Making Progress

Making Progress

The Making Progress Podcast, hosted by therapist and CEO Myra Reneé, spotlights individuals creating positive change in their communities. Unlike typical self-help content, this show features credentialed expertise alongside authentic stories of growth, challenges, and real-world impact. Real people, doing real things, making real progress.

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August 19, 2025 47 mins

real people. real stories. real progress. 

Hosted by Myra Reneé

Mandela Barnes sits down with Myra for an unfiltered conversation about Wisconsin politics, the Democratic Party's disconnect with everyday people, and why he's considering another run for office.

Named after Nelson Mandela while the South African leader was still imprisoned, Barnes shares his journey from Milwaukee mayor's office receptionist to Wisconsin&...

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real people. real stories. real progress.
Hosted by Myra Reneé

As Chief Diversity Officer at TruStage and one of Black Enterprise's most powerful diversity executives, Angela shares the real cost of being the messenger and why every DEI practitioner needs therapy.

In this conversation, you'll hear how Angela uses her Apple Watch to monitor stress during heated conversations, why she wears Harriet Tub...

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Sara Alvarado went to Mexico in 1999 to heal from trauma and accidentally fell in love. Today, she's dismantling racist practices in real estate and helping Black and brown families achieve homeownership through Own It: Building Black Wealth.

In this deeply personal episode, Sara shares her journey from writing about "all the sh*tty things" in her life on Facebook to creating innovative solutions for systemic problems...

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Dr. Sagashus T. Levingston shattered her Generational Cycles. From four generations of sex workers to founding Infamous Mothers and landing in Forbes, her journey reveals the hidden costs of success that no one talks about.

In this raw, unfiltered conversation with host Myra Reneé, Sagashus shares the moment a TV show saved her from suicide, why her 81-year-old grandmother's divorce changed everything, and how achieving her dre...

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What happens when a therapist accidentally becomes a CEO?

Myra Reneé didn't set out to build an empire – she just wanted to escape the never-ending parking tickets eating away her paycheck. Now she leads Wisconsin's largest Black-owned mental health clinic with over 60 employees across four locations.

In this special role-reversal episode, our usual host becomes the guest as Isaiah Oby interviews Myra about her unexpected j...

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What happens when two neighbors become empire builders?

Annette Miller and Lisa M. Peyton didn't wait for permission to create change. They turned personal pain into powerful movements – transforming equity and wellness in Wisconsin and beyond.

In this episode, host Myra Reneé sits down with two incredible Black women CEOs who reveal what it really takes to build organizations in spaces that weren't designed for you. From c...

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