Episodes

Simone E. Morris, CEO, Simone Morris Enterprises LLC., has “danced with discomfort” over the years. From being behind the scenes to finding her voice to empowering other women to “own their careers”. She started this year thinking she’d focus on one thing then 2020 caused a pivot. What does it mean to own your career? Listen to this week’s episode to learn more. Resources: Simone Morris Enterprises www.simonemorrisenterprises.org/shop Podcast + Books https://www.simonemorrisenterprises.org/podc...

Being a Latina and specifically a Latina from Brazil is very important to Sheila, Public Policy Fellow, Office of Equity and Racial Justice at the Office of Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot. So much so, in 2018, she quit her job and along with her husband, who took a sabbatical, and 3 children spent a family gap year there. Where are you from? Learn more about Sheila and the importance of owning where you’re from, really in this episode. Resources Legal Prep Charter Academy Books: Caste Video: Rudine S...

Being raised by parent born in Cuba, her mom is mulata and her father is Black, Josy Laza Gallagher, MA, (she,her,hers,ella), Global Inclusion Consultant & Executive Coach, Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement(HACE) Board Member, Former...

Growing up, people tried to put Yvette in a box. She made the decision if she could not check Black and Latina (Hispanic/Latino), she wouldn’t check anything. Learn how Yvette does not let people box her in and how she celebrates her heritage in this week’s episode. Resources: The Story Behind the Tradition of Oxcarts in Costa Rica --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deneen-l-garrett/message

In this week’s Hispanic Heritage Month episode, Jannie Fernandez, Director, K-12 Alliance & TECHNOLOchicas, National Center for Women & IT, promotes La Familia in her message to “Find something you’re passionate about and, instead of doing it alone, join in.” Sing the Same Tune. Listen as she shares more about how to passionately impact your community. Resources: TECHNOLOchicas NCWIT Connect: LinkedIn About the Podcast Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation (formerly An Intimate Conversation...

🎙️ Paying Homage to Ancestors with Anna L. Garcia Season 1 | Episode 24 In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Anna L. Garcia, National President of HACEMOS, to discuss why Latinas and women of color must be seen, heard, and valued. 🔥 Why This Conversation Matters 💡 Shared Struggles, Collective Strength – Women of color often navigate spaces that lack support, resources, and true advocacy. Anna unpacks these realities and highlights the power of community, self-worth, and sisterhood in ...

Aaris Dawson, grad student and science teacher, recognizes her privilege of being in spaces and places others do not expect her to be in. When she gets her seat at the table, she uses her voice for herself and others. Who is Speaking up for Them How to Speak Up When It Matters. Listen to learn more about how Aaris advocates for girls and boys of color in education. Resources: Johns Hopkins School of Education https://education.jhu.edu/ LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE + SHARE Listen on Spotify. Work with ...

Whatever the question, know you, Black girl, Woman of Color, are the answer. Everything you need is within. You are born of intuitive women, women who survived and thrived. Listen to this week’s episode to hear more from Ber-henda Williams, Public Speaker, Bi-lingual Poet, Visionary Empath Coach, and Girl’s Advocate. Contact: Ber-henda Williams: https://www.ber-hendawilliams.com/ The Power of Girlhood: https://www.thepowerofgirlhood.org/ Resources: Becoming by Michelle Obama: https://becoming...

T.D. Minter, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, LCDC-I, CHST, NCC, at Copenhagen Counseling Services, was raised by women who valued education and taught her “with an education you can do so much”. Listen as she shares more of why she has placed such importance on higher ed as well as hear her encourage us to “respect the reflection”. You are Meant for more. Check this episode for more. Resources: Copenhagen Counseling Services: https://copenhagencounseling.com/ Books: A Raisin in th...

Life comes at us hard. Some of us are born wayyy behind the starting line. Aria, an Entertainment Attorney, Motivational Speaker, and Songwriter/Singer at SISI, encourages youth, LGBTQ+, and WoC to choose to be where they desire despite their circumstances. Even though it will not be easy, with hard work, it is possible. How to Dodge Punches. Check out the episode for more. Resources: Aria Elan: https://ariaelan.com/ Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariaelan/?hl=en Facebook: https...

At an early age, Angelique Sina, who was born and raised in Puerto Rico, saw the value of entrepreneurship. As she progressed in her career and reflected on poverty in Puerto Rico, she decided she wanted to help other Puerto Rican women and girls discover and make their dreams come true. Make Something Amazing Happen - Creating a Space for Women Entrepreneurs. Listen to learn more. Resources: Friends of Puerto Rico Connect: IG @angeliquesina About the Podcast Women of Color: An Intimate Conve...

Yusha King, or as she calls herself, is “The Consigliere” to leaders “: advising, coaching, and mentoring individuals, groups, teams and organizations on “how to do...it, better!” In this week’s episode we dive into how Lady Yusha literally uses her voice doing what’s innately her. Building Bridges. Check out the episode for more. Connect: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yusha-king/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/yking6 https://twitter.com/ForHerVoice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yk...

Having no personal examples of successful business owners and encouraged to get a college degree, Chantele Gray bet on herself and is now a successful business owner & operator of Pretty Girl Studios Inc. + PGS Cosmetics. Bet on Yourself. Listen to learn more about Chantele’s journey and how she’s blazing trails in the hair care industry for others. Resources Pretty Girl Studios: https://www.prettygirl.studio/ PGS Cosmetics: https://www.prettygirl.studio/cosmetics Connect IG: https://www.ins...

First comes “self-care then self-love then acceptance and ultimately a push to walk and live your purpose”. Listen as Shia Joyner, Medical Esthetician, Reiki Healer, Registered Yoga Teacher and Domestic Violence and, creator of the Zen & Boujee, shares her journey as a Domestic Violence survivor from revelation to promoting self-care + community. Resources: Zen and Boujee Connect: @zenandboujee on IG + Facebook + Pinterest + Twitter LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE + SHARE All Links here. --- Send in a voi...

Being one of two girls in a family of boys, Toni learned to use her voice early. As a 5th grader in a program for future teachers, she questioned “what about girls” and hasn’t stopped. “You are blazing new trails every day you have breath.” Blazing Trails with every breath. Check out the episode to learn more about the breath Toni breathes for others. Contact: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latoniyaajones/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoniya-a-jones-4b2986162/ Twitter: https://...

If you looked up “illustrious career”, you’d see Sonia’s picture. Every part of Sonia’s life is in service to others. That thing you can’t shake is your Spirit & Soul talking. Sit in silence + journal then do that which feeds your soul. Sonia is the Founder, President & CEO at The Sister Accord, LLC dba The Accord Group. Essence of Your Awesomeness. Check out the episode for more. Resources: Sonia Jackson Myles: https://soniajacksonmyles.com/ The Sister Accord Foundation: https://thesisteraccor...

Crystal Lawrence, Project Engineer Staff for Air Mobility and Maritime Missions at Lockheed Martin, was born into a family where serving others was an expectation. She took this to heart which led to her co-founding Lockheed Martin’s Pride Marietta, serving the citizens of East St. Louis as a Technical Specialist for the Emma L. King Foundation and, presiding over Lockheed’s Toast Masters and Flight Club. Crystal believes as Dr. King did, “We are tied together in the single garment of destiny, c...

Pay gaps, limited leadership, and lack of representation are (3) reasons why Patricia Mota, President & CEO of HACE, is committed to advancing Latinas and other Women of Color. Wage Gaps and Representation. Check out this episode learn Patricia's (3) step process + her "call to action" for others. Resource(s): Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement https://www.haceonline.org/ Mujeres de HACE https://info.haceonline.org/mujeresdehace Book Recommendation: The Memo by Minda Harts https://www.min...

As a LGBTQ+ African American woman in STEM, Tara is no stranger to being one of the “onlys”. She lets the strength of those whose shoulders she stands on, Harriet (Tubman), Sojourner (Truth), Shirley (Chisolm), and Katherine (Johnson) give her strength to use her voice for herself and LGBTQ+ WOC. Connect: LinkedIn LISTEN on Spotify + SUBSCRIBE + SHARE All Links here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deneen-l-garrett/message

Real talk! As a Black Gay Woman, Kimberly King, Engineering Program Manager @ Texas Instruments & on the leadership team of TI Pride ERG, has had to work hard to accomplish the things she has and is an example to others as to what hard work gets you. “People of Color have been oppressed for so long, labeled voiceless, not heard. With the murder of George Floyd, the time is now! It is time to stand up and be heard.” Real Talk. Check out the episode for more. Deneen L. Garrett, is the Host of the...

Michelle Brown, She/Her/Hers, Public Speaker, Author, Activist, Radio Host of Collections by Michelle Brown-Blog Radio found her voice in her teens and uses it to open conversations that move towards actions. As a Black Queer Mom, she stands boldly in the crosshairs of her intersectionality and encourages us to do the same. As we honor Pride and the lives of lost Black lives, know “All Black Lives Matter which include Black Trans Lives Matter.” Black Trans Lives Matter #Pride2020 Connect: Coll...

https://www.deneenlgarrett.com/use-your-voice-and-watch-the-clouds-part-with-karen-arrington-winner-naacp-image-award-outstanding-literary-work-empowerment-expert-goodwill-ambassador-to-sierra-leone/For the past 20 years, Karen Arrington, Winner-NAACP Image Award Outstanding Literary Work /Empowerment Expert /Goodwill Ambassador to Sierra Leone and Founder of Miss Black USA, has been using her voice to impact thousands of women, locally and globally. She wrote, Your Next Level Life, winner of an...

In this episode, Kathy Martinez (she/her/hers), Director, Labor Relations, PRIDE ARG Field Lead, shares how her different layers, being a WOC, a lesbian, career-focused and a leader of her company’s Associate Resource Group intersect. Listen to learn more about how Kathy passionately navigates each intersection to impact the lives of others. Resource(s): Out & Equal: https://outandequal.org/ HRC: https://www.hrc.org/ PFLAG: https://pflag.org/ Dress for Success, Miami: https://miami.dressforsuc...

Dr. Damary did not let being born into negative statistics dictate her journey. As the eldest of 3 girls raised in Spanish Harlem, having lost her mom at an early age, she recognized the value of using her voice for herself and especially others. Dr. Damary speaks for those who can’t in her many leadership roles. Not Letting Negative Statistics Dictate Your Journey-Change Negative Thoughts to Reach Your Goals. Check out the episode for more. Favorite Quote: "If I have seen further it is by sta...