Priya Sudarsanam talks with Larry Williams, Author of What the Heart Wants
Podcast: Business Insider: Round Table PodcastPublished On: Wed Jan 14 2026
Description: In this episode, I sit down with Larry Williams, hip hop artist and author of the romantic novel What the Heart Wants. We talk about what it really means to reinvent yourself, follow your creative calling, and be honest about the messiness of love and relationships—without the fairy-tale gloss.Larry shares how his years as a conscious hip hop artist shaped the way he writes about love, conflict, and growth. His book blends fiction and real-life experience—pulling from his own heartbreak, self-reflection, and the hard inner work of taking responsibility for your part in a relationship.In this conversation, we explore:The man behind What the Heart Wants and how his life, music, and relationships shaped the storyWhy most of us are not truly fulfilled in our 9–5 roles—and what it means to honor your creative sideHow Larry sees every person as naturally creative (even if you don’t call yourself an “artist”)The real side of relationships: insecurity, trauma, miscommunication, jealousy—and the growth that’s possible when we’re honestWhat it looks like to take accountability after a painful breakupWhy he wrote a romantic novel that doesn’t sugarcoat love, but still believes in connection and healingEncouragement for anyone who’s telling themselves “I’m not creative” or “Who am I to write a book?”Grab Larry’s book📖 What the Heart Wants by Larry WilliamsYou can purchase the book here: https://a.co/d/7CtifyF
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