Renee Speaks

In this episode, Renee sits down with Rebecca Gunter for a powerful conversation on authenticity, personal branding, and showing up confidently in business. Rebecca shares how entrepreneurs and leaders can embrace their true voice, build deeper connections, and communicate in a way that feels genuine and impactful. From messaging and visibility to confidence and connection, this episode is filled...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Elias Curtis—founder of Transformed Design Inc., a brand and web development agency helping service‑based businesses turn their online presence into consistent lead generation systems. With more than 15 years of experience in branding, web development, and digital marketing, Elias has guided companies beyond basic websites to build scalable growth...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Melissa Broughton—co‑founder of Busy Bee Advisors and creator of 1 Hour Bookkeeper. Through Busy Bee Advisors, Melissa helps small business owners gain financial clarity and reduce tax liability with expert bookkeeping, accounting, and tax services. She also empowers aspiring entrepreneurs with 1 Hour Bookkeeper, a program designed to help people q...

In this special LIVE episode of Renee Speaks, we go live with Walter Gainer II—strategic media advisor, digital content strategist, and podcast executive helping creators and brands build scalable media platforms that drive both audience growth and revenue. Walter is the founder of Boss Locks, where he creates content and products centered on professional development and the experiences of Black p...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Ramon Ray—serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author of The Celebrity CEO. Having started five companies and sold three, Ramon is recognized as a leading expert in small business success. He is also the publisher of ZoneofGenius.com, where he helps entrepreneurs build strong personal brands and scale their businesses with confidence. With a c...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Nate Littlewood, founder of Future Ready CFO, who helps purpose‑led founders in the eCommerce and CPG space achieve their business and financial goals by bringing clarity to their numbers. Unlike many CFOs, Nate has “walked the walk”—bootstrapping his own eCommerce business, serving as Lead Mentor for a NYC‑based startup accelerator, and spending n...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Sara Orellana—founder of 3Raptor Consulting and Sincerely Sara O, with over 18 years of expertise in grant writing and nonprofit consultancy. Sara has secured more than $50 million in funding through her data‑driven, analytical approach, while also advising small businesses through her work with the SBDC and SBA. With advanced degrees in English Li...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with David Cinelli—one of Canada’s top 1% Realtors®, HGTV co‑host, and trusted advisor with nearly 20 years of experience. David is known for making complex real estate concepts simple and actionable, blending data, expertise, and human connection. From behind‑the‑scenes insights into Toronto’s luxury market to practical strategies for smarter investing...

Renee Speaks welcomes Khalilah Shakir Lyons, founder of Answer the Moment™—a leadership and culture firm helping individuals and organizations align purpose with performance. With a gift for turning complexity into clarity, Khalilah has guided leaders across industries to replace exhaustion with purpose and transform awareness into sustainable action. Recognized as a Mogul Top 100 DEI Leader and 2...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we’re joined by EA Clarke, a leader in recruitment strategy and the founder of Pivot + Edge, to talk about how hiring the right people can make or break your growth. With over 30 years of experience and a background in building and scaling startups—including helping raise nearly $14M—EA shares practical insights on how leaders can move beyond hiring from their imme...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Alyssa Evans, creative strategist and designer, who proves that affiliate partnerships with your besties are the ultimate hype girl energy. Alyssa’s journey as a working mom led her to restructure her life—transitioning to working from home, building her business with intention, and asking the critical questions that shaped her path: What’s the lif...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Carol Kabaale, Fractional CMO and Visibility Architect, who helps coaches, consultants, and course creators build predictable lead generation systems through paid advertising. Since founding Best Ads in 2019, Carol has managed over $3.9 million in paid media campaigns across the UK and USA. Her proprietary Data‑Led Visibility Calibration methodolog...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Liana Zavo—media specialist, branding expert, PR strategist, and AI business consultant. As founder of ZavoMedia PR Group and ZavoVentures, Liana is pioneering a VC‑PR hybrid model that integrates legal readiness, fundraising support, and strategic communications for early‑stage startups. Her work shows that beyond capital, communication is the tru...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Jen Kelly, founder of New Initiatives Marketing Inc., where she and her team serve as the marketing department for mid‑market B2B companies that don’t have one. With 17 years of corporate marketing experience at the Financial Times, Siemens, and Motorola, Jen specializes in building the strategy, systems, and sales enablement that turn marketing in...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Rachel Allen, a fast‑thinking marketer with 16 years of experience helping businesses around the world grow with clarity and impact. Rachel has worked with clients in 21+ countries, from top entrepreneurs and influencers to brick‑and‑mortar businesses and non‑profits. Her data‑driven yet human‑centered approach has fueled high‑ROI launches, boosted...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Alyssa Nolte—an “accidental entrepreneur” who turned a handshake and a 100% commission deal into a career-shaping billion‑dollar strategy. Fresh out of school with degrees in Marketing and Psychology, Alyssa dove into eye‑tracking technology and UX research, building partnerships with Fortune 100 companies and uncovering the real drivers of busines...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Abi Asija, an entrepreneur who has completed nearly 700 land deals in 8 years and built a 7‑figure business. Abi shares timeless founder insights on why most companies stay stuck—and how to grow by improving offers, increasing customer value, and executing fundamentals at a high level. We explore how deals become growth, why fundamentals never fade...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, Renee sits down with Rhea Lana Riner, founder and CEO of Rhea Lana’s Children’s Consignment Events. What began as a simple living room clothing swap has grown into a nationwide franchise with 120 locations across 26 states. Rhea Lana shares how her mission to support families and serve communities evolved into a powerful platform that empowers moms, develops leader...

On this episode of Renee Speaks, we welcome Keren Gonen, Broker Manager of Realty Executives Vernon and a top producer known for her passion, integrity, and community spirit. Keren’s journey from Israel to Sussex County, New Jersey shaped her love for people, places, and purpose. Today, she leads with creativity and care—mentoring agents, guiding clients, and showing how collaboration fuels succes...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Kurt Uhlir, a Chief Marketing Officer and growth operator known for building scalable go-to-market systems that take companies from growth stage to nine-figure outcomes. Kurt brings a rare blend of calm, outcome-driven execution and servant leadership to marketing. He has contributed to more than 60 funding rounds and exits, helped organizations sc...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Adiel Gorel, one of the most recognized experts in real estate and real estate investing in the United States and internationally. Adiel is the author of five books, including the Amazon bestseller Remote Control Retirement Riches, and has lectured and led seminars around the world for institutions and organizations such as Stanford, Cisco, Meta, I...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Jeremy Neilson, a pioneer in the SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) space and co‑founder of Sally, a platform simplifying private investment infrastructure. As the founding CEO of Assure, Jeremy helped scale one of the largest SPV platforms in the world, overseeing billions in transactions. His expertise in deal structuring, capital raising, and investo...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Sam Blake, a serial entrepreneur and the founder of AI Pro University and Oh My Meds—two companies redefining access to education and healthcare at scale. Sam shares his journey from managing millions in digital ad spend to hitting burnout, stepping away, and intentionally rebuilding a life centered on freedom, purpose, and sustainability. Original...

In this powerful episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Christine Sario-Valdes, a seasoned pharmaceutical sales executive, investor, and heart-led leader with over 20 years of experience driving growth and transformation in the healthcare industry. Christine shares her remarkable journey from single motherhood to leading multimillion-dollar organizations, unpacking the mindset shifts, resilienc...

Join us as Renee Speaks celebrates three incredible years of conversations, connection, and community. This special anniversary episode brings together voices who have helped shape the journey, sharing three powerful gifts that continue to move us forward:✨ The Gift of InspirationFeaturing: Mo Brown Suga, Lisa Perez, Jerome “Hutch” Hutchinson, Khalilah Lyons🌱 The Gift of GrowthFeaturing: Ashlee...