2026 GUEST | EPISODE 145

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Ramon Ray—serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author of The Celebrity CEO. Having started five companies and sold three, Ramon is recognized as a leading expert in small business success. He is also the publisher of ZoneofGenius.com, where he helps entrepreneurs build strong personal brands and scale their businesses with confidence.

With a career spanning entrepreneurship, media, and thought leadership, Ramon has inspired thousands through his practical insights and unapologetic positivity. His work emphasizes systems, resilience, and the mindset needed to grow beyond fear and embrace bold opportunities.

In Systems Over Fear, Ramon shares how founders can stop letting fear dictate their decisions, build sustainable systems, and think bigger about the future of their businesses.

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Melissa Broughton—co‑founder of Busy Bee Advisors and creator of 1 Hour Bookkeeper. Through Busy Bee Advisors, Melissa helps small business owners gain financial clarity and reduce tax liability with expert bookkeeping, accounting, and tax services.

She also empowers aspiring entrepreneurs with 1 Hour Bookkeeper, a program designed to help people quickly start and grow profitable bookkeeping businesses, creating flexible income streams and long‑term independence.

In Roadmap to Bookkeeping Success, Melissa shares how anyone can become a paid professional bookkeeper with the right systems, mindset, and step‑by‑step guidance—turning financial skills into sustainable business growth.

In this episode of Renee Speaks, we sit down with Rebecca Gunter—transformative coach, brand therapist, and founder of Stoned Fruit. Rebecca helps fierce entrepreneurs clarify their positioning, strengthen their messaging, and build brands that feel authentic, aligned, and powerful.

With a gift for uncovering the “golden thread” in a founder’s story, she guides business owners to find the words that truly work—and use them to grow with clarity and confidence. Her approach blends deep coaching with practical brand strategy, helping entrepreneurs stand out in crowded markets without losing their voice.

In Positioned to Stand Out, Rebecca shares how founders can uncover their unique story, align their messaging, and create brands that resonate deeply—turning authenticity into a powerful growth advantage.