Episodes

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 MccoyHigh-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-StantonIn 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…

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…