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The Big Stuff is my one stop shop for my weekly newsletter, minimalist lifestyle podcast, and Downsizing Series. Come hang out if you're ready to design a life that's bigger than stuff! reneebenes.substack.com
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Montgomery & Co.

Renee Montgomery

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Montgomery & Co. is a weekly podcast where WNBA champion and part-owner of the Atlanta Dream Renee Montgomery is joined by her mother Bertela Montgomery, her sister Nicole Young and her wife Sirena Grace as they chart a unique path through the business world as four black and brown women keeping their family first at all times. Both insightful and compelling, this one-of-a-kind talk show combines interviews with some of the world’s top innovators & entrepreneurs with sports and culture conve ...
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Untold Legends

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Ora Washington: The champion the world ignored. You might know this tennis and basketball star, were it not for the colour of her skin. Renee Montgomery investigates Ora’s story.
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Kosmic Tonic

Jasmine Richardson, Eliza Robertson, Kestrel Neathawk

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An elixir of esoteric banter, astrology, real life & joking around. Hosted by astrologers Jasmine Richardson, Eliza Robertson and Kestrel Neathawk.
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In a league that changes at the speed of social media, Kristen Ledlow & Candace Parker use their unique insight, knowledge & connections to keep up with the latest breaking storylines in "Ledlow & Parker". Every Tuesday, listeners will go behind-the-scenes with one of the league's most plugged-in insiders and one of the most decorated athletes to ever play the game. Ledlow & Parker go beyond with their guests, using their respected voices and in-the-know perspectives to discuss sports & cult ...
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You'll find compelling stories of female leaders, creators, and innovators— from food to fitness, business to beauty, interior design and more...all in just a 20 minute episode! They will inspire you, help you overcome your own obstacles and guide you on your journey. At the conclusion of each episode, Heidi shares her own experiences and challenges as a business owner, wife, and friend to help you live your best life, both personally and professionally. Host Heidi Rew is an ex-radio persona ...
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Harmony was a sweet 5 year old girl. Both of her parents struggled with substance abuse and she would go into foster care for some time. She would eventually be placed in the custody of her father. Her father was not the person she should have been with. The system failed Harmony. Join us as we discuss this difficult and gruesome case. Sources: htt…
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Laurie Show was a kind 16 year old high school student living in small town Pennsylvania. One December day in 1991, Laurie was found brutally murdered in her bedroom. It was later determined that 3 of her peers had stalked, harassed, and attacked her due jealousy and obsession. Join us in the closet this week as we discuss the senseless murder of s…
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Could you imagine going from active, high-achieving woman to bed ridden and physically struggling with an MS diagnosis? That’s the story Kim Rahir shares with us today on the podcast. She was able to take a scary physical diagnosis and use it as a reason to build strength beyond her wildest dreams. What started as weigh lifting to avoid fatigue qui…
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What does it really take to change the world? Most of us have some desire to leave a lasting impact, but often aren’t sure where to start. Today’s guest, Donal MacCool is a clinical psychologist and founder of One Planet Thriving. During our chat today we do a deep dive into human connection, embracing our own authenticity, and finding the right wo…
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Christopher Meyer was a sweet 10 year old boy who went missing after fishing at a local boat dock near his home in Kankanee County, Illinois in August of 1995. He was later found murdered. 14 years before, in May 1981, 5 year old Tara Sue Huffman was also found murdered in the same area. These 2 families had no idea that through the loss of their 2…
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If you have ever been conflicted about how you want to live your life, what you want to do, or the job you want to have, you are not alone. Tune into today’s episode with guest, NoorJehan Tourte who boldly rejects the idea that we can only be one thing. From Sports Illustrated swimsuit competitions, to climbing the corporate ladder, NoorJehan has d…
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Daniel Holtzclaw was a police officer in Oklahoma City. Late one night he pulled someone over on his way home after his shift. The next day she made a complaint against him and then an investigation began and his life was changed forever. Join us as we discuss interesting and controversial case. Sources: 20/20: Whatthe Dashcam Never Saw https://www…
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Our family has found so much joy in reconnecting to the outdoors in the last few years and today's guest made me start itching for adventure and fresh air a little bit more. Glen Van Peski is the author of the new book, Take Less, Do More, where he shares life lessons from his outdoor adventures on how to lighten your load in life and in your backp…
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Bobby Kicklighter was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, a pillar of his community, and the local town historian. When he was randomly shot in his bed at the age of 88 the town of Glennville, Georgia wanted answers. The ones they got were disturbing, confusing, and down right scary. This case is a smaller piece of a larger puzzle but we ar…
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Today’s guest had me hooked when she told me she sat at a table with Victoria Beckham. My Spice Girl’s loving heart skipped a beat, and I was all ears as she told me she walked away from her successful fashion career in order to create her own styling business. Nicole Russo’s belief about fashion is that you don’t need a lot to have a good wardrobe…
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Gary was a well-loved Drag Queen in Ohio. He was also the crowned Ms. Gay Ohio in 1995. He made friends easily, but not all were good friends. One became jealous of Brazon and brutally attacked him. Join us as we discuss this sad case. Sources: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21421773/gary-%22brazon%22-mcmurtry https://www.advocate.com/news/200…
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It’s so easy to become overwhelmed by life’s problems. We can do deep dives into trying to uncover perfect solutions to our biggest problems, only to realize the solution is even more complicated than the problem itself. During today’s Part 2 conversations with Melanie Ann Layer, the Alpha Femme, she shares with us how learning to simplify our copi…
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Jessica Carpenter was a bright, 17 year old, high school student who was enjoying a summer day at home alone. Unfortunately, her trusting nature led a predator into her home and she was brutally murdered. After 2 years, the killer’s identity was finally revealed and what led him to Jessica’s home that day is truly terrifying. Join us in the closet …
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Do you think your biggest fears are designed to show you what you are capable of overcoming? What if the hardships we face can be something that remind us of just how resilient we really are? This is today's guest, Melanie Ann Layer's (AKA Alpha Femme) perspective on life and hitting rock bottom. Not only will Melanie encourage you to look at the h…
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Alexavier was a sweet, 6-year-old boy, in La Crosse Wisconsin. Alexavier, died at the hands of his father's girlfriend. Family called concerned about Alexavier's welfare many times and the system failed him. Raven, his cousin, joins us at the end of the episode to speak about him and the path they are on to seek changes in our system. Join us as we…
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If you have teenagers like I do you have probably heard the term, "It's giving me The Ick." If you haven't heard this, welcome to the new slang...apparently it's a part of my vocabulary now. I'm just gonna run with it. Talking about minimalism topics like decluttering, organizing, and capsule wardrobes has been wearing on me for some time. Today I …
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Marty and Glenna Duram were a happy couple living in a small town in Michigan. One day in May of 2015 both of them were found shot in their home. The case went cold for a year until a very unlikely witness surfaced via a viral video. This case is shocking and has to be a once in a lifetime example that there are eyes and ears everywhere. Join us in…
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Shooting a kind text is a thoughtful idea, but did you know speaking the words out loud leaves an even bigger impact? Today I sat down with founder of the HiLU app, Emily Montgomery to talk about the power of the spoken word and how we can use it to build one another up. Send a HiLU: https://www.teamhilu.com Emily's Instagram: https://www.instagram…
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On February 20, 2016, Jason Dalton, a husband and father of 2 children, left his house to take some fares on the Uber app. Little did anyone know he was about to go on a shooting spree, claiming the app to be possessed and telling him to do it. Join us as we discuss this terrifying case. Sources: https://www.foreverstrongfoundation.org/ 20/20 – The…
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The idea of walking away from minimalism and the online presence that I have built has been something that has been on my mind for a long time. Today it all came to me in one giant AHA moment...or did it? Here is how I have been taking small, bold, steps toward the calling on my heart and how it all finally caught up with me today. Decluttering and…
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Mary Wilcox was a 78 year old mother and grandmother who was suffering from heart disease, depression, and Alzheimer’s Disease. She moved in with her daughter, Jeanne, in the rural town of Westford Vermont. On a cold fall day in November 2006, Mary disappeared from this home and was never seen again. It wasn’t until a person came forward over 3 yea…
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William and Patty Prewitt were trying to make the best life for their family. They owned their own business and were struggling to stay afloat, but were doing the best that they could. One night, during a strong thunderstorm, Bill was shot while sleeping and Patty was attacked, or so she said. Patty quickly became the prime suspect. Patty maintains…
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If you have ever dreamed of turning in your 2 week notice, and living life on your terms, then you're going to want to tune into today's episode where I sit down with Wayba founder and coach, Jean-Francoia Lappas to talk about burnout, leaving the corporate world behind, and finding purpose and passion. Remember, life is not a one size fits all. Di…
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Glenn Turner and Randy Thompson were both young, healthy, and southern Georgia gentlemen. Both of them died in their early 30’s of remarkably similar illnesses. Once the family made the connection that they had both been romantically involved with the same woman, and died in the exact same manner, the real and chilling truth is revealed. Join us in…
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This week I found myself struggling with a bath mat. For real. Even though I wasn't decluttering this particular item, I couldn't help but feel an emotional attachment to it which just reminded me of how painful the decluttering process can truly be. When we start decluttering our house, we can so easily think all we need is the right step by step …
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Kelly and Thomas Crain had one child left living with them, 14-year-old, Alex. It was the same for Alan and Diane Johnson, with 16-year-old Sara. Neither set of parents would know their time together would be cut short, and at the hands of their own children. Join us as we discuss these similar cases, with different motives, but they are equally sa…
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Life can feel so tough. Whether we are going through a new transition, we've had back to back setbacks, or it just feels like we're not quite living life the way we want to. Today I tossed out any scripts, or game plans for what to say, plopped myself on my bed, and plugged in my mic for a little heart to heart. You know I don't shy away from the h…
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This week on Montgomery & Co., we have the co-founder of the Premiere Lacrosse League, Paul Rabil. Renee talks to Paul about lessons in sports, especially for athletes coming out of college and entering the WNBA draft which is on April 15th. Thank you for listening to MoCo every week, we will be back in July on NPR Radio WABE. Learn more about your…
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Carly Ryan was a sweet and fun loving 15 year old living in Stirling, Southern Australia. She loved to spend time online, especially chatting with her special friend, 18 year old Brandon Kane. Or so she thought. It turned out that Brandon was not everything he said he was and sadly, Carly fell victim to a deceitful online predator named Gary Newman…
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What happens to a family when they are told their child may never see again? This is a fear that most parents never consider, but today I sit down with dad, Stephen Johnston to talk about what he did when it happened to him. When your son is battling a rare illness, there is a grieving process, a moment of acceptance and also a moment where you dec…
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This week on Montgomery & Co., Renee gives her take on the NCAA Men's and Women's basketball tournaments. And, we get a word from Snook on "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" of March Madness. Plus, from Golden State Entertainment, we have musician Mayzin whose EP “Things Left Unsaid” releases this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca…
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A bonus episode from the Amazing Sport Stories podcast – The Black 14. Sport, racism and protests are about to change the lives of “the Black 14” American footballers. It’s 1969 in the United States. They’ve arrived on scholarships at the University of Wyoming to play for its Cowboys American football team. It was a predominantly white college. The…
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Minimalism was so much more than decluttering. It actually allowed me the space to completely redesign my life from the outside in. In today's episode I'm giving you a quick breakdown as to how clearing clutter and creating space has allowed me to spend more time with my kids, make passive income on my own terms, heal past traumas and all around li…
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This week on Montgomery & Co., Renee continues to put her money on the table as an investor. From Campus Ink, we have CEO and founder Steven Farag and VP Adam Cook here to talk about joining forces with Mark Cuban and their venture the NIL Store. Plus, we have David Kelly, who holds TWO C-Suite positions with the Golden State Warriors as Chief Lega…
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Siam was a 20 year old, aspiring teacher and traveler. She was trying to make money to go to school when she became a sensual masseuse, and started advertising on an adult booking website. I was through this website she met a dangerous predator. Join us as we discuss this case. Sources: https://www.news24.com/news24/insider-in-siam-lee-case-found-m…
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What if instead of just working to declutter our house we could focus on decluttering our life. If we practice more gratitude, will we be able to see the excess clutter that is weighing us down? In today's episode we'll dive into what it takes to not only clear clutter from your space, but to clear clutter from your life so that you can re-direct y…
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21 year old Karen Winslett and 19 year Annette Huddle were both beautiful and smart young women in the primes of their lives. Unfortunately, they came across a man who was charming but had evil intentions, and they both lost their lives to him. After 7 years on the run, Paul Steven Mack was convicted of Karen’s murder, and later confessed to Annett…
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Have you ever felt like you were too old to do something? Feel like you let your dream pass you by? Think again! This podcast episode takes self growth to a whole new level by taking self development not only into adulthood, but into every stage after. Life doesn't end at 50, so we do we act like it does? Today I'm sitting down with author and awar…
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This week on Montgomery & Co., Renee gives her State of the Union in women's basketball. Plus, ESPN's Elle Duncan joins the show to talk more about women's basketball and her new book "For You, I Will" which she dedicated to her daughter. And on MoCo Newsroom, the crew dishes on "Love is Blind." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice…
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Glenys Heyward endured mental and physical abuse at the hands of Neil Heyward for 20 years. When she finally chose to leave him and claim a portion of the business and property she helped make successful, Neil planned her murder and used her children to help him. Please join us as we discuss this heinous crime. Sources: Inside Crime Season 2 Episod…
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When our house feel cluttered, our to do list is long, and we are emotionally exhausted...it's tired to hear our own intuition. How does all of this internal and external clutter effect how in tune we are with our intuitive knowing and what can we do to create space to reconnect? In today's episode I will share with you how clutter plays a huge rol…
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Mark Himebaugh was an 11 year old boy living in the small community of Del Haven, New Jersey. He mysteriously went missing near his home in November of 1991, and has never been seen again. Did Mark fall victim to a drowning accident? Was he abducted? Did he run away? The family and investigators believe that someone knows something. Where is Mark? …
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Having a minimalist home, or decluttered space doesn't mean your home can't have a maximalist feel. When you are intentional with how you design your home, you can create a big impact with relatively little stuff. On today's episode, my guest, Zandra Zuraw, shares simple ideas on designing a space that feels slow, and simple while still leaving a m…
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Practicing a minimalist lifestyle does not mean you have to swear off all of your possessions, never shop again and no longer feel joy from stuff. Our external environment has a very real effect on our internal world and being intentional about how we decorate our space can have a beneficial impact. In this mini episode I share with you the potenti…
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Brian Barrett was a 22-year-old aspiring teacher. He excelled in baseball in high school and every one loved Brian. Brian's only mistake was befriending Thomas Montgomery, a co-worker of his, and Talhotblond, a gamer on a gaming website. A love triangle begins, and Brian is the one who turns in a victim. Join us as we discuss this case, which has a…
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I used to spend my days overwhelmed, burnt out, and with an endless to do list. This one small mindset shift allowed me to re-think the way I was spending my time and allowed me to free up more of my schedule. If you feel stuck on a constant hamster wheel, anxious about keeping everyone happy, and overwhelmed trying to keep up, this tiny mindset sh…
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If you are killing yourself trying to be a perfect mom and are constantly worried about what you're doing wrong, or if you're making the right decisions, then pull up a seat, because we are going to dive into the real talk of why it's time to kill off the idea that any of us can be a perfect mom. In this episode I share some real-life troll comment…
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