Get Deep with Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton

What does it mean to speak your truth when everyone is watching—and not everyone wants to hear it?

In this powerful episode of Get Deep, Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton takes us behind the scenes of her first public reading as Houston’s inaugural Black Poet Laureate, where she made the bold decision to perform a protest poem in front of city officials, including the chief of police. With honesty and courage, she reflects on the cost of standing tall, and the freedom that comes with taking up your full space—even if it shakes the room.

This one is for the brave, the scared, and the ones still deciding to rise anyway.

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What if your creative fire doesn’t burn loudly—but steadily, and with purpose?

In this episode of Get Deep, Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton shares the quiet persistence behind writing her memoir, Black Chameleon, and the stories—real, mythical, and imagined—that shaped her. From family folklore to the pushback of mentors, she explores the beauty of trusting your own vision, even when no one else can fully see it yet.

This is a meditation on legacy, storytelling, and the sacred, slow work of creating something only you are meant to make.

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What happens when the life you’ve built feels like it’s unraveling—but you keep showing up anyway?

In this episode of Get Deep, Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton opens up about navigating motherhood, work, and the emotional weight of the pandemic. Through the chaos and the quiet moments, she explores what it means to stay grounded, even when the world feels upside down.

This is a story of burnout, boundaries, and betting on yourself—especially when it feels like everything is shifting beneath your feet.

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What if your greatest strength isn’t perfection—but presence?

In this episode of Get Deep, Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton reflects on aging, growth, and the lifelong journey of becoming. With honesty and heart, she reminds us that vulnerability isn’t a flaw to hide—it’s a power to embrace. When we learn to sit with ourselves, flaws and all, we uncover a deeper truth: we are the only ones we can’t escape, and that’s a gift.

This one’s for anyone learning to love who they’re becoming.

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What do you do when the moment you’ve been dreaming of doesn’t go the way you imagined?

In this episode of Get Deep, Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton shares the story of her early days as a young poet striving to make her mark—and the moment she faced harsh feedback that nearly silenced her. Through heartbreak, humility, and healing, she discovers that growth doesn’t come from praise, but from persistence.

This is a story about staying in the storm long enough to see the sun again.

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What if the boldest thing you could do was simply believe in yourself—just as you are?

In this episode of Get Deep, Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton shares how learning to enjoy her own company became a radical act of self-love. From solo movie dates to embracing her own “kind of strange,” she reflects on what it means to sit with yourself, honor your uniqueness, and choose yourself—even when it’s uncomfortable.

This one’s for the introverts, the overthinkers, and anyone learning to fall in love with who they are.

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How often do we let our inner critic speak louder than our truth?

In this episode of Get Deep, Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton opens up about overthinking, people-pleasing, and the lifelong journey of setting boundaries. Through personal reflection and practical tools like her “Play It Out” practice, she invites us to look our fears in the face—and reminds us that most of the monsters in the dark are just shadows.

This is an episode for anyone learning to trust themselves, speak their needs, and stand in their worth—without apology.

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What do you do when your safe space is shattered—but you still have a life to build, a child to nurture, and a dream to protect?

In this deeply personal episode of Get Deep, Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton recounts the aftermath of a home invasion and how she rebuilt—not just her space, but her sense of purpose. Through loss, fear, and the fragility of safety, she reminds us that sometimes having nothing left is the invitation to create something entirely new.

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We often think of bravery as something loud, flashy, or heroic—but what if it starts with simply being yourself, fully and unapologetically?

In this episode of Get Deep, Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton reflects on the moments that helped her find her voice—from high school classrooms to unexpected stages—and the power of showing up in your truth. It’s a story of quiet courage, unexpected victories, and learning to take up space as your whole self.

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What happens when everything you’ve planned for falls apart, but you still know you’re exactly where you’re meant to be?

In the first episode of Get Deep, Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton shares a personal story of uncertainty, perseverance, and the quiet strength that keeps us moving forward. From leaving behind a familiar life to facing weeks of instability in a new city, this episode explores what it truly means to be rooted in resilience—to trust in yourself, even when the path ahead is unclear.

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