Episodes

After the murder of George Floyd, Lola T. Small, a Taiwanese Canadian wife to a Black man who along with her husband took their then four-year-old son to protest the injustice. Being compelled to act with “energy and intention” and wanting to...

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...

Despite COVID, we do not live in a vacuum. We flourish when we pour into others. Our strength is found in fellowship. These are a few of the things this week’s guest, Sabrina Kelly, and I discussed. Sabrina believes when you “tap into your...

Having an #intimateconversation with The #Sisterhood as we celebrate the 1 Year Anniversary of the podcast.  LISTEN + SUBSCRIBE + SHARE  Prefer to watch?!  We got you covered!  WATCH + SUBSCRIBE + SHARE...

“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?...

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.”...

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...

“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...

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...

The words “burn out” describe Jennefer Witter’s experience in public relations when she decided it was finally time for a sabbatical after a particularly difficult period. Creating a nurturing environment, having clients she liked, and choosing...

Sometimes we expect things to be a certain way and they turn out differently. Often, we are so busy being there for others we neglect ourselves. Other times we are constantly in “go” mode and not appreciating the little things. Griselda Garibay, a...

If you have an idea and ever wonder if you should keep going, take a cue from Arlan Hamilton, Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a fund that dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential founders...

Reflecting on how to live a life of awesomeness, B. Pagels-Minor, a trans-nonbinary lesbian; board member of Howard Brown Health and the YWCA, both in Chicago, where they lobby for equality and equity for WoC and who spells women with an “x” is...

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...

As an expert on employee engagement and human resource management, CEO of Employee Fanatix, an Executive coach and author of her second book, coming out in April, "The Art of Caring Leadership ," Heather R. Younger, J.D., go...

In this episode, Lollie Ramirez-Bennett breaks down the transformative power of having a Personal Board of Directors—a trusted circle that keeps you accountable, challenges you to grow, and champions your success.

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....

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…”...

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. --- 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...

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...

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...

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...

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. Listen to this week’s...