Today we’d like to introduce you to Katrina Williams.
Hi Katrina, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
My brother Brian and I grew up in a single parent household. Normally when you hear that statement a sob story follows it but that’s not my story. All of the hard times we experienced laid a solid foundation for the journey. My beautiful mother Phyllis Williams worked three jobs and owned her very own florist/crafting business. GOD blessed her with the gift of creativity, humor, and grace that she used in every area of her life. My mama never made excuses, she never missed a game, a program, or any important moment in our lives. She nurtured our natural born creativity and encouraged us to embrace our GOD given identity.
She willingly showed us the good, bad, and ugly parts of the world. She was forthcoming with information and she purposely taught us how to handle ourselves with integrity. What changed the game was her willingness to retire her management parenting role to become a consultant early on in our lives. The greatest gift she gave my brother and I was the ability to exercise our FREE WILL! After she instilled her life lessons, character, and wisdom in us she stepped back and gave us room to explore. She allowed us to make decisions on our own, to feel failure, to fall, and most importantly absorb the consequences of our actions. She didn’t restrict us with rules, she challenged us to rise to the occasion by giving us information and responsibility!
The creative gene along with the freedom we had to make decisions really gave me a strong sense of self. I’m not afraid to try new things or even fail because I know that every failure is really a lesson. I know that if something doesn’t work the first time I can use the information I gather to make something else or try it again a different way. That creative callus my mother helped me build has changed my approach to life and business as a whole. I don’t mind being the first to do something and I’m not afraid to be the odd ball. Being me flaws and all is my super power. I know who I am because of the way my mama raised me.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I’m a TRUE TEXAN, that values my FAITH, FAMILY, FOOD, and of course, FOOTBALL! It’s safe to say that the Dallas Cowboys have played a huge role in my development! Everyone in my family has played sports, especially softball, so naturally, I picked up a bat and glove at the age of 2. I participated in softball, basketball, and track & field events throughout her entire life! Unfortunately, I never fulfilled my dreams of playing at the collegiate level due to a knee injury. Like most kids I thought I was going to play pro sports but when I got injured those dreams were taken. I experienced a crack in my identity, it was the first time I really questioned who I was. The turning point for me happened when I was called to serve as a step team coach for the after school program. I started working with this very special group of kids at my alma mater. These kids were experiencing so much during that time, so in order for me to truly connect with them I had to be authentic! I couldn’t hide I had to keep it real and be vulnerable with them. Watching them opened up to me and trusted me really healed me. I knew that the way I connected with them and how fast it happened was all GOD. This experience revealed GOD’S real purpose for my life. I would say to myself, “Wow you trust me with your children Lord.” I credit that group of kids for saving my life. They challenged me to rise to the occasion the same way my mother did when I was a kid. Because of them I feel a sense of responsibility to stand in the gap for young adults to help them transition well. I call myself a SPARK PLUG, because I supply LIGHT in dark places to help others discover what’s already living inside of them. My mission is to help others realize their potential and capitalize on their opportunities!
Although my athletic competition days are over, I simply can’t stay away from sports. The lights, the sound of whistles blowing, and sneakers squeaking on the hardwood floors brings me so much peace. I’ve continued to submerge myself in sports by coaching many youth league basketball teams and mentoring student-athletes. I’ve also served as an Academic Coach for Division I student-athletes at Texas Christian University. My love for the game, teaching life skills, and preparing students for college and life is what inspired her to become a Transition Life Coach and start Level 27 Life Coaching and Advising, LLC! I’ll continue to support the youth as long as I live.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
Many young adults are struggling with decision making, vision, and maintaining consistency. The masses blame this on laziness but the reality is they’re struggling with IDENTITY! Over my 17 years of working with youth I’ve discovered that when an individual has a strong sense of self, they’re able to create unique ways to navigate the landmines of life. They develop character traits that safeguard them and helps them manage themselves well!
The lack of self-awareness is causing our young adults to mismanage opportunities and be ill prepared for life after high school. Some young adults don’t have access to the people, resources, or experience that’ll expose this issue early on. They know that they want more but they just don’t know where to start! That’s why I started Level 27 Life Coaching and Advising, LLC. My upbringing and collegiate experiences are what sparked my passion for helping the youth! As a first-generation college student, I endured many failures due to a lack of information and not being properly prepared. When I walked across the stage to get my degree, I declared that I would bridge the gap between the community and college campuses.
Hey y’all, I’m Coach K— the coach you call when you need help getting started. I’m a Transition Life Coach who helps student-athletes and young adults find direction, develop a plan of action and set a STANDARD for the journey! My goal is to help them build a strong foundation, discover their purpose, and understand their true identity in JESUS CHRIST!
I have dedicated my life to helping others transition well. I have a podcast called Level Up with Coach K. Each episode exposes the youth to people from all walks of life. My prayer is that they’ll see themselves in my guest of honors story. They need to know that they can make it too. I’m also an Author, who writes inspirational workbooks and creates life content that serves as a resource for those transitioning. I released my latest book entitled “The Cost of Doing Business: Inspirational Workbook for Student-Athletes” in 2025. This inspirational workbook helps student-athletes go on a self-discovery journey to understand their true value and kingdom identity in Jesus Christ. The book exposes them to our signature frame work, The S.O.P.R.O. APPROACH which consists of being: Self-Aware, Organized, Present, Resilient, and Organized. These characteristics help them to establish a solid foundation to build on and navigate their transition process.
Level 27 is a faith-based life coaching company on a mission to help young adults to SIMPLIFY, APPLY, and SIMPLY GET STARTED. We specialize in helping you TRANSITION WELL through CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES and SITUATIONAL PREPARATION!
Before we let you go, we’ve got to ask if you have any advice for those who are just starting out?
The one thing that I’ve learned is it’s completely ok to embrace SLOW GROWTH! In fact building something brick by brick at a slower pace enables you to avoid missteps that happen when you’re moving too fast. At the beginning of my career I felt like I got a word from GOD, but I don’t feel like I did my part of simply asking when he wanted me to execute the vision. As soon as I got the word I ran with it and that was a big mistake. So if I was to offer any advice I would say make sure you consult GOD throughout your journey in business and in life. Never separate the two because without GOD nothing moves efficiently. Also be very specific in your prayers to get clarity! Ask GOD, “When do you want me to execute this?” “Who do you want me to bring into this project, what characteristics should I be looking for in a partner?” “What do I need to work on personally to ensure that I’m prepared for this journey?” Be open to correction and be willing to create the quiet time needed to hear the LORD clearly. When you’re in heightened situations, you tend to multiply what you naturally produce so be mindful about the habits you’re building right now.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.level27coaching.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/level27coaching
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/Level27Coaching
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-williams-m-ed-67156a8b
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/level27coaching
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@level27lifecoaching
- Other: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/level-up-with-coach-k-podcast–2223334
