Personal Growth Episodes

Demarra West: From Trauma to Authority — Building a Business on Your Own Terms Welcome to Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, where we dive deep into the lives and journeys of incredible women. In this episode, host Deneen L. Garrett sits down with Detroit-based Trauma Responsive Therapist, Author, and Founder, Demarra West. This intimate conversation explores what it truly means to build a business—and a life—on your own terms. Demarra, also the author of Me Too: A Therapist's Journey to ...

When Life Lifes: A Real-Time Pivot with Oryn Stewart What if the most powerful asset you possess for your next chapter is precisely what you've been told to leave behind? In this episode, we close out The Execution Series: Power, Pivot & Purpose with a demonstration of true leadership. When the unexpected happens and plans change, real leaders adapt. In this instance, life intervened. Our scheduled guest was unable to join, and instead of canceling, we executed a real-time pivot strategy . Oryn ...

purpose-driven leadership The Purpose Catalyst: Leadership, Risk & Resilience with Dr. Connie Y. Bell What if the most powerful thing you can bring to the boardroom is exactly what they told you to leave at the door? Host Deneen L. Garrett sits down with Dr. Connie Y. Bell in this episode of The Execution Series: Power, Pivot & Purpose . Dr. Bell is a transformational executive leader, doctoral mentor, and author who excels at the intersection of leadership, risk governance, and human resilience...

Healing Lineage Trauma Part 1 was the story. This is the work. In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, Rima Desai — transformational life coach, spiritual healer, and Masters-trained counseling psychologist — goes into the interior work that changed everything. Where do limited beliefs actually come from? How does inherited trauma live in the body across generations? And what did energy healing shift for Rima when years of traditional approaches alone couldn't get her all the way there? This is...

Career Pivot What if the most powerful story you ever tell isn't the one on the screen — but the one you coordinate behind the scenes? In this installment of The Execution Series: Power, Pivot & Purpose , host Deneen L. Garrett is chatting with Nicole Welch — seasoned Production Manager, Television Academy member, and 2026 Produced By magazine spotlight honoree. From Detroit's control rooms to managing global broadcasts and live sports, Nicole defines what it means to execute at the highest leve...

What happens when the traditional path doesn't fit the legacy you are building? In the powerful conclusion of our "She Who Mothers: Redefining Legacy, Love & Lineage" series, host Deneen L. Garrett sits down with RIMIDI (pronounced RE-ME-DY or RIM-IDI) — a Miami-born visionary creating sacred impact through sound, soul, and story. As an independent artist and mother, RIMIDI recently bypassed industry norms to release her latest work, JUNO: THE LATE BLOOMER, directly to her fans. In this conversa...

"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 Omotosho — Senior Relationship Manager, Pastoral Leader, Speaker, and Writer — to explore what it means to lead with your full self intact. For over 15 years, Violette has navigated the intersection of faith, corporate leadership, and cultural identity — without leaving any part o...

What happens when a child grows up carrying grief she has no language for — and discovers at age 12 that she can read minds? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Rima Desai — transformational life coach, spiritual healer, and Masters-trained counseling psychologist — takes us all the way back. Born in Mumbai, India, Rima lost her mother at age 6 in a moment that shattered her entire world. She grew up in a home heavy with silence, in a culture where grief was never spoken aloud — and where e...

"She who mothers, prepares. She who mothers, builds a world without borders for her lineage." In the kickoff to our May series, host Deneen L. Garrett sits down with Lynelle Baker-Hall — Senior Government Advisor, entrepreneur, and author — to explore what it truly means to mother a legacy without borders. After experiencing the loss of her mother, Lynelle transformed grief into a global mission: the Plan B philosophy. Today, she shares how she is passing this legacy of freedom down to her adult...

"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 influence. How do you take years of high-level expertise and turn it into a global platform? Host Deneen L. Garrett sits down with Trish Lindo — a FAMU graduate and storytelling strategist who spent over a decade at media giants like CNN, Yahoo!, and Oprah.com. As the Founder ...

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 this podcast has always been about. Identity. Legacy. Leading as your full self. Deneen L. Garrett sits down with Kaila James — senior strategic global leader, cultural architect, and recording artist — for a milestone episode that doesn't celebrate by slowing down. It celebrat...

What if the thing holding you back isn’t your circumstances — it’s the story you keep telling yourself about your circumstances? Dr. Brandy Peer has spent her career inside that question — and built an entire practice around helping women answer it, dismantle it, and move. In this episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, Deneen L. Garrett sits down with Dr. Brandy Peer — CEO of BMPowered Consulting, LLC, Identity Architect, speaker, and consultant who has dedicated her career to dism...

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 leader, MBA, and global executive with leadership experience at Lumen, Intel, Amazon, and AT&T — for a conversation about what it truly means to be built to lead. Gia shares the decision that shifted how she sees herself, what she had to unlearn on the road to operational exce...

Deneen L. Garrett is joined by internationally recognized advocate and empowerment coach Kalyn Fahie for a powerful conversation on money, safety, and rebuilding self-trust. Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation — a 100 Best Women ’ s Empowerment Podcast — continues its LIVE era by exploring what financial power truly means for women who are rebuilding their lives, identities, and futures. In this episode, Kalyn shares the deeper framework behind “ Money as Safety” — and how women, particular...

You Don’t Have to Burn Out to Win: Brandi Hudson’s Blueprint for Soul-Aligned Success Episode 186 ✨ In this powerful episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation , host Deneen L. Garrett sits down with Brandi Hudson , Founder of The Happiest Place Podcast , for a raw and uplifting conversation about redefining success, protecting your peace, and leading with intention. Brandi shares her journey from burnout to brilliance—offering tangible insights for Women of Color ready to live and lead...

You Don’t Have to Burn Out to Win: Brandi Hudson’s Blueprint for Soul-Aligned Success Episode 186 ✨ In this powerful episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation , host Deneen L. Garrett sits down with Brandi Hudson , Founder of The Happiest Place Podcast , for a raw and uplifting conversation about redefining success, protecting your peace, and leading with intention. Brandi shares her journey from burnout to brilliance—offering tangible insights for Women of Color ready to live and lead...

Back Yourself: The Power of Standing in Your Truth ~ with Lildonia Lawrence Episode 185 🎧 Episode Summary: In this powerful and affirming episode, I’m joined by well-being coach and activist Lildonia Lawrence , as we explore the vital themes of backing oneself , standing in one’s truth , and embracing rest as resistance . Through her lived experiences and deep work with BIPOC communities, Lildonia shares how identity suppression, racial trauma, and systemic inequities impact well-being — and how...

🎙️ Unstoppable Grit: Tashana’s Journey from Military Jumps to Bodybuilding Glory 💪🏾🔥 Episode 182 🚀 What does it take to go from jumping out of planes to dominating the bodybuilding stage? In this episode, I sit down with Tashana , one of the Ambitious Women from Kris' Krew , an Army Airborne veteran turned 8X all-natural bikini bodybuilding champion , to uncover the grit, mindset, and resilience that fueled her transformation. 💡 Inside this episode: ✅ The mental toughness & discipline that took ...

Turning Passion into Profit: Vida Robinson’s Entrepreneurial Journey with Vida Robinson Episode 180 Kris' Krew, Ambitious Women 🎙️ Episode: Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation 🎧 Guest: Vida Robinson | Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur & CEO 🔥 Topics: Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Vision, Resilience Full episode note here: https://www.womenofcoloranintimateconversation.com/turning-passion-into-profit/ From Passion to Profit: Vida Robinson’s Inspiring Story Ever dreamed of turning your creative p...

🎙️ 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 enough. Do not fear success because it’s already yours.” 🔥 💬 What does true collaboration look like? How do Women of Color own their power unapologetically? In this episode, we dive into the strength of sisterhood, self-advocacy, and strategic partnerships —because when women ...

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 marketing and media to finance and culinary arts , these trailblazers share their unique journeys, insights, and the passion driving their success. ✨ Key Takeaways: ✅ How personal narratives shape success and resilience ✅ The importance of financial literacy and generational ...

The Power of Inner Child Healing & Self-Awareness with Victoria Finch Episode 177 Throwback In this transformative episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation , host Deneen L. Garrett sits down with Victoria Finch, The Heart Healer , to explore the journey of inner child healing, self-awareness, and self-forgiveness . Victoria, a Master Hypnotherapist and Life Coach , shares how childhood experiences shape our self-worth, beliefs, and relationships —and how healing these wounds can lead ...

Stop Waiting, Start Living: Embracing Vulnerability & Taking Action with Souraya Christine Episode 174 Throwback In this powerful throwback episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation , host Deneen L. Garrett sits down with Souraya Christine to explore the transformative power of vulnerability and why taking action despite fear is essential for living a fulfilling life. Souraya shares her journey of overcoming self-doubt, embracing her voice, and stepping boldly into her purpose. If you'...

Empowerment Unplugged: Marquette L. Walker on Growth, Resilience & Gratitude Throwback Episode 173 🎧 Join us for an inspiring conversation with Marquette L. Walker as she shares her powerful journey of personal growth, resilience, and gratitude . In this candid discussion on the Women of Color platform, Marquette reflects on the challenges she's overcome, the lessons she's learned, and the gratitude she feels for the opportunity to uplift others . 💡 This episode is a must-watch if you're looking...