Podcast Archives - Motivate Me!

Wrapping up Season 5 with more questions than answers—in the best way. I traveled to all 50 states, interviewed people about passion, and stepped into experiences I never thought I would… including living in a van for 90 days with two women I didn’t know. And now I’m asking: what is this book really about? […] The post MM583- Sometimes We Build To Break appeared first on Motivate Me! .

Today on the show, we have Pamela N. Harris an award-winning author of Y/A mysteries and thrillers including When You Look Like Us, This Town is on Fire, and her latest, the NAACP Image Award-nominated Through Our Teeth. When she isn’t writing social justice-themed page-turners, she balances working full-time as a college professor and raising […] The post MM582- You Can Walk Away, But...

Today on the show, we have Pamela N. Harris an award-winning author of Y/A mysteries and thrillers including When You Look Like Us, This Town is on Fire, and her latest, the NAACP Image Award-nominated Through Our Teeth. When she isn’t writing social justice-themed page-turners, she balances working full-time as a college professor and raising […] The post MM581- There’s a Reason They...

Racquel Henry is a Trinidadian writer, editor, and writing coach. She owns the writing studio, Writer’s Atelier, and is the editor in chief of Black Fox Literary Magazine. She currently has 7 self-published books in print, and she has written a Halmark-style holiday script that has be optioned by RomCom. “Tomorrow isn’t promised” sounds easy to ignore—until it […] The post MM5...

Racquel Henry is a Trinidadian writer, editor, and writing coach. She owns the writing studio, Writer’s Atelier, and is the editor in chief of Black Fox Literary Magazine. She currently has 7 self-published books in print, and she has written a Halmark-style holiday script that has be optioned by RomCom. Ever feel like your dreams are too big […] The post MM579- Stay in the Ga...

Dreaming is a team sport.  Meet Hilary Constable from WritersEP.com, Lynette’s brainstorming partner and judgement-free zone. Hilary is a writer and the creator of Writer’s Escape Portal where she holds weekly write-ins, monthly workshops, MEGA write-ins, and writing coaching. Today we talk about where ideas really come to life, and we explore what it looks […] The post MM578- Ideas Gro...

You feel it, don’t you? That quiet pull telling you there’s more for your life. ✨ Maybe you finally have time for yourself… but you’re not sure where to start. Or maybe there’s that idea that’s never left your mind… the one that keeps nudging you. In this episode, I share: 💡 3 gentle steps […] The post MM577- To the Woman Who Knows There’s More appeared first on Motivate Me! .

How would you feel driving all 50 states chasing stories of passion as the country erupted in protest and political unrest? Inspired—and uncomfortable. Unable to help. Aware of your own privilege.  It’s ten years later, and we ask today’s guest Cassie Hunter, the Motivate Me! with Lynette Renda’s 50 States in 90 Days camera woman, […] The post MM576-It’s Ten Years Ago – Would You...

Be like Cassie. Imagine getting a message from a stranger with a wild proposal: travel the country, no plans, no guarantees—just the open road. Most people would delete it.  Cassie didn’t. She had no summer job, no place to stay, and just enough hope to take a chance. One bold yes set her on a […] The post MM575-Is It Opportunity Knocking, or Is It Spam? (Part 1) appeared first on Motiv...

Who were you 10 years ago? Now imagine this: you’re on a 90-day road trip around the country with two other women, chasing stories, experiences, and possibility. Fast forward. You’re married. You have two kids. And the story you lived is finally about to be told. This episode is a reflection on becoming—how one season […] The post MM574-Who Were You Ten Years Ago? (Part 2) appeared first on...

Once upon a private message. A woman in New Jersey messaged a young woman in Montana with a wild question: Want to travel all 50 states interviewing people about passion? They’d never met. They lived miles apart. She said yes. This Where Are You Now? episode traces the moment a single message changed everything. The […] The post MM573-Funny Things Happen in Private Messages (Part 1) appeared...

Who is this podcast really for? While on a mission to hone in on my show’s demographic to make my podcast, queries, and book proposal more specific, I asked the amazing members of my private Facebook group, Motivate Me! Support System, for help.  Who do they believe my intended audience really is? And they did […] The post MM572-With a Little Help from My Friends appeared first on Motiv...

Fear of technology can be paralyzing—not because you can’t learn, but because you’re afraid to begin. Most people aren’t stuck—they’re isolated. In this episode, we provide 12 resources and show you how to use them, plus give two specific places to find your tribe, turning fear into courage and confusion into progress. You don’t have […] The post MM571- Resources That Put You in the Know Now...

Tech support isn’t about fixing problems—it’s about unlocking independence. In this episode, we talk about how understanding today’s technology can build real confidence and help you start something new now, not someday. We explore the power of curiosity, share practical resources, and show you how to “funnel the brain of ChatGPT” to shift perspective, spark […] The post MM570- Start Today:...

MM569- Moms Are People Too (Part 2)  is a reminder that behind the courage and the “I’ve got this” exterior are women who sometimes feel unsure, scared, and in need of reassurance themselves. In this Part 2 episode with my daughter, Mackenzie, we talk about the quiet truth no one says out loud: just because […] The post MM569- Moms Are People Too (Part 2)   appeared first on Motivate Me...

Fear isn’t weakness or failure—it’s human. In this Part 1 of a 2 Part episode, I speak with my daughter, Mackenzie, about what happens when you stop fighting fear and let it exist without shame – even in front of your child.  When you don’t hide, pretend, or mask—and choose to show up real instead—something […] The post MM568- What Happens When Your Child Sees Your Fear? (Part 1) appea...

We Deserve to Be Who We’ve Always Been. And chances are, you know exactly who that is. It’s the picture of yourself that’s burned into your memory. It’s that “thing” everyone always associates with you. Listen to an excerpt from the book Lynette wrote and is trying to get published that tells the story of […] The post MM567- We Deserve to Be Who We’ve Always Been appeared first on Moti...

It’s hard staying committed to a big goal when the work is isolating. The conversation with John continues as we talk about the gift of tough love.  If you’re working toward something meaningful, this episode is a reminder that finding the right support system can make all the difference in seeing your vision through. Let’s […] The post MM566-Tough Love Behind the Dream (Part 2) appeare...

What happens when someone you love feels called to something big — and you’re the one asked to support it? Welcome to Motivate Me! with Lynette Renda. In today’s episode, my husband joins me for an honest conversation about the vision behind my journey to travel 50 states in 90 days and the book that […] The post MM565 Saying Yes When the Dream Isn’t Yours (Part 1) appeared first on Motivate...

Season Five, Episode One of Motivate Me! with Lynette Renda — “What If This Is Your Moment?” — opens the season with an invitation to pause, reflect, and consider what’s possible. In this episode, Lynette encourages listeners to step into a life that feels more exciting and meaningful, while sharing her current quest of bringing […] The post MM564- Season 5- What if This is Your Moment? appe...

Enjoy the Season 3 Finale of the Motivate Me with Lynette Renda podcast and YouTube show featuring Lynette Renda, Chelsea Rathie Sitzman, and Cassie Hunter! Over 20,000 miles driven, 4,000 miles flown, 200 unique guests spoken to, and 244 videos and podcasts aired… the Motivate Me! #50statesin90days trip has been a great success. See their […] The post MM531- Season 3 Finale! 50 States...

Live from Home on the show’s one-year anniversary! Lynette celebrates being back at the Jersey Shore with previous Girl Scout troop member Leanna Goodman. Leanna reflects on how what Lynette has accomplished has impacted her perspective on her own life and nursing career. Lynette’s wish in this final trip episode is the same as her […] The post MM530 – MoMe! Crew Returns Home on...

The last interview on the Motivate Me! crew’s 50 states in 90 days tour is with Grammy winner Ben Kane from Electric Garden! Ben is a music engineer who is passionate about making music and music recordings. He earned a Grammy for best R&B Album for his participation in D’Angelo’s Black Messiah album. Ben gives […] The post MM529 – Day 90 NY – Making Music and Mus...

Live from the Road: Behind the scenes footage we never thought we would air for you – be we are! It’s too cool not to. Just hanging out in Aric Johnson and Krisi Krings home recording studio in NYC. If you have never been inside an apartment in the big city, this is what it […] The post MM528 – Day 90 NY – Take that Leap! with Aric Johnson and Kristi Krings – Audio Jo...

Aric Johnson took the leap from Colorado to Manhattan in order to create. Whether he is working on writing, music, or film, he says pushing past perfectionism is key. He suggests practicing imperfection; he follows the “hurry up failing, so you can succeed” philosophy. Aric’s challenge to you: Stop holding yourself back by creating barriers; […] The post MM527 – Day 90 NY &...