Women of Color An Intimate Conversation Deneen L. Garrett

"Coffee, Art, and Conversations: Anita Sewell's Abstract Art Showcase"
Episode 159
In this episode of the podcast, host Deneen L. Garrett sits down with abstract artist Anita Sewell to discuss her playful and vibrant art inspired by her childhood in Detroit. Anita shares insights into her creative process, the stories behind her pieces, and her vision for her art.
Discover the joy and innocence captured in Anita's artwork, including her piece "You Play Too Much," (Anita’s background). Join the conversation as Deneen and Anita delve into the world of abstract art and the importance of connecting with collectors.
Learn about Anita's dream of selling a piece for $10,000 and how she infuses her emotions and experiences into her art. Plus, find out how you can meet Anita in person at Biggby Coffee this weekend to experience her energy and artwork firsthand.
Don't miss this engaging and insightful conversation between Deneen L. Garrett and Anita Sewell, available now here on the Deneen’s Dream Life YouTube channel. Visit collectblackart.art to explore Anita's artwork and make sure to visit Biggby Coffee to see her pieces in person. Join the conversation and immerse yourself in the world of abstract art with Anita Sewell.
 
In this episode, we cover: 
[00:01:11] Childhood-inspired abstract art. [00:09:58] Art event in Marina Del Rey. [00:20:13] Appreciating art without making purchases.  
Connect with Podcast Creator & Host Deneen L. Garrett
Email: deneen@deneenlgarrett.com
Website: DeneenLGarrett.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deneenlgarrett/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deneensdreamlife
 
Connect with Guest Anita Sewell
IG: https://www.instagram.com/4everamarie/
 
 
Favorite Resources For Dreamers
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Additional Resources: https://deneenlgarrett.com/resources
 
 
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Work With Me: Email deneen@deneenlgarrett.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
 
 

Self-Love and Connection: Nurturing Relationships for Personal and Professional Growth with Analiza Quiroz Wolf
Episode 158
Highlights
[00:17:50] Networking and building relationships.
[00:26:23] The power of pausing.
[00:29:10] Living a dream lifestyle.
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. Analizashares her journey as a proud Filipina American and her mission to help women and people of color reach their full potential. Tune in to learn more about Analiza’s equity-based coaching firm and her insights on relationship building with self 1st.
 
Book(s) Mentioned: The Myths of Success: A Woman of Color's Guide to Leadership:
https://www.amazon.com/Myths-Success-Woman-Colors-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0CSHF69G5
Carla Harris: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L9B7LU6?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzdeneenl.-20&creativeASIN=B00L9B7LU6&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1R75WS7I6WZFC&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin
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Connect with Analiza Quiroz Wolf
Email: analiza@analizawolf.com
Website: https://www.analizawolf.com
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4m8xR89eSwgOwQT9tiG8m6?si=2dfc66c4563c4f4b&nd=1
IG: http://instagram.com/analizaqwolf
Facebook: http://facebook.com/analizawolf
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/analizawolf
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/analizawolf/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Analiza-Quiroz-Wolf/author/B07VH11YVP
 
 
Connect with Podcast Creator & Host Deneen L. Garrett
Email: deneen@deneenlgarrett.com
Website: DeneenLGarrett.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deneenlgarrett/
 
Resources For Dreamers
Books Discussed: https://www.amazon.com/shop/deneenlgarrett/list/1R75WS7I6WZFC?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d
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WOCI Merchandise: https://shopwithdeneen.bigcartel.com/
Additional Resources: https://deneenlgarrett.com/resources
 
 
*Optional* Disclaimer: Some of the outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support!
 
Work With Me: Email deneen@deneenlgarrett.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
 
 
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From Achieving to Being: Unpacking Worthiness with Lauren L.C. Wells
Episode 157 with Lauren LC Wells
 
Highlights
[00:07:17] Optimal well-being on a soul level.
[00:15:13] Reviving your mind and body.
[00:31:35] Embracing health through community.
 
Prioritizing Self-Care and Mindfulness through Reflection and Reassessment
In the podcast episode featuring Lauren L.C. Wells, the importance of taking time to pause, reflect on worthiness, and reassess personal goals emerged as key steps in prioritizing self-care and mindfulness. Lauren emphasized the significance of delving into one's worthiness and understanding the deeper reasons behind self-care practices. She highlighted the need to shift the paradigm of self-perception and release past beliefs and behaviors that may hinder progress towards holistic wellness.
Key Steps in Prioritizing Self-Care and Mindfulness:
1. Pause and Reflect: Taking intentional pauses in daily life to reflect on one's worthiness, values, and goals is essential for fostering self-awareness and mindfulness.
2. Assess Worthiness: Understanding and acknowledging one's worthiness forms the basis for self-care practices and sets the tone for a positive self-image.
3. Reassess Personal Goals: Regularly reassessing personal goals ensures that they are aligned with one's evolving sense of self and inner aspirations, leading to a more fulfilling wellness journey.
By incorporating these key steps into their daily routine, individuals can deepen their self-care practices, enhance mindfulness, and embark on a journey towards holistic well-being.
LC's Gems Dropped
00:01:43 - "I'm big optimal well-being on a soul level." 00:11:33 - "A lot of times we're like,I lost 20 pounds and then I gained 30 back. It's because we're recycling our old emotions.” 00:32:39 - "Self-care is more about really getting to honor yourself, honor and rest." 00:34:43-00:34:53 - "Pause and just assess your worthiness." About Lauren LC Wells
Lauren LC Wells, aka the Gut Health Bestie™, is a Certified Digestive Health Coach and founder of Hervival®, a revolutionary holistic wellness company that focuses on empowering modern-day women of color to prioritize self-care, mindfulness, and gut health.  With over 10 years of expertise in nutrition, gut health, and mindfulness, she focuses on stress management and burnout prevention to assist women in living their best healthy and happy lives.
Connect with Guest Lauren LC Wells
IG: https://instagram.com/hervival_
Facebook: https://facebook.com/hervival
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-lc-wells-01769a57/
Website: https://hervival.co
Email: lauren@hervival.co
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenThrivewithLC
 
 
About the Podcast
Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation (An Intimate Conversation with Women of Color) is a podcast about women empowerment stories and for Women of Color who want more out of life. This show is for women who have had enough and want change, especially those who have been waiting to choose themselves and live boldly. 
In each inspiring episode, hear from women from different backgrounds, countries, and ages who have embarked on personal journeys, sharing their stories of empowerment, overcoming, and their path to living a dream life (style).
How to Live a Dream Lifestyle™ Series: 
How to Live a Dream Lifestyle™ Overview How to Live a Dream Lifestyle™ Dream How to Live a Dream Lifestyle™ Decide How to Live a Dream Lifestyle™ Drive Deneen is committed to elevating the voices of WOC and empowering them to Live a Dream Lifestyle™ NOW! 
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Breaking the Glass Vase: A Story of Transformation and Empowerment
Episode 156 with Dima Ghawi
 
Highlights
[00:02:33] Advancing individuals in leadership.
[00:12:48] Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
[00:33:06] The pressure to be perfect.
 
In this episode, Keynote Speaker/Leadership Consultant/Author, Dima Ghawi, underscores the importance of advancing individuals in leadership to cultivate a world where leaders prioritize the well-being and growth of their teams, embrace diversity, and work towards a common goal of creating a better future for all.
This story highlights the importance of setting intentions and visualizing one's aspirations. By putting her desire on the vision board, Dima planted the seed for her TEDx speaking opportunity. The vision board served as a constant reminder of her goal, keeping it at the forefront of her mind. It ultimately led her to take action and pursue the speaking opportunity, showcasing how vision boards can help turn dreams into reality.
 
Breaking Away from Harmful Beliefs and Expectations
In the podcast episode with Dima Ghawi, she shared a powerful story from her childhood about a glass vase that symbolized the pressure to be perfect and conform to societal expectations. This story highlights the harmful beliefs and expectations that can limit personal growth and success. Dima's experience of being conditioned to be the "perfect glass vase" led her into an abusive marriage and a state of depression, where she lost herself in trying to meet external standards.
However, Dima's journey took a transformative turn when she realized she had a choice: to either maintain the facade of perfection or shatter the glass vase to create a new life. She chose to break free from the constraints of societal norms and expectations, even though it came with consequences like facing death threats from her own father. Despite the challenges, Dima's decision to challenge and break away from these harmful beliefs and expectations allowed her to live a better life and influence others positively.
Dima's Gems Dropped
00:03:08 - "The world is hungry for good leaders whether in corporations, in the community, in governments." 00:14:24 - "Listen to your intuition, even though it is terrifying." 00:34:41-00:34:52 - "We need to shatter these horrible vases. We need to question them and we need, we need, we cannot let them move forward because otherwise we would be passing them to the future generation."  
About Dima Ghawi
Dima Ghawi is an award-winning author and a three-time TEDx Speaker. She is the founder of a global talent development company with a primary mission for advancing individuals in leadership. Through keynote speeches, workshops, training programs, and executive coaching, Dima has empowered thousands of professionals across the globe to develop critical business skills and expand their leadership potential. In addition, she has provided guidance to business executives to help them understand the value of gender diverse leadership, and to develop a multi-year plan for advancing quality leaders from within the organization.
Dima draws from two decades of corporate experience leading global teams and developing future leaders worldwide. She has worked across the United States, Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Africa for several Fortune 100 companies including IBM, Merrill Lynch, and Intuit. Through her work, she has honed a keen expertise in developing leaders to meet the demands of the global workforce. For more information, visit DimaGhawi.com and BreakingVases.com.
Connect with Dima Ghawi
Website: https://www.dimaghawi.com/
X: https://twitter.com/dghawi?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dima.ghawi/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100050491089661
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimaghawi?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
Breaking Vases: https://www.ama

Breaking Barriers: Pursuing Dreams Fearlessly with DeeDee Cummings
Episode 155
In this episode, host Deneen L. Garrett introduces guest DeeDee Cummings, who is an author, therapist, attorney, and mom from Louisville, Kentucky. DeeDee shares her career journey from being a child protective service worker to becoming an attorney and then transitioning to a therapist to focus on healing. She also discusses how writing became a coping mechanism for her. The conversation touches on the challenges of the legal profession and the transition many attorneys make to other fields.
Dreams Are for Everyone
DeeDee's experience illustrates that dreams can evolve over time and may not always align with conventional expectations. Starting in a different career path, she transitioned to law school and eventually found her passion in writing and helping others through therapy. This showcases that dreams can change and adapt as individuals grow, discover new interests, and uncover hidden talents.
The concept of dreaming extends beyond achieving grandiose goals or seeking fame. DeeDee's dream of bringing her daughter's story to Broadway demonstrates that dreams can be personal, meaningful, and impactful in various ways. Whether it involves writing children's books, initiating a book festival, or pursuing a career in art curation, dreams can manifest in diverse forms and hold significance for individuals at different stages of their lives.
DeeDee's message resonates with the idea that dreams are essential for personal growth, fulfillment, and purpose. She encourages listeners to identify their dreams, regardless of size, and actively work towards realizing them. By sharing her own challenges and experiences in pursuing her dreams, DeeDee inspires others to believe in themselves and their aspirations.
 
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Do you want more out of life? Are you ready to live boldly in pursuit of your dreams?
Today’s episode sponsor is Deneen L. Garrett LLC.  Deneen, Founder & CEO, is a Passionate, Innovative, Executioner (P.I.E.) who elevates the voices of women of color and empowers them to Live a Dream Lifestyle™ through podcasting, speaking and coaching.
Deneen is a Women’s Motivational Speaker, the Creator & Host of the Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation (formerly An Intimate Conversation with Women of Color) Podcast, which she launched in 2020 and a Dream Lifestyle Coach.
Deneen specializes in helping women of color who want more out of life live boldly to create a dream life.
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DeeDee’s Gems Dropped
00:24:20-00:24:31 - "It's never too late. I meet people all the time that write their first book when they're 72 or 65. So if the book is on your heart to write, you should write it." 00:32:24-00:32:35 - "Normal people like you and me every day make crazy dreams come true." 00:34:52-00:35:03 - "Everyone should have a dream. You are entitled to dream. It is your right to dream."  
About DeeDee Cummings
Deedee Cummings is a professional dreamer. She is also an author, therapist, attorney, and mom from Louisville, Kentucky. The books she writes focus on hope, diversity, social justice, and therapeutic skills for children and adults. Her work has been featured in HuffPost, Forbes, NPR, USA Today, Essence Magazine, Psych Central, Well+Good, and The EveryGirl, among other media outlets. Deedee is also the founder of Make A Way Media and The Louisville Book Festival. She

Becoming Changemakers: Transforming Lives Through Collective Healing 
Episode 154 with Dr. Dominica McBride
Topics Discussed
[00:08:10] Creating community through healing. [00:08:50] Youth, safety, thriving community economy. [00:21:29] Healing as a leadership skill. [00:37:22] Community impact and growth. Healing plays a vital role in personal and community transformation, as discussed in the podcast episode featuring Dr. Dominica McBride. Dr. McBride underscores the significance of healing in the context of leadership development and community empowerment, drawing from her own upbringing in a small rural town marked by both positive and negative community dynamics, including racism and discrimination. These experiences shaped her understanding of the impact of community dynamics, sparking her interest in psychology and community healing.
Dr. McBride's organization, BECOME, is dedicated to fostering community transformation and collective healing. Through their work with organizations and individuals, they strive to address deep-seated issues that hinder communities and individuals from thriving. Their approach involves developing solutions, strategies, and shared aspirations to bring about positive change. Evaluation and research are utilized to track progress and ensure success in building flourishing communities.
Healing is woven into the fabric of the organization's efforts at both the organizational and neighborhood levels. Dr. McBride stresses the importance of healing as a leadership skill, underscoring the need for individuals to confront internal struggles, trauma, and obstacles to unlock their full potential as leaders and change agents. The healing process is viewed as essential for individuals to embrace their power and make positive contributions to their communities.
Moreover, the podcast delves into the value of pausing and reflecting, allowing individuals to process emotions, insights, and experiences. By incorporating healing practices into leadership development, individuals can cultivate resilience, empathy, and self-awareness—qualities crucial for effective leadership and community transformation.
In essence, integrating healing into leadership development is pivotal for personal growth, community empowerment, and collective transformation. By acknowledging and addressing internal wounds, individuals can become more effective leaders, fostering positive change and nurturing thriving communities.
The podcast episode also highlights the profound impact intentional pauses can have on our well-being. Dr. Dominica McBride emphasizes the importance of pausing in our lives to reflect, heal, and grow. She shares an instance where her team engaged in circle practice, incorporating a pause with the use of chimes to facilitate deeper reflection and emotional processing. This intentional pause allowed individuals to tap into deep wisdom, sit with tension, and fully absorb shared experiences.
Additionally, the concept of the "pregnant pause" is discussed, emphasizing how pauses can lead to significant outcomes. The host of the podcast acknowledges the power of pausing in her own life, taking breaks from social media to focus on specific goals and projects. By intentionally stepping back from distractions and taking time to pause, she was able to manifest new opportunities and delve deeper into her passions, such as art curation.
Incorporating intentional pauses into our daily routines can promote self-care, mental clarity, and personal growth. By allowing ourselves the space to pause, reflect, and process our experiences, we create opportunities for healing and transformation. Pauses serve as moments of introspection, enabling us to connect with our inner selves, identify areas for improvement, and set intentions for the future. Ultimately, intentional pauses can lead to deeper self-awareness, emotional healing, and personal development.
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