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Engaging discussions on social change, advocacy, and the role of women of color in movements for justice and equality.
Women's Health Revolution: How Muji Bekomson Is Mothering a New System Into Existence
May 18, 2026

Women's Health Revolution: How Muji Bekomson Is Mothering a New Syste…

"She didn't wait for the system to catch up. She built a new one." In this episode of our May series, She Who Mothers: Redefining Legacy, Love & Lineage, host Deneen L. Garrett sits down with Muji Bekomson — Medical Laborator...

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Leaking Is Common But NOT Normal | Pelvic Floor Health, Immigrant Grit & Women’s Health Advocacy | Dr. Charu Chopra
March 27, 2026

Leaking Is Common But NOT Normal | Pelvic Floor Health, Immigrant Gri…

She arrived in the U.S. at 27. Never been on a plane. Left her entire family in India. Faked her accent so no one would notice where she came from. Worked harder than anyone in the room — and learned the hard way that hard wo...

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What Are You Mixed With? Navigating Anti-Blackness, White Supremacy & Light-Skinned Privilege with Dr. Wendy Ashley
Dec. 16, 2025

What Are You Mixed With? Navigating Anti-Blackness, White Supremacy &…

Episode 190 In this intimate and deeply necessary conversation, we’re joined by Dr. Wendy Ashley — a nationally recognized Black and biracial clinician, professor, author, change agent, and Department Chair of the MSW program...

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Hollywood’s Gatekeepers Are Changing ~ How Black Women Are Taking Over Media
March 29, 2025

Hollywood’s Gatekeepers Are Changing ~ How Black Women Are Taking Ove…

Hollywood’s Gatekeepers Are Changing ~ How Black Women Are Taking Over Media with Ashley King Episode 165 The entertainment industry is shifting, but for Black women and other marginalized creators, success isn’t about waitin...

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Obong Priesto: The Sound of Revolution, Identity & Global Impact
Feb. 7, 2025

Obong Priesto: The Sound of Revolution, Identity & Global Impact

In this episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation , host Deneen L. Garrett welcomes her third male guest, Obong Priesto—a visionary musician and freedom activist behind The Plight Messenger’s . Obong offers deep ins...

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Shifting from DEI to Intentional Inclusion with Kelli Lester
Jan. 17, 2025

Shifting from DEI to Intentional Inclusion with Kelli Lester

Shifting from DEI to Intentional Inclusion with Kelli Lester Episode 166 In this episode, we welcome Kelli Lester, co-founder and partner of Onyx Rising, a consultancy focused on transforming individual, team, and organizatio...

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Empowering Others: Finding Strength in Serving and Making a Difference with Amber Ontiveros
June 25, 2024

Empowering Others: Finding Strength in Serving and Making a Differenc…

Empowering Others: Finding Strength in Serving and Making a Difference with Amber Ontiveros Episode 160 Healing Trauma and Overcoming Discrimination through Consciousness Work In a podcast episode featuring Amber Ontiveros, P...

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Breaking the Glass Vase: A Story of Transformation and Empowerment with Dima Ghawi
May 21, 2024

Breaking the Glass Vase: A Story of Transformation and Empowerment wi…

Breaking the Glass Vase: A Story of Transformation and Empowerment Episode 156 with Dima Ghawi Highlights [00:02:33] Advancing individuals in leadership. [00:12:48] Overcoming Limiting Beliefs [00:33:06] The pressure to be pe...

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Becoming Changemakers: Transforming Lives Through Collective Healing with Dr. Dominica McBride
May 10, 2024

Becoming Changemakers: Transforming Lives Through Collective Healing …

Becoming Changemakers: Transforming Lives Through Collective Healing Episode 154 with Dr. Dominica McBride Topics Discussed [00:08:10] Creating community through healing. [00:08:50] Youth, safety, thriving community economy. ...

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Career Growth: No-Fluff Advice to Accelerate Your Career with Pink Careers
Feb. 1, 2024

Career Growth: No-Fluff Advice to Accelerate Your Career with Pink Ca…

Career Growth: No-Fluff Advice to Accelerate Your Career with Pink Careers In the episode, Richa Bansal, Mom, Wife, Author, Leader, and Founder of Pinkcareers, emphasizes the power of pause and its ability to facilitate refle...

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How to Live a Dream Lifestyle™: The Overview - Empowering Women of Color Through Podcasting
Jan. 29, 2024

How to Live a Dream Lifestyle™: The Overview - Empowering Women of Co…

Deneen L. Garrett, a women's empowerment speaker, dream lifestyle coach, and the creator & host of the show, asks two thought-provoking questions then introduces those new, to the podcast. Deneen shares how the podcast is an ...

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Empowerment Journey with Sonia Jackson Myles: Spreading Love, Eradicating Hate, and Driving Social Justice | The Sister Accord®️ CEO’s Insights (2020 Re-release)
Jan. 25, 2024

Empowerment Journey with Sonia Jackson Myles: Spreading Love, Eradica…

In this 2020 re-release, 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 l...

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Amplifying Voices and Impacting Communities with Dr. Damary Bonilla Rodriguez
Jan. 17, 2024

Amplifying Voices and Impacting Communities with Dr. Damary Bonilla R…

In this 2020 re-release of episode 5, Dr. Damary Bonilla Rodriguez, emphasizes the importance of finding every opportunity to be a voice, make a difference, and positively impact others. She emphasizes that regardless of the ...

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Control What You Can Control with Arlan Hamilton
Jan. 3, 2024

Control What You Can Control with Arlan Hamilton

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. This episode emp...

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Holding Space: Surviving Corporate America with Minda Harts
Dec. 21, 2023

Holding Space: Surviving Corporate America with Minda Harts

In this 2020 Re-Release episode, the concept of holding space is explored as a form of healing. Minda Harts, Workplace Consultant, Speaker and Author, and MY favorite Podcaster, emphasize the importance of taking the time to ...

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Overcoming Obstacles: Embracing Self-Belief  with Aria Elan
Dec. 18, 2023

Overcoming Obstacles: Embracing Self-Belief with Aria Elan

About this episode In this episode, Mom/attorney/author/singer/songwriter, Aria Elan highlights the importance of using one's voice to advocate for marginalized groups. The discussion focuses on Overcoming Obstacles: The Impo...

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Empowering Leaders: Women of Color as Chaos Coordinators with Shay Phillips
Dec. 11, 2023

Empowering Leaders: Women of Color as Chaos Coordinators with Shay Ph…

About this episode In this episode, Consultant/Operations & Marketing Exec and Chaos Coordinator , Shay Phillips emphasizes the importance of being your own advocate and asking for what you want in professional spaces. She me...

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Finding Your Voice: Empowering Women of Color to Save Themselves with Poonam Bhuchar
Nov. 9, 2023

Finding Your Voice: Empowering Women of Color to Save Themselves with…

Finding Your Voice: Empowering Women of Color to Save Themselves with Poonam Bhuchar Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Podcast Players In this episode Poonam and I , talk about: [00:02:00] The SAFE method. [00:16:10]...

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Overcoming Challenges: Women of Color on the Path to a Dream Lifestyle with Victoria Finch
Nov. 6, 2023

Overcoming Challenges: Women of Color on the Path to a Dream Lifestyl…

Overcoming Challenges: Women of Color on the Path to a Dream Lifestyle with Victoria Finch Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Podcast Players In this episode Victoria and I , talk about: [00:05:22] Going through the d...

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"Journeys of Empowerment: Women of Color Living Boldly” with Dr. Denise Y. Mose
Oct. 26, 2023

"Journeys of Empowerment: Women of Color Living Boldly” with Dr. Deni…

with Dr. Denise Y. Mose | | In this episode Dr. Denise Y....

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More Space: Make Space for Black Trans Lives with Michelle Brown- 2020 #TBT
June 28, 2023

More Space: Make Space for Black Trans Lives with Michelle Brown- 202…

More Space: Make Space for Black Trans Lives with Michelle Brown - 2020 #TBT Michelle Brown, She/Her/Hers, Public Speaker, Author, Activist, Radio Host of Collections by Michelle Brown-Blog Radio found her voice in her teens ...

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You re not alone with Meka Urriola - 2020 #TBT
June 8, 2023

You re not alone with Meka Urriola - 2020 #TBT

You re not alone with Meka Urriola - 2020 #TBT Episode 112 In this week’s #TBT, Meka Urriola-Hunt, President of LEAGUE at AT&T Georgia shares her passion for working with LGBTQ+ youth. Meka is one of those people who make a d...

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Overcoming Challenges with Dr. Angela Gonzalez, MD, M.Sc., Ph.D. - 2021 #TBT
May 17, 2023

Overcoming Challenges with Dr. Angela Gonzalez, MD, M.Sc., Ph.D. - 20…

Overcoming Challenges with Dr. Angela Gonzalez, MD, M.Sc., Ph.D.- 2021 #TBT - Episode 109 Often as Black women, and WOC, we have proven ourselves and it’s still not enough. We have a choice to give in or persist. Listen to th...

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Advocate Health Care - How Donna Cryer, JD Advocates for Women
April 13, 2023

Advocate Health Care - How Donna Cryer, JD Advocates for Women

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 b...

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