Renee Speaks

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Abi Asija, an entrepreneur who has completed nearly 700 land deals in 8 years and built a 7‑figure business.

Abi shares timeless founder insights on why most companies stay stuck—and how to grow by improving offers, increasing customer value, and executing fundamentals at a high level.

We explore how deals become growth, why fundamentals never fade, and what it takes to scale with clarity and discipline.

This episode is for entrepreneurs and leaders ready to build smarter, stronger businesses in a fast‑changing world.

In this episode of Renee Speaks, Renee sits down with Rhea Lana Riner, founder and CEO of Rhea Lana’s Children’s Consignment Events. What began as a simple living room clothing swap has grown into a nationwide franchise with 120 locations across 26 states.Rhea Lana shares how her mission to support families and serve communities evolved into a powerful platform that empowers moms, develops leaders, and opens doors for women to step into entrepreneurship with purpose.

On this episode of Renee Speaks, we welcome Keren Gonen, Broker Manager of Realty Executives Vernon and a top producer known for her passion, integrity, and community spirit.Keren’s journey from Israel to Sussex County, New Jersey shaped her love for people, places, and purpose. Today, she leads with creativity and care—mentoring agents, guiding clients, and showing how collaboration fuels success.In The Power Through Collaboration, we dive into how teamwork, balance, and kindness create lasting impact in real estate and beyond.This episode is for leaders, mentors, and dreamers who believe collaboration is the key to growth and fulfillment.

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Kurt Uhlir, a Chief Marketing Officer and growth operator known for building scalable go-to-market systems that take companies from growth stage to nine-figure outcomes.

Kurt brings a rare blend of calm, outcome-driven execution and servant leadership to marketing. He has contributed to more than 60 funding rounds and exits, helped organizations scale from roughly $25M to hundreds of millions in revenue, and is an inventor on patents behind technologies used by Apple, Microsoft, and Garmin. His work transforms marketing from a cost center into a true balance-sheet asset.

Currently serving as CMO of ez Home Search, Kurt focuses on privacy-first, category-creating marketing while building high-performing teams that deliver results without burnout. In this conversation, we explore modern demand generation, operating rhythms that actually stick, and how servant leadership creates impact that compounds over time.

This episode is for leaders, marketers, and operators who want marketing that drives growth, strengthens teams, and delivers measurable value—without sacrificing people in the process.

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Adiel Gorel, one of the most recognized experts in real estate and real estate investing in the United States and internationally.

Adiel is the author of five books, including the Amazon bestseller Remote Control Retirement Riches, and has lectured and led seminars around the world for institutions and organizations such as Stanford, Cisco, Meta, Intel, Microsoft, Berkeley, and Amazon. His work bridges strategy, innovation, and practical execution—helping people rethink what’s possible in business, investing, and long-term wealth creation.

Known for his dynamic and engaging presence, Adiel has been featured on Fox Business, ABC, NBC, Fortune, and Entrepreneur Magazine, and he hosts his own public television show, Remote Control Retirement Riches, now in its sixth year. In 2023, he took the TEDx stage, with his talk reaching over one million views.

In this conversation, we explore what true thought leadership looks like, how innovation is cultivated over time, and why clarity of vision is the foundation for sustainable impact.

This episode is for leaders, investors, and visionaries who want to think bigger, act smarter, and lead with intention in an ever-changing world.

📅 February 13

⏰ 1:00 PM EST

📍 Streaming on the Renee Speaks Facebook Page & YouTube Channel

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Jeremy Neilson, a pioneer in the SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) space and co‑founder of Sally, a platform simplifying private investment infrastructure.As the founding CEO of Assure, Jeremy helped scale one of the largest SPV platforms in the world, overseeing billions in transactions. His expertise in deal structuring, capital raising, and investor operations has made him a trusted voice for venture funds, angel investors, and startup founders.Now with Sally, Jeremy is building next‑generation tools to make private investing more efficient, transparent, and accessible. In Industry Insights & Trends, we explore his journey, the evolution of private investment, and what the future holds for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Sam Blake, a serial entrepreneur and the founder of AI Pro University and Oh My Meds—two companies redefining access to education and healthcare at scale.Sam shares his journey from managing millions in digital ad spend to hitting burnout, stepping away, and intentionally rebuilding a life centered on freedom, purpose, and sustainability. Originally from Idaho and shaped by seven transformative years in Puerto Rico, he opens up about redefining abundance and using AI and automation to build businesses that support life instead of consuming it.In this conversation, we explore what it really means to move from hustle-driven entrepreneurship to founder freedom—and how technology, when used intentionally, can unlock time, clarity, and long-term impact.This episode is for founders, operators, and leaders who want their businesses to serve their lives—not the other way around.

In this powerful episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Christine Sario-Valdes, a seasoned pharmaceutical sales executive, investor, and heart-led leader with over 20 years of experience driving growth and transformation in the healthcare industry.

Christine shares her remarkable journey from single motherhood to leading multimillion-dollar organizations, unpacking the mindset shifts, resilience, and ownership required to rise through life’s toughest seasons. As a Regional Sales Director, she blends data-driven execution with deeply human leadership—and in this conversation, we explore how redefining success, building confidence through adversity, and committing to personal growth can create lasting impact and long-term prosperity.

This episode is for leaders, professionals, and dreamers who know they’re capable of more and are ready to turn challenges into purpose.

Join us as Renee Speaks celebrates three incredible years of conversations, connection, and community.This special anniversary episode brings together voices who have helped shape the journey, sharing three powerful gifts that continue to move us forward:✨ The Gift of InspirationFeaturing: Mo Brown Suga, Lisa Perez, Jerome “Hutch” Hutchinson, Khalilah Lyons🌱 The Gift of GrowthFeaturing: Ashlee Cervantes, Tom Fox, Chris Walker, Amanda Furgiuele🎯 The Gift of PurposeFeaturing: Dan Johnson, Sandy Corrigan, Scott Maderer, Leonard Fom. Each segment highlights meaningful stories, lessons, and reflections from guests who have made a lasting impact through their work and experiences. This celebration is about honoring the voices and gifts that continue to shape what’s next. Come celebrate with us, be encouraged, and be inspired by the power of community and shared stories.

We’re closing out the year with a powerful conversation you won’t want to miss. For our final LIVE episode of 2025, we’re bringing together two incredible leaders who know what it means to build, lead, and grow with heart.🌟 Meet Loiny MatosDirector & CFO of MM Stone Design, Loiny has carved out her journey from a small town in Brazil to leading a thriving custom stone design and remodeling company in the U.S. She’s a mom of two, a driven entrepreneur, and a living example of what happens when resilience meets relationship-driven leadership.🌟 Meet Glendon AssisA mentor and emotional intelligence specialist with over 10 years of experience in human development, Glendon is passionate about helping people rise into identity, purpose, and high performance. As a certified Evo Trainer, he brings practical, transformative methods to emotional and mindset growth.Why this episode matters:Emotional intelligence isn’t just personal development; it’s a business advantage. And these two bring wisdom you can actually use.