Personal Growth Episodes

What are YOU doing with what you’ve been given? Are you hiding it? Clutching onto it? Or like in the Bible, doing nothing with it? Check out this week’s episode with “Real Talk” Tasha Randle, “equips professionals with clarity, confidence, and the action plan to boldly pursue and get the things they want in their career”, as we discuss this and so much more. A little bit about Tasha… Hey! I’m Tasha Randle , a down-to-earth girl who can’t be put into a box. I love God and also love a good trap so...

What do you bring to the table? What do you do well? What makes you YOU? Getting clear about these and strategizing on how to communicate this to yourself and to others is how you “Articulate Your Value” which leads to having more … Check out this week’s episode to learn about how to do this and more from Ashley AsShire, founder of the podcast and lifestyle brand, Schoolin Life. This week’s Guest is Ashley AsShire. I’m a director of student affairs at an R1 institution in the Northeast and an ad...

Ever wonder what it takes to be successful? Want to achieve a dream and not sure how to get started? Have an idea for a business and not quite sure what next steps are? Check out this week’s episode as Dom (Dominique) Jones, a Huntington Beach community leader, small business owner and coach who is passionate about working with families and youth, and I discuss how everything you need is inside of you. This week’s Guest is Dom (Dominique) Jones. Dom is a Huntington Beach community leader who has...

Ever have a conversation that could’ve lasted for hours? That’s how it was for me and this week’s guest, Amaly C. Homer, Afro-Latina, mama, wifey, friend, hija/daughter, artist, teacher, lover, friend, student of life on a curly hair journey and podcast host. Amaly and I had the typical #intimateconversaton and more. We talked “hair”, Black hair, Afro-Latina hair. Check out the episode to hear how important hair is to Women of Color and our identities. This week’s guest is Amaly C. Homer. Buenas...

Dr. Melissa Salinas, Psy.D. is ever evolving. We talked about how her 3rd grade self declared she’d be a psychologist and she is. However, God had other plans and she is so much more. She creates tables, teaches Latinas how to be their authentic selves through her practice as well as how to literally move through trauma with yoga. Check out this week’s episode as we discuss this and more. This week’s Guest Melissa Salinas, Psy.D. is a Latina clinical psychologist who specializes in trauma and a ...

Stephen A. Hart is a marketer, podcaster, brand strategist, speaker, and entrepreneur. He helps leaders and entrepreneurs blaze their trails with confidence by designing a brand they live and leave . Stephen is also a husband to Kristin, and self-labeled #BestDadEver to Layla and Nigel. This week’s conversation is dedicated to his daughter Layla who because of the legacy he wants to leave created TrailBlazers.FM. Stephen wanted to expose his daughter to #BlackExcellence. He wanted to have her...

Ericka Spradley, Career Management Strategist , and “Confident Career Woman” was stuck. She’d gotten too comfortable in her comfort zone and needed a better quality of life which included going to church on Sundays. Considering she was a manager in retail often having to work on weekends, she had a decision to make. This decision led to where she is today, educating, encouraging, and providing navigational tools to help women “live by design, not default”. Check out this week’s episode for mo...

“I am Evidence” means so much more than a (rape) kit on a shelf” declared Ericka Murria, creator of , Social Justice Advocate against DV/SA, National Inspirational speaker, aspiring Author and Candidate for Detroit City Council District 7, when...

True and... Been thinking about writing a book? Want to start a podcast? What’s stopping you? Karen says “Girl, Do It!” Check out this week’s episode with Karen Williams, BCPCLC, Founder and Lead Coach @ COACH4LIFE, LLC, Las Vegas. Good things come to those who wait . Karen advocates for WOC to “say those things we want to do” then make them a reality. This week’s Guest is… Karen Williams · Born in Montego Bay, Jamaica – moved around and lived with several different family members from birth t...

So often, as women, and women of color, we don’t think we have what it takes. Asian women are expected to move through life with their heads down and to "do as you're told". Not Sheena Yap Chan. Sheena had the courage to stand up and represent. “You never know what’s possible until you see it” is what drives Sheena to invest in other Asian women. Check out this week’s episode to hear more. This week’s Guest is… Sheena Yap Chan. Sheena is a keynote speaker, coach, podcaster, consultant, and autho...

“You are beautiful. You are strong. You will go through some things just know you will get through it.” These are just a few words Pam Illar, mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, proud Out woman, warrior, would say to her 11-year old self. Life has a way of defining us for us. Others tell you who you are before you even know it for yourself. What would you tell you, the you you were before the world told you who you were? This week’s Guest is… Pam Illar, a Senior Associate with Ernst & Young ...

Sèna Pierre was living that Hollywood life until two life-altering tragedies occurred. After losing two women who were very close to her to suicide, Sèna’s path was forever changed. This resulted in Sèna creating a space for young women, Society...

“Children are to be seen and not heard.” “Sit down and shut-up.” “Who are you to talk?!” I’m sure you’ve heard this at some point in your life whether directly or not. Have you thought about the impact these words have on others? Sometimes life experiences and people cause us to turn down our volumes. Listen as Casandra Townsel shares her experiences and encourages us to “Turnup the Volume” and be heard in this week’s episode. Ways to Connect: Website: https://www.blossoming-hope.com/ IG: https:...

There are things that happen in our lives which determine who we are, what we’re made of and direct our paths. It could be having a child right after college, losing a husband, meeting a mentor or, all three as happened for La Charmine “L.A.” Jefferson. All these experiences formed “L.J”. as I call her. They provided the strength she needed to endure, to conquer and to thrive. Listen to this week’s episode to learn how each experience fueled her and, how she “feels the fear” and “says Yes” anywa...

It takes strength to navigate spaces that were not made for us. We are often expected to assimilate. Diamond Sade is not one to fit in. She was born to show up in her authenticity. Once she learned of her ancestry, she vowed to live her life “in their strength”. Check out the episode for more. This week’s guest is Diamond Sade, data engineer, entrepreneur, and educator. She is passionate about exposing minority communities to STEM fields and helping with career navigation. Diamond Sadeis also th...

“Name It, Reframe It, Restore It”. “Say it loud!” “Speak up and speak out.” are several calls to action from this week’s guest, my sister, Sally Chan. Sally and I believe once you know what a thing is, call it by its name , you are in power and empowered to own it and make the life you want. Listen as we discuss our Brene Brown revelations, turning a lunch into a lasting sisterhood, and creating a path for those who are not yet ready. This week’s guest is Sally Chan, a seasoned corporate social ...

Christine Cariño and I talked about what’s needed to live a life outside of the boxes we’ve been placed in. We talked about freeing yourself from what holds you back, so it was no surprise that the two women who have impacted Christine the most embodied this. Gabriela Silang, one of Christine’s ancestors, was a leader of a revolt in the Philippines and, Harriet Tubman , liberated her people. Listen to this week’s episode to hear more about this and, to “reconnect + reclaim” = to thrive. This we...

Often as Black women, and WOC, we have proven ourselves and it’s still not enough. We have a choice to give in or persist. Listen to this week’s episode as Dr. Angela Gala Gonzalez, MD, M.Sc., Ph.D., shares a very pivotal moment in her life when she was faced with this decision and how she handled it. Connect: Coaching: https://www.healthcoachmatch.com/coaches/united-states/texas/houston/a-gala-gonzalez_coach-67609/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gala0128/?locale=en_US Facebook: https://w...

CoachKemi Oyesola, helps Black Female Managers/Directors Aspiring for CSuite/Board Engage in Strategic Thinking, Raise Their Impact & Profile & Get Promoted. She is also a Cranfield Doctoral Researcher and is checked in from the UK. CoachKemi doesn’t get caught up the past instead she taps into her power and occupies her time with legacy building, impacting others, and making a difference. What does occupy your time mean?In this week’s episode, CoachKemi shares how she came up with a plan to mak...

🎙️ Building a Personal Board of Directors: The Power of a Supportive Network 🔥 Season 2, Episode 3 – This One’s a Game-Changer! What if I told you the secret to success isn’t what you know, but who holds you accountable? In this episode, Lollie Ramirez-Bennett drops GEMS on how to build your Personal Board of Directors —a powerhouse circle that keeps you leveling up. 💡 🎶 ABOUT LOLLIE RAMIREZ-BENNETT Women of AT&T President Emeritus | Career & Life Transition Coach | Trend Analyst | Thought Leade...

Welcome to Season 2 & Happy New Year! In this week’s episode, Joy and I talk about how she invests in others, her experience on OWN's Ready to Love, a dream deferred yet not dead, the loss of her sister and what she’s “Ready 2…” in 2021. Are You Ready? Check out the episode for more. Joy M. Hutton is a native of Chicago, Illinois. She has dedicated her professional life to helping others through professional and business development for over a decade. Joy graduated from Bowdoin College in Brunsw...

Reflecting on this year and pausing to pay homage to those we’ve lost. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deneen-l-garrett/message

Our final guest of 2020 Jeniece Paige, health and Wellness Life Coach and creator of Ready 4 the Dress, was reluctant to answer her call. She was fearful of not being of good service. When she did answer, not only did she impact others, she also realized a dream. How to Find Your Passion and Discover Your Zest for Life . Check out the episode to for more. 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 w...

Butterflies are reminders of where Sandra “Sandy” Epps, founder of Sandy’s Land Publishing House and Entertainment Service, has been and where she is going. When Lupus patients have flareups, they get a rash in the shape of a butterfly. Sandy is not only reminded of her near-death experiences, she has survived three; she is empowered to keep going and growing. The Purple Butterfly: A Hopeful Symbol for Lupus . Listen to this week’s episode to learn more. Connect: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sa...