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This week Renee interviewed Princess Castleberry and Nicole Lewis; two powerhouse women who speak on building confidence and experience in the workplace. They both get vulnerable and share their tips, stories, and how their past and upbringing has shaped them to be the unstoppable forces they are today.

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season 1 guests

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    Dr. Timothy Bates

    “Godfather of Tech”

  • A woman with short, gray hair wearing pink glasses, a black blazer with white trim, a white blouse, and layered pearl necklaces, smiling against a pink background.

    Lisa Whitmore davis

    “Whitmore Project” Director

  • Young woman smiling and holding a motorcycle helmet, wearing a pink and white racing jacket.

    Dystany spurlock

    Motorcycle Racer

  • A male race car driver smiling, wearing a white racing suit with various logos, a white cap with partially visible text, sunglasses, standing outdoors in a racing environment.

    Lavar Scott

    NASCAR Racer

  • A woman with short curly hair smiling, wearing a pink top and a silver necklace with a geometric pendant, against a gray background.

    Crystal P.

    Comedian

  • A woman with short curly hair holding a microphone, wearing a pink jacket, a black beaded necklace, and earrings, smiling and looking to the side.

    Monique king

    Comedian

  • A person smiling and holding a small yellow school bus toy against a yellow background.

    Achsha Jones

    CEO, Co-Founder of TripSlips

  • Princess Castleberry

    CEO of Castleberry Global

  • Nicole Lewis

    Founder of Nicole Lewis & Associates

To Inspire

To Inspire

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to motivate

to motivate

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to educate

to educate

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Renee Lynn Yancy is a proud Detroiter, wife to David Yancy, and devoted mother of three. She is the President & CEO of Upward Enterprises and the television host and producer of The Renee Lynn Yancy Show, a dynamic platform that inspires, motivates, educates, and entertains audiences with powerful, thought-provoking stories.

During her two years as President of the Rotary Club of Detroit, Renee led initiatives that fostered community growth, service, and leadership. Her professional journey spans more than a decade of corporate leadership and eight years of UAW representation and contract negotiation, where she championed fairness, equity, and opportunity for working families.

Renee’s work is deeply rooted in her love for Detroit and her mission to uplift communities. Whether on screen, in boardrooms, or in grassroots efforts, she uses her voice to connect people, share impactful narratives, and spark positive change. Known for her warmth, authenticity, and ability to inspire action, Renee Lynn Yancy continues to lead with purpose, proving that vision paired with heart can transform lives.

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vision

To be a platform that shifts hearts and minds through authentic storytelling, real conversations, and uplifting narratives - creating a more empowered, informed, and compassionate community.

CONTACT

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mission

To engage audiences with real talk, raw truth, and inspiring stories that educate, motivate, and entertain - connecting people through purpose, laughter and love.

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Three women sitting on a sofa engaged in a conversation, with one woman gesturing with her hands while speaking, and two women listening attentively.
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