About Me
The Journey of Niya Williams
Photographer: Shaylin Cota
Makeup Artist: Raelyn Schuelke-Padin
The Past...
When I first discovered my passion for art in middle school, photography, and poetry helped me unfold the many artistic styles and expansive journeys that I have today. The views I captured with just an iPhone amazed me! The deep emotions in my poems were like music to my ears. Coloring and dancing were ways that I released stress and brought joy back to my life. These core expressions always existed within me, but having an environment to expand on these expressions is what I truly needed.
When I started expanding my creativity in 2020 during COVID-19, around the same time I started my spiritual journey. Canvas drawings, gardening, dancing, photography & imagining what type of business I wanted to create, were the first things I taped into. From there came modeling and learning how to build on these creative outlets. This journey has led me from my home states (Texas & Louisiana) to Muskegon Michigan, where I finally started to make a name for myself with my modeling and trippy artwork. I opened up MotavationShop in 2022 with only resin products, artwork & a vision.
Photo taken by me, iPhone 5c, 2014
The Present...
Now, in 2025, my goal is to continue this journey of expansion by tapping into different versions of my creativity. I've started lyrical poetry which I will be performing at open mic nights, upcycling & styling clothes to display in fashion shows, modeling in art classes to inspire artists, and joining an investment group to create more resources and expand my knowledge on money and align to my community. I've collaborated and networked with different like-minded creatives, and I'm beyond grateful for the opportunities!
Later this year, I will be hosting Zumba/dance classes, creative workshops for children and adults, and offering guidance for aspiring models to help them build their self-confidence, portfolio, and runway walk! I'm always open to working with new creatives, so if you're interested in any collaborative ideas, just let me know!
Photographer: Jeff Gerrans
The Future...
I'm excited to see what the future has in store for me. If you guys are interested in learning more about me, check out my recent article interviews below, my GALLERY walkthrough, or SERVICES! My future goal is to give back to the community. I want to provide homes for individuals who need one and teach them how to sustain self-sufficiency in gardening. I also want to provide a space for people to come together and celebrate, whether that be a venue or an air B&B.
When it comes to my modeling, I want to host fashion shows for young models who also have a passion for fashion, design, and art. Talent shows are how we did it in school, so why not have a space like that in our community to help the local creatives be seen by the public? It's an experience that showed me the beauty of being an artist, and I intend to show others the same!
Check out my latest interviews: CanvasRebel, VoyageMichigan 1 & 2, ShoutoutMichigan, BoldJourney