90 Empowering Quotes from T. Reneé Smith:
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Each quote, carefully curated from her enlightening podcast interviews, panel appearances, and workshops.
- “Don’t compare your chapter 3 or 4 to somebody else’s chapter 20. I’m still a work in progress, learning, and growing.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “Fail is just the first attempt in learning. There really is no such thing as failure; you learn, you keep going, and you fail forward.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “When you lose everything, that’s when you really meet yourself.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “It takes discipline, day in, day out, doing the same thing, failing, learning from the failures, and getting back up.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “You can’t just do a business for money. Take away the money; is it something you would do for free? That’s how you know you’re doing what you’re supposed to be doing.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “Your purpose is specifically for you, and only you can do it. It doesn’t have to be grand; it can be something small. Everyone has their own unique purpose.”
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Source: Podcast Interview - “It takes discipline, strategy, and execution to turn your purpose into success. Your business should be infused with your purpose.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “You just have to infuse your purpose into what you’re doing. It may or may not be your business, or if you’re working on a job, it may be infusing it into your job.”
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Source: Podcast Interview - “Being an entrepreneur demands taking risks, stepping out of your comfort zone, changing your behavior and mindset. If you’re not willing to do that, entrepreneurship may not be for you.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “Find your own lane. Don’t try to get into somebody else’s lane. Stay in your own lane.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “Your purpose is an inside job. You have to tune into God or your higher power to find out from Him what your original design is.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “The very thing that we’re trying to suppress, that we’re embarrassed of, could be the very thing that God is going to use for you in stepping into your purpose.”
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Source: Podcast Interview - “Your authenticity is somebody else’s transformation.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “When you’re faithful and you cultivate and develop skills, add value, increase your worth and knowledge, the money and success will come to you.”
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Source: Podcast Interview - “Whoever you’re attracting in your life is a reflection of who you are. If you don’t like what you’re attracting, take a real look in the mirror at yourself.”
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Source: Podcast Interview - “If you’re focused on building generational wealth, that’s the kind of energy you’re going to attract because you won’t have time for anything else.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “There is no such thing as work-life balance; it’s a myth. You have to understand your priorities and have your schedule and calendar right.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “Self-care is not selfish; it’s self-love. You can only give to somebody what you already have.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “You can have it all if you define what that means and have a system. You have to have a system personally to make sure that your personal life is in order.”
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Source: Podcast Interview - “Society paints a picture that women can do just as much as men, which I believe they can, but you have to decide what you want.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “You can be both a powerful CEO and a nurturing wife and mother. It doesn’t make you weak; it makes you able to have a happy and peaceful home.”
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Source: Podcast Interview - “It’s important to tap into that feminine side and be able to switch roles from CEO boss mode to wife and mother mode.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “The superwoman syndrome is real, where women, especially black women, feel the pressure to take care of everything and everyone without showing vulnerability.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “It’s important to acknowledge that you can ask for help, take care of yourself, and prioritize your well-being while being a strong, capable woman.”
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Source: Podcast Interview - “The pandemic has taught us how important mental health is and the need to set boundaries and understand that saying ‘no’ is saying ‘yes’ to yourself.”
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Source: Podcast Interview - “Sometimes you have to let some things go, allowing people to figure out their own problems.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “Your business has to be a blessing to your family and marriage; it can’t take away from it.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “It’s important to prioritize what’s important and burn that superwoman cape. Acknowledge that you cannot be all to everybody.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “You don’t know what it has taken someone to achieve their goals and what they’ve sacrificed, including relationships.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “Dream big, but make sure you’re willing to commit, develop discipline, and be consistent day in and day out, even when it’s hard.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “Invest in yourself and your education because applied knowledge is power. Find a system you can trust and follow it through consistently.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “You’ve got to start something and be consistent. If you’re trying to implement too many different things from too many sources, you won’t see the results you want.” – T. Reneé Smith
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- “Your business or career will only grow in parallel to your mindset and healing. Shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “You can have a successful business and a successful personal life. Implement proven strategies to get the results you want.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “The CEO journey can be lonely, but you don’t have to do it alone. It’s okay to ask for help and be part of a supportive community.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview - “It does not matter what life has thrown at you; you can overcome adversity and live the abundant life you want. Turn your despair into your destiny.”
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Source: Podcast Interview - I went from nothing to building a million-dollar company to losing it all and then to building it again, so I found the strategies and frameworks that actually work.”
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Source: Podcast Interview: Get On Code - “I was a serial entrepreneur for about 10 years, and then I started saying, ‘This is my niche. I am a trainer, I am a coach, I transfer knowledge.’ So sometimes you may do things that you’re not good at, but it kind of bumps you into the lane. You just need to get started.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview: Get On Code - “It’s much easier to fly a plane that’s already in the air than getting it off the ground, so get moving. Don’t wait for it to be perfect. Launch it, modify along the way, get feedback, and change it. The perfect time is now.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview: Get On Code - “Balance is a myth. Focus on harmony and work-life integration, depending on the season you’re in. It’s not about doing it all but finding harmony in different aspects of your life.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview: Confident Collaborations - “Without systems, it’s very difficult to maintain all the different roles in your life. You can’t do it all; you need to decide what to do, delegate, or delete.”
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Source: Podcast Interview: Confident Collaborations - “Systems enable you to do ‘and’ versus ‘or.’ You can have a successful business and a fulfilling personal life if you define what success means to you.”
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Source: Podcast Interview: Confident Collaborations - “Define what you want your life or business to look like first. Get clear on your sweet spot, your gifting, and what you want to do, and then put the systems in place for it.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview: Confident Collaborations - “When professionals start consulting alongside their corporate job, they often end up working harder and not smarter, taking on too many smaller clients. It’s a common mistake.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview: Confident Collaborations - “When transitioning to entrepreneurship, you need to shift your mindset from the employer mindset to a CEO mindset. Define what you want to do and who you want to work with, rather than working with anyone who will pay you.”
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Source: Podcast Interview: Confident Collaborations - “In entrepreneurship, it’s essential to have clarity about what you want to do. Most people discover what they don’t like first before finding their ideal clients, and that’s normal.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview: Confident Collaborations - “Moving from corporate to entrepreneurship can be challenging. Many people bring their employer mindset with them and work on any project that pays, without defining what they want.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview: Confident Collaborations - “To succeed with larger corporations, first develop confidence and a strong sense of worth. Understand your expertise can transfer from smaller businesses to bigger ones.” – T. Reneé Smith
- “You must get crystal clear on your ideal client and what value you offer. Differentiate yourself by highlighting your unique qualities and expertise.”
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Source: Podcast Interview: Confident Collaborations - “Position yourself as an expert in your field, providing value to potential clients. Solve their problems and address their needs with your content.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview: Confident Collaborations - “The B2B buyer nowadays is well-informed and self-educates. If your brand doesn’t provide helpful, valuable content, you might not be seen as a trusted resource.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview: Confident Collaborations - “To attract premium clients and corporate clients, you must put systems in place and create a customer journey through valuable content. This requires prioritizing your business’s strategy over servicing low-paying clients.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview: Confident Collaborations - “Shifting from working in your business to working on your business is essential for up-leveling. You need to create a strategy to attract higher-paying clients.”
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Source: Podcast Interview: Confident Collaborations - “The three phases of business are startup, growth, and scale. In the startup phase, you’re figuring out the right product and the right client fit. It’s crucial to build a strong foundation before moving forward.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview: Confident Collaborations - “You can’t skip steps in business growth. The foundation is essential. Join the CEO Life Membership Club to get started on the right path.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview: Confident Collaborations - “Your business can go through different phases: startup, growth, and scale. Each phase has its unique needs, from establishing viability to systematizing and expanding.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview: Confident Collaborations - “Focus, land, and then expand. Be known for one thing, build a reputation and consistency in that area, then expand into other offerings.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview: Confident Collaborations - “Everybody needs systems. If you don’t develop systems, you will be the business, and the business will never grow. If you don’t have systems in place then you’re going to be a slave to your business.”
Source: Podcast Interview: Confident Collaborations - “Your systems will evolve; they don’t have to be perfect. Developing systems is crucial for business growth and achieving freedom and flexibility as an entrepreneur.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview: Confident Collaborations - “Stop seeking information overload and piecemealing strategies. Find a coach or mentor you resonate with and follow their system thoroughly. Consistency is key.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: Podcast Interview: Confident Collaborations - “Your business will only grow in direct parallel to your mindset.
What you invest in your business is what you’ll get out of it. Your business growth is closely tied to your mindset and willingness to invest in it.”
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Source: Podcast Interview: Confident Collaborations - “Invest in the inner work and heal your inner CEO because it will profoundly impact your business and how you show up. Working on your mindset and confidence is often the missing Mogulcon Panel for executing your knowledge.”
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Source: Podcast Interview: Confident Collaborations - “When you understand the season of life that you’re in, then you’re able to have a positive outlook on life because you know that you’re right where you’re supposed to be.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: The CEO Mindset - “Holistic self-care is about taking care of your mind, body, and spirit. Is everything in your business and relationships aligned with your values?” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: The CEO Mindset - “Our minds are processing so much through social media and constant information that we’re not taking time to give ourselves peace and quiet to hear God or a higher power’s direction for our lives.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: The CEO Mindset - “Practicing mindfulness, meditation, and gratitude allows you to slow down and quiet your mind so you can hear the direction for your life.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: The CEO Mindset - “It’s important to align your actions with your core values because that’s where true fulfillment lies.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: The CEO Mindset - “Recognizing the season of life you’re in helps you make decisions that will serve you best, whether it’s sowing the seeds in winter or enjoying the harvest in fall.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: The CEO Mindset - “Surround yourself with a village that can provide honest feedback; it’s invaluable for personal and professional growth.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: The CEO Mindset - “The most important relationship that you have is with yourself, and the relationship you have with other people is a mirror of the relationship you have with yourself.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: The CEO Mindset - “You don’t keep going out and seeking externally for the man or woman you want, friends, or clients. You have to develop a stronger, more authentic, intimate relationship with yourself first.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: The CEO Mindset - “Your relationships serve as a mirror to who you are. People on a healing journey will attract others on a healing journey, while those with unresolved issues will attract similar individuals.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: The CEO Mindset - “Holistic self-care involves taking care of your mind, body, spirit, social connections, and professional growth. Align your actions with your core values for true fulfillment.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: The CEO Mindset - “To achieve success, you need to be clear on what you want, your goals, and the action steps required to get there.” – T. Reneé Smith
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- “Sometimes we’re asking people for what we think that they’ll give us, instead of asking for what we really want.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: The CEO Mindset - “You’re not asking for too much; you’re just asking the wrong person.”
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Source: The CEO Mindset - “Isolation precedes elevation. Sometimes you need to be alone to hear the voice of God.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: The CEO Mindset - “If you cannot admit it, you cannot attract it.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: The CEO Mindset - “Remember that isolation is just a part of the process. When you’re isolated, you are in the right place because that next thing is elevation.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: The CEO Mindset - “Feelings are not good or bad; they’re like a GPS. They give you direction as to where you’re going.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: The CEO Mindset - “Isolation is just that process where God has to get us by ourselves so He can speak into us.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: The CEO Mindset - “Incorporate your full creative self into your business. Change the game, and invent your own lane.” – T. Reneé Smith
Source: The CEO Mindset - “You can have it all, but you can’t do it all, and you may not be able to have it all at the same time.” – T. Renee Smith
Source: Mogulcon Panel - “There’s a difference between independent and interdependent. It’s my responsibility to make my own self happy, and I can’t look for you to fulfill me.”
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Source: Mogulcon Panel - “Set realistic expectations as a business owner. Each area requires time & attention. If family is going to be a priority, it may take us five, it may take us seven, it may take us ten years.” – T. Renee Smith
Source: Mogulcon Panel - “I had to reprioritize and said, ‘I’m number one.’ That’s not selfish—my spiritual relationship, my self-care, that’s number one. Because if I’m not whole, I can’t pour anything into you.” – T. Renee Smith
Source: Mogulcon Panel - “Your circle is going to be real small, and people are going to fall off because most people just want to suck energy from you. So, when you have a vision and a purpose of what you’re doing, if we’re not helping each other to grow, then you’re not going to be able to go with me. I’ve got to travel light and I’ve got to travel fast.” – T. Renee Smith
Source: Mogulcon Panel - “You have to work in harmony versus trying to do the balance. I think you can have it all, but you can’t do it all.” – T. Renee Smith
Source: Mogulcon Panel - “Be clear on who you are, your vision, what you want, and have people in your life that are aligned to where you’re going versus where you have been.”
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Source: Mogulcon Panel - “Reprioritize and shift your vision. Each area requires time and attention.” – T. Renee Smith
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