Personal Growth Episodes

Holding Space is a way to recognize self. As Black women and WOC, we often spend so much time taking care of others. We neglect us. Holding Space - What Does It Mean/Look Like to Hold Space for Someone? Listen to this week’s episode as Minda Harts, TEDex speaker and bestselling author of The Memo-What Women of Color Need shares more on giving YOU permission to take care of YOU. Minda is my favorite podcaster so this was truly a fangirl moment. Resources: Minda Harts https://www.mindaharts.com/ ...

Learn techniques to discover your purpose with Erica Lynn, Best Selling Author, Motivational Speaker, Transformation Coach & Host of Erica Lynn Speaks Podcast. Step 1 is Healing. Erica answers What is My Purpose? Listen to learn more on this week’s episode. Connect: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericalynnspeaks/ Resources: Website https://ericalynnspeaks.com/ Work with Deneen: https://deneenconsults.com/ All episodes: https://www.deneenlgarrett.com/

In this week’s episode, LaQuana Sheppard, Founder/Curator of Black Mom’s Club CT, shares how sometimes we need to allow ourselves the time to grieve while relying on our support system to help nurse us back to power. Deferred, Not Defeated . Listen to this week’s episode to hear more. Connect: Email blackmomclub@gmail.com IG https://www.instagram.com/black_momsclub/ IG and website: @altertherapy & www.alterwellnessservices.com Resources: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pg/blackmomclub/about/ ...

Embrace Life: It Ain't Over - How to Embrace Life Over 50 with Robin Tillotson Robin Tillotson started her business to remind Black women 50+ that “it ain’t over”. As a matter of fact, it’s just beginning. Robin and I talk about this and her thoughtfully curated trips for women ready to LIVE! Robin Tillotson is the Chief Executive/Cultural Officer and host of the “This…I…Do…For…ME!” Podcast. She is an Award Winning Podcaster! Advocate for Joyful Aging! (Retired) Licensed Social Worker! Speaker!...

When things nudge you, listen! Inklings - Listen to Your Inner Voice with Deneen L. Garrett 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 and a speaker. Deneen Consults empowers women of color to Live a Dream Lifestyle. Work with Deneen: https://deneenconsults.com/ All episodes: https://www.deneenlgarrett.com/

***The title pays homage to my sister, Danyell “Soltreu” Garrett, who transitioned on 10/24/20. It is the title of her 1st book.*** Lenne Cole, aka Madame Tealight, urban farmer, public speaker, published author, crochet artist, and all-around craftsperson, shares how when you do not pursue your dream, you are not in place causing things to be off-balance not only for you, for others as well. A Dreams Deferred is a Dream Denied. Listen to this week’s episode to hear more. Resources: How to Grow...

Simone E. Morris, CEO, Simone Morris Enterprises LLC., has “danced with discomfort” over the years. From being behind the scenes to finding her voice to empowering other women to “own their careers”. She started this year thinking she’d focus on one thing then 2020 caused a pivot. What does it mean to own your career? Listen to this week’s episode to learn more. Resources: Simone Morris Enterprises www.simonemorrisenterprises.org/shop Podcast + Books https://www.simonemorrisenterprises.org/podc...

Growing up, people tried to put Yvette in a box . She made the decision if she could not check Black and Latina (Hispanic/Latino), she wouldn’t check anything. Learn how Yvette does not let people box her in and how she celebrates her heritage in this week’s episode. Resources: The Story Behind the Tradition of Oxcarts in Costa Rica --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deneen-l-garrett/message

Whatever the question, know you, Black girl, Woman of Color, are the answer. Everything you need is within. You are born of intuitive women, women who survived and thrived. Listen to this week’s episode to hear more from Ber-henda Williams, Public Speaker, Bi-lingual Poet, Visionary Empath Coach, and Girl’s Advocate. Contact: Ber-henda Williams: https://www.ber-hendawilliams.com/ The Power of Girlhood: https://www.thepowerofgirlhood.org/ Resources: Becoming by Michelle Obama: https://becomingmic...

T.D. Minter, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, LCDC-I, CHST, NCC, at Copenhagen Counseling Services, was raised by women who valued education and taught her “with an education you can do so much”. Listen as she shares more of why she has placed such importance on higher ed as well as hear her encourage us to “respect the reflection”. You are Meant for more . Check this episode for more. Resources: Copenhagen Counseling Services: https://copenhagencounseling.com/ Books: A Raisin in the...

Life comes at us hard. Some of us are born wayyy behind the starting line. Aria, an Entertainment Attorney, Motivational Speaker, and Songwriter/Singer at SISI, encourages youth, LGBTQ+, and WoC to choose to be where they desire despite their circumstances. Even though it will not be easy, with hard work, it is possible. How to Dodge Punches . Check out the episode for more. Resources: Aria Elan: https://ariaelan.com/ Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariaelan/?hl=en Facebook: https:...

Having no personal examples of successful business owners and encouraged to get a college degree, Chantele Gray bet on herself and is now a successful business owner & operator of Pretty Girl Studios Inc. + PGS Cosmetics. Bet on Yourself . Listen to learn more about Chantele’s journey and how she’s blazing trails in the hair care industry for others. Resources Pretty Girl Studios: https://www.prettygirl.studio/ PGS Cosmetics: https://www.prettygirl.studio/cosmetics Connect IG: https://www.instag...

Being one of two girls in a family of boys, Toni learned to use her voice early. As a 5th grader in a program for future teachers, she questioned “what about girls” and hasn’t stopped. “You are blazing new trails every day you have breath.” Blazing Trails with every breath. Check out the episode to learn more about the breath Toni breathes for others. Contact: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latoniyaajones/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoniya-a-jones-4b2986162/ Twitter: https://...

If you looked up “illustrious career”, you’d see Sonia’s picture. Every part of Sonia’s life is in service to others. That thing you can’t shake is your Spirit & Soul talking. Sit in silence + journal then do that which feeds your soul. Sonia is the Founder, President & CEO at The Sister Accord, LLC dba The Accord Group. Essence of Your Awesomeness . Check out the episode for more. Resources: Sonia Jackson Myles: https://soniajacksonmyles.com/ The Sister Accord Foundation: https://thesisteraccor...

Pay gaps, limited leadership, and lack of representation are (3) reasons why Patricia Mota, President & CEO of HACE, is committed to advancing Latinas and other Women of Color. Wage Gaps and Representation . Check out this episode learn Patricia's (3) step process + her "call to action" for others. Resource(s): Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement https://www.haceonline.org/ Mujeres de HACE https://info.haceonline.org/mujeresdehace Book Recommendation: The Memo by Minda Harts https://www.mi...

As a LGBTQ+ African American woman in STEM, Tara is no stranger to being one of the “onlys”. She lets the strength of those whose shoulders she stands on, Harriet (Tubman), Sojourner (Truth), Shirley (Chisolm), and Katherine (Johnson) give her strength to use her voice for herself and LGBTQ+ WOC. Connect: LinkedIn LISTEN on Spotify + SUBSCRIBE + SHARE All Links here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deneen-l-garrett/message

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 . Check out the episode for more. Deneen L. Garrett, is the Host of the...

https://www.deneenlgarrett.com/use-your-voice-and-watch-the-clouds-part-with-karen-arrington-winner-naacp-image-award-outstanding-literary-work-empowerment-expert-goodwill-ambassador-to-sierra-leone/For the past 20 years, Karen Arrington, Winner-NAACP Image Award Outstanding Literary Work /Empowerment Expert /Goodwill Ambassador to Sierra Leone and Founder of Miss Black USA, has been using her voice to impact thousands of women, locally and globally. She wrote, Your Next Level Life, winner of an...

In this episode, Kathy Martinez (she/her/hers), Director, Labor Relations, PRIDE ARG Field Lead, shares how her different layers, being a WOC, a lesbian, career-focused and a leader of her company’s Associate Resource Group intersect. Listen to learn more about how Kathy passionately navigates each intersection to impact the lives of others. Resource(s): Out & Equal: https://outandequal.org/ HRC: https://www.hrc.org/ PFLAG: https://pflag.org/ Dress for Success, Miami: https://miami.dressforsucce...

Dr. Damary did not let being born into negative statistics dictate her journey. As the eldest of 3 girls raised in Spanish Harlem, having lost her mom at an early age, she recognized the value of using her voice for herself and especially others. Dr. Damary speaks for those who can’t in her many leadership roles. Not Letting Negative Statistics Dictate Your Journey-Change Negative Thoughts to Reach Your Goals. Check out the episode for more. Favorite Quote: "If I have seen further it is by stan...

Check out my 1st guest episode as Kahshanna Evans, Brand, Marcomm & PR Strategist, 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: https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Ourselves-Voice-Dialogue-Manual/dp/1882591062 Connect Website: https://kissinglions.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kahshanna Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kissinglions/ Hire Deneen To S...

Welcome to the 1st episode of An Intimate Conversation with Women of Color. In this episode, I, the creator & host, Deneen L. Garrett, share my journey of getting to this point and how I realized being vulnerable held me back. I also talk about creating a platform for WOC who have voices and not always a platform for our voices and, the emphasis on LGBTQ+ WOC and Allies. "In intimacy, there is also vulnerability. We're on this journey together." Deneen L. Garrett About the Podcast Women of Col...