Renee Speaks

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Aurora Winter—media strategist, founder of Same Page Publishing, and expert in helping leaders build authority in the AI era.

A prolific author of 10 fiction and nonfiction books, including the Ana Zest Series, Aurora’s work has been featured in Success Magazine, ABC, and the Huffington Post. Through her publishing and storytelling expertise, she helps entrepreneurs and e...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Jeff Kruszyna—Founder & CEO of JMK Victory, a direct response marketing agency driving fundraising success for conservative campaigns, PACs, and nonprofits.

After 9/11 redirected his path from computer science to political science at Stony Brook University—where he graduated Summa Cum Laude—Jeff spent 20+ years mastering the systems and strategies behind consist...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Cecily North‑Rudow—Certified Archivist and Certified Travel Advisor who blends her love of organization and preservation with her passion for building itineraries.

Cecily has built a thriving travel agency while balancing a full‑time career and raising her daughter. Her story highlights resilience, creativity, and the power of pursuing passion beyond the expected path—hel...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Nida Leardprasopsuk—Founder & CEO of IRL, a groundbreaking Relationship OS designed to help people build meaningful human connections. With over 20 years of leadership at Fortune 500 companies like L’Oréal, Unilever, and Reckitt, Nida brings a wealth of global experience to her mission of transforming how we connect.

She is a Master Certified Coach (ICF) and author of...

In this episode, Renee sits down with Rebecca Gunter for a powerful conversation on authenticity, personal branding, and showing up confidently in business. Rebecca shares how entrepreneurs and leaders can embrace their true voice, build deeper connections, and communicate in a way that feels genuine and impactful.From messaging and visibility to confidence and connection, this episode is filled with insights for anyone looking to ...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Elias Curtis—founder of Transformed Design Inc., a brand and web development agency helping service‑based businesses turn their online presence into consistent lead generation systems. With more than 15 years of experience in branding, web development, and digital marketing, Elias has guided companies beyond basic websites to build scalable growth strategies that deliver measu...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Melissa Broughton—co‑founder of Busy Bee Advisors and creator of 1 Hour Bookkeeper. Through Busy Bee Advisors, Melissa helps small business owners gain financial clarity and reduce tax liability with expert bookkeeping, accounting, and tax services.She also empowers aspiring entrepreneurs with 1 Hour Bookkeeper, a program designed to help people quickly start and grow profitab...

In this special LIVE episode of Renee Speaks, we go live with Walter Gainer II—strategic media advisor, digital content strategist, and podcast executive helping creators and brands build scalable media platforms that drive both audience growth and revenue.Walter is the founder of Boss Locks, where he creates content and products centered on professional development and the experiences of Black professionals. With a strong ba...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Ramon Ray—serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author of The Celebrity CEO. Having started five companies and sold three, Ramon is recognized as a leading expert in small business success. He is also the publisher of ZoneofGenius.com, where he helps entrepreneurs build strong personal brands and scale their businesses with confidence.With a career spanning entrepreneurshi...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Nate Littlewood, founder of Future Ready CFO, who helps purpose‑led founders in the eCommerce and CPG space achieve their business and financial goals by bringing clarity to their numbers.Unlike many CFOs, Nate has “walked the walk”—bootstrapping his own eCommerce business, serving as Lead Mentor for a NYC‑based startup accelerator, and spending nearly a decade on ...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Sara Orellana—founder of 3Raptor Consulting and Sincerely Sara O, with over 18 years of expertise in grant writing and nonprofit consultancy.

Sara has secured more than $50 million in funding through her data‑driven, analytical approach, while also advising small businesses through her work with the SBDC and SBA. With advanced degrees in English Literature, Social and Community...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with David Cinelli—one of Canada’s top 1% Realtors®, HGTV co‑host, and trusted advisor with nearly 20 years of experience.

David is known for making complex real estate concepts simple and actionable, blending data, expertise, and human connection. From behind‑the‑scenes insights into Toronto’s luxury market to practical strategies for smarter investing, he delivers with...

Renee Speaks welcomes Khalilah Shakir Lyons, founder of Answer the Moment™—a leadership and culture firm helping individuals and organizations align purpose with performance.

With a gift for turning complexity into clarity, Khalilah has guided leaders across industries to replace exhaustion with purpose and transform awareness into sustainable action. Recognized as a Mogul Top 100 DEI Leader and 2024 Corporate Woman of Achieve...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we’re joined by EA Clarke, a leader in recruitment strategy and the founder of Pivot + Edge, to talk about how hiring the right people can make or break your growth.With over 30 years of experience and a background in building and scaling startups—including helping raise nearly $14M—EA shares practical insights on how leaders can move beyond hiring from their immediate networks and...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Alyssa Evans, creative strategist and designer, who proves that affiliate partnerships with your besties are the ultimate hype girl energy.

Alyssa’s journey as a working mom led her to restructure her life—transitioning to working from home, building her business with intention, and asking the critical questions that shaped her path: What’s the life I want to live? ...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Carol Kabaale, Fractional CMO and Visibility Architect, who helps coaches, consultants, and course creators build predictable lead generation systems through paid advertising.

Since founding Best Ads in 2019, Carol has managed over $3.9 million in paid media campaigns across the UK and USA. Her proprietary Data‑Led Visibility Calibration methodology moves business owners beyond organ...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Liana Zavo—media specialist, branding expert, PR strategist, and AI business consultant.

As founder of ZavoMedia PR Group and ZavoVentures, Liana is pioneering a VC‑PR hybrid model that integrates legal readiness, fundraising support, and strategic communications for early‑stage startups. Her work shows that beyond capital, communication is the true driver of leadership and gro...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Jen Kelly, founder of New Initiatives Marketing Inc., where she and her team serve as the marketing department for mid‑market B2B companies that don’t have one.

With 17 years of corporate marketing experience at the Financial Times, Siemens, and Motorola, Jen specializes in building the strategy, systems, and sales enablement that turn marketing into a true revenue engine. Base...

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Rachel Allen, a fast‑thinking marketer with 16 years of experience helping businesses around the world grow with clarity and impact.

Rachel has worked with clients in 21+ countries, from top entrepreneurs and influencers to brick‑and‑mortar businesses and non‑profits. Her data‑driven yet human‑centered approach has fueled high‑ROI launches, boosted audience engagement, and built rela...