Episodes

True and... Been thinking about writing a book? Want to start a podcast? What’s stopping you? Karen says “Girl, Do It!” Check out this week’s episode with Karen Williams, BCPCLC, Founder and Lead Coach @ COACH4LIFE, LLC, Las Vegas. Good things come to those who wait. Karen advocates for WOC to “say those things we want to do” then make them a reality. This week’s Guest is… Karen Williams · Born in Montego Bay, Jamaica – moved around and lived with several different family members from birth t...

So often, as women, and women of color, we don’t think we have what it takes. Asian women are expected to move through life with their heads down and to "do as you're told". Not Sheena Yap Chan. Sheena had the courage to stand up and represent. “You never know what’s possible until you see it” is what drives Sheena to invest in other Asian women. Check out this week’s episode to hear more. This week’s Guest is… Sheena Yap Chan. Sheena is a keynote speaker, coach, podcaster, consultant, and auth...

“You are beautiful. You are strong. You will go through some things just know you will get through it.” These are just a few words Pam Illar, mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, proud Out woman, warrior, would say to her 11-year old self. Life has a way of defining us for us. Others tell you who you are before you even know it for yourself. What would you tell you, the you you were before the world told you who you were? This week’s Guest is… Pam Illar, a Senior Associate with Ernst & Young ...

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 teach her son to rise and “operate from being a changemaker”, Lola “had to do something” thus Black Lives Rising was birthed. I Had - to Do Something. Check out this episode to learn more. This week’s Guest is… Lola Small is a Taiwanese Canadian women’s em...

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 power” and “bring others along”, you and that person benefit. Listen as we discuss “opening doors” for others. Sabrina Kelly is the Founder of B Plus Management Consultancy, based in the London, U.K. B Plus is a contract delivery firm working directly with di...

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 https://youtu.be/O2LE01TUBM4 Let's #SOAR and #ElevateWOCVoices together! #intimateconversationWOC --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deneen-l-garrett/message

“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? Sometimes life experiences and people cause us to turn down our volumes. Listen as Casandra Townsel shares her experiences and encourages us to “Turnup the Volume” and be heard in this week’s episode. Ways to Connect: Website: https://www.blossoming-hope.com/ IG: http...

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...

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 their strength”. Check out the episode for more. This week’s guest is Diamond Sade, data engineer, entrepreneur, and educator. She is passionate about exposing minority communities to STEM fields and helping with career navigation. Diamond Sadeis also t...

“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 power and empowered to own it and make the life you want. Listen as we discuss our Brene Brown revelations, turning a lunch into a lasting sisterhood, and creating a path for those who are not yet ready. This week’s guest is Sally Chan, a seasoned corporate social ...

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 embodied this. Gabriela Silang, one of Christine’s ancestors, was a leader of a revolt in the Philippines and, Harriet Tubman, liberated her people. Listen to this week’s episode to hear more about this and, to “reconnect + reclaim” = to thrive. This wee...

"An Intimate Conversation with Jennifer Witter: A Woman Who Lifts Up Sisters" "An Intimate Conversation with Jennifer Witter: A Woman Who Lifts Up Sisters" Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Podcast Players In this episode Jennefer and Deneen, discuss: [00:09:00] Challenges faced by women of color. [00:14:47] Recognizing the power within. [00:21:28] Delayed dreams and personal growth. Transcript Do you want more out of life? Are you ready to live boldly in pursuit of your dreams? ...

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 friend, and champion of ICW, Principal of Bayville Strategic Consulting, and I delve into this and so much more in this week’s episode. Listen to hear more. Griselda is a multicultural, multilingual Latina executive with experience in startups, nonprof...

If you have an idea and ever wonder if you should keep going, take a cue from Arlan Hamilton and reflect: If 5 years down the road that thing you imagined did not exist and it bothers you and/or, if it did exist without you getting credit and you’re not okay, keep going. “It HAD to Exist!” Check out this episode for more. It was such a pleasant surprise to meet Arlan IRL on Saturday, March 12th in Las Vegas at the Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit. Arlan is a kind and giving person. She wa...

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 she was faced with this decision and how she handled it. Connect: Coaching: https://www.healthcoachmatch.com/coaches/united-states/texas/houston/a-gala-gonzalez_coach-67609/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gala0128/?locale=en_US Facebook: https:/...

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., goes deep with her clients in an effort to “grab those voices” that are not always heard. Listen to this week’s episode to learn more about this important work. Connect: Email: heather@heatheryounger.com Resources: Website: heatheryounger.com Speaker’s reel: https://youtu.be/p-...

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. CoachKemi doesn’t get caught up the past instead she taps into her power and occupies her time with legacy building, impacting others, and making a difference. What does occupy your time mean?In this week’s episode, CoachKemi shares how she came up with a plan to mak...

🎙️ Building a Personal Board of Directors: The Power of a Supportive Network 🔥 Season 2, Episode 3 – This One’s a Game-Changer! What if I told you the secret to success isn’t what you know, but who holds you accountable? In this episode, Lollie Ramirez-Bennett drops GEMS on how to build your Personal Board of Directors—a powerhouse circle that keeps you leveling up. 💡 🎶 ABOUT LOLLIE RAMIREZ-BENNETT Women of AT&T President Emeritus | Career & Life Transition Coach | Trend Analyst | Thought Leade...

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…” in 2021. Are You Ready? Check out the episode for more. Joy M. Hutton is a native of Chicago, Illinois. She has dedicated her professional life to helping others through professional and business development for over a decade. Joy graduated from Bowdoin College in Brun...

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. https://anchor.fm/app --- 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 realized a dream. How to Find Your Passion and Discover Your Zest for Life. Check out the episode to for more. 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 w...

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 not only reminded of her near-death experiences, she has survived three; she is empowered to keep going and growing. The Purple Butterfly: A Hopeful Symbol for Lupus. Listen to this week’s episode to learn more. Connect: IG: https://www.instagram.com/s...