The Making Progress Podcast, hosted by therapist and CEO Myra Reneé, spotlights individuals creating positive change in their communities. Unlike typical self-help content, this show features credentialed expertise alongside authentic stories of growth, challenges, and real-world impact. Real people, doing real things, making real 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 bigge...
15 Oct 2025
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 voice...
30 Sept 2025
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 i...
16 Sept 2025
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 a...
2 Sept 2025
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 a...
19 Aug 2025
Mandela Barnes - The Power You Don't Know You Have
real people. real stories. real progress. Hosted by Myra Reneé Mandela Barnes sits down with Myra for an unfiltered conversation about Wisconsin politics, the Democratic Party's disconnect with everyday people, and why he's considering another run for office. Named after Nelson Mandela while the South African leader was still imprisoned, Barnes shares his journey from Milwaukee mayor's office receptionist to Wisconsin's first Black Lieutenant Governor. He opens up about losing the 2022 ...
5 Aug 2025
Angela Russell on the frustrations of doing DEI work in 2025
real people. real stories. real progress. Hosted by Myra Reneé As Chief Diversity Officer at TruStage and one of Black Enterprise's most powerful diversity executives, Angela shares the real cost of being the messenger and why every DEI practitioner needs therapy. In this conversation, you'll hear how Angela uses her Apple Watch to monitor stress during heated conversations, why she wears Harriet Tubman around her neck as a reminder, and the moment she realized people don't understand the d...
22 Jul 2025
Sara Alvarado: Creating Family Money for Families Denied Generational Wealth
Sara Alvarado went to Mexico in 1999 to heal from trauma and accidentally fell in love. Today, she's dismantling racist practices in real estate and helping Black and brown families achieve homeownership through Own It: Building Black Wealth. In this deeply personal episode, Sara shares her journey from writing about "all the sh*tty things" in her life on Facebook to creating innovative solutions for systemic problems. From spiritual awakening on a Puerto Vallarta beach to getting 18 families...
8 Jul 2025
Sagashus T. Levingston PhD: The True Cost of Breaking Generational Cycles
Sagashus T. Levingston PhD discusses breaking generational cycles and the unexpected personal costs of achieving success, in an interview with Myra Reneé.
24 Jun 2025
Myra Reneé: The Story of Anesis Therapy
Myra Reneé of Anesis Therapy shares her unexpected journey from therapist to CEO as Isaiah Oby interviews her about building Wisconsin's largest Black-owned mental health clinic.
10 Jun 2025
Lisa Peyton & Annette Miller: Building Black Women's Wellness and Equity Organizations
Lisa Peyton and Annette Miller discuss building Black women's wellness and equity organizations, sharing insights on creating impactful movements from personal experiences in an interview with Myra Reneé.
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Myra Reneé
Lisa Peyton
Annette Miller
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YouTube views
5,278
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100
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Quality
60
Social presence
94
YouTube
68
Engagement
32
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