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Creative Voices Episodes

Highlighting the stories and perspectives of women artists, creators, and innovators who are shaping culture and inspiring change.
Owning Your Story: RIMIDI on Independent Artistry & Sacred Impact
May 29, 2026

Owning Your Story: RIMIDI on Independent Artistry & Sacred Impact

Owning Your Story is exactly what RIMIDI has spent her career doing. The singer-songwriter and independent artist joins Deneen L. Garrett for a candid conversation about creating music from a sacred place, building a career outside the traditional industry machine, and the deeper meaning behind her…

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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 …

Opening Doors: Santana Inniss on Access, Coaching & LegacySantana Inniss walked away from corporate life to ensure no woman is left behind. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, the Founder of The Glow Initiative (Glowi) joins Deneen L. Garrett to discuss dismantling the barriers to professi…

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Dontae T. Muse: Building a Legacy in Black Art, Culture & Artrepreneurship
Dec. 9, 2025

Dontae T. Muse: Building a Legacy in Black Art, Culture & Artrepreneu…

Building a Legacy sits at the core of this episode as Cultural Producer and Artrepreneur Dontae T. Muse shares his journey through art, culture, and purpose. His insights on creativity and reinvention beautifully echo the mission of the Dream Lifestyle™ Collective for Black women 50+

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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 …

Restorying the Canon: Elevating Black Women + Art is a cultural storytelling series that spotlights the brilliance, creativity, and lived experiences of Black women across the globe. Through intimate conversations, artistic reflections, and global perspectives, we explore how Black women shape, inf…

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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…

This episode, Black Women in Art: Restorying the Canon, 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 to share this dialogue independently becau…

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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…

Black Women Taking Over: Hollywood’s Gatekeepers Are Changing ~ How Black Women Are Taking Over Media with Ashley WilsonIn this empowering episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, casting director and entrepreneur Ashley Wilson discusses how Black women are reshaping Hollywood. From…

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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

Sound of Revolution - In this episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, host Deneen L. Garrett sits down with Obong Priesto, a visionary musician and freedom activist using his art to inspire change. As the founder of The Plight Messenger's, Obong shares his evolution in the music indust…

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Reclaiming Narratives: Ty Robbins on Black Lesbian Romance in "The Color of Honey"
Oct. 23, 2024

Reclaiming Narratives: Ty Robbins on Black Lesbian Romance in "The Co…

In this episode of "Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation," host Deneen L. Garrett welcomes back listeners after a brief hiatus and introduces the guest, Ty Robbins. Ty, a proud member of the LGBTQIA community for 28 years, shares insights about their book, "The Color of Honey." Black Lesbian Ro…

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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

In this episode, "Coffee Art and Conversation": Anita Sewell's Abstract Art Showcase", host Deneen L. Garrett introduces abstract artist Anita Sewell whose work is currently featured in his non-gallery show. Anita shares that her art is playful and inspired by her childhood, filled with innocence a…

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Brand & Identity: Designing a Brand You Love with Stephen A. Hart
Jan. 7, 2024

Brand & Identity: Designing a Brand You Love with Stephen A. Hart

Guest Stephen A. Hart, marketer, podcaster, brand strategist, speaker, and entrepreneur shares his Brand & Identity journey from being raised in Jamaica to becoming a husband, father, and successful professional. Stephen discusses his creative genes inherited from his father and how it led him to h…

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Value Art: And Its Many Forms with Linda Simien Kelly
Dec. 30, 2023

Value Art: And Its Many Forms with Linda Simien Kelly

In this 2021 Re-Release episode, Value Art: And Many It's Forms, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredibly talented Linda Simien Kelly, a self-taught abstract expressionist artist whose work I first encountered at the Breakfast Klub in Houston. Linda's vibrant and meaningful art immedi…

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Dream Within a Dream - How ♛ Olivia Lives a Dream Life through Writing
April 27, 2023

Dream Within a Dream - How ♛ Olivia Lives a Dream Life through Writing

Dream Within a Dream - How ♛ Olivia Lives a Dream Life through Writing - Episode 106                                            ...

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Advocate Health Care - How Donna Cryer, JD Advocates for Women
April 14, 2023

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

Advocate Health Care-How Donna Cryer, JD Advocates for Women  - Episode 104                                           ...

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Podcasting Tips from Black Podcasters: My Podcast Coaching Journey
Feb. 17, 2023

Podcasting Tips from Black Podcasters: My Podcast Coaching Journey

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...

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My Dream Lifestyle: A Spontaneous Trip to NYC To Experience Black Art by Jean-Michel Basquiat
Dec. 23, 2022

My Dream Lifestyle: A Spontaneous Trip to NYC To Experience Black Art…

"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 …

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“Art is a Strategy!” with Linda Simien Kelly
Sept. 10, 2021

“Art is a Strategy!” with Linda Simien Kelly

“Wait on or create your own platform” is one thing artist Linda Simien Kellywanted to leave the ICW audience with. We have a choice as to what we do with our lives. We can wait on others to decide for us or like Linda, we can plan our path, and...

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Threads of Life with Dr. J. Martinez
Aug. 20, 2021

Threads of Life with Dr. J. Martinez

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...

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Feed Your Passion with Karen Horne
May 28, 2021

Feed Your Passion with Karen Horne

Karen Horne, Senior Vice President Equity, and Inclusion at WarnerMedia, believes there is an abundance of talent, but not always an abundance of access. Karen helps talented creators navigate the puzzle pieces like structure, politics to be...

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Paying Homage to Ancestors with Anna L. Garcia
Sept. 18, 2020

Paying Homage to Ancestors with Anna L. Garcia

As we kick off our Hispanic Heritage Month Special Edition of ICW, we learn how Texas born Anna pays homage to those who came before her which fuels her to pour into those who are here. Listen as Anna talks about how she celebrates HHM and, her...

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This Alpha Female Does Not Ask Permission - Alpha Female with Kahshanna Evans
April 17, 2020

This Alpha Female Does Not Ask Permission - Alpha Female with Kahshan…

Listen in as Kahshanna shares her journey as an Alpha Female who does not ask permission and, the importance of knowing who you are.   Resource:  Embracing Ourselves: The Voice Dialogue Manual by Hal & Sidra Stone Connect:  LinkedIn...

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