The Unleashed Life with Dr. Renée Baker

In this episode of The Unleashed Life , Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Dr. Christopher King, human rights leader, philanthropist, and Marine Corps veteran, to explore the journey from pain to purpose. Dr. King shares how a troubled youth, shaped by darkness and difficult choices, became the foundation for a life devoted to service, healing, and advocacy for survivors of human trafficking. Drawing...

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Dr. Lucinda Jackson, a scientist, corporate leader, Peace Corps volunteer, and champion for women who are rewriting the rules of work. Together, they unpack what it means to break barriers, reinvent yourself, and lead with courage in male-dominated spaces. Dr. Jackson shares her early realization that women were advancing under a differ...

In this episode of The Unleashed Life, Dr. Renée Baker sits down with the brilliant and deeply grounded Natalie Nicole Lee. Natalie is a professor, entrepreneur, and confidence coach who understands reinvention in a way few do. They talk about what it really takes to rebuild your identity, release old versions of yourself, and develop a confidence rooted in truth, not titles. Natalie shares how mo...

In this episode of The Unleashed Life , Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Dr. Lauren Wittenberg-Weiner, sociologist, entrepreneur, and author of Unruly . They explore the tension between leadership, compliance, innovation, and personal freedom. Lauren shares her evolution from lifelong rule-follower to rule-breaker with purpose, and how understanding both the written and unwritten rules became the fo...

In this episode of The Unleashed Life , Dr. Renée Baker sits down with founder, innovator, and TEDx speaker Chris Cyrille , the mind behind SNTIMNT AI . From a first-generation Haitian American kid who feared the markets to a data-driven founder using AI and sentiment to decode them, Chris shows what it looks like to turn pain, curiosity, and conviction into a platform that serves people, not just...

In this episode of The Unleashed Life , Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Councilman Terrence Freeman to explore leadership, resilience, and service. From professional athlete to civic leader, Freeman shares how mentorship, faith, and community support shaped his path. He opens up about his personal battle with cancer, the urgency of health advocacy for men, and why early screenings can be lifesaving...

In this episode of The Unleashed Life , Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Wayne Swanson Jr., a regenerative farmer and agricultural advocate, for a conversation that goes far beyond farming. Wayne shares his journey from corporate America to cultivating the land, the mindset shifts that made it possible, and the powerful lessons he’s learned through failure, resilience, and faith. Together, they expl...

In this deeply moving episode of The Unleashed Life , Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Dr. Katrina Esau to explore what it truly means to heal after betrayal. Dr. Esau opens up about her own journey through infidelity and how she transformed pain into purpose through what she calls the Five Pillars of Restoration: forgiveness, prayer, self-care, walking in newness, and rebuilding trust. Together, th...

In this episode of The Unleashed Life , Dr. Renée Baker sits down with image consultant Lisa Griffin for a transformative conversation on confidence, style, and self-expression. Lisa opens up about her journey from insecurity to empowerment and how reclaiming her image allowed her to step boldly into her true self. Together, they explore the power of first impressions, why aligning your internal i...

In this powerful episode of The Unleashed Life , Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Tariq Price, CEO of Winners Way Financial Group, to talk about entrepreneurship, mindset, and building a legacy that lasts. From humble beginnings to running a thriving financial company, Tariq’s story is one of resilience, faith, and bold action. He shares how resourcefulness shaped him early on, why mindset is the re...

In this episode of The Unleashed Life , Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Milicent Reed, a Fortune 25 corporate leader, author, and founder of Impact Greater Good, for a candid conversation about empowerment, inclusion, and the courage to do good every day. Milicent shares how her corporate experience has shaped her purpose-driven work in education and community outreach, and how her children’s book...

In this powerful episode of The Unleashed Life , Dr. Renée Baker sits down with finance leader, tech builder, and wellness entrepreneur Candice Bradley , founder and CEO of Seneca Village Ventures. From navigating Wall Street boardrooms to launching a Pilates and wellness studio in Tampa, Candice has mastered the art of pivoting with purpose. She shares her journey of listening to her body, embrac...

Summary In this episode of The Unleashed Life , Dr. Renée Baker uncorks a powerful conversation with Rada Griffin, Alabama’s first certified Black woman winemaker and the visionary behind Anissa Wakefield Wines. Rada’s story is one of passion, resilience, and authenticity. By day, she thrives as an engineer. By heart, she pours her creativity into wine. She shares how she balances two worlds, chal...

In this episode of The Unleashed Life , Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Renee Hutcherson-Lussier for a raw and powerful conversation on resilience, transformation, and the sacred journey of self-discovery. Renee opens up about navigating crisis moments that could have broken her, but instead revealed her purpose. Together, they explore how resilience isn’t about “bouncing back,” but about regenerat...

What happens when life shatters your plans, but opens a door to your purpose? In this episode of The Unleashed Life, Dr. Renée Baker is joined by Ambee Stephens, founder and CEO of EmpowHERment, a nonprofit movement that grew out of personal tragedy and became a lifeline for countless women. Ambee takes us inside her journey from aspiring lawyer to community leader. She opens up about the weight o...

In this episode of The Unleashed Life , Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Rosie Ortiz for a powerful conversation on women’s empowerment, self-discovery, and the courage to break free from generational mindsets. Rosie opens up about her journey of leaving a toxic marriage, facing fears head-on, and rediscovering the confidence and wonder that had been buried under years of societal and cultural expec...

Summary In the last episode, Dr. Renée Baker shared the intimate story of her health journey, which was a wake-up call that forever shifted her perspective. In this continuation, she takes us deeper. Dr. Baker explores how that experience became the catalyst for choosing abundance as her guiding principle this year. She reflects on how facing her own mortality reframed her definition of wealth, su...

Season 2 of The Unleashed Life opens with one of Dr. Renée Baker’s most intimate conversations yet. In this powerful episode, she shares her personal journey of receiving a life-altering diagnosis, and the lessons it taught her about health, healing, and living with intention. Dr. Baker reflects on the emotional and financial costs of delayed care, the importance of regular health screenings, and...

Summary In this powerful and reflective finale of The Unleashed Life Podcast Season 1, Dr. Renée Baker takes us on an inspiring journey through the lessons, growth, and transformative moments of the season. With her signature warmth and wisdom, Dr. Baker dives deep into the heart of what it means to live an unleashed life—free from limitations, full of purpose, and aligned with your true potential...

In this episode of The Unleashed Life , Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Cedric Nash, renowned entrepreneur, wealth coach, and founder of the Black Wealth Summit, to discuss what it truly takes to break barriers and build generational wealth. From his personal journey of being mentored by millionaires to becoming a mentor himself, Cedric shares the transformative lessons and actionable insights that...

In this empowering episode of  The Unleashed Life , Dr. Renée Baker dives deep into the dynamic world of real estate with Kumari Fulbright, a seasoned expert with a distinctive background in law and finance. Together, they unpack the evolving landscape of property ownership and investment, offering listeners practical insights and strategies for navigating today’s market. From the rising trend of...

Summary In this empowering episode, host Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Armando Pantajo, famously known as the “Tall Guy Tycoon,” to explore his transformation from a scarcity mindset to financial freedom. Together, they delve into the challenges of redefining success, the career pivots inspired by the pandemic, and the importance of staying ahead of financial trends like AI, blockchain, and crypt...

Summary In this inspiring episode of The Unleashed Life, Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Marilyn Shaw, a mental health educator and author, to discuss her transformative journey from a personal mental health crisis to a life of empowerment through faith and therapy. Together, they explore the critical role of vulnerability, the power of community support, and the often-overlooked intersection of fa...

Summary In this episode of The Unleashed Life, Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Zaneta Ellison, a licensed mental health counselor and entrepreneur, to discuss her bold transition from a stable government career to founding her mental health practice. Zaneta dives into the challenges and triumphs of navigating life’s significant shifts, highlighting the central roles of faith, resilience, and a grow...

In this episode of The Unleashed Life, Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Gary Hartfield, an award-winning serial entrepreneur and community leader, to delve into his path from ambition to purpose-driven success. Gary opens up about his entrepreneurial journey, sharing the hard-won lessons of balancing business demands with family life and the critical role self-care plays in sustaining a high-impact...