A Top 20 Women’s Empowerment Podcast

Self-Discovery Episodes

Conversations that delve into personal growth, identity, and the transformative journeys of women of color as they embrace their full selves.
Holding Space with Minda Harts
Dec. 4, 2020

Holding Space with Minda Harts

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. Listen to this week’s episode as Minda Harts, TEDex speaker and bestselling author of The Memo-What Women of...

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Adventures with Purpose with Erica Lynn
Nov. 25, 2020

Adventures with Purpose with Erica Lynn

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. Listen to learn more on this week’s episode. Connect: LinkedIn...

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Inklings - Listen to Your Inner Voice with Deneen L. Garrett
Nov. 6, 2020

Inklings - Listen to Your Inner Voice with Deneen L. Garrett

When things nudge you, listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deneen-l-garrett/message

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A Dreams Deferred is a Dream Denied with Lenne Cole
Oct. 30, 2020

A Dreams Deferred is a Dream Denied with Lenne Cole

***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,...

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Taking Ownership: How to own your career with Simone E. Morris
Oct. 23, 2020

Taking Ownership: How to own your career with Simone E. Morris

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...

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Where are you from with Sheila Maloney
Oct. 16, 2020

Where are you from with Sheila Maloney

Being a Latina and specifically a Latina from Brazil is very important to Sheila, Public Policy Fellow, Office of Equity and Racial Justice at the Office of Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot. So much so, in 2018, she quit her job and along with her husband, who...

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“Cubanismo” – How Josy Gallagher Shows Pride for Cuba”
Oct. 9, 2020

“Cubanismo” – How Josy Gallagher Shows Pride for Cuba”

Being raised by parent born in Cuba, her mom is mulata and her father is Black, Josy Laza Gallagher, MA, (she,her,hers,ella), Global Inclusion Consultant & Executive Coach, Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement(HACE) Board Member, Former...

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I'm Black and Latina: How I Embrace Both Sides
Oct. 2, 2020

I'm Black and Latina: How I Embrace Both Sides

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. I'm Black and Latina: How I Embrace Both Sides. Learn how Yvette does not let people box her in and how she celebrates her heritage in...

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Same Same: Sing the Same Tune with Jannie Fernandez
Sept. 25, 2020

Same Same: Sing the Same Tune with Jannie Fernandez

In this week’s Hispanic Heritage Month episode, Jannie Fernandez, Director, K-12 Alliance & TECHNOLOchicas, National Center for Women & IT, promotes La Familia in her message to “Find something you’re passionate about and, instead of...

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Bet on Yourself with Chantele Gray
July 31, 2020

Bet on Yourself with Chantele Gray

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. Listen to learn more...

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Blazing Trails with Toni Jones
July 17, 2020

Blazing Trails with Toni Jones

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.”...

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Essence of Your Awesomeness with Sonia Jackson Myles
July 10, 2020

Essence of Your Awesomeness with Sonia Jackson Myles

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...

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Real Talk with Kimberly King
June 12, 2020

Real Talk with Kimberly King

Real talk! As a Black Gay Woman, Kim 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...

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Navigating Intersectionality: with Kathy Martinez
May 15, 2020

Navigating Intersectionality: with Kathy Martinez

In this episode, Kathy Martinez (she/her/hers) 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...

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Change Negative Thoughts to Reach Your Goals with Dr. Damary Bonilla-Rodriguez
May 8, 2020

Change Negative Thoughts to Reach Your Goals with Dr. Damary Bonilla-…

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...

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This Alpha Female Does Not Ask Permission - Alpha Female with Kahshanna Evans
April 17, 2020

This Alpha Female Does Not Ask Permission - Alpha Female with Kahshan…

Listen in as Kahshanna 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 Connect:  LinkedIn...

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Breaking Free: How Vulnerability Unlocked My Power | Ep. 1
April 11, 2020

Breaking Free: How Vulnerability Unlocked My Power | Ep. 1

Welcome to the 1st episode of An Intimate Conversation with Women of Color.  In this episode, the host, Deneen L. Garrett, shares her journey of getting to this point and how she realized being vulnerable held her back. Niked I Nike'd It.

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