Making Progress

Myra Renee Q&A from fans of Making Progress Podcast (and her producers)

real people. real stories. real progress. Guest Host: Isaiah Oby In this special rapid-fire Q&A episode, Isaiah Oby flips the script on Myra Reneé to uncover the unfiltered truths behind building Wisconsin's largest Black-owned mental health clinic. Myra discusses not doing well in school and the isolating reality of being "the villain" in leadership, She shares lessons that social media doesn't show you. She opens up about 2023's hardest moments, why getting over herself was the biggest obstacle to growth, and the advice she hates but knows is true. Featured Guest: Myra Reneé CEO & Founder, Anesis Therapy Host, Making Progress Podcast Connect: 🎙️ Host: Myra Reneé → https://anesistherapycenter.com/ → https://www.myrarenee.com/ → https://www.instagram.com/therealmyrarenee Produced by Puente Creative Studios Text Myra [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2097106/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2097106/support]

Kim Young is a Revolutionary Hoodrat

real people. real stories. real progress. Hosted by Myra René When Kim Young became the "Dope Black Social Worker," she got mad about the gaps in mental health care for Black communities and started talking about it. Now she's leading a movement to transform social work licensure and reclaim helping professions for the communities they're meant to serve. From San Diego to Richmond, Virginia, Kim shares her journey of professional identity crisis to becoming one of the most influential voices in social work reform. She breaks down why the exam-based licensure system is broken, how fashion becomes resistance, and why Black folks already have the playbook for surviving what others are just now experiencing. What You'll Learn: Why social workers are the "middle child" of mental health professions How the Black Panther Party's community care work was actually social work The three key lessons: you're only an expert in your own life, build intergenerational bridges, and never make a job your identity Why licensure exams are barriers that don't measure competence or ethics How 2018's tragedies shaped Kim's approach to the work and self-care Why eliminating barriers to dreaming is central to liberation How making progress means reclaiming freedom of time and choice Featured Guest: Kim Young Founder, Dope Black Social Worker Host, Revolutionary Hood Rat Podcast Named in Essence Magazine's Essential Heroes list Connect: 🎙️ Host: Myra René → https://www.myrarenee.com/ → https://www.instagram.com/therealmyrarenee 🔗 Kim Young → Instagram: @dope_black_socialworker → Threads: @dope_black_socialworker → Podcast: Revolutionary Hood Rat → Website: https://dopeblacksocialworker.com Produced by Puente Creative Studios Text Myra [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2097106/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2097106/support]

Black Hair Culture - Harper Cox and LaTanya Webb

real people. real stories. real progress.  Hosted by Myra Reneé Why is Black hair always a hot topic? In this conversation, Myra sits down with two Madison salon owners to unpack the complex relationship between Black identity and hair. From the historical policing of our hair to creating safe spaces for authentic expression, LaTanya and Harper share how they've built businesses that go far beyond styling hair. What happens when salons become more than service providers? They transform into community hubs, safe spaces, and platforms for entrepreneurship. Through candid conversation, these stylists reveal the unexpected ways their businesses have become pillars in the Madison Black community – creating networks, supporting families, and fostering authentic expression along the way. What You'll Learn: * Why Black hair has been historically politicized and what that means today * How children are now proudly embracing their natural hair after generations of stigma * The role salons play as community hubs and extension of family * What it really costs to run a Black salon (including $1,800 for a 4-hour class!) * The hidden challenges of being both a skilled professional and a business owner Featured Guests:  LaTanya Webb - Salon owner since 2005 who specializes in short hair cuts and hair restoration, carrying on her family's legacy in hair care Harper Cox - Owner of Harper's Hair Culture, specializing in natural curly hair from loose waves to tight coils, passionate about helping clients embrace their natural texture Text Myra [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2097106/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2097106/support]

Heels and Feels Special Pt. 2

real people. real stories. real progress. Hosted by Myra Reneé What does it mean to be a successful single Black woman in Madison, Wisconsin? In this special live episode "Heels and Feels," Myra sits down with five incredible women who are redefining success on their own terms while navigating life as "unicorns" in the Midwest. From therapy practices to wellness companies, these women have built empires while staying true to themselves. But success isn't just about titles and accolades—it's about peace, alignment, authenticity, and the freedom to show up as your whole self. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, they share what it's really like being single Black professional women in predominantly white spaces, the importance of deep friendships, and how they maintain their light when the world tries to dim it. Featured Guests: * Afra Smith - Founder & CEO, The Melanin Project * Delonda Jackson - Director of Operations, Anesis Therapy * Bobbie Briggs - Community Mental Health Outreach Specialist & Psychotherapist * Vanessa Statam - CCS Program Director & Psychotherapist * Keena Atkinson - Founder & CEO, Rougey Wellness Connect: 🎙️ Host: Myra Reneé → https://www.myrarenee.com/ [https://www.myrarenee.com/] → https://www.instagram.com/therealmyrarenee [https://www.instagram.com/therealmyrarenee] Produced by Puente Creative Studios #makingprogress #makingprogresspodcast #heelsandfeels #blackwomen #singleandsuccessful #madisonwi #blackexcellence #authenticity #friendship #womeninbusiness #blackprofessionals #selfdefinition #community #identity #wellness #mentalhealth #entrepreneurship #leadership Text Myra [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2097106/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2097106/support]

Heels and Feels Special Pt. 1

real people. real stories. real progress. Hosted by Myra Reneé What does it mean to be a successful single Black woman in Madison, Wisconsin? In this special live episode "Heels and Feels," Myra sits down with five incredible women who are redefining success on their own terms while navigating life as "unicorns" in the Midwest. From therapy practices to wellness companies, these women have built empires while staying true to themselves. But success isn't just about titles and accolades—it's about peace, alignment, authenticity, and the freedom to show up as your whole self. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, they share what it's really like being single Black professional women in predominantly white spaces, the importance of deep friendships, and how they maintain their light when the world tries to dim it. Featured Guests: * Afra Smith - Founder & CEO, The Melanin Project * Delonda Jackson - Director of Operations, Anesis Therapy * Bobbie Briggs - Community Mental Health Outreach Specialist & Psychotherapist * Vanessa Statam - CCS Program Director & Psychotherapist * Keena Atkinson - Founder & CEO, Rougey Wellness Connect: 🎙️ Host: Myra Reneé → https://www.myrarenee.com/ [https://www.myrarenee.com/] → https://www.instagram.com/therealmyrarenee [https://www.instagram.com/therealmyrarenee] Produced by Puente Creative Studios #makingprogress #makingprogresspodcast #heelsandfeels #blackwomen #singleandsuccessful #madisonwi #blackexcellence #authenticity #friendship #womeninbusiness #blackprofessionals #selfdefinition #community #identity #wellness #mentalhealth #entrepreneurship #leadership Text Myra [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2097106/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2097106/support]