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As one of Canada's most successful and influential Hip Hop artists, Wes 'Maestro' Williams was recently selected to be the guest speaker for the Governor General of Canada's Summit on Urban Arts when Her Excellency visited Vancouver, BC.  He has received two Juno Awards and his albums have reached gold and platinum status.  His signature song "Let Your Backbone Slide" remains the only Canadian Hip Hop single to ever go gold.

After establishing himself as one of Canada’s top musical artists, Williams decided to expand his resume, took acting classes and pursued another artistic career.  With each role his reputation grew stronger and stronger.  "Wes Williams is one of the finest actors in the country", says award-winning, Canadian film director Gail Harvey.  An inductee into The Scarborough Walk of Fame, Wes is also the recipient of The 2003 Reel World Film Festival Trailblazer Award.

Wes " Maestro' Williams is one of Canada's premier multi-media personalities. Already a Juno Award winning recording artist and Gemini Award nominated actor, he is also the author of, STICK TO YOUR VISION (McClelland&Stewart), Williams’ critically acclaimed first book.

In one of Her Excellency's closing speeches, the former Governor General of Canada, Michaelle Jean, fully endorsed Wes's book calling it "a plan for action".   STICK TO YOUR VISION and it's three universal principles, EXPECTATION, OPERATION and DESTINATION, have been recommended to be added to the high-school Teacher's Guide in Toronto and has been proposed to be included in the curriculum for Canadian high schools by principals and teachers.

Wes has always been community oriented and has made a serious impact on the country in many different capacities. He continues to support several charitable organizations such as War Child, Save The Children, Covenant House, Special Olympics, Battered Women's Support Services (BWSS) and The African AIDS Society.
Wes Williams’ first book, Stick To Your Vision, was released in August 2010.

Presentations Include:

Stick To Your Vision – EXPECTATION, OPERATION and DESTINATION
EXPECTATION, OPERATION and DESTINATION are the building blocks of Wes’ lectures and are adapted to corporate audiences, students, teachers and community groups.  Wes “Maestro” Williams, the Godfather of Canadian Hip-Hop is one of the most dynamic speakers in the country and his message is uplifting, inspiring and most importantly, empowering.

As someone who has experienced the highs and lows that come with being a performer, Wes "Maestro" Williams has had to overcome many challenges in his life. These are also the same challenges that we all face on the way to where we want to be, and Wes's practical and empowering strategies will help you get there. Sometimes these obstacles come from within, whether it's a fear of failure or low self-esteem. Sometimes they come from your circumstances; perhaps there are people around you who are keeping you down or "in your place," even if they don't mean to.

In Stick to Your Vision, Wes shows individuals how to define their vision, how to achieve it, and what to do once they are there. He offers useful tips and advice, as well as inspirational stories and quotes, and exercises that will keep you moving towards your own vision.