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Translated from Aramaic to English the name Denha means Epiphany
Meet Vanessa Denha Garmo
Vanessa Denha Garmo is a certified life and leadership coach, as well as a Gallup® Strengths Coach. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a master’s degree in communications; she specializes in leadership development, career coaching, and team building, integrating neuroscience, positive intelligence, communication strategies, and faith‑rooted principles into her work.
As the founder of Epiphany Communications: Coaching & Consulting, Vanessa partners with strategists and writers to help clients uncover and articulate their stories. As a coach and facilitator, she equips leaders to improve communications, build strong teams, and lead with clarity and purpose. She is the author of Conversations That Create the Culture and has a forthcoming book with Marian Press on 7 Christian Habits for Professional Success.
Career Highlights:
- 25+ years in communications and media
- Emmy Award–winning documentarian
- Former Co‑publisher and Editor‑in‑Chief of Chaldean News
- Host of Epiphany on Ave Maria Radio
- Former reporter for WJR 760 AM
- Master’s in communications; Thesis on Bullies in the Workplace
- Author ofConversations That Create the Culture(available on Amazon)
As a coach and speaker, Vanessa conducts severa workshops. She works one-on one with clients on careers, leadership, business and organizations. She works with groups and teams. She is also a voice talent and her Christ-
Centered Communications Messages can be heard daily on Ave Maria Catholic Radio AM 990 in Detroit and seen on Catholic and other Christian programs around the globe. She is the host of the program Epiphany airing on Ave Maria Radio weekdays from 12 to 1 p.m. ET
Vanessa is able to share with clients her experience and knowledge of media and public relations. She is an award-winning journalist, author and professional speaker. Her extensive media background includes working at WJR 760 AM as a general street reporter, news anchor as well as health reporter. She created and hosted the weekly show called, Secrets to Good Health, and continues to serve as producer and host of the weekly Public Service Announcement show on 96.3 WDVD, 93.1 NASH-FM and News/Talk 760 WJR, called It’s Your Community.
She co-founded the Chaldean News and served as a Co-Publisher and editor-in-chief for nearly 16 years. As Press Secretary to the Wayne County Executive Office, Vanessa handled media relations, speech writing, crisis communications as well as long-term/short-term public relations and marketing strategies. She was also the county’s main spokesperson.
