Dr. Rita Renee
Dr. Rita Reneé is an international keynote speaker, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and leadership mentor dedicated to helping women reclaim their voices, rise in purpose, and lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction. With over 35 years of experience spanning healthcare leadership, ministry, and executive coaching, she equips women to navigate leadership with integrity, emotional intelligence, and courage.
As the creator of the UNMUTE™ framework, Dr. Rita specializes in guiding women from silence to influence—professionally, personally, and spiritually. Her work blends practical leadership strategies with healing, faith, and ethical decision-making, empowering women to lead without apology and without compromise.
• Chaplain-Counselor
• Theocentric Psychotherapist
• PhD – Organizational & Development Leadership
• MBA
• BSN
• RN
• KISH top 10 National Influencers on the Move
• Speaker Award
• Trailblazer In Nursing Achievement of the Year Award
• Humanitarian Award
• Glowing Nurse Award
• RISING STAR AWARD
• C-Suite for Christ
• GoGetterGirls
• Innovation Women
• Cary Chamber
• NSA Carolinas
• Toastmasters Clayton
• Women Business Owners Network of the Triangle (WBON)
• NAWBO Greater Raleigh
• Women's Ministry "Women at the Heart"
• WBON-Vice President
• NAWBO GR- President Elect
• TEDx Morgan St. Women
What do you attribute your success to?
My success is rooted in faith, obedience, and perseverance. I attribute it to a willingness to do the inner work, remain teachable, and lead with integrity—even when it was uncomfortable. Consistency, purpose, and service have been my greatest multipliers.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
“Never shrink to fit rooms you were called to influence.” That advice taught me to lead with confidence, stay grounded in my values, and trust the preparation behind my calling.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Do not confuse visibility with validation. Build your character before your platform, master your craft, and never silence your voice to make others comfortable. Your authenticity is your advantage.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The greatest challenge is burnout and value misalignment. The greatest opportunity is helping leaders lead with clarity, ethical courage, and emotional intelligence in a world hungry for authenticity and trust.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Faith, integrity, excellence, humility, accountability, compassion, and service. These values guide how I lead, teach, and serve others.
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