Personal Growth Episodes

Awards in Excellence: How to Take Control of Your Life with Dr. Carol Parker Walsh- Episode 105 Dr. Carol Parker Walsh is an executive and leadership coach helping her clients showcase their brilliance and design an epic career and life that matters. Her focus is women who are in mid-career/mid-life. We talked a lot about human development, specifically identity and How to Take Control of Your Life. Awards in Excellence - How to Take Control of Your Life Listen on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcast...

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 Coachin...

What if you were unable to pursue the one thing you’ve built your career or life around? What would you do next? Oftentimes, when you spend a lot of time doing something, it can be hard figuring out who you are when you're not doing that thing. Tywanna Smith is an award-winning sports manager, best-selling author, speaker, and former professional basketball player. Tywanna tore her ACL in high school which forced her off the court. During this time, she discovered new passions, who she was outsi...

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://deneenconsults....

Kimberly Batchelor Davis , Author, Podcaster, Lifestyle Editor, wants people to know she is a Dreamer and Believer in purpose and ability . By tapping into her Superpower, her voice, she became “the somebody’ who wrote books for Black and Brown girls and boys to see themselves. When wondering who and when, she realized “the who” was her and “the when” was then… Check out this episode to learn about how we, as Black people, show up in her books. #RepresentationMatters This week’s guest is… Ki...

Ryane LeCesne , CEO | Mindset + Energy Management Coach, and I talked about things women, high-achieving Black women, need to be in recovery from in order to “have it”: Imposter Syndrome, Perfectionism, Distractionism . We talked about how shame shows up and its impact. Check out this week’s episode for more . This week’s guest is… Ryane LeCesne is the Master Your Mindset Coach. Since 2012, Ryane has coached nearly 1,000 high-achieving women – specializing in the unique needs of high-achieving ...

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 N...

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. Lisa L. Baker, CEO and Founder, gets to helps others answer their purpose, live her purpose, and give back. At the age of 54, Lisa said Yes to the severance package her company was offering, had no plan, and because of that leap of faith, she “gets to do”. Check out this week’s episode for more. This week’s guest is… Lisa L. Baker shows high performing professionals how to Level Up – get connected, get promo...

Sharing my podcast coaching journey. As a coach, I know the value of coaching so when I decided to #levelup my podcast, I decided to hire a Podcast Coach. SUBSCRIBE to join me on my journey. My #podcastlife. Deneen Consults: https://deneenconsults.com/ Podcast site: https://www.deneenlgarrett.com/ The An Intimate Conversation with Women of Color podcast is sponsored by Deneen Consults. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Sen...

Did you know you have the power to shift your mindset? Did you know you don’t have to be a people pleasure? Did you know you can live unapologetic? This week’s guest Coach Kisha Woods , Mindset/Entrepreneurial Growth Coach , learned that she could after taking a 30 day reflective break. She took agency of her state of mind, put herself 1st and started to live life on her terms. Coach K shared three actions women of color can take to own their power and voices plus the 3 R’s she lives by. C...

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...

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...

When I read Kristina Thomas’, Mother/Healer/Entrepreneur, Bio, I knew our #intimateconversation would be an emotional one. Indeed it was. We talked about the various methods of healing she uses, reiki, egg spiritual cleanse, we’re at different stages of losing our fathers, and she surprised me when she shared the impact my sister’s book when she was in high school. You just never know…. Check out this week’s episode for more. This week’s guest is… My name is Kristina Thomas. A DC native operat...

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, ...

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 i...

Patricia Arboleda built upon 20+ years of leadership development in Corporate America, and started her coaching business, Arboleda Coaching, to impact Latinas and other women. During our #intimateconversation, she shared 3 actionable steps to owning our voices and power. Check out the episode for more and, Be Courageous ! This one is dedicated to our sons who mentor us, inspire us and motivate us to be courageous! Patricia is a successful Executive and Leadership Coach, a seasoned Career Strateg...

Imagine doing all the things to become an anesthesiologist to be told by a patient they did not want a Black doctor? Dr. Christen Behzadi, a board-certified anesthesiologist and founder of InternationalIntercultural, didn’t have to imagine this as she lived it. Thanks to a colleague confronting the patient, Dr. B. and this doctor “bonded in allyship” . Check out this week’s episode for more. Ways to Connect Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christen-flack-behzadi-md/ Website: http://www.iicf...

After losing her mom, Ashley Johnson , mother or 2, a personal trainer and owner of BE U Fitness, suffered with depression. After also gaining over 300 pounds, Ashley made the decision to “love herself” and started her journey to a healthier lifestyle. Check out our conversation for more. Connect with Ashley Facebook Instagram Hire Deneen To Speak Denee n L. Garrett is a Women of Color empowerment speaker and podcaster and the Host of the Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation podcast. Hire De...

It’s a New Year and for many that signals time for a change. Whether you’re burned out, exhausted, ready for something new, this week’s #intimateconversation is for YOU! Check out the 1st episode of 2022 and season 3 with J ocquice “Jae”Spikes , a Career & Business Coach, as she breaks down the three things we can do to “change our HAT”. Connect with Jae: w: www.wisehatconsulting.com e: info@wisehatconsulting.com l: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocquicespikes/ i: https://www.instagram.com/jocquic...

REPLAY FROM 8/6/21 This week’s guest, Alecia “Fashionista” Grant, and I talked about authenticity and “just being you”. Alecia stated, “if this is who you are, embrace it.” Check out the episode for more. This week’s Guest is Alecia Grant. ALECIA GRANT LIVES, BREATHES AND SHARES HER EXPERIENCES AS A STYLE/BEAUTY INFLUENCER WHO LOVES BEING STYLISH WHILE INSPIRING OTHERS TO BOLDLY LIVE IN THE MOMENT AND LOVE LIFE. IT’S MORE THAN JUST A FASHION BLOG; IT’S A BLOG INSPIRED BY FASHION BUT BRANDED BY ...

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 ho...

In this world, for women of color and Black women, we are faced with so much. Was that a micro-aggression? Did you mean harm when you complimented me? What did you intend by singling me out? Naomi Samuel, a Management PhD Student at the University of Texas at Arlington who id passionate about storytelling, raising awareness of natural hair discrimination, helping students discover their personal narratives, and writing theory to develop DE&I thought leadership, and I delve into these and other q...

As a child, Sandy Vo, a meditation teacher devoted to revolutionizing modern living by introducing a new level of functionality and serving more conscious leaders on their journey of Self-Realization, was who she thought others wanted her to be. Fast forward to surviving trauma and now a college student, Sandy started to discover “who she was” through meditation. Check out this week’s episode to learn more about how meditation allows one to understand self and the beauty and prosperity it brings...

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 Ba...