Survival Episodes

What happens when a child grows up carrying grief she has no language for — and discovers at age 12 that she can read minds? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, host Deneen L. Garrett sits down with Rima Desai — transformational life coach, spiritual healer, and Masters-trained counseling psychologist — to trace her story back to its beginning. Born in Mumbai, India, Rima lost her mother at age 6, growing up in a home heavy with silence and a culture where grief and emotion had no framework...

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 h...

“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...

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...