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Speaking Up Is Your Superpower: How Renée Marino Went from Broadway to Bestselling Author by Owning Her Voice

07 Aug 2025

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I absolutely loved this conversation with Renée Marino, and I know you will too.You may know her as Mary Delgado in Clint Eastwood’s Jersey Boys movie, or from her powerful performances on Broadway in Pretty Woman, West Side Story, and Chaplin. But Renée’s story goes far beyond the stage. She’s now a bestselling author, international keynote speaker, and communication coach who helps entrepreneurs, business owners, and creatives find their voice and speak with confidence in both life and business.In this episode of Your Identity Shifts, we explore the moments that shaped Renée’s identity—both in the spotlight and in the shadows—and how communication became the foundation for every opportunity that followed.We dive into:The powerful moment she spoke up—and landed the lead in Jersey Boys 🎬How to tell the difference between performing and authentic communicationWhat to do when rejection feels personal (and how she turned it into fuel)Life lessons from Tony Robbins that helped her navigate grief, change, and growthNaming your inner critic (hers is “Judy”)—and how to take back control of your narrativeWhy “speaking up is your superpower” 🗣️—and how to build the courage to use itWhat it means to truly own who you are—even the parts you once tried to hideThis one is for anyone going through a transition, learning to be seen, or building something new from the inside out.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: Meet Renée Marino01:55 – Who Is Renée Today?03:40 – The Broadway Dream and Early Rejection06:30 – Flipping the Script on Rejection08:15 – The Power of Grounding in Who You Are09:35 – Life-Changing Lessons from Tony Robbins11:00 – Grief, Loss & Identity Shifts14:00 – The Importance of Staying True to Yourself16:15 – Owning Who You Are (Even the Messy Parts)20:00 – You Are Not Alone: The Domino Effect of Sharing23:00 – Judy, the Inner Critic: A Tool to Quiet the Voice25:15 – The Audition That Changed Everything29:45 – Speaking Up Is Your Superpower31:30 – Performing vs. Communicating34:00 – Why Imitation Kills Connection35:45 – Communication ≠ Confrontation37:30 – Repairing Connection and Releasing Resentment38:10 – Writing Her Book: Becoming a Master Communicator40:45 – The Story Behind the Book's Message42:30 – What’s Next for Renée44:00 – Closing & Free Resource Invitation🎁 Grab the Free Resource:The Secrets to Create Million Dollar OpportunitiesRenée’s free guide reveals 7 powerful steps to unlock real opportunities through authentic communication.👉 mastery.theconnectmethods.comConnect with Renée:Website: reneemarino.comInstagram: @IamReneeMarinoLinkedIn: Renée MarinoBook: Becoming a Master Communicator — https://amzn.to/47iqRk4

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