We recently had the chance to connect with Molly Williams and have shared our conversation below.
Good morning Molly, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
It often surprises people to know that I’m an introvert and actually quite shy. I’m so fortunate to have created an online community, and my podcast has millions of downloads, but one of my worst nightmares is speaking in front of an audience.
In both my work and my life, I’m being called to be more visible. I’ve been asked to step forward, to lead, and to guide in new in-person ways.
As someone who once transferred colleges just to avoid taking the mandatory public speaking class, this hasn’t been easy for me. I’ve been afraid. But this year, I’ve had to challenge that fear. I’ve had to become someone who can be seen.
I’ve still felt the threads of panic, often wondering if I’ll make it out of some situations without completely running from the room, but the experience has pushed me in beautiful ways. I’m becoming someone I’ve always dreamed of being, but for so long believed was impossible for me.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi, I’m Molly Williams. I’m a manifestation guide, meditation teacher, and host of the Molly’s Mornings podcast—which has reached millions of listeners around the world. I’m also the founder of Wild Minds, a daily manifestation app and community space rooted in daily manifestation practices, seasonal rhythms, moon insight, and spiritual connection.
I created Wild Minds from the spare bedroom of my house on a shoestring budget. I had no coding experience, just a vision of building a safe space for the dreamers of the world to come together and manifest. Since then, I’ve witnessed it grow into a global community, now reaching over 31 countries. It’s a reminder to me every day that we truly have the power to create anything we can imagine.
Over the past year, Wild Minds went through a complete rebuild—an intentional and deeply creative process that took nearly twelve months. Since the update, it’s been expanding rapidly, with new members joining daily and fresh energy pulsing through the community. It feels like the start of something even more magical and aligned than I could have ever planned.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
As a child, I was deeply bullied for my voice. I spent years believing that the only way to fit in—or to be successful—was to blend in, to match what everyone else was doing, to quiet the parts of myself that felt too different.
It took a long time to unlearn that. To realize that the very thing I was trying to hide, including my voice, was actually one of my greatest gifts. Now, I host my podcast and I’m regularly told how soothing and comforting my voice is. The irony hasn’t been lost on me. What once made me feel small is now what connects me to others.
Of course, there will always be someone who doesn’t understand you, who questions your path or what you are trying to do. But often, it’s that friction, that seed of doubt, that signals you’re doing something really different. And that difference is important. Our uniqueness isn’t something to fit, it’s our superpower. We often spend so much of our lives trying to “fit it” when it would serve us immensely to let ourselves stand out.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
There have been many times in my life when I’ve wanted to give up. As a teenager, I struggled deeply with depression. I remember waking up each day wondering what would happen if I just stopped trying. Life felt impossibly heavy in that chapter of life. And yet, even in that darkness, there was always a small sliver of light. That resilience has been a core foundation for the rest of my life.
Now, in adulthood, whenever I face moments in my work where I want to quit, when the weight of responsibility feels too much or I don’t have the “right” answers – I come back to that version of myself. That girl who kept going. That strength has never left me.
Leading a community of powerful dreamers is a big responsibility. It’s not always easy to show up every single day, but I know I can do it because I proved to myself long ago that I can get through anything.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
One of the greatest compliments I’ve ever received is: “You are exactly the same person that you are online.”
Authenticity has always been one of my core values. From the beginning, I promised myself that I wouldn’t create a version of me just for social media. I wanted everything I shared to feel real – to come from a place of truth. If I didn’t believe in something, I wouldn’t post it. The version of me you see online is who I truly am.
I share the wins, the hard days, and everything in between. My community has witnessed so much of my growth over the years. Many have been with me before I became a mom, before Wild Minds became what it is now, and it’s been incredibly special to grow alongside them. To be seen fully and still supported is something I never take for granted.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What are you doing today that won’t pay off for 7–10 years?
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the things I do behind the scenes – the work, the effort, the consistency of presence that may not show results right away, or even for years.
I’m nurturing a business and community rooted in intention, not urgency. I’m choosing depth over speed, building something that feels meaningful and lasting. I’m recording meditations that someone may stumble upon a decade from now, on a day they really need them. I’m planting seeds in my children, in the way I love them, show up for them, and teach them about manifestation and possibility. I’m fostering an abundance mindset within them that I hope becomes their inner compass.
I’m investing in new relationships and friendships as well as personal growth that may not appear to have the “immediate payoff”, but I know the future version of me will be grateful I started now. I will be grateful to have sent the text to a new friend, or went on the coffee date even when I felt a bit tired. I will be happy that I read all the books, or learned about a new concept that clicks years from now.
These are slow and quiet choices that I’m making every single day. I trust they’ll bloom in ways I can’t fully see yet, and for now I’ll enjoy the process of watering them.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://wildmindsmanifest.com
- Instagram: @mollylovesmornings | @wildmindsmanifest
