What’s a “Rene”?
You Decide!
(psst! your insane instructor and dream defender)
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Gain confidence in public speaking, speak life into dreams, discover your purpose & build valuable business relationships.
The service to get you there that includes 3 ShhpeakUps!
What’s a ShhpeakUp?
A 30 Day Speaking + Storytelling Community Mission to help you:
1️⃣ Trust Your Voice
2️⃣ Voice Your Dream
3️⃣ Trespass when Needed
️️And lead by a “Rene”
Yeah, you! Wondering if you’ll fit in here? Shhpeak is for creatives, coders and college students who’ve felt silenced but know they’re called to more. See the full audience profile →
What’s a “Rene”?
You Decide!
(psst! your insane instructor and dream defender)
Join the first 100 pioneers and become part of a movement that will change how you communicate, connect and create a life of purpose!
Countdown to our first ShhpeakUp & updates along the way …
By helping you Trust Your Voice
1️⃣ So you can Give Voice to Your Dreams
2️⃣ Reclaim your .edu.job-robbed creativity (i.e. Get your 5-year-old-98%-more-creative brain back)
3️⃣ Move hearts ❤️ in every speaking venue, from job interviews to the stage.
To address a growing concern of mine: the destructive trend of bashing / silencing / censoring / canceling or “destroying” dreams and their people … online and IRL (in real life).
To ignite many Dream Defenders like me (yep, fulltime job) that shoot each other’s dreams up 🚀 instead of down 👎 When you successfully speak up for yours, it becomes contagious to ShhpeakUp for others’ dreams if/when they don’t.
… was planted in my brain 7 years ago. Of all my .edus, pro-developments and self-improvements, my first 30-day speaking challenge was a watershed moment: it was the 3rd time I returned to me. It helped me do this by teasing out and amplifying what was already inside of me, instead of telling me (once again) what additional topics and technologies were outside that I still needed to consume. It treated me like a creator, instead of a consumer.
✪ I reclaimed my tongue in positive ways
✪ My creativity with my kids skyrocketed
✪ My fear with adults plummeted
✪ It blasted off AND anchored my 3 year multimedia speaking tour
Ask again later 🎱 😎
Shh + Speak = antonyms?
Nope. Two parts of a whole.
Shh + Speak =
Silence your internal self-defeating whispers
+ Free your mouth to give voice to your dreams.
Shh + Speak =
Listen to each other
+ Find future business partners!
Curious if Shhpeak was built for you? We’ve written a clear profile of the sensitive, creative, brave souls this community exists to serve. Read it here →
| Click each below to learn about the process: |
| 1. PROMPTS |
| 2. PROGRESS |
| 3. PARTNERS |
| 4. LIBRARY |
| 5. RESPECT |
| 6. MENTAL HEALTHY |
| 7. SELECTION |
Follow the daily prompt each day but you’re not locked-in to just talking about that—these prompts are just prompts. So let them prompt you—not rule you. I don’t know what’s important to you and I’d rather you talk about your passions or slowly trend in that direction if you need to discover those first. Your video submissions can be straight talking-heads, performance art driven, whatever. Your choice. But unscripted. Imperfect, authentic and vulnerable you ONLY. The most important thing is learning to feel comfortable speaking off-the-cuff and in public about stuff you actually care about. You never do
In service to the ethos above, prompts are delivered day-of and not in-advance because—unscripted! Imperfections are valuable creativity boosters. The more relaxed we get with imperfection, the more we discover about ourselves. The more we discover about ourselves, the more creative we become at amplifying our “cooler” discoveries. The more creative we become, the more we seek imperfect ion—it’s a crazy feedback loop and growth accelerant! So allow yourself to be imperfect!
You and a Partner
Rene
All of Us
However, there are no restrictions on watching and commenting on more than just your partner—I encourage this for accelerating growth actually and there’s a surPrize to further encourage this!
These will be available for inspiration but won’t take the forefront—use it as just a resource. If you digest any of these, you’ll notice how not serious I take myself but how very serious I take my dreams. So I invite you all to relax and make fools of yourselves 🙂 It’ll speed up the process of becoming masters of your dreams!
I won’t be reusing my previously recorded videos during a ShhpeakUp. That would be cheap 🙂 Expect me to also answer prompts along with you every day for these two reasons:
1️⃣ Inspiration and encouragement for you. I’m stepping out first so that I can help you with your fear.
2️⃣ Practice and refining for me. The more I practice communicating my calling to others, the more I refine my understanding of my calling.
It can be tricky to clearly articulate “our why” to others in a way they can easily understand and possibly partner with us if “our whys” overlap enough.
Suggested serving-size: Use my videos solely as launchpads to yours (if they help that way) and then focus your comments more on each other’s videos than on mine. While I do enjoy and benefit from your comments, I rather you focus on each other so we can maximize everyone’s growth during our time together.
I claim that
I discovered this through living (and watching many others live) through so much unnecessary tragedy caused by letting the world write our life stories. Wise counsel, good mentors and life coaches are great, but life stories—we best write those ourselves. To be told rather than asked something—whether an assumption or an accusation—can easily destroy growth. If you feel that someone is going down a dark path (excluding imminently life-threatening situations of course), sometimes the most loving thing you can do is ask a question and let them discover the answer on their own.
Constantly giving answers robs individuals of individuality and creativity. Valuing answers over questions creates dangerous codependent relationships. It’s better that people leave this program with a bunch of questions that were asked of them than a bunch of statements that were proclaimed over them (prescribed identity), especially by people that don’t know each other. We’re in the business (here, in Shhpeak-land) of getting to know ourselves and each other—not to pretend we know each other (or each other’s situations, ie: no advice) and make claims over each other. I will be policing some of this but I hope to not have to because we all behave respectfully.
These ground rules are essential to ensure this exercise stays focused and constructive. ShhpeakUps are not about reliving trauma or creating additional pain—it’s about breaking free from limitations and moving toward growth and freedom.
If you need a professional counselor right now, Shhpeak IS DEFINITELY NOT a replacement for that. I have seen countless counselors, psychologists AND psychiatrists during times when I absolutely needed it—no stigma here! So do not misuse this program as a way to solve your immediate emotional, psychological or psychiatric needs! I am not offering that nor am I qualified to do that for you and you’ll only be putting yourself, me and others at risk if you try.
Shhpeak IS an exercise in freeing your dreams. You will do this by first freeing your lips! By giving yourself permission to ShhpeakUp! By giving yourself permission to vocalize things you may have been passionate about for a long time but have been silencing for some “socially acceptable” reason. And to discover these first if you haven’t. All of this, we will do from the perspective of finding your calling, your “why”, your purpose. But purpose is often discovered through pain. Pain we’ve experienced. So to that end, we will be leaning into some pain. Some of our past vulnerable moments. I’m a firm believer that:
your greatest life messages and your most effective ministry will come out of your deepest hurts
That being said, if someone begins behaving in a way that you feel violates themselves, the group or our shared mission in it, please don’t address them publicly. Definitely no “gang ups”. I will take them aside privately and discuss loving options for them to return at a later date when they are ready, which is a great but unfortunate segue to the next section—selection!
To foster a healthy group before we get together, I will be evaluating prospective students in advance and selecting those who’ll give us all the best chance to succeed. This is not a judgmental thing. If it were, I’d be quite the hypocrite and in danger of soooooo much to be judged for 😎 This is purely a 1. compassionate and 2. logistical thing.
I’m very compassionate about the trap that is codependence. But I know exactly what it is—a trap—and a lie. I destroyed myself and many others with it in the past, so I’m very quick to recognize and stop it before it starts.
But don’t assume that if you’re not selected, it automatically means I singled you out as a nut case either 🙂 Like I said, I also have logistical reasons. This is the very 1st time I’m offering the program and I don’t want to scale to the point that I can’t deliver value anymore. That would be dumb and too many companies compete for dumb so I’m not interested. Will we have growing pains while we iron things out? Of course! Imperfect ion remember? But! There’s creative opportunities in every imperfection. And that’s why I’m offering a huge advantage to those of you who join us on our imperfect maiden voyage. If you’re interested, check out the Pioneer Partner Program at the end.
| 1 YEAR EPIC ADVENTURE (click each to learn more) |
| 1. 3 ShhpeakUps |
| 2. 90 Video Prompts |
| 3. 360 Hours of My Time |
| 4. Video Library |
| 5. Successful Storyteller PreSequel |
| 6. VIP Club Access |
| 7. WHY Net |
Personalized Coaching: Unlock group coaching sessions after each ShhpeakUp to refine your progress and get actionable feedback tailored to your goals.
Year-round access to book zero and } Decoding You { series
AN INTERACTIVE SELF-RECOVERY ADVENTURE SERIES FOR ARTISTS, EMPATHS, CREATIVE PUNKS & DECISION-HATERS through the eyes of a 26-yr prescription-pill-popper who swallowed many other lies, a 30-yr award-winning software developer who was told 2x to drop out of Computer Science, and a musician since birth …
Year-round access to:
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Go in for you, come out with them …
1️⃣ ADVERSITY
Yes, the current economic climate has sucked for a long time!
Yes, terrible inflation has fubarred every market and destroyed big dreams and small businesses.
Yes, affording a house takes 10 years of wages now for many of us.
Yes, the pandemic.
Yes, mental health crises.
Yes, family crises.
Yes, global crises.
And yes, political turmoil has caused all kinds of division, destruction and death.
We have many huge life hurdles and uncertainties to overcome …
BUT:
2️⃣ OPPORTUNITY
We have more access to technology and information than all previous generations combined. Opportunity knocks.
Combine this access with our ideas and others that share our “why”?
Create an entrepreneurial boom that explodes our way out of this muck!
Combine our powerful “why” with someone else’s powerful “why”?
Create an economic renaissance that finally values value over money!
What’s more valuable than money? Everything. Specifically? Relationships.
3️⃣ PURPOSEFUL “SIDE-EFFECT”
One purposeful “side-effect” of each 30 day challenge is the opportunity to observe who has similar “whys” to you by listening to their stories—so be wise, pay attention AND comment. Find out who shares your “why”. You may just find your future business partner!
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because it’s a … surPrize—duh 😂—but know that it’s a good one!
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Join the first 100 pioneers at an exclusive rate and become part of a movement that will change how you communicate, connect and create a life of purpose!
| Pricing Tier | Price |
| PPP Pricing (First 100 Pioneers) | $333 |
| PPP Pricing (Early Adopter Pioneers) | $777 |
| Regular Pricing | $3333 |
Ready to join us on our imperfect maiden voyage? Pioneers save 90%!
📌 You’ll find answers to some of the most common questions about Shhpeak and ShhpeakUp below. Each FAQ links directly to a relevant section above, where you’ll find a deeper explanation.
👉 Click a question to jump to the full answer:
📌 FAQ #0: Who is Shhpeak really for?
Shhpeak is designed for those who feel “too quiet” or “too much” — but are ready to reclaim voice, purpose, and creativity through storytelling.
We’ve even written a detailed profile so you can see yourself in it. Read the full profile here →
📌 FAQ #1: Am I Ready for This?
No one ever feels fully ready—and that’s exactly why ShhpeakUp exists.
You don’t need to be polished. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to begin. Growth happens in the doing, not the waiting.
🔗 Click here to jump to the full answer.
📌 FAQ #2: What If I Don’t Know What to Say?
You don’t need the perfect words—you just need a starting point.
ShhpeakUp’s prompts are designed to unlock thoughts, stories, and perspectives you didn’t even know were inside you. Some of the best breakthroughs happen when you let go and just begin.
🔗 Click here to jump to the full answer.
📌 FAQ #3: Why Is Imperfection the Format?
Imperfection isn’t a flaw—it’s the secret ingredient.
During ShhpeakUps, raw, unfiltered expression leads to the biggest breakthroughs. When you stop chasing perfection and start showing up as you are, something powerful happens.
🔗 Click here to jump to the full answer.
📌 FAQ #4: What Happens After ShhpeakUp?
The truth? That’s up to you.
ShhpeakUp is designed to spark something—a shift in how you see your voice, your story, and your creative power. What you do with that momentum is what really matters.
📢 We’d love to hear your story! Tell us how ShhpeakUp has impacted you here: Share Your Experience
📌 FAQ #5: Have I Always Been Creative? 🎨
Creativity isn’t something you lose—it’s something you’ve been taught to ignore.
As children, we all had it. Over time, the world convinced us otherwise. But the truth? Your creativity is still there, waiting to be reclaimed.
MY SPOT!