Courageous Conversations With Denise

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.