Hannah Williams

Hannah Grady Williams was only 12-years-old and in middle school when her dad took her to work at his start-up one day per week. Usually they would visit properties, collect rent, and file paperwork—but one afternoon was different. “Hey Hannah, the phone is ringing. There’s a guy on the other line with a house for sale and you’re going to close the deal.” Hannah took the phone and fumbled through the call, but sure enough, within weeks, they owned the property.

Before long, Hannah was devouring business books. She enrolled in college at age 14 and graduated with a degree in international business by 18. Her efforts to hone her skills during her school years resulted in numerous accolades, including North Carolina Public Speaker of the Year. Hannah was invited onto the board of the Honduras Fountain of Life to provide a Gen Z perspective on Central American missions.

Over the last decade, Hannah has consulted Fortune 500 companies and boutique luxury brands and has had the pleasure of working with some of the best and brightest leaders across the globe including Chick-fil-A franchises, Oakland Spine & Physical Therapy, and 9Round. Her young introduction to the world of real estate led her to continue investing as an adult. She still finds time to explore her diverse passions including cooking and enjoying cuisine in her hometown, foodie city of Asheville, NC; backpacking with her husband; and hosting jam sessions with her musician friends. If she had a magic wand, she’d take the world back to 50s style fashion.

Now, with the help of her recently published book A Leader’s Guide to Unlocking Gen Z., Hannah is on a mission to help companies connect with her generation. In a time when the world is increasingly divided, Hannah has made it her mission to foster #RadicalEmpathy in the workplace—helping people of all generations gain a voice. Her work provides a bridge of connection between different generations and helps businesses positively engage Gen Z, the newest members of the workforce.