Community Support Episodes

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 darkness. [00:09:23] Understanding trauma and healing. [00:27:15] Women serving as beacons. Transcript Do you want more out of life? Are you ready to live boldly in pursuit of your dreams? Today’s episode sponsor is Deneen L. Garrett LLC. Deneen, Founder & CEO, is a Pa...

"A Return to the Podcast: Reflections on a Coaching Journey” From working with a Podcast Coach to execution. Deneen L. Garrett shares the in between of her journey and living a dream life. "A Return to the Podcast: Reflections on a Coaching Journey” Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Podcast Players In this episode Deneen, talks about: The power in the pause. Living a dream lifestyle. Plant lover and collector. Impacting lives of women. Transcript Do you want more out of life? Are ...

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 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 B...

Keeping it Real - Real Talk with Kimberly King- 2020 #TBT 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. Kim was al...

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 difference and joined LEAGUE to not just celebrate also to channel the spirit in which Pride was started, to take a stand. Her message to youth, You re not alone. To us, “Try something new.” This is my 3rd podcast episode. I’ve come a long way… You re not alone with Mika ...

Military Spouse - How Bianca Smith Leans into This Life - Episode 107 Ever wonder what it’s like living overseas for military spouses? Bianca Smith has leaned into being a military wife and shared what this looks like. Military Spouse - How Bianca Smith Leans into This Life Listen on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Other Podcast Players In this episode with Bianca, we talk about: [] Living in Spain [1:35] How Bianca embraced the move [] Creative Entrepreneurship [6:06...

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 becoming selfish. Naketa shares her mission to “activate power couples and potent humans who are ready to recalibrate and own their right to be intentionally selfish to amplify relationship intimacy as they grow to live in the space of (and) fully”. Service to Others Listen...

Scale Your Business to $1M: The 5 C’s of Success for Women of Color with Betty Hines - Episode 101 Ready to level up? Want tips from someone who has done this for herself now empowering other women to do the same? Betty Hines is that woman. Betty is a woman who turned a rich career in corporate into entrepreneurship. She started W.E.W.; W.omen E.levating W.omen to invest in and elevate the lives of other women. Betty shares her 5 C’s of Success for Women of Color and their impact on living a ...

Celebrate Success: My Podcast Coaching Journey with Deneen L. Garrett - Episode 100 Been hesitant to get started? Looking for motivation? I got you. Deneen is the Creator and Host of this podcast. Even though she had a fear of being vulnerable, she Nike’d it and launched Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation (formerly An Intimate Conversation with Women of Color) almost three years ago. Now on her 100th episode, it’s time for Deneen to Celebrate Success. Celebrate Success: My Podcast Coac...

As my podcast coaching journey continues, I had the pleasure of hosting my 1st virtual podcast panel. Yes, as a direct result of working with my podcast coach who recommended me for the opportunity. Although we are Black History 365, February was designated as Black History Month in 1976 thanks to the work started by Carter G Woodson. Shoutout to PodBean for honoring this time with the Celebrating Black Voices panel. I was joined by Rock Stars Danielle Desir Corbett, my podcast coach, Jazz Wil...

In this episode, I talk about: *my move to a new podcast host *making titles SEO attractive *saying goodbye to 2022 It’s all about My Podcast Coaching Journey: How I'm Leaning Into SEO. Deneen L. Garrett, is the Host of the An Intimate Conversation with Women of Color podcast. She is also the Founder & CEO of Deneen Consults which sponsors the pod, a Dream Lifestyle Coach and a speaker. Deneen Consults empowers women of color to Live a Dream Lifestyle. Work with Deneen: https://deneenconsul...

"When you want something, the whole universe conspires to make it happen." Author: Paulo Coelho. Check out this episode to learn how my day spent in NYC on Tuesday was the manifestation of this. My Dream Lifestyle: A Spontaneous Trip to NYC To Experience Black Art by Jean-Michel Basquiat. This week's guest, Deneen L. Garrett, is the Host of the An Intimate Conversation with Women of Color podcast. She is also the Founder & CEO of Deneen Consults which sponsors the pod, a Dream Lifestyle Coach an...

https://www.womenofcoloranintimateconversation.com/how-doni-aldine/When you “live in between”, are a 3rd Culture kid, you may find your life passion is to help others feel they belong as was the case for Doni Aldine. Donie, a globally mobile Afro-Latina and first-generation American who, by age 19, lived in & identified with seven cultures on five continents, defines what “in-between” and being a “3rd culture kid” is along with sharing her global experiences in this week’s episode. How Doni Aldi...

During a transformational leadership session, Therese Myers, AUTHOR/Founder Yesgirlscreate/ Owner Brand New Vue, was asked what she planned to be doing in year. She knew it would be something helping girls. Beginning with the end in mind and inspired by her three daughters, Therese created Yes Girls Create Inc, a New York City based non profit organization which focuses on self-esteem building through creative activities for girls ages 7-14. Her mission with Yes Girls as well as with Brand New V...

What doors keep opening for you? For Monique “AJ” Smith, Consultant, Adjunct, Post Host, Co-Author, Magazine Publisher, Executive Coach, Sports Management was the door that kept opening. Monique was involved in administrative aspects of sports from a young age, was encouraged to pursue PR, which she did, and 30 years later, has enjoyed a successful career in Sports Management. Check out this week’s episode to learn more about her journey, her investment in the education of her students and how s...

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, educating them and keeping them safe. In response to what 3 things a woman could do to own her power and voice, believe you are capable was her final point. Check out this week’s episode for more. On another note, Nana encouraged me to go horseback riding. “Soon come.” :O) Thi...

Are you bold? Showing up? A go-getter? Rita Kakati-Shah, Author, Founder & CEO, International Speaker and Board Advisor, is and does as we discuss in this week’s episode. Being “one of the only” as a woman of color in finance in the UK, formed Rita’s passion for diversity and inclusion. Rita furthered embraced this after her move to the US when she became a “plus 1”. She tapped into her journey and authored “The Goddess of Go Getting” which was released earlier this year. Be bold be brave be you...

During my #intimateconversation with L. Michelle Smith, CEO and Founder of no silos communications llc., L. Michelle mentioned “being in the halls of Harper & Collins”, a big publishing house, and how others remarked that was unheard of without representation. Her answer to my question “what one thing contributed to this” inspired the title of this episode ~ Relationships Based on Excellence - How to Win at Life. Check it out to learn 3 key actions to owning your power and voice, how L. Michelle...

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 "diversity work". Check it out for as she gets raw and real. This week’s guest is… Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis is a community advocate, sociologist and criminologist, educator, and researcher. Dr. Dennis connects with local, national, and international communities, schools, businesses, an...

Nikè Anani, Speaker/Author/CEO/Wife/Mom, is passionate about ensuring family businesses outlast their founders. Understanding how generational wealth is created, Nikè is forging her own path by equipping the next generation with tools to “step out of the shadow” of their parent(s)…. Check out this week’s episode for more. This week’s guest is… Nike Anani is an international award-winning entrepreneur, succession specialist and a legacy planning expert for future-focused business families. She ...

If nothing else, this week’s guest, Al Jones, a service-disabled veteran, personal finance author, game developer and African American/Black male who had bad credit and achieved the perfect FICO score 8 credit rating of 850, wants you to know 1. You’re not alone 2. You CAN and 3. Keep it simple! You re not alone - Up for the Challenge. Check out this week’s episode to tap into the conversation. This week’s Guest is Al Jones. Al Jones had to hit rock bottom before he recognized the financial hol...

In this week’s episode, I flipped the script my Sister Friend Monique Evans, an EquipFin Transaction Coordinator in Commercial Banking Operations at Wells Fargo & Company, who answered “What’s the T?”. Instead of my normal Q&A style, I tossed out topics and Monique weighed in. We talked Dating to the Pride Umbrella to Privilege and brought it back to ICW fashion with the importance of using our voices, specifically Trans WOC + Wealth. Could not leave this out especially with Monique being in Ban...

Music. Dance. Two ways we connect with self, skin, body, and movement. Dr. J., founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Alchemist Agency, a management and leadership development consulting firm focused on building the capacity of purpose driven organizations, corporations, and executives, and I discuss how recognizing the rhythm of both ultimately threads us to others. The Glory of That! - The Invisible Threads of Life. Check out this week’s episode for more. This week’s Guest is Dr. J. Marti...

Sometimes one journey ends so another could begin which is exactly what happened when Samieh Franklin, project manager, volunteer, and wealth builder, left corporate America. Samieh paused for a few months then launched two organizations, profit and non-profit, to invest in a community she knows intimately. When it’s Time to Go! Check out this week’s episode to learn more. Want to support Sam’s mission, see below for ways to connect. This week’s Guest is Samieh Franklin. Results oriented proj...