitioned from ministry to full time civic and community organizing where I worked on the frontlines of Georgia’s grassroots voter engagement movement. During this time I became recognized by The Guardian, NPR, Atlanta Magazine, The Center for American Progress and Sojourners as one of the organizing leaders who helped shift the state’s political tides.
But my story isn’t only one of achievement. It’s also a story of overcoming.
While building a platform as a public leader I was also making self-sabotaging decisions that resulted in my removal from ministry and period of personal reckoning, where I confronted the consequences of my actions.
Instead of making excuses I got busy cleaning up the life I messed up by dedicating myself to helping others comeback after setback through the practices of intellectual wellness, personal development and restorative justice.
Today, I am the founder of Truth on the Loose LLC, where I produce public scholarship, digital media and speak in the public and private sector. And I also work with change-making organizations across the deep south helping vulnerable communities build power and create change.
Invite me to Speak!
I've been privileged to speak at companies, colleges and conferences of diverse scopes and sizes. People invite me to share how intellectual wellness can transform the life of organizations and individuals. I also help teams build bounce back power and learn how to turn adversity into acceleration.
I'd love to bring these insights to your organization.
Read my latest writings!
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