The Unleashed Life with Dr. Renée Baker

In this episode of The Unleashed Life, Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Milicent Reed, a Fortune 25 corporate leader, author, and founder of Impact Greater Good, for a candid conversation about empowerment, inclusion, and the courage to do good every day.

Milicent shares how her corporate experience has shaped her purpose-driven work in education and community outreach, and how her children’s book series, Little Millie, has become a vessel for representation and confidence-building. Together, she and Dr. Baker explore the healing journey of self-love, the discipline of preparation, and the role storytelling plays in shaping impact.

This episode reminds us that inclusion isn’t a buzzword; it’s a practice. That confidence isn’t a trait; it’s a choice. And that leadership, at its best, begins with authenticity.

Key Takeaways

• Empowerment begins with access, representation, and self-belief.

• Inclusion only matters when it’s lived out daily, not just written in policy.

• Healing from the past opens the door to authentic confidence and purpose.

• Writing can be both therapeutic and a tool for inspiring others.

• Living “unleashed” means aligning what you believe with what you do — and doing good 365 days a year.
  

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In this powerful episode of The Unleashed Life, Dr. Renée Baker sits down with finance leader, tech builder, and wellness entrepreneur Candice Bradley, founder and CEO of Seneca Village Ventures. From navigating Wall Street boardrooms to launching a Pilates and wellness studio in Tampa, Candice has mastered the art of pivoting with purpose. She shares her journey of listening to her body, embracing courage, and redefining success beyond titles. Together, Renée and Candice unpack money myths, the realities of entrepreneurship, and how to reclaim wellness and wealth on your own terms.

This is a conversation about resilience, intentionality, and unapologetic abundance.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why wellness is just as important as wealth when building legacy

• The role of courage in leaving comfort for calling

• How communities can build wealth together through shared investment models

• The difference between pivoting with purpose and reaching irrational persistence

• Why self-validation is the ultimate freedom for entrepreneurs and leaders
  

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• “Your body whispers before it screams…you have to listen.” – Dr. Renée Baker

• “Leaving comfort for calling takes courage. You can still love what you do and feel called to something else.” – Dr. Renée Baker

• “You are the lane. Stop waiting for permission to create your path.” – Candice Bradley

• “Success is not what you see on LinkedIn—it’s about alignment and presence.” – Dr. Renée Baker

• “You deserve wealth. Full stop.” – Candice Bradley
  

Learn More

Connect with Candice Bradley on LinkedIn: Candice D. Bradley Explore Seneca Village Ventures: RSVV or SVentures.com

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

Summary

In this episode of The Unleashed Life, Dr. Renée Baker uncorks a powerful conversation with Rada Griffin, Alabama’s first certified Black woman winemaker and the visionary behind Anissa Wakefield Wines.

Rada’s story is one of passion, resilience, and authenticity. By day, she thrives as an engineer. By heart, she pours her creativity into wine. She shares how she balances two worlds, challenges the status quo in a male-dominated industry, and builds a legacy rooted in her family’s heritage.

This conversation is a toast to every multi-passionate dreamer who refuses to choose between creativity and profession. Rada reminds us that wine isn’t just a drink; it’s an experience, a story, and a reflection of life itself.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Rada Griffin became Alabama’s first certified Black woman winemaker

• The art of balancing engineering with entrepreneurship

• Why authenticity is the most powerful ingredient in business

• How cultural heritage and storytelling shape Anissa Wakefield Wines

• Why pursuing passion is always worth the pour
  

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• “I get to use my passion and my emotions.”

• “I can just create and not be restricted.”

• “Wine is an experience, not just a drink.”
  

Learn More

Visit Rada Griffin at www.anissawakefieldwines.com or on social media @AnissaWakefieldWines.

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 Renee Hutcherson-Lussier for a raw and powerful conversation on resilience, transformation, and the sacred journey of self-discovery.

Renee opens up about navigating crisis moments that could have broken her, but instead revealed her purpose. Together, they explore how resilience isn’t about “bouncing back,” but about regenerating forward. They discuss the necessity of letting go, the ongoing process of becoming whole, and the courage it takes to embrace your story without apology.

This episode serves as a reminder that healing is a layered process, growth is an ongoing journey, and the best is yet to come.

Whether you’re facing transition, healing from loss, or simply seeking your next breakthrough, this conversation will challenge you to reflect, reclaim your power, and step boldly into your becoming.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why letting go is an act of healing

• How crisis moments can uncover purpose

• Why resilience is regeneration, not just recovery

• The importance of self-reflection and sacred space

• Why owning your story is the key to empowerment

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• “Letting go is healing.”

• “Do not give your power away.”

• “The best is yet to come.”
  

Learn More

Visit Renee Lucier at www.QE3Inspire.com or on social media @QE3Inspire.

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

What happens when life shatters your plans, but opens a door to your purpose?

In this episode of The Unleashed Life, Dr. Renée Baker is joined by Ambee Stephens, founder and CEO of EmpowHERment, a nonprofit movement that grew out of personal tragedy and became a lifeline for countless women.

Ambee takes us inside her journey from aspiring lawyer to community leader. She opens up about the weight of grief, the healing power of community, and why resilience is the foundation of transformation. Together, we explore what it really means to lead with purpose, protect your mental health, and permit yourself to just start, even before you feel ready.

This conversation serves as a reminder that progress matters more than perfection, and that sometimes our deepest pain holds the seeds of our greatest impact.

• The essential role of community support in both personal and collective healing

• Why mental health advocacy must be central to women’s empowerment

• The heavy but rewarding truth of leadership, and how to navigate it

• Why self-care is non-negotiable for those who lead and serve

• How to discover your purpose through past experiences

• Why transformation often starts with adversity, not comfort

• “Self-care is not selfish.”

• “Pressure makes diamonds.”

• “Just start.”

Learn more about Ambee Stephens and EmpowHERment at https://empowherment.org.

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

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In this episode of The Unleashed Life, Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Rosie Ortiz for a powerful conversation on women’s empowerment, self-discovery, and the courage to break free from generational mindsets.

Rosie opens up about her journey of leaving a toxic marriage, facing fears head-on, and rediscovering the confidence and wonder that had been buried under years of societal and cultural expectations. Together, she and Dr. Baker unpack the ways limiting beliefs are passed down through generations and how women can choose differently, step boldly, and create new legacies.

From the metaphor of “bike face” to small but significant victories like buying a couch, Rosie reminds us that freedom isn’t just about finances; it’s about mindset, community, and reclaiming your voice. This conversation is both a rallying cry and a roadmap for every woman ready to unlearn, rise, and unleash her fullest self.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why pain can become a bridge into your purpose

• How generational mindsets keep us stuck and how to break them

• The importance of facing fear and “doing it scared”

• Why building confidence can start with simple, daily actions

• The role of community in fostering growth and empowerment

• Why sharing your story can inspire others to reclaim their own wonder
  

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• “Pain can be a bridge into purpose.”

• “Do it scared.”

• “Freedom looks like a couch.”

• “Inhale confidence, exhale doubt.”

Connect with Rosie Ortiz

• Social: @wonderinyourwoman
• Website: https://wonderinyourwoman.com

Learn More

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

Summary

In the last episode, Dr. Renée Baker shared the intimate story of her health journey, which was a wake-up call that forever shifted her perspective.

In this continuation, she takes us deeper. Dr. Baker explores how that experience became the catalyst for choosing abundance as her guiding principle this year. She reflects on how facing her own mortality reframed her definition of wealth, success, and fulfillment, and why abundance has nothing to do with luxury and everything to do with living fully.

This powerful episode unpacks the true foundations of abundance: clarity, boundaries, alignment, and health. It’s an invitation to stop chasing success that drains you and start honoring what truly matters while you still have the time.

Takeaways

• Why abundance is more than money or status

• How health challenges can reorient our view of success

• The danger of chasing achievements that leave us empty

• Why proactive health care is non-negotiable

• Practical ways to define success and abundance on your own terms

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

Season 2 of The Unleashed Life opens with one of Dr. Renée Baker’s most intimate conversations yet. In this powerful episode, she shares her personal journey of receiving a life-altering diagnosis, and the lessons it taught her about health, healing, and living with intention.

Dr. Baker reflects on the emotional and financial costs of delayed care, the importance of regular health screenings, and the courage it takes to reveal the hardest parts of our stories. With honesty and vulnerability, she reminds us that self-care isn’t selfish, it’s survival.

If you’ve ever pushed through symptoms, ignored your body, or placed everything else ahead of your health, this episode is your wake-up call. Because true mastery isn’t just about money or mindset, it’s about honoring the one life and body you’ve been given.

Takeaways

• Why “you can’t heal what you don’t reveal”
• The life-saving importance of proactive health screenings
• The devastating cost—financial, emotional, and physical—of delaying care
• How vulnerability creates space for healing and connection

• Why your health must come before your calendar
  

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

Summary

In this powerful and reflective finale of The Unleashed Life Podcast Season 1, Dr. Renée Baker takes us on an inspiring journey through the lessons, growth, and transformative moments of the season. With her signature warmth and wisdom, Dr. Baker dives deep into the heart of what it means to live an unleashed life—free from limitations, full of purpose, and aligned with your true potential.

She introduces the five pillars of an unleashed life—money, mindset, movement, meaning, and mindfulness—and shares practical insights on how to integrate these principles into everyday life. From embracing self-reflection to redefining wealth, this episode is a masterclass in unleashing greatness and living authentically.

Dr. Baker challenges listeners to release self-doubt, strip away limiting beliefs, and focus on what truly matters. As we look ahead to a new season, she encourages us all to embrace gratitude, pursue joy with intention, and take bold steps toward a more fulfilling life.

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About Dr. Renée Baker

In this episode of The Unleashed Life, Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Cedric Nash, renowned entrepreneur, wealth coach, and founder of the Black Wealth Summit, to discuss what it truly takes to break barriers and build generational wealth. From his personal journey of being mentored by millionaires to becoming a mentor himself, Cedric shares the transformative lessons and actionable insights that led him to financial success—and how he’s using his platform to empower others to do the same.

Together, they dive into the power of mentorship, the mindset shifts essential for wealth-building, and the importance of creating intentional communities for growth. Cedric introduces the Black Wealth Growth Challenge as a tool to measure progress and accountability, highlighting that wealth is not just about numbers but about cultivating the right habits, education, and environment. Through this conversation, Cedric emphasizes that it’s never too late to begin your journey—whether it’s learning the 4% rule for retirement or leveraging real estate to build assets.

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About Cedric Nash

Cedric Nash, widely known as “Your Millionaire Mentor,” is a visionary entrepreneur, investor, and wealth coach dedicated to empowering the African American community to achieve financial independence. As the founder of The Black Wealth Summit, a 501(c)(3) organization, and author of Why Should White Guys Have All the Wealth? How You Can Become a Millionaire Starting from the Bottom and The Millionaire Money Moves Supplemental Investment Guide, Nash has become a leading advocate for wealth-building through education, inspiration, and actionable strategies.

Under his leadership, his company has grown into a nationally recognized enterprise IT firm, achieving combined revenues of $90 million and employing over 300 professionals. His Millionaire Money Moves framework offers a proven path to wealth, not as a “get-rich-quick” scheme but as a sustainable, generational wealth-building strategy.

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