Episodes
Embrace Change & Say YES to New Experiences w/ Dr. Denise Y. Mose
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 …
Rest Without Guilt: Why Black Women Deserve Luxury & Ease with Elizab…
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 …
The LOTUS Within – Leadership, Resilience & Purpose with Dr. Amelia D…
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. …
Obong Priesto: The Sound of Revolution, Identity & Global Impact
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 …
What Your Comfort Costs Us -The Power of Pause and Rest with Dr. Gabr…
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 …
How to Become a Successful Woman: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs for Per…
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 …
WOC: Get From Stuck to Vision with Dr. Sharon Arrindell
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 …
Shifting from DEI to Intentional Inclusion with Kelli Lester
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 …
The Power of Intentional Living: A Guide to Personal Growth with Susa…
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 …
Grief and Transformation: A WOC Shares Stories of Resilience and Empo…
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 …
Reclaiming Narratives: Ty Robbins on Black Lesbian Romance in "The Co…
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 …
Building Healthy Habits for Youth: Tips from Dr. Chinwe Afurebe
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, …
Empowering Others: Finding Strength in Serving and Making a Differenc…
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 …
Coffee, Art, and Conversations: Anita Sewell's Abstract Art Showcase
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 …
Self Love and Connection: Nurturing Relationships for Personal and Pr…
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 …
From Achieving to Being: Unpacking Worthiness with Lauren L.C. Wells
In this episode, host Deneen L. Garrett interviews Lauren L.C. Wells, also known as the Gut Health Bestie, founder of Herbival. Achieving Worthiness - Lauren shares her passion for empowering modern women of color to prioritize self-care, mindfulness, and gut …
Breaking the Glass Vase: A Story of Transformation and Empowerment wi…
Breaking the Glass Vase, Dima Ghawi, a keynote speaker and leadership consultant. Dima shares her background, being born in Turkey, raised in Jordan, and now a global citizen in the US. Dima discusses the current global landscape, characterized by significant …
Breaking Barriers: Pursuing Dreams Fearlessly with DeeDee Cummings
Breaking Barriers: Pursuing Dreams Fearlessly with DeeDee Cummings Episode 155 In this episode, host Deneen L. Garrett introduces guest DeeDee Cummings, who is an author, therapist, attorney, and mom from Louisville, Kentucky. DeeDee shares her career...
Becoming Changemakers: Transforming Lives Through Collective Healing …
Dr. Dominica McBride, a leading thinker in community psychology, shares her journey, Transforming Lives Through Collective Healing, from experiencing racism in a small rural town to becoming an advocate for collective healing in diverse communities. She discusses her book, “Becoming …
What is Cultural Identity: Living Authentically with NoorJehan Tourte
Join us for an insightful and empowering conversation, Cultural Identity Living Authentically, with NoorJehan Tourte, a storyteller and group executive vice president, as she shares her personal journey of self-discovery and cultural identity. In this episode, NoorJehan reflects on her …
The Power of Self-Discovery and Growth: Blazing Trails to Success wit…
The Power of Self-Discovery and Growth: Blazing Trails to Success: Self-discovery plays a vital role in identifying one's true desires in life and aligning actions accordingly. In a podcast episode, Valincia Bennett stresses the significance of self-discovery in her journey …
Mindset Shift: Redefining Work and Self-Care with La’Vista Jones
Mindset Shift: Redefining Work This week's guest, LaVista Jones, shares her journey from corporate dropout to successful entrepreneur, author, and coach. Born and raised in Ohio, she now resides in Arizona with her family. LaVista's podcast, Boss Talk, challenges listeners …
Defying the Odds: From Olympic Gold to Hollywood Stunts: A Journey of…
Defying the Odds-This week's episode features René Felton Besozzi, a coach who has guided athletes to numerous victories and a therapist specializing in trauma. René shares her experiences coaching international athletes in track and field, including her son who is …
Unleash Your Potential: A Conversation with Maven Miara Shaw
This week's episode features Maven Miara, a life business strategist and leadership facilitator, discussing the importance of leadership development, especially for women entrepreneurs of color. Miara emphasizes the idea of evolving through different seasons in life and the significance of …