A Top 20 Women’s Empowerment Podcast

Mental Health Episodes

Exploring the mental and emotional well-being of women of color, with insights on coping strategies, healing, and empowerment.
“Living by Design” with Ericka Spradley
June 10, 2021

“Living by Design” with Ericka Spradley

Ericka Spradley, Career Management Strategist , and “Confident Career Woman” was stuck. She’d gotten too comfortable in her comfort zone and needed a better quality of life which included going to church on Sundays. Consider...

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Dynamic Capabilities: We ARE Capable! with Sheena Yap Chan
May 13, 2021

Dynamic Capabilities: We ARE Capable! with Sheena Yap Chan

So often, as women, and women of color, we don’t think we have what it takes. Asian women are expected to move through life with their heads down and to "do as you're told". Not Sheena Yap Chan. Sheena had the courage to stan...

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“Let Your Light Shine” with Pam Illar
May 6, 2021

“Let Your Light Shine” with Pam Illar

“You are beautiful. You are strong. You will go through some things just know you will get through it.” These are just a few words Pam Illar, mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, proud Out woman, warrior, would say to her ...

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Your Calling with Sèna Pierre
April 23, 2021

Your Calling with Sèna Pierre

Sèna Pierre was living that Hollywood life until two life-altering tragedies occurred. After losing two women who were very close to her to suicide, Sèna’s path was forever changed. This resulted in Sèna creating a space for young women, Society...

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Open Doors with Sabrina Kelly
April 15, 2021

Open Doors with Sabrina Kelly

Despite COVID, we do not live in a vacuum. We flourish when we pour into others. Our strength is found in fellowship. These are a few of the things this week’s guest, Sabrina Kelly, and I discussed. Sabrina believes when you ...

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“Turnup the Volume” with Casandra Townsel
April 1, 2021

“Turnup the Volume” with Casandra Townsel

“Children are to be seen and not heard.” “Sit down and shut-up.” “Who are you to talk?!” I’m sure you’ve heard this at some point in your life whether directly or not. Have you thought about the impact these words have on oth...

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Defining Moments with La Charmine (L.A.) Jefferson
March 25, 2021

Defining Moments with La Charmine (L.A.) Jefferson

There are things that happen in our lives which determine who we are, what we’re made of and direct our paths. It could be having a child right after college, losing a husband, meeting a mentor or, all three as happened for L...

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Being True to Yourself with Diamond Sade
March 19, 2021

Being True to Yourself with Diamond Sade

It takes strength to navigate spaces that were not made for us. We are often expected to assimilate. Diamond Sade is not one to fit in. She was born to show up in her authenticity. Once she learned of her ancestry, she vowed ...

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The Liberation of Self-Responsibility with Christine Cariño
March 4, 2021

The Liberation of Self-Responsibility with Christine Cariño

Christine Cariño and I talked about what’s needed to live a life outside of the boxes we’ve been placed in. We talked about freeing yourself from what holds you back, so it was no surprise that the two women who have impacted...

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Under My Own Terms - My Way with Jennefer Witter
Feb. 25, 2021

Under My Own Terms - My Way with Jennefer Witter

"An Intimate Conversation with Jennifer Witter: A Woman Who Lifts Up Sisters" "An Intimate Conversation with Jennifer Witter: A Woman Who Lifts Up Sisters" Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Podcast Players In this ep...

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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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Building a Personal Board of Directors: The Power of a Supportive Network with Lollie-Ramirez-Bennett
Jan. 6, 2021

Building a Personal Board of Directors: The Power of a Supportive Net…

🎙️ Building a Personal Board of Directors: The Power of a Supportive Network 🔥 Season 2, Episode 3 – This One’s a Game-Changer! What if I told you the secret to success isn’t what you know, but who holds you accountable? In t...

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Wishes for the New Year with Joy M. Hutton
Dec. 31, 2020

Wishes for the New Year with Joy M. Hutton

Welcome to Season 2 & Happy New Year! In this week’s episode, Joy and I talk about how she invests in others, her experience on OWN's Ready to Love, a dream deferred yet not dead, the loss of her sister and what she’s “Ready ...

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Reflections with Host Deneen L. Garrett
Dec. 24, 2020

Reflections with Host Deneen L. Garrett

Reflecting on this year and pausing to pay homage to those we’ve lost. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deneen-...

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How to Find Your Passion and Discover Your Zest for Life with Jeniece Paige
Dec. 17, 2020

How to Find Your Passion and Discover Your Zest for Life with Jeniece…

Our final guest of 2020 Jeniece Paige, health and Wellness Life Coach and creator of Ready 4 the Dress, was reluctant to answer her call. She was fearful of not being of good service. When she did answer, not only did she imp...

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Holding Space with Minda Harts
Dec. 3, 2020

Holding Space with Minda Harts

Holding Space is a way to recognize self. As Black women and WOC, we often spend so much time taking care of others. We neglect us. Holding Space - What Does It Mean/Look Like to Hold Space for Someone? Listen to this week’s...

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Adventures with Purposewith Erica Lynn
Nov. 24, 2020

Adventures with Purposewith Erica Lynn

Learn techniques to discover your purpose with Erica Lynn, Best Selling Author, Motivational Speaker, Transformation Coach & Host of Erica Lynn Speaks Podcast. Step 1 is Healing. Erica answers What is My Purpose? Listen to le...

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Deferred, Not Defeated with LaQuana Sheppard
Nov. 19, 2020

Deferred, Not Defeated with LaQuana Sheppard

In this week’s episode, LaQuana Sheppard, Founder/Curator of Black Mom’s Club CT, shares how sometimes we need to allow ourselves the time to grieve while relying on our support system to help nurse us back to power. Deferred...

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“YOU are the Answer” - Everything You Need is Already Inside You with Ber-henda Williams
Sept. 3, 2020

“YOU are the Answer” - Everything You Need is Already Inside You 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-...

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You are Meant for more with T.D. Minter
Aug. 27, 2020

You are Meant for more with T.D. Minter

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 sha...

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Building Bridges with Yusha King
Aug. 6, 2020

Building Bridges with Yusha King

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 ...

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Building a Community through Self-Care with Shia Joyner
July 23, 2020

Building a Community through Self-Care with Shia Joyner

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 ...

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Strength to Strength: Gathering Strength from My Ancestors with Tara King-Hughes
June 19, 2020

Strength to Strength: Gathering Strength from My Ancestors with Tara …

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 ...

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Change Negative Thoughts to Reach Your Goals with Dr. Damary Bonilla-Rodriguez
May 8, 2020

Change Negative Thoughts to Reach Your Goals with Dr. Damary Bonilla-…

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 ...

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