Episodes

Advocate Health Care-How Donna Cryer, JD Advocates for Women - Episode 104 Ever have a medical experience with a health professional that did not feel right? Been in a situation where you felt your health concerns were not being taken seriously? Who’s advocating for you? “Moved by her own experience as a 27-year liver transplant recipient, Donna serves as a fierce advocate for the transformative potential of patient engagement in health policy, research, data, and system design.” Advocate Hea...

Audit Finances-The ABCs of Finance with Valaise Smith - Episode 103 It’s Financial Literacy Month. Are you financially literate? Do you have your finances in order? Could you use help? Valaise Smith, my tax preparer, shares her ABC’s to how to audit finances. Audit Finances-The ABCs of Finance Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Podcast Players In this episode with Valaise Smith, we talk about: [] Control Money [3:56] The ABC’s of Finance [] Managing Finances [11:49] The value of man...

Service to Others with Naketa Ren Thigpen - Episode 102 Are you putting yourself first? Are you being selfish? Naketa Ren Thigpen took service to others to a new level when she decided to help others put themselves 1st by becoming selfish. Naketa shares her mission to “activate power couples and potent humans who are ready to recalibrate and own their right to be intentionally selfish to amplify relationship intimacy as they grow to live in the space of (and) fully”. Service to Others Listen...

Scale Your Business to $1M: The 5 C’s of Success for Women of Color with Betty Hines - Episode 101 Ready to level up? Want tips from someone who has done this for herself now empowering other women to do the same? Betty Hines is that woman. Betty is a woman who turned a rich career in corporate into entrepreneurship. She started W.E.W.; W.omen E.levating W.omen to invest in and elevate the lives of other women. Betty shares her 5 C’s of Success for Women of Color and their impact on living a ...

Celebrate Success: My Podcast Coaching Journey with Deneen L. Garrett - Episode 100 Been hesitant to get started? Looking for motivation? I got you. Deneen is the Creator and Host of this podcast. Even though she had a fear of being vulnerable, she Nike’d it and launched Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation (formerly An Intimate Conversation with Women of Color) almost three years ago. Now on her 100th episode, it’s time for Deneen to Celebrate Success. Celebrate Success: My Podcast Coac...

What if you were unable to pursue the one thing you’ve built your career or life around? What would you do next? Oftentimes, when you spend a lot of time doing something, it can be hard figuring out who you are when you're not doing that thing. Tywanna Smith is an award-winning sports manager, best-selling author, speaker, and former professional basketball player. Tywanna tore her ACL in high school which forced her off the court. During this time, she discovered new passions, who she was outsi...

As my podcast coaching journey continues, I had the pleasure of hosting my 1st virtual podcast panel. Yes, as a direct result of working with my podcast coach who recommended me for the opportunity. Although we are Black History 365, February was designated as Black History Month in 1976 thanks to the work started by Carter G Woodson. Shoutout to PodBean for honoring this time with the Celebrating Black Voices panel. I was joined by Rock Stars Danielle Desir Corbett, my podcast coach, Jazz Wil...

In this episode, Deneen, Creator and Host of An Intimate Conversation with Women of Color, continues her Podcast Coaching Journey with Danielle Desir Corbett and shares The Power of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Deneen has seen tremendous growth since starting her coaching journey and specifically after becoming more SEO aligned. Deneen also mentions her speaking opportunities at Afros & Audio and PodFest23 which she attributes to PodThon22 ran by her Podcast Coach and Lee Uehera. The Power ...

In this episode, I talk about: *my move to a new podcast host *making titles SEO attractive *saying goodbye to 2022 It’s all about My Podcast Coaching Journey: How I'm Leaning Into SEO. Deneen L. Garrett, is the Host of the An Intimate Conversation with Women of Color podcast. She is also the Founder & CEO of Deneen Consults which sponsors the pod, a Dream Lifestyle Coach and a speaker. Deneen Consults empowers women of color to Live a Dream Lifestyle. Work with Deneen: https://deneenconsul...

"When you want something, the whole universe conspires to make it happen." Author: Paulo Coelho. Check out this episode to learn how my day spent in NYC on Tuesday was the manifestation of this. My Dream Lifestyle: A Spontaneous Trip to NYC To Experience Black Art by Jean-Michel Basquiat. This week's guest, Deneen L. Garrett, is the Host of the An Intimate Conversation with Women of Color podcast. She is also the Founder & CEO of Deneen Consults which sponsors the pod, a Dream Lifestyle Coach an...

https://www.womenofcoloranintimateconversation.com/how-doni-aldine/When you “live in between”, are a 3rd Culture kid, you may find your life passion is to help others feel they belong as was the case for Doni Aldine. Donie, a globally mobile Afro-Latina and first-generation American who, by age 19, lived in & identified with seven cultures on five continents, defines what “in-between” and being a “3rd culture kid” is along with sharing her global experiences in this week’s episode. How Doni Aldi...

Kimberly Batchelor Davis, Author, Podcaster, Lifestyle Editor, wants people to know she is a Dreamer and Believer in purpose and ability. By tapping into her Superpower, her voice, she became “the somebody’ who wrote books for Black and Brown girls and boys to see themselves. When wondering who and when, she realized “the who” was her and “the when” was then… Check out this episode to learn about how we, as Black people, show up in her books. #RepresentationMatters This week’s guest is… Kimber...

Ryane LeCesne, CEO | Mindset + Energy Management Coach, and I talked about things women, high-achieving Black women, need to be in recovery from in order to “have it”: Imposter Syndrome, Perfectionism, Distractionism. We talked about how shame shows up and its impact. Check out this week’s episode for more. This week’s guest is… Ryane LeCesne is the Master Your Mindset Coach. Since 2012, Ryane has coached nearly 1,000 high-achieving women – specializing in the unique needs of high-achieving Bla...

During a transformational leadership session, Therese Myers, AUTHOR/Founder Yesgirlscreate/ Owner Brand New Vue, was asked what she planned to be doing in year. She knew it would be something helping girls. Beginning with the end in mind and inspired by her three daughters, Therese created Yes Girls Create Inc, a New York City based non profit organization which focuses on self-esteem building through creative activities for girls ages 7-14. Her mission with Yes Girls as well as with Brand New V...

Sharing my podcast coaching journey. As a coach, I know the value of coaching so when I decided to #levelup my podcast, I decided to hire a Podcast Coach. In this episode, I share about my consulting call with my coach. We talked about: SEO or Search Engine Optimization Streamlining my websites Moving to a different podcast platform Check out the episode for more. The An Intimate Conversation with Women of Color podcast is sponsored by Deneen Consults. Deneen Consults: https://deneenconsul...

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. Lisa L. Baker, CEO and Founder, gets to helps others answer their purpose, live her purpose, and give back. At the age of 54, Lisa said Yes to the severance package her company was offering, had no plan, and because of that leap of faith, she “gets to do”. Check out this week’s episode for more. This week’s guest is… Lisa L. Baker shows high performing professionals how to Level Up – get connected, get prom...

Sharing my podcast coaching journey. As a coach, I know the value of coaching so when I decided to #levelup my podcast, I decided to hire a Podcast Coach. SUBSCRIBE to join me on my journey. My #podcastlife. Deneen Consults: https://deneenconsults.com/ Podcast site: https://www.deneenlgarrett.com/ The An Intimate Conversation with Women of Color podcast is sponsored by Deneen Consults. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Se...

Did you know you have the power to shift your mindset? Did you know you don’t have to be a people pleasure? Did you know you can live unapologetic? This week’s guest Coach Kisha Woods, Mindset/Entrepreneurial Growth Coach, learned that she could after taking a 30 day reflective break. She took agency of her state of mind, put herself 1st and started to live life on her terms. Coach K shared three actions women of color can take to own their power and voices plus the 3 R’s she lives by. Check out...

What doors keep opening for you? For Monique “AJ” Smith, Consultant, Adjunct, Post Host, Co-Author, Magazine Publisher, Executive Coach, Sports Management was the door that kept opening. Monique was involved in administrative aspects of sports from a young age, was encouraged to pursue PR, which she did, and 30 years later, has enjoyed a successful career in Sports Management. Check out this week’s episode to learn more about her journey, her investment in the education of her students and how s...

Checking in from Nigeria, Nana Ize Musa, an Ambassador with a great passion for humanity's appointment, shared about her humanitarian work and its global impact. Nana has dedicated her life to serving women and children, educating them and keeping them safe. In response to what 3 things a woman could do to own her power and voice, believe you are capable was her final point. Check out this week’s episode for more. On another note, Nana encouraged me to go horseback riding. “Soon come.” :O) Thi...

When I read Kristina Thomas’, Mother/Healer/Entrepreneur, Bio, I knew our #intimateconversation would be an emotional one. Indeed it was. We talked about the various methods of healing she uses, reiki, egg spiritual cleanse, we’re at different stages of losing our fathers, and she surprised me when she shared the impact my sister’s book when she was in high school. You just never know…. Check out this week’s episode for more. This week’s guest is… My name is Kristina Thomas. A DC native operat...

Are you bold? Showing up? A go-getter? Rita Kakati-Shah, Author, Founder & CEO, International Speaker and Board Advisor, is and does as we discuss in this week’s episode. Being “one of the only” as a woman of color in finance in the UK, formed Rita’s passion for diversity and inclusion. Rita furthered embraced this after her move to the US when she became a “plus 1”. She tapped into her journey and authored “The Goddess of Go Getting” which was released earlier this year. Be bold be brave be you...

During my #intimateconversation with L. Michelle Smith, CEO and Founder of no silos communications llc., L. Michelle mentioned “being in the halls of Harper & Collins”, a big publishing house, and how others remarked that was unheard of without representation. Her answer to my question “what one thing contributed to this” inspired the title of this episode ~ Relationships Based on Excellence - How to Win at Life. Check it out to learn 3 key actions to owning your power and voice, how L. Michelle...

In this #BlackHistoryMonth episode, Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis, a community advocate, sociologist and criminologist, educator, and researcher, holds nothing back. She is firm in her Blackness and about what is and is not "diversity work". Check it out for as she gets raw and real. This week’s guest is… Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis is a community advocate, sociologist and criminologist, educator, and researcher. Dr. Dennis connects with local, national, and international communities, schools, businesses, an...