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 journey from solo practitioner to CEO. She shares the raw, unfiltered truth about creating spaces where people can bring their whole selves to work, the isolating reality of leadership, and what it truly means to "step out of the boat" when no one else will.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
- How a moment of crisis over parking tickets became the catalyst for entrepreneurship
- The unexpected journey from solo practitioner to 60+ employees without planning to hire anyone
- Why creating authentic spaces transforms both the business and the broader community
- The isolating reality of being "the villain" in leadership positions and making tough decisions
- How maintaining clinical work "for her sanity" keeps her connected to her original purpose
- Why the Peter stepping-out-of-the-boat metaphor captures the essence of true leadership
- The truth about entrepreneurship that social media doesn't show you
Featured Guest: Myra Reneé - CEO & Founder, Anesis Therapy. After starting her practice in 2016 with just herself working two days a week, Myra has built Wisconsin's largest Black-owned mental health clinic. Her organization now employs over 60 people across five locations, creating spaces where both clients and employees can bring their whole, authentic selves. By emphasizing accessibility and creating communal spaces for Black and Brown mental health professionals, Myra has transformed both individual lives and community well-being across Wisconsin.
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Making Progress is a podcast where we talk to Real People, Doing Real Things, and Making Real Progress.
Produced by Puente Creative Studios.
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