Rene Byrd is an artist who has captured thousands of people's hearts through her music. She is a UK soul-pop singer, songwriter, and purpose-driven artist. Her mission is to impact people globally through her music. Still, she has continued to extend that same principle by partaking in charities like Teens Unite and as an ambassador for the Nelson Mandela Children Fund. Rene was named a finalist for The Online Influence Awards in 2020 and an International Women of Empowerment Finalist in 2021. Rene is also the host of the Who am I Talk talk show, and today on Heart of Truth, she is here to share her journey!

In this episode, Rene gives us a peek behind the curtain of a person who grew up with relatives in the spotlight. Her father was signed to RCA Records as a producer in her early years, and her uncle was a prominent gospel singer. Seeing her father and uncle on television growing up ignited her passion for performing and spreading happiness through music. Rene shares with us the pivotal moment where she realized the stage is where she belonged, and the joy music brings her. Conversely, she also describes moments of feeling sequestered and unable to turn off her on-stage persona. Through it all, Rene’s story is one of vulnerability, awakening, metamorphoses, and most notably, love! 

“When you are an artist, you’re very much a loner.”

Timestamps:

[01:01] Introduction to Rene Byrd

[03:28] Getting started in music

[06:31] Performing to make everyone happy

[08:33] Separating the onstage and offstage persona

[11:16] How important is having healthy love to hold you accountable? 

[15:24] Overcoming other people’s judgments

[19:41] Remembering your individualism 

[22:40] Always on the quest for love

[27:20] Embracing your fear

[31:10] The magnetism of love

[39:28] What’s next for your career?

[43:01] Leave yourself open to the signs that are guiding you 

[46:34] Your bliss is your gift

[52:48] Growth pains for a reason 

[56:18] Outro 

Quotes:

•  “Any relationship should challenge so that you can evolve, if you’re not evolving you dissolve.” 
• “The more real we are the more people appreciate it.”
• “I’m a strong believer that everything comes through giving.”

Connect with Rene:

-      Website

-      Instagram

-      Twitter

-      Facebook

-      YouTube: Who am I Talk

Connect with HOST:  Susan Hum, The LoveHacker

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