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Where Story Becomes Strategy. Where Culture Becomes Legacy.

A newsletter, podcast, and growing community for Black women 50+ who are dreaming boldly, deciding intentionally, and driving their vision.

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Founded by Deneen L. Garrett

240K+ Monthly Reach · Top 20 Women’s Empowerment Podcast · YouTube U.S. Top 1% · Top 5% of 4M+ Podcasts · OTTera Distribution Partner

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Weekly reflection and real strategy, built for where you actually are.

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Podcast

200+ episodes. Intimate conversations with Black women changing the world.

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Coming soon — a space to connect, not just consume.

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Latest Episode

Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation — podcast cover art

From Fired to Founder: Dontae T. Muse on Legacy, Art & Reinvention

Cultural Producer and Artrepreneur Dontae T. Muse joins Deneen to explore his journey through creativity, community, and legacy-building in Black art — from getting fired to building Above Art Studios into a cultural home for creatives.

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The Newsletter

Built for Black Women 50+

The Dream Lifestyle™️ Collective is the free weekly newsletter for Black women 50+ who are dreaming boldly and driving their vision. Three editions a week — reset, motivation, and strategy — written like a letter from a friend who believes in your next chapter.

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What Listeners Say

“There’s an usher to freedom in this podcast. The content is always presented in such a digestible manner and really aids as a remedy to get me through my day.”

Apple Podcasts Listener Review

“What a platform! Each episode is a reminder of our power to invest in ‘self’ and level up — across the board. Thanks Deneen.”

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“Deneen is an amazing woman and podcast host! Lessons on leveling up personally and professionally.”

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Press & Recognition

Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit BOMESI Summit 2026 Fanatics Fest BlkPodNews

BLACK ENTERPRISE WOMEN OF POWER SUMMIT · BOMESI SUMMIT · FANATICS FEST · BLKPODNEWS™

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OTTERA/OMG · TUBI · IN THE BLACK NETWORK · AFROLAND TV

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Courses

Two Paths. One Practice.

Guided, self-paced workbooks built for Black women 50+ — instant access after purchase.

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“Through story, we shift culture.
Through sisterhood, we rise.”

— Deneen L. Garrett