The Conscious Professional With Renee Frey

Tune into this week's episode with Lori Crever, as she talks about her adventures while sipping on her favourite Cape Cod. From having a "gypsy" lifestyle living in New York City and switching jobs frequently, Lori gives a heartfelt narrative of her various escapades. She is also the author of Protégé Power which provides information on how to secure and engage with a mentor. Lori stresses on the...

Meet Claudia Miller who was listed in the top 23 most innovative career coaches of 2020 by Business Insider! Her expertise and skills in career coaching are highly advanced and beneficial to those who are looking to progress in their careers.  If you want a career change or are looking to grow in your current one, tune into this episode! Claudia enlightens us all with her extensive knowledge...

Happy International Women's Day!    On today's episode we have Sarah Baker Andrus who is the Founder and CEO of Avarah Careers. Sarah shares her passion for helping people excel in their careers and be the best version of themselves. If you are looking to grow your career tune into today's episode of Career & Cocktails to learn from two of the most talented career coaches out there....

From the words of my guest this week, STOP PLAYING SMALL.   Gina Lemon , Leader of Human Kindness and Founder of Pandemic Possibilities, joins me to chat about her recent pivot from VP of Human Resources to Business Owner.    Inspiring to say the least, Gina gives a timely reminder to give yourself permission to grow and develop.  To be true to YOU and your aspirations.  T...

Thrilled to share this episode featuring a fellow former Targeteer, John Bauer.   A man who at one time, early in his career, found himself walking down the street thinking, "I've made it!", working as a Manager within Target.     Little did he know, throughout his career he would rise through the ranks from Manager to Vice President, leading highly engaged teams and optimizing...

This week I am joined in the studio by Karen Astromsky, Transformation Coach, Motivational Speaker and Yoga, Qi Gong and Meditation Instructor.  Karen shares the timely reminder to always be changing, never stop growing and to harness what you enjoy!    Not only does she speak to each, but she provides tips and tools to help you take ACTION today!  If you feel unsatisfied in yo...

Are you....  ...frustrated in your job search... ...feeling like you're on the brink of a break down... ...being ghosted by recruiters and hiring leaders... ...struggling to communicate your value...   Blake Schofield, Founder of Connections Illuminated joins us on Careers & Cocktails to share her journey of navigating Corporate America , feelings of unfulfillment, and how she cultiv...

Excited to share my chat with Timmy Bauer - - - a Children's Book Author!    From working at Disney to paving a career as an Author and Story Artist, Timmy hands down, has the coolest profession in my book.   Determined to take the 'Boring' out of business, Timmy is using his creativity to connect children with grown-up topics like finance, personal values, etc.     T...

Abigail Emerson is my featured guest this week and she had a LOUD and CLEAR message.....  We have ONE life to live and there is no better time than NOW to seize the day! Like MILLIONS of others, Abigail found herself considering a change but was leery...  The time isn't right.... Maybe it's too late to make a change....I'm not in the right place in life....  Abigail put in the work,...

This week I am joined by Carmen Croonquist, an Executive Coach & International Speaker who has dedicated her career to helping others LIVE WITH INTENTION.       Maybe you have been considering a job change....but find yourself thinking...'Maybe i'm too old'.  'Too young'.  'Too much experience'.  'Not enough experience'.     So often self...

This past October I was LUCKY enough to connect with nine-time award-winning author and chef entrepreneur Amalia Moreno-Damgaard.    I am 'jumping out of my seat' excited to FINALLY share our conversation and Amalia's Easy Cocktail.  [Taste Tested & Approved! Recipe Below]   Amalia's passion for Latin cuisine is undeniable as she shares her career journey.  Throughout...

This week my featured guest is Jaime Adam Taets , CEO and Founder of Keystone Group International .     Jaime joins me for a virtual glass of Piper Heidsieck Brut Champagne and dives right into it - sharing LOADS of value bombs and actionable tips that will help you strengthen your relationships and better LEAD and EMPOWER your team.    As a leader myself, navigating uncha...

This week I am serving up an episode featuring Katie Kroll , Director of Development and Internships at Northwestern Mutual.    As a relationship cultivator and culture keeper, Katie's career is founded on the purpose of helping people achieve their personal and professional goals.     Katie has the keen ability to recognize top talent, and she lifts the veil and shares ho...

It is NEVER too late to start investing in YOU.     That means the whole package of you: Mind + Body + Soul.   Undoubtedly, one impacts the next, so taking care of the whole package is critical to your personal and professional success.   💪 This week's guest serves a great reminder of that.  Tera Busker, Owner and Founder of Fitness To Go joins me to sip on...

It is NEVER too late to reignite your network! My guest this week is Aaron Eggert - - an old classmate from high school, and most notably, the Founder of Coalition9 and BACKforty. A connector of people and ideas, Aaron has merged his sales and leadership experience to support, empower and lead other individuals, helping business grow across the country. Aaron took the initiative to reach out after...

Can you believe it has taken me until NOW to try Jameson Irish Whiskey❓ A little late to the party I'd say  - - BUT... just in time for the release of SEASON 2 of Careers & Cocktails❗😁   In today's episode, we are LEVELING UP with Heather Westmoreland , a Medium, Healer & Transformation Coach!  Heather Westmoreland gives us all the magic in this episode!  🌠   I...

Another week of DYNAMITE company and DELICIOUS drinks! Karen Lamb is my guest of honor this week - and she chose to sip a Bourbon Old Fashioned. No complaints here. You don't want to miss out because Karen is one the BEST networkers I know…and she shares some of her top networking secrets! And, as a fellow female professional, she opens up about staying at home with her children for 7 years before...

Eleni Anastos, a business strategist and prosperity coach, joined me this week from beautiful and sunny Florida. Again, embracing the power of technology to network! Seemed fitting with Eleni's Florida origins that we mixed up a mimosa with fresh orange juice and bubbly- Doesn't get any simpler than that! Perfect brunchtime cocktail that can be garnished to fit your occasion. Eleni shares how she...

Joining us from the other side of the world this week is Esther Kokkelmans , a Doula who currently lives in Belgium.  Knowing very little about the Doula profession – I was ecstatic to chat with Esther and dive in - - especially after learning she is the longest working Doula in her country! [celebrity in the house 😁] Although a world away, Esther and I have been lucky enough to meet in pers...

This week I am joined by Jay Fletch, a successful real estate agent, avid reader, speaker, consultant and coach.  Jay's track record as a Real Estate Agent is an impressive one - being consistently ranked as one of the top producing Real Estate Agents in the upper Midwest and among the top 1% of Real Estate Agents in the country. We sipped on Jay's favorite go-to drink, a chai tea latte [made...

Feeling stuck in your career....but not sure where to go, or what to do?   YOU ARE NOT ALONE.   As a career coach and resume writer, I work with people DAILY to help them achieve their career goals, uncover their passions and grow professionally.     If I had a dollar for every time someone said, "I feel stuck, where do I go from here...?" or "I'm so unhappy in my job, but...

A mocktail that can easily be transformed into a cocktail - YES PLEASE! Thank you Johnny Campbell for suggesting the Good Morning Sunburst- DELICIOUSNESS in a glass. And there are so many fun variations to try. This week we are twisting things up by answering YOUR questions. We've been seeing an influx of questions from our listeners - so we thought - if one person is asking the question - you bet...

Attorney turned Winemaker, Rob Fowler joined me in the studio to school us with his knowledge of wine, grape varieties, different wine-making methods and so much more! This is a blast from the past as we recorded at the end of 2019 - and since then - his company Fowler Wine has grown exponentially as they have officially launched their website and some really exciting NEW products! VISIT ---> h...

Beyond excited to chat with a mentor of mine, Mike Gionta, Founder of The Recruiter U.   Having owned a successful recruiting firm for over 23 years, Mike has shifted to helping other recruiters scale their firms.     Mike has personally been a mentor of mine for years; as a result of working through his program I experienced a 305% growth in my company.  305%!  &nbsp...

This week I connected with executive recruiter and Founder of KLA Industries , Karen Sturgeon .     Both sharing a passion for recruiting and cocktails - we started our chat with mixing up one of Karen's favorite cocktails - a Classic Aperol Spritz.    (Visit www.careersandcocktails.com for the to-die-for recipe!!!)    With over two decades of recruiting exp...