Episodes

Unstoppable Grit: Tashana’s Journey from Military Veteran to Bodybuilding Champion Tashana's story is one of resilience, discipline, and purpose. From serving as an Army Airborne veteran—jumping out of planes and carrying the weight of responsibility—to becoming an 8x all-natural bikini bodybuil…

🚨 The Self-Care Revolution: Why Every Woman Must Prioritize Herself—Starting NOW! 💜 In this powerful episode, I sit down with Cassandra Juniphant, founder of Ori Ara, to uncover the real reason self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s a NECESSITY! 🚀

Turning Passion into Profit with Vida Robinson In this episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, Vida Robinson shares how she built a creative empire by turning her passions into three thriving businesses: DREAM Holiday (luxury décor), Én Board Charcuterie (gourmet grazing boards), an…

Unlocking Success Through Sisterhood – In this powerful episode, Women of Color share how self-advocacy, authenticity, and collaboration fuel success. From owning your narrative to building strategic partnerships, our guests reveal the keys to thriving in life and business. Tune in for inspiring st…

Inspire Empower Drive Success In Part I of The Power of Our Stories, an intimate group of dynamic and ambitious women of color comes together to share how personal narratives shape success, foster resilience, and build thriving communities. Through heartfelt conversations, they explore the power…

Unlock the Power of Inner Child Healing & Self-Awareness Are childhood wounds holding you back? In this transformative episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, host Deneen L. Garrett sits down with Victoria Finch, The Heart Healer, to explore the deep impact of early experiences on s…

🚨 Calming the Noise: Reclaim Your Peace & Clarity 🚨 In a world full of distractions, how do you reconnect with YOU? 🎧✨ In this throwback episode, Dr. Tiffany Smith breaks down why calming the noise isn’t just about peace—it’s about POWER. 🔥 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to quiet distractions & h…

Stop waiting. Start living. In this episode, Souraya Christine shares how embracing vulnerability and pushing past fear can unlock the life you truly desire. She reminds us that life is too short to hold back on our dreams and encourages us to take action despite fear. Tune in for powerful insights…

In this Empowerment Unplugged episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, Marquette L. Walker shares her transformative journey of growth, resilience, and gratitude. From overcoming personal challenges to embracing self-awareness and healing, Marquette’s story is a powerful testament to th…

Embrace Change & Say YES to New Experiences w/ Dr. Denise Y. Mose 🎙✨ Struggling with change? Feeling stuck in your career or personal life? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Denise Y. Mose shares how embracing change and stepping outside her comfort zone transformed her life—from a stagnant teachin…

Rest Without Guilt: Why Black Women Deserve Luxury & Ease with Elizabeth Mccoy High-achieving Black women are often conditioned to believe that rest must be earned—but what if rest is actually the key to success? In this powerful episode, licensed therapist and rest advocate Elizabeth Mccoy cha…

The LOTUS Within - "Resilience isn’t built in comfort—it’s forged in adversity." – Dr. Amelia Duran-Stanton In this powerful episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, Dr. Amelia Duran-Stanton shares her extraordinary journey from enlisted military personnel to U.S. Army Colonel, PhD h…

Sound of Revolution - In this episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, host Deneen L. Garrett sits down with Obong Priesto, a visionary musician and freedom activist using his art to inspire change. As the founder of The Plight Messenger's, Obong shares his evolution in the music indust…

What Your Comfort Costs - In this episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, host Deneen L. Garrett welcomes Dr. Gabriela Alcalde, a creative and anti-supremacist leader. Dr. Alcalde shares her journey as an immigrant from Lima, Peru, navigating the transition to an empty nest while bala…

Overcoming Limiting Beliefs-In this episode of "Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation," host Deneen L. Garrett welcomes Dr. Kimberly Walker, an experienced psychiatrist with over 30 years in the field. Dr. Walker shares her journey of resilience and the significant pivot she made in her career a…

From Stuck to Vision: In this episode of "Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation," host Dr. Sharon Arrindell shares her journey and insights as a speaker, counselor, and coach dedicated to empowering women and couples. She discusses her mission to help couples transition from feeling like roommat…

In this episode, Shifting from DEI to Intentional Inclusion with Kelli Lester, we kick off 2025 with an inspiring conversation featuring Kelly Lester, co-founder and partner of Onyx Rising, a change management consulting firm. Kelly shares her profound commitment to inclusive leadership and innovat…

Intentional Living + Growth: In this episode of "Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation," host Deneen L. Garrett welcomes CPA and fractional CFO Susanne Mariga. Susanne specializes in helping seven to nine figure entrepreneurs implement the Profit First strategy, which focuses on creating intenti…

Grief and Transformation: In this episode of "Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation," host Deneen sits down with Olivia Abu-Said, a grief and transformation coach. Olivia shares her journey into grief coaching, highlighting how her focus evolved to include the profound impact of grief on individ…

In this episode of "Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation," host Deneen L. Garrett welcomes back listeners after a brief hiatus and introduces the guest, Ty Robbins. Ty, a proud member of the LGBTQIA community for 28 years, shares insights about their book, "The Color of Honey." Black Lesbian Ro…

Healthy Habits for Youth-Dr. Chinwe Aforebe, the founder of Centered Youth Clinic and Counseling Consulting, shares her journey from wanting to be an actress to becoming a doctor. Raised in a Nigerian family where medical and law professions are favored, Dr. Chinwe discusses her passion for youth w…

Empowering Others Finding Strength: Amber Ontiveros, a seasoned civil rights advocate and the founder of Ontiveros and Associates, emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, meditation, mindfulness, and shadow work in overcoming trauma and unconscious biases. She explains how these practices can …

In this episode, "Coffee Art and Conversation": Anita Sewell's Abstract Art Showcase", host Deneen L. Garrett introduces abstract artist Anita Sewell whose work is currently featured in his non-gallery show. Anita shares that her art is playful and inspired by her childhood, filled with innocence a…

Self-Love and Connection: In this episode, Deneen interviews Analiza Quiroz Wolf, founder of Women of Color Rise, an equity-based coaching firm focused on women and people of color. Analiza shares her journey as a proud Filipina American and her mission to help women and people of color reach their…