About — Michael Wade Woods

Michael Wade Woods

Michael Wade Woods is a published author, certified personal trainer, community leader & entrepreneur located in St. Louis, MO. His passion for uniting communities to create a better future — one that is driven by the hopes and needs of those often forgotten — serves as a guide post in all of his work.

Michael earned his BA in Psychology from Lindenwood University and Certification for Personal Training from American Council on Exercise. He’s the author of four books, including best seller “I Will Never Kill a Black Man”. He owns Forward Progress Personal Training, where he facilitates 1:1 coaching, 1:1 personal training, & group trainings to assist clients in meeting their health & wellness goals.

Michael co-founded and serves as the Executive Director of Dream Builders 4 Equity, where he leads efforts to empower St. Louis youth through ownership in rehabbing real estate located in low-income/highly distressed communities and co-publishing a book after a semester program. Michael also co-created Connected St. Louis to organize the St. Louis community to support Black-owned businesses.