In this episode of Powerful Women: Off the Record, Reverend Denise and I discuss embodied wisdom, spiritual conviction and the strength it takes to soften.

From the time she was five years old, Reverend Denise knew something in her world was “off”. She wrestled with questions far beyond her years about fairness, protection and purpose long before most children could even name those ideas.

She shares a defining childhood moment when she first realized she could “command” change. And how that spark of courage shaped her leadership, faith and feminine power. This episode explores intuition, shedding protective armor, and learning when “enough is enough.”

She talks about the grief of releasing identities that once protected her, and what it looks like to consciously lay down that armor and embrace a softer, more feminine strength.

This conversation is about spiritual listening and trusting that if the shift is rising is your body, it’s already time. Reverend Denise is the Executive Servant Leader and CEO of Urban Christian Ministries (UCM), a non-profit dedicated to strengthening the community by fostering spiritual growth, leadership skills and civic responsibility of our youth.

Through a blend of love, education and hands-on learning, they empower young leaders to break the cycle of violence and make a profound, positive impact on their communities.

Learn more about Reverend Denise and Urban Christian Ministries at www.ucmbuffalo.org and on Linked In.

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