Courageous Conversations With Denise

Courageous Conversations With Denise
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Join trusted life coach, diversity & inclusion professional and let's keep it realist, Denise TrimbleSmith as she takes you and her guests on a journey through real life Courageous Conversations. She's honest, direct, funny and isn't afraid to discuss sensitive topics that may be uncomfortable. These must listen Courageous Conversations offer a little bit of sweet or a lot a bit of heat. The "Brown Sugar & Spice" episodes include sexually charged and/or have content that are not intended for little ears. Are you ready to laugh and learn? Listen in and Let's Be Courageous!

Episodes

  1. 06/11/2024

    Mommy Issues Part II: Courageous Sacrifices

    What do we have in common with 2 prostitutes, 2 babies, and 1 king? Dive deep into "Mommy Issues" with Denise, the visionary behind Courageous Conversations with Denise! This episode will shed light on modern-day challenges and shares powerful insights on sacrifice, leadership, and wisdom. Get ready to foster a courageous atmosphere in your life. Tune in now and let's start the conversation!

    31 min

  2. 05/14/2024

    Mommy Issues Part I: Courageous "Comparisons" Conversation

    Get ready to be inspired! In this episode of the Courageous Conversations Podcast, titled "Mommy Issues Part I," Denise TrimbleSmith, the dynamic CEO of Courageous Conversations, took center stage. She delved into the powerful impact of comparison, shedding light on its detrimental effects while emphasizing the importance of self-respect and personal development. Drawing from her own life experiences, Denise passionately urged listeners to embark on a journey of self-reflection, encouraging them to confront their own struggles head-on. But that's not all—she challenged conventional notions of motherhood, redefining it as the birth of ideas and projects, not just biological offspring. With wisdom and grace, Denise inspired us to embrace a growth mindset, recognizing our inherent greatness and seizing every opportunity for personal and professional growth. miss out on this transformative discussion! Tune in and elevate your consciousness with Courageous Conversations.

    45 min

  3. 07/21/2023

    Battle Fatigue! Black Women in Higher Education

    Who's gunning for Black Women in Higher Education? What role do Black Men play in the fight? Is there some "white saviorism" at play? Denise TrimbleSmith, CEO of Courageous Conversations shares the mic with Dr. Tadzia Dennis, PhD. to discuss the everyday battle fought by Black Women in HE and how that fight shapes us to be Conquerors and Owners of the Table. Courageous Conversations that center the role of these “Battle Fatigue”. Dr. Tadzia Dennis is the owner and consultant of Taz & Co Consulting. She has over 20 years of higher education experience in student affairs, leadership management, academic affairs, and was awarded Faculty of the Year in 2016. Join us and Let's Be Courageous!

    27 min

  4. 01/06/2023

    Cheatin' Sleepin' & Creepin' A Brown Sugar & Spice Courageous Conversation about Sex & the Church

    Sex, Power, and Control in the Church! "The Sins that we can see, are the Sins that we ATTACK". This Brown Sugar and Spice Courageous Conversation tackles sex, intimacy and relationships from the lens of the church with licensed marriage and family therapist, Ashlea Taylor Barber, owner of Favor & Grace Under Fire, Therapy & Counseling. Denise TrimbleSmith, CEO of Courageous Conversations, unapologetically challenges us to face one of the most powerful control mechanisms in the church - SEX!

    29 min

  5. 09/08/2022

    "Love Notes, A Brown Sugar & Spice Courageous Conversation about Music and Sex"

    Does music shape your sexual practices? Does sex sell more in the Brown and Black Communities or are we the ones being SOLD? Can kids handle a sexually charged conversation with their parents or are parents too scared to approach the subjects? Denise TrimbleSmith, CEO of Courageous Conversations, discusses how Hip Hop and R&B music shapes intimacy and the sexual practices in the Brown and Black Communities. John Dunlap, Hip Hop curator & historian, shares his perspectives on growing up as a lover of Hip Hop, respect, intimacy and the need for Courageous Conversations that center the role of these “Love Notes”.

    28 min

  6. 03/01/2022

    Am I Black Enough, Living Your Truth with Courage. A Brown Sugar & Spice Courageous Conversation

    Are you black enough? Does dating outside your race feel differently? Whose responsibility is it to educate the social majority about marginalized communities? Denise TrimbleSmith, CEO of Courageous Conversations, sits down with WJB Hospitality owner, Will Brazil for a Courageous Conversation about Imposter Syndrome and living your truth. Will Brazil shares his truth about being a black man who is more comfortable in white spaces. Denise and Will’s conversation captures the intricate nature of self-esteem, tokenism, being black enough and the Courage of living your truth.

    29 min

  7. 01/11/2022

    Black, Gay, and Christian? A Brown Sugar & Spice Courageous Conversation

    Can you be gay and spiritual? Are folks from the LGBTQ+ community going to hell? What is this battle between “Butch” and “Stud”? "Let's Talk About Sex, Baby"...  Denise TrimbleSmith, CEO of Courageous Conversations, sits down with SIS Events and Services owner, Cierra Conerly, for a Brown Sugar and Spice Courageous Conversation. Cierra shares her journey of how her three worlds intersect: black, lesbian, and Christian. Denise and Cierra’s conversation captures the raw and emotional essence of the freedom to live one’s truth by being Courageous.

    38 min
  • 7 Episodes

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About

Join trusted life coach, diversity & inclusion professional and let's keep it realist, Denise TrimbleSmith as she takes you and her guests on a journey through real life Courageous Conversations. She's honest, direct, funny and isn't afraid to discuss sensitive topics that may be uncomfortable. These must listen Courageous Conversations offer a little bit of sweet or a lot a bit of heat. The "Brown Sugar & Spice" episodes include sexually charged and/or have content that are not intended for little ears. Are you ready to laugh and learn? Listen in and Let's Be Courageous!

Information

  • Creator
    Courageous Conversations With Denise
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Courageous Conversations With Denise
  • Show Website
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