The Unleashed Life with Dr. Renée Baker

In this episode of The Unleashed Life, Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Dr. Christopher King, human rights leader, philanthropist, and Marine Corps veteran, to explore the journey from pain to purpose.

Dr. King shares how a troubled youth, shaped by darkness and difficult choices, became the foundation for a life devoted to service, healing, and advocacy for survivors of human trafficking. Drawing from military discipline, deep personal accountability, and the influence of his grandfather, the legendary B.B. King, he reflects on the meaning of legacy, the necessity of self-love, and why healing yourself is often the first step to helping others.

This conversation challenges listeners to rethink relationships, resilience, and responsibility while highlighting The Gentleman’s Course's mission to mentor and empower young people to make better life choices.

What You’ll Learn

• Legacy is built intentionally, not inherited passively

• Personal struggles can become turning points for transformation

• Military discipline taught resilience, self-reliance, and accountability

• Healing trauma allows us to serve others with integrity

• Relationships should be rooted in reciprocity, not transaction

• Forgiveness is essential for personal peace and growth

• Young people must learn accountability and self-respect

• The Gentleman’s Course empowers youth through mentorship and education

• Human trafficking must be understood with empathy, not judgment
• Lived experience can become a powerful tool for impact

Learn More

Follow Dr. Christopher King on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or visit TheGentCourse.com.   

To keep up with Dr. Renée Baker, visit her website at https://reneebaker.com  or follow her on social media at @itsreneebaker.

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Dr. Lucinda Jackson, a scientist, corporate leader, Peace Corps volunteer, and champion for women who are rewriting the rules of work. Together, they unpack what it means to break barriers, reinvent yourself, and lead with courage in male-dominated spaces.

Dr. Jackson shares her early realization that women were advancing under a different set of rules and how that fueled her lifelong commitment to advocacy. She talks candidly about career transitions, losing and rediscovering identity, and why it’s not only okay to quit what no longer serves you it’s necessary. Renée and Dr. Jackson also dig into Project Escape, a methodology that empowers people to design their next chapter with intention, financial readiness, and freedom.

If you’re navigating a transition, trying to reclaim your confidence, or redefining your power, this episode is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention.

What You’ll Learn

• Why women still face different rules for advancement

• How advocacy changes the trajectory for women in the workplace

• Why encouraging girls and young women into STEM is essential

• The emotional and strategic side of career transitions

• How to rebuild your identity outside of job titles

• The power of financial independence when pivoting

• The truth about quitting and why it can be liberation

• Dr. Jackson’s Project Escape framework for planning your next chapter

• Lessons from her Peace Corps experience and what it teaches us about courage

Sound Bites

• “We all have limitless potential.”

• “You didn’t use all your talents.”

• “Money is emotional.”

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Lucinda Jackson

• 02:43 Realizing Gender Disparities in Advancement

• 08:08 The Importance of Advocacy and Support

• 09:52 Encouraging Young Women in STEM

• 11:44 Navigating Credit and Blame in the Workplace

• 16:31 Rediscovering Identity Beyond Job Titles

• 24:15 Preparing for a New Chapter

• 31:38 Project Escape Methodology

• 44:24 Lessons from the Peace Corps Experience

• 51:25 Embracing Change and Liberation

Learn More

Follow Lucinda Jackson on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or visit www.lucindajackson.com.  

To keep up with Dr. Renée Baker, visit her website at https://reneebaker.com  or follow her on social media at @itsreneebaker.

In this episode of The Unleashed Life, Dr. Renée Baker sits down with the brilliant and deeply grounded Natalie Nicole Lee. Natalie is a professor, entrepreneur, and confidence coach who understands reinvention in a way few do.

They talk about what it really takes to rebuild your identity, release old versions of yourself, and develop a confidence rooted in truth, not titles. Natalie shares how motherhood, grief, and faith shaped her path, and why money becomes emotional long before it becomes mathematical.

If you’ve been navigating transition, questioning your next move, or wrestling with your self-worth, this conversation will pour life back into you.

Takeaways

• Self-reflection is the foundation of confidence

• Confidence grows from belief in yourself and your God-given resources

• Money holds emotion, memories, and meaning

• Vulnerability is a requirement for living unleashed

• Faith is essential for navigating uncertainty

• The entrepreneurial journey is rarely linear

• Stability is a strategy, not a setback

• Authenticity builds trust

• Building a personal brand starts with knowing who you are

• Living life unleashed means embracing every part of your story

Sound Bites

• “We all have limitless potential.”

• “You didn’t use all your talents.”

• “Money is emotional.”

Learn More

Follow Natalie Li on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or visit natalienicoleli.com. 

To keep up with Dr. Renée Baker, visit her website at https://reneebaker.com  or follow her on social media at @itsreneebaker.

In this episode of The Unleashed Life, Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Dr. Lauren Wittenberg-Weiner, sociologist, entrepreneur, and author of Unruly. They explore the tension between leadership, compliance, innovation, and personal freedom. Lauren shares her evolution from lifelong rule-follower to rule-breaker with purpose, and how understanding both the written and unwritten rules became the foundation of her leadership philosophy.

This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt boxed in, second-guessed their own capability, or wondered if they were allowed to want more. Spoiler: You are.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why unruly leadership is actually grounded leadership
• The difference between written rules and unwritten rules
• How to create freedom inside bureaucratic or rigid environments
• Why compliance is not the same as conformity
• Why small changes can shift entire systems
• How discomfort fuels growth
• The importance of celebrating failure
• What it means to be a gateway instead of a gatekeeper
• How to find your personal benchmark for “enough”

Sound Bites

“What did you fail at today?”

“Let’s blow up the table!”

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Unruly and Its Author

02:00 The Journey from Rule Follower to Unruly

06:45 Understanding Rules: Written vs. Unwritten

11:29 Compliance vs. Conformity: Finding Balance

16:00 Creating Freedom Within Rules

20:37 Finding Space Within the Rules

27:02 Navigating Rigid Environments: The Unruly Mindset

27:53 Navigating Bureaucratic Innovation

32:49 Empathy in Leadership and Change Management

35:08 Embracing Discomfort and Growth

43:04 Being a Gateway, Not a Gatekeeper

47:34 Unleashed Moments and Defining Enough

Learn More

Follow Dr. Lauren Wittenberg-Weiner on social media at @laurenwittenbergweiner or online at laurenwittenbergweiner.com. 

To keep up with Dr. Renée Baker, visit her website at https://reneebaker.com  or follow her on social media and Substack at @itsreneebaker.

In this episode of The Unleashed Life, Dr. Renée Baker sits down with founder, innovator, and TEDx speaker Chris Cyrille, the mind behind SNTIMNT AI.

From a first-generation Haitian American kid who feared the markets to a data-driven founder using AI and sentiment to decode them, Chris shows what it looks like to turn pain, curiosity, and conviction into a platform that serves people, not just profit.

They unpack how emotions really move the markets, why risk is not something to run from, and how capital can become fuel for impact in communities that have historically been left out of the conversation. Chris also opens up about the loss of his younger sister to pediatric cancer, the role fashion played in his healing, and why his ceiling should become the platform for the next generation.

This conversation lives at the intersection of money, mindset, technology, and meaning. It is a masterclass in building with heart while staying grounded in data and discipline.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why fear of the markets can actually be a signal, not a stop sign

• How Chris turned pandemic curiosity into SNTIMNT AI, a platform built on behavioral finance and real-time sentiment

• How AI and sentiment analysis can help investors manage risk and timing in today’s markets

• The connection between emotion, money, and decision-making for both investors and entrepreneurs

Sound Bites:

• “Above all, money is just fuel for impact.”

• “I had to create my own light, then become that light for someone else.”

• “Do not let perfect become the enemy of good.”

• “Funding is fuel, not the finish line.”

• “I want to give people the ability to anticipate, not just react.”
  

Learn More

Follow Chris Cyrille on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscyrille/ or visit sntimnt.ai. 

To keep up with Dr. Renée Baker, visit her website at https://reneebaker.com  or follow her on social media at @itsreneebaker.

In this episode of The Unleashed Life, Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Councilman Terrence Freeman to explore leadership, resilience, and service.

From professional athlete to civic leader, Freeman shares how mentorship, faith, and community support shaped his path. He opens up about his personal battle with cancer, the urgency of health advocacy for men, and why early screenings can be lifesaving. The conversation also dives into his commitment to workforce development, economic growth, and building programs that create lasting change in Jacksonville.

This episode is a powerful reminder that living an unleashed life isn’t about playing small; it’s about stepping up, serving others, and leaving a legacy of impact.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How personal challenges can ignite a deeper purpose for service

• Why early detection of prostate cancer is critical (97% cure rate)

• How workforce development creates sustainable economic growth

• Why disagreements in politics can be constructive when grounded in respect

Sound Bites:

• “We do not play small.”

• “Health is wealth.”

• “You’re not in this alone.”

Learn More

Follow Councilman Terrance Freeman on X at @tfreemanjax.

To keep up with Dr. Renée Baker, visit her website at https://reneebaker.com  or follow her on social media at @itsreneebaker.

In this episode of The Unleashed Life, Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Wayne Swanson Jr., a regenerative farmer and agricultural advocate, for a conversation that goes far beyond farming.

Wayne shares his journey from corporate America to cultivating the land, the mindset shifts that made it possible, and the powerful lessons he’s learned through failure, resilience, and faith. Together, they explore what it means to reclaim farming as a pathway to financial freedom, community impact, and legacy leadership.

This episode is more than a conversation about agriculture; it’s about freedom, sustainability, and the courage to create abundance that lasts for generations.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why farming is about more than food

• The science and mindset shifts behind regenerative farming

• The financial literacy every farmer (and entrepreneur) needs

• How investing in the land creates long-term abundance

Learn More

Learn more about Wayne Swanson and his work by visiting swansonfamilyfarmllc.com.

To keep up with Dr. Renée Baker, visit her website at https://reneebaker.com  or follow her on social media at @itsreneebaker.

In this deeply moving episode of The Unleashed Life, Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Dr. Katrina Esau to explore what it truly means to heal after betrayal. Dr. Esau opens up about her own journey through infidelity and how she transformed pain into purpose through what she calls the Five Pillars of Restoration: forgiveness, prayer, self-care, walking in newness, and rebuilding trust.

Together, they unpack the truth about forgiveness, not as a single act, but as a lifelong process, and how true restoration begins with choosing yourself. Dr. Esau shares how identifying triggers, setting boundaries, and allowing space for community support can help women move from surviving to thriving.

This conversation is for anyone standing in the aftermath of broken trust, ready to reclaim peace, wholeness, and power. Healing isn’t linear, but it’s always possible.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Healing is a personal, essential process for growth and empowerment

• Forgiveness is not a one-time event; it’s a journey

• How to rebuild trust through consistency and accountability

• The importance of self-care and boundary-setting in healing

• Why identifying triggers is key to emotional freedom

Sound Bites

• “Healing is essential for personal growth.”

• “Identify and address your triggers.”

• “Your story can empower others to heal.”

Learn More

Learn more about Dr. Katrina and her work by visiting https://drkatrinaesau.com or on Instagram at @drkatrinaesau.

To keep up with Dr. Renée Baker, visit her website at https://reneebaker.com  or follow her on social media at @itsreneebaker.

In this episode of The Unleashed Life, Dr. Renée Baker sits down with image consultant Lisa Griffin for a transformative conversation on confidence, style, and self-expression.

Lisa opens up about her journey from insecurity to empowerment and how reclaiming her image allowed her to step boldly into her true self. Together, they explore the power of first impressions, why aligning your internal identity with your external presence matters, and how personal style can become a tool for growth and freedom.

This episode is a call to action for anyone ready to own their presence, embrace individuality, and understand that comfort and confidence can coexist. Because how you show up in the world is more than fashion, it’s the foundation of an unleashed life.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How personal style transforms confidence and mindset

• Why the pandemic shifted priorities around image and self-expression

• The truth about first impressions (made in the first 7 seconds)

• How to align your inner self with your external presence

• Why image is both access and empowerment

• The importance of individuality in personal branding and style
  

Sound Bites:

• “Image is everything.”

• “We control our image.”

• “You deserve to be seen.”

Learn More

Learn more about Lisa at Lmgimageconsulting.com.

To keep up with Dr. Renée Baker, visit her website at https://reneebaker.com  or follow her on social media at @itsreneebaker.

In this powerful episode of The Unleashed Life, Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Tariq Price, CEO of Winners Way Financial Group, to talk about entrepreneurship, mindset, and building a legacy that lasts.

From humble beginnings to running a thriving financial company, Tariq’s story is one of resilience, faith, and bold action. He shares how resourcefulness shaped him early on, why mindset is the real key to success, and how financial empowerment and spirituality are deeply connected.

This conversation dives into business credit, funding strategies, and the practical steps every entrepreneur needs to take to move from stuck to thriving. Tariq reminds us that legacy isn’t just about wealth, it’s about teaching, empowering, and lifting others along the way.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why mindset and faith matter more than money alone

• How to leverage business credit for growth and opportunity

• The role of confidence and leadership in entrepreneurship

• How to build a lasting legacy through education and service
  

Sound Bites:

• “You have to just start.”

• “Act like you belong.”

• “Keep winning.”
  

Learn More

Learn more about Tariq Price by visiting www.thewinnersway.net or on social media at @iamtariqprice.

To keep up with Dr. Renée Baker, visit her website at https://reneebaker.com  or follow her on social media at @itsreneebaker.