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Corporate Leadership & Faith: Violette Omotosho on Building Influence Without Shrinking
May 22, 2026

Corporate Leadership & Faith: Violette Omotosho on Building Influence…

"She didn't shrink to fit the room. She expanded what the room could hold." In the third installment of our May series, She Who Mothers: Redefining Legacy, Love & Lineage, host Deneen L. Garrett sits down with Violette Omotos...

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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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Show Up | Story, Platform & Turning Expertise into Influence | Trish Lindo
May 1, 2026

Show Up | Story, Platform & Turning Expertise into Influence | Trish …

"You don't wait for permission. You become it. And when you become it — everything rises to meet you." In the final installment of our Women Who Build: Legacy in Real Time series, we're diving deep into the architecture of in...

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Episode 200: You Don't Wait for Permission — You Become It | Kaila James
April 24, 2026

Episode 200: You Don't Wait for Permission — You Become It | Kaila Ja…

Two hundred episodes. And we're just getting started. Episode 200 of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation is here — and it arrives exactly the way it should: with a conversation that goes straight to the heart of what thi...

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Opening Doors | Access, Coaching & Building Legacy for Women in Need | Santana Inniss
April 10, 2026

Opening Doors | Access, Coaching & Building Legacy for Women in Need …

Santana Inniss walked away from corporate, looked around at the women being left behind, and decided to do something about it. In this episode, the Founder of The Glow Initiative (Glowi) joins Deneen L. Garrett to share how s...

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Unlearn. Reclaim. Lead. | Stop Waiting for Permission to Be Seen ft. Gia Warren
March 20, 2026

Unlearn. Reclaim. Lead. | Stop Waiting for Permission to Be Seen ft. …

You were built to lead. So why does the path keep feeling out of reach? In this episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, Deneen L. Garrett sits down with Gia Warren — strategic operations and program management le...

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Stop Shrinking: Luxury Branding for Women 50+
March 6, 2026

Stop Shrinking: Luxury Branding for Women 50+

Stop shrinking. Raise your standards. Your experience doesn’t expire — it compounds. In Episode 194 of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation , host Deneen L. Garrett sits down with luxury personal brand strategist Cheryl P...

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From Podcast to LIVE: The Next Era of Women of Color
March 2, 2026

From Podcast to LIVE: The Next Era of Women of Color

Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation — a Top 20 podcast on the 100 Best Women’s Empowerment Podcast list — is entering a new era. In this episode, Deneen L. Garrett is joined by Leon Thomas (The Leon Thomas Group) to shar...

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Alcohol as a Coping Mechanism: Grief, High-Functioning Binge Drinking & Life Beyond the Binge
Feb. 24, 2026

Alcohol as a Coping Mechanism: Grief, High-Functioning Binge Drinking…

EPISODE 192 — Alcohol as a Coping Mechanism: Grief, High-Functioning Binge Drinking & Life Beyond the Binge Full episode notes: https://www.womenofcoloranintimateconversation.com/high-functioning/ High-functioning doesn’t alw...

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The Heart Healer Returns: Healing, Community & Your 2026 Word
Dec. 30, 2025

The Heart Healer Returns: Healing, Community & Your 2026 Word

In this powerful return conversation, Victoria Finch — known as The Heart Healer — joins host Deneen L. Garrett for an intimate, deeply reflective dialogue on inner child healing, emotional freedom, leadership, and the power ...

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Black Women in Art: Restorying the Canon — Conversation with Melanie Brister
Dec. 2, 2025

Black Women in Art: Restorying the Canon — Conversation with Melanie …

Episode 188 Audio Disclaimer: This conversation was originally recorded for CAA Conversations. CAA later shifted to a panel-only format and chose not to release individual interviews. I’m proud to share this important dialogu...

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Black Women in Art: Restorying the Canon — Conversation with Robin Wilson
Nov. 25, 2025

Black Women in Art: Restorying the Canon — Conversation with Robin Wi…

Episode 187 This episode was originally recorded for CAA Conversations in alignment with their content structure at the time. When CAA shifted to a panel-only format, they chose not to release individual interviews. I’m proud...

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Bold, Visible & Unstoppable: The Power of Community for Women of Color Entrepreneurs
April 6, 2025

Bold, Visible & Unstoppable: The Power of Community for Women of Colo…

🚀Bold, Visible & Unstoppable: The Power of Community for Women of Color Entrepreneurs 🔥 Episode 184 Kris & Krew Part III Episode Description: Community isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the backbone of success for women entrepreneur...

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Collaboration is Queen: Unlocking Success Through Sisterhood (Part II)
March 10, 2025

Collaboration is Queen: Unlocking Success Through Sisterhood (Part II)

🎙️ Collaboration is Queen: Unlocking Success Through Sisterhood (Part II) Episode 179 💡 The Power of Self-Advocacy, Authenticity & Collective Success 🔥 “Dear beautiful Black woman, I just want you to know you are more than en...

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The Power of Our Stories – How Personal Narratives Inspire, Empower & Drive Success (Part I)
March 6, 2025

The Power of Our Stories – How Personal Narratives Inspire, Empower &…

Episode 178: The Power of Our Stories – How Personal Narratives Inspire, Empower & Drive Success (Part I) In this powerful episode, we bring together a dynamic group of Ambitious Women making waves in their industries. From m...

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What Your Comfort Costs Us-The Power of Pause and Rest with Dr. Gabriela Alcalde
Jan. 29, 2025

What Your Comfort Costs Us-The Power of Pause and Rest with Dr. Gabri…

What Your Comfort Costs Us-The Power of Pause and Rest with Dr. Gabriela Alcalde Episode 168 In this episode of "Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation," host Deneen L. Garrett welcomes Dr. Gabriela Alcalde, a creative and ...

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WOC: Get From Stuck to Vision with Dr. Sharon Arrindell
Jan. 22, 2025

WOC: Get From Stuck to Vision with Dr. Sharon Arrindell

WOC: Get From Stuck to Vision with Dr. Sharon Arrindell Episode 165 In this episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, Dr. Sharon Arrindell shares her journey as a speaker, counselor, and best-selling author dedicat...

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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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Building Healthy Habits for Youth: Tips from Dr. Chinwe Afurebe
July 1, 2024

Building Healthy Habits for Youth: Tips from Dr. Chinwe Afurebe

Building Healthy Habits for Youth: Tips from Dr. Chinwe Afurebe Episode 161 In this episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, Dr. Chinwe Efuribe , founder of Centered Youth Clinic and Counseling Consulting, shares ...

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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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Coffee, Art, and Conversations: Anita Sewell's Abstract Art Showcase
June 6, 2024

Coffee, Art, and Conversations: Anita Sewell's Abstract Art Showcase

"Coffee, Art, and Conversations: Anita Sewell's Abstract Art Showcase" Episode 159 In this episode of the podcast, host Deneen L. Garrett sits down with abstract artist Anita Sewell to discuss her playful and vibrant art insp...

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Self-Love and Connection: Nurturing Relationships for Personal and Professional Growth with Analiza Quiroz Wolf
May 31, 2024

Self-Love and Connection: Nurturing Relationships for Personal and Pr…

Self-Love and Connection: Nurturing Relationships for Personal and Professional Growth with A naliza Quiroz Wolf Episode 158 Highlights [00:17:50] Networking and building relationships. [00:26:23] The power of pausing. [00:29...

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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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