Episodes

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…

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 health. She emphasizes the importance o…

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 changes and shifts, emphasizing the nec…

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...

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 Change Makers” …

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 experiences …

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 towards living her dream…

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 to reconsider their appro…

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 a long jumper. She also discusses…

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 finding …

Episode 147   In this episode, we delve into the final phase of the "How to Live a Dream Lifestyle" series - the Drive episode. After dreaming big and designing your ideal life, it's time to take action and drive towards your goals. This phase involves plotting and planning, putting in the work to …

Embracing Change Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs Episode 148 Master certified coach who recently left a career in tech and digital strategy leadership to align her work with her purpose of reducing suffering in self and others. Santana shares her journey in mindfulness, meditation, traditional …

AMBITION IN LIFE: The Power of Ambition and and Finding Fulfillment: it is essential for individuals to evaluate their ambition and ensure that it aligns with their core values. Ambition should not push individuals to the point of exhaustion or unhappiness. Instead, it should be a source of joy and…

In this episode, Living a Dream Lifestyle, of "Women of Color, An Intimate Conversation," host Deneen L. Garrett continues her "How to Live a Dream Lifestyle" series. She introduces her framework of three plus Ds - dream, decide/design, and drive - and focuses on the decide/design aspect in this ep…

In this episode, Strategies for Professional Growth, Bryetta Calloway, a marketing and brand executive, growth catalyst, speaker, mentor, author, and DEIB researcher, discusses the barriers faced by Black women in professional development and corporate America. Bryetta shares her diverse background…

In this Live a Dream Lifestyle™ episode of Women of Color: Intimate Conversation, host Deneen L. Garrett explores the topic of dreaming and how it contributes to living a dream lifestyle. She introduces her three plus D's framework, which includes dreaming, designing, and driving towards one's drea…

Richa Bansal, a mom, wife, author, leader, and founder of Pink Careers, shares her story and discusses the work she does at Pink Careers as a leadership and job search coach, Career Growth No Fluff. She emphasizes the importance of integrating work and life, particularly for moms. Richa also talks …

In this 1st episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, the Dream Life series, host Deneen L. Garrett shares her journey from creating a popular panel for LGBTQ+ women of color and allies to launching her own podcast. She opens up about her fear of vulnerability and the realization that he…

In this 2020 re-release, Empowerment Journey Spreading Love, delve into Episode 14 as Sonia Jackson Myles, CEO of The Sister Accord®️ & The Accord Group LLC, passionately emphasizes the profound significance of recognizing our unique assignments in spreading love, eradicating...

Kristina Thomas, also known as KT, is a mother and healer who specializes in Reiki and energy healing., Energy Healing: Harnessing Energy and Healing She explains how Reiki works and how crystals are used to balance the energy within each chakra. The episode explores the importance of self-care an…

In this 2020 re-release of episode 5, Dr. Damary Bonilla Rodriguez talks about Amplifying Voices and Impacting Communities as she shares her personal journey. Dr. Damary discusses growing up in Spanish Harlem, being raised by her grandparents, and the challenges she faced as a young Latina. Despite…

Guest Stephen A. Hart, marketer, podcaster, brand strategist, speaker, and entrepreneur shares his Brand & Identity journey from being raised in Jamaica to becoming a husband, father, and successful professional. Stephen discusses his creative genes inherited from his father and how it led him to h…

In this 2021 re-release, founder at Backstage Capital and Runner, Arlan Hamilton, explores the notion that making a difference doesn't always require grand or monumental actions. Control What You Can Control.

In this 2021 Re-Release episode, Value Art: And Many It's Forms, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredibly talented Linda Simien Kelly, a self-taught abstract expressionist artist whose work I first encountered at the Breakfast Klub in Houston. Linda's vibrant and meaningful art immedi…