A Top 20 Women’s Empowerment Podcast

Activism Episodes

Engaging discussions on social change, advocacy, and the role of women of color in movements for justice and equality.
Service to Others with Naketa Ren Thigpen
March 30, 2023

Service to Others with Naketa Ren Thigpen

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 bec...

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How I'm Overcoming Fear and Planning For Growth : My Podcast Coaching Journey
Nov. 11, 2022

How I'm Overcoming Fear and Planning For Growth : My Podcast Coaching…

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...

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You Are Capable of Amazing Things with Nana Ize Musa
Oct. 27, 2022

You Are Capable of Amazing Things with Nana Ize Musa

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, educ...

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"The Black of It" with Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis
July 7, 2022

"The Black of It" with Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis

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 "divers...

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Bonded by Allyship with Dr. Christen Behzadi
Jan. 20, 2022

Bonded by Allyship with Dr. Christen Behzadi

Imagine doing all the things to become an anesthesiologist to be told by a patient they did not want a Black doctor? Dr. Christen Behzadi, a board-certified anesthesiologist and founder of InternationalIntercultural, didn’t h...

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“I AM Evidence!” with Ericka Murria
June 3, 2021

“I AM Evidence!” with Ericka Murria

“I am Evidence” means so much more than a (rape) kit on a shelf” declared Ericka Murria, creator of , Social Justice Advocate against DV/SA, National Inspirational speaker, aspiring Author and Candidate for Detroit City Council District 7, when...

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If Not Now Then When with Lola Small
April 29, 2021

If Not Now Then When with Lola Small

After the murder of George Floyd, Lola T. Small, a Taiwanese Canadian wife to a Black man who along with her husband took their then four-year-old son to protest the injustice. Being compelled to act with “energy and intentio...

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“Grace Leads to Growth” with Griselda Garibay
Feb. 18, 2021

“Grace Leads to Growth” with Griselda Garibay

Sometimes we expect things to be a certain way and they turn out differently. Often, we are so busy being there for others we neglect ourselves. Other times we are constantly in “go” mode and not appreciating the little thing...

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Because Because: It HAD to Exist with Arlan Hamilton
Feb. 11, 2021

Because Because: It HAD to Exist with Arlan Hamilton

If you have an idea and ever wonder if you should keep going, take a cue from Arlan Hamilton and reflect: If 5 years down the road that thing you imagined did not exist and it bothers you and/or, if it did exist without you g...

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“Black Womxn, Be LOUD” - How to Own Your Black Womxn excellence with B. Pagels-Minor
Feb. 5, 2021

“Black Womxn, Be LOUD” - How to Own Your Black Womxn excellence with …

Reflecting on how to live a life of awesomeness, B. Pagels-Minor, a trans-nonbinary lesbian; board member of Howard Brown Health and the YWCA, both in Chicago, where they lobby for equality and equity for WoC and who spells women with an “x” is...

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Persisting through Adversity with Dr. Angela Gala Gonzalez, MD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Jan. 28, 2021

Persisting through Adversity with Dr. Angela Gala Gonzalez, MD, M.Sc.…

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 this week’s episode as Dr. Angela Gala Gonzalez, MD, M.Sc., Ph.D., shares a very pivotal mom...

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Who is Speaking up for Them - How to Speak Up When It Matters with Aaris Dawson
Sept. 10, 2020

Who is Speaking up for Them - How to Speak Up When It Matters with Aa…

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 ...

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How to Dodge Punches with Aria Elan
Aug. 20, 2020

How to Dodge Punches with Aria Elan

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 des...

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The Power of Using Your Voice with Crystal Lawrence
July 3, 2020

The Power of Using Your Voice with Crystal Lawrence

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 ...

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Wage Gaps and Representation with Patricia Mota
June 26, 2020

Wage Gaps and Representation with Patricia Mota

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 e...

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Real Talk with Kimberly King
June 12, 2020

Real Talk with Kimberly King

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...

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Black Trans Lives Matter with Michelle Brown
June 5, 2020

Black Trans Lives Matter with Michelle Brown

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...

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Your Voice is Your Power with Karen Arrington
May 29, 2020

Your Voice is Your Power with Karen Arrington

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, Kar...

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Navigating Intersectionality: with Kathy Martinez
May 15, 2020

Navigating Intersectionality: with Kathy Martinez

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 i...

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