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Self-Discovery Episodes

Conversations that delve into personal growth, identity, and the transformative journeys of women of color as they embrace their full selves.
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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Corporate Leadership & Faith: Violette Omotosho on Building Influence Without Shrinking
May 22, 2026

Corporate Leadership & Faith: Violette Omotosho on Building Influence…

**Corporate Leadership & Faith: Violette Omotosho on Building Influence Without Shrinking**For over 15 years, Violette Omotosho has navigated financial services, pastoral leadership, and cultural identity — without leaving any part of herself behind. In this episode, she shares why excellence a…

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She Lost Her Mom at 6: Healing Grief & Spiritual Awakening | Rima Desai, Part 1
May 15, 2026

She Lost Her Mom at 6: Healing Grief & Spiritual Awakening | Rima Des…

She Lost Her Mom at 6 — and spent years navigating a world she described in one word: lifeless.She Lost Her Mom at 6 — and spent years navigating a world she described in one word: lifeless. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, transformational life coach and spiritual healer Rima Desai takes u…

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How to Become an Expat: The "Plan B" Every Woman of Color Needs | Lynelle Baker-Hall
May 8, 2026

How to Become an Expat: The "Plan B" Every Woman of Color Needs | Lyn…

Become an Expat: The "Plan B" Every Woman of Color NeedsWhat happens when the life you built no longer fits the legacy you are called to live?Lynelle Baker-Hall — Senior Government Advisor and author of Plan B: Your Guide to Becoming an Expat — has lived the answer. From Beijing to Bali to pa…

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Episode 200: You Don't Wait for Permission — You Become It | Kaila James
April 24, 2026

Episode 200: You Don't Wait for Permission — You Become It | Kaila Ja…

You don't wait for permission — you become it. In Episode 200, Kaila James joins Deneen L. Garrett to talk about what she had to unlearn, why being multi-hyphenate is a superpower, and why you are already qualified to begin. The role she always wanted nearly cost her everything. What she found on t…

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Break Free | Silencing Self-Sabotage & Leading Authentically | Dr. Brandy Peer
April 3, 2026

Break Free | Silencing Self-Sabotage & Leading Authentically | Dr. Br…

Break Free: Dr. Brandy Peer on Silencing Self-SabotageIn this high-impact episode of WOC Live, "Identity Architect" Dr. Brandy Peer joins Deneen L. Garrett to dismantle the internal barriers—perfectionism, shrinking, and the need for external validation—that stall high-achieving women. Dr. Peer…

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Unlearn. Reclaim. Lead. | Stop Waiting for Permission to Be Seen ft. Gia Warren
March 20, 2026

Unlearn. Reclaim. Lead. | Stop Waiting for Permission to Be Seen ft. …

Unlearn. Reclaim. Lead.Gia Warren — global executive and MBA with leadership experience at Lumen, Intel, Amazon, and AT&T — joins Deneen L. Garrett for a conversation about what it truly means to be built to lead. They dig into what high-achieving women must unlearn, what separates those …

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What Are You Mixed With? Navigating Anti-Blackness, White Supremacy & Light-Skinned Privilege with Dr. Wendy Ashley
Dec. 16, 2025

What Are You Mixed With? Navigating Anti-Blackness, White Supremacy &…

What Mixed With? What Are You Mixed With? Navigating Anti-Blackness, White Supremacy & Light-Skinned Privilege with Dr. Wendy Ashley is an episode exploring identity, culture, and belonging through honest conversations about mixed heritage and lived experience.

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You Don’t Have to Burn Out to Win: Brandi Hudson’s Blueprint for Soul-Aligned Success
April 23, 2025

You Don’t Have to Burn Out to Win: Brandi Hudson’s Blueprint for Soul…

Blueprint for Success-In this episode, we explore how aligning your personal frequency is essential for achieving intentional living. Discover how self-awareness helps you uncover limiting beliefs, shift your mindset, and tune in to your true desires. It’s time to live in alignment and create the l…

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You Don’t Have to Burn Out to Win: Brandi Hudson’s Blueprint for Soul-Aligned Success
April 23, 2025

You Don’t Have to Burn Out to Win: Brandi Hudson’s Blueprint for Soul…

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...

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Back Yourself: The Power of Standing in Your Truth ~ with Lildonia Lawrence
April 17, 2025

Back Yourself: The Power of Standing in Your Truth ~ with Lildonia La…

Standing in Your Truth is a powerful conversation with Lildonia Lawrence about healing loudly, setting boundaries, and reclaiming your voice. Learn how rest, resistance, and radical self-trust can transform your life.

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Unstoppable Grit: Tashana’s Journey from Military Jumps to Bodybuilding Glory
March 26, 2025

Unstoppable Grit: Tashana’s Journey from Military Jumps to Bodybuildi…

Unstoppable Grit: Tashana’s Journey from Military Veteran to Bodybuilding ChampionTashana's story is one of resilience, discipline, and purpose. From serving as an Army Airborne veteran—jumping out of planes and carrying the weight of responsibility—to becoming an 8x all-natural bikini bodybuil…

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Turning Passion into Profit: Vida Robinson’s Entrepreneurial Journey
March 16, 2025

Turning Passion into Profit: Vida Robinson’s Entrepreneurial Journey

Turning Passion into Profit with Vida RobinsonIn this episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, Vida Robinson shares how she built a creative empire by turning her passions into three thriving businesses: DREAM Holiday (luxury décor), Én Board Charcuterie (gourmet grazing boards), an…

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Collaboration is Queen: Unlocking Success Through Sisterhood (Part II)
March 10, 2025

Collaboration is Queen: Unlocking Success Through Sisterhood (Part II)

Unlocking Success Through Sisterhood – In this powerful episode, Women of Color share how self-advocacy, authenticity, and collaboration fuel success. From owning your narrative to building strategic partnerships, our guests reveal the keys to thriving in life and business. Tune in for inspiring st…

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The Power of Our Stories – How Personal Narratives Inspire, Empower & Drive Success (Part I)
March 6, 2025

The Power of Our Stories – How Personal Narratives Inspire, Empower &…

Inspire Empower Drive SuccessIn Part I of The Power of Our Stories, an intimate group of dynamic and ambitious women of color comes together to share how personal narratives shape success, foster resilience, and build thriving communities. Through heartfelt conversations, they explore the power…

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Stop Waiting, Start Living: Embracing Vulnerability & Taking Action with Souraya Christine
Feb. 25, 2025

Stop Waiting, Start Living: Embracing Vulnerability & Taking Action w…

Stop waiting. Start living. In this episode, Souraya Christine shares how embracing vulnerability and pushing past fear can unlock the life you truly desire. She reminds us that life is too short to hold back on our dreams and encourages us to take action despite fear. Tune in for powerful insights…

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Embrace Change & Say YES to New Experiences w/ Dr. Denise Y. Mose
Feb. 18, 2025

Embrace Change & Say YES to New Experiences w/ Dr. Denise Y. Mose

Embrace Change & Say YES to New Experiences w/ Dr. Denise Y. Mose 🎙✨Struggling with change? Feeling stuck in your career or personal life? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Denise Y. Mose shares how embracing change and stepping outside her comfort zone transformed her life—from a stagnant teachin…

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The LOTUS Within – Leadership, Resilience & Purpose with Dr. Amelia Duran-Stanton
Feb. 10, 2025

The LOTUS Within – Leadership, Resilience & Purpose with Dr. Amelia D…

The LOTUS Within - "Resilience isn’t built in comfort—it’s forged in adversity." – Dr. Amelia Duran-StantonIn this powerful episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, Dr. Amelia Duran-Stanton shares her extraordinary journey from enlisted military personnel to U.S. Army Colonel, PhD h…

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How to Become a Successful Woman: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs for Personal and Professional Growth with Dr. Kimberly Walker
Jan. 25, 2025

How to Become a Successful Woman: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs for Per…

Overcoming Limiting Beliefs-In this episode of "Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation," host Deneen L. Garrett welcomes Dr. Kimberly Walker, an experienced psychiatrist with over 30 years in the field. Dr. Walker shares her journey of resilience and the significant pivot she made in her career a…

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WOC: Get From Stuck to Vision with Dr. Sharon Arrindell
Jan. 22, 2025

WOC: Get From Stuck to Vision with Dr. Sharon Arrindell

From Stuck to Vision: In this episode of "Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation," host Dr. Sharon Arrindell shares her journey and insights as a speaker, counselor, and coach dedicated to empowering women and couples. She discusses her mission to help couples transition from feeling like roommat…

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The Power of Intentional Living: A Guide to Personal Growth with Susanne Mariga
Nov. 23, 2024

The Power of Intentional Living: A Guide to Personal Growth with Susa…

Intentional Living + Growth: In this episode of "Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation," host Deneen L. Garrett welcomes CPA and fractional CFO Susanne Mariga. Susanne specializes in helping seven to nine figure entrepreneurs implement the Profit First strategy, which focuses on creating intenti…

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Grief and Transformation: A WOC Shares Stories of Resilience and Empowerment with Olivia Abousaid
Nov. 20, 2024

Grief and Transformation: A WOC Shares Stories of Resilience and Empo…

Grief and Transformation: In this episode of "Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation," host Deneen sits down with Olivia Abu-Said, a grief and transformation coach. Olivia shares her journey into grief coaching, highlighting how her focus evolved to include the profound impact of grief on individ…

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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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Self Love and Connection: Nurturing Relationships for Personal and Professional Growth with Analiza Quiroz Wolf
June 1, 2024

Self Love and Connection: Nurturing Relationships for Personal and Pr…

Self-Love and Connection: In this episode, Deneen interviews Analiza Quiroz Wolf, founder of Women of Color Rise, an equity-based coaching firm focused on women and people of color. Analiza shares her journey as a proud Filipina American and her mission to help women and people of color reach their…

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