We’re looking forward to introducing you to Monica Renee. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Monica, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What is a normal day like for you right now?
A normal day for me starts early — mornings are all about getting my son, Gjeo, ready for school. He’s nonverbal with level 3 autism, so our routine is everything. Between school, ABA therapy, speech, and occupational therapy, our days are filled with structure, patience, and little victories that mean the world to us. I’ve learned to celebrate every sound, every gesture, and every moment of progress.
Once he’s settled into his day, I shift into my creative world — producing, writing, or planning projects for Brand Xperts Creative Labs. It’s a constant balance between motherhood and creativity, but both parts feed my soul. My son has taught me so much about perseverance, communication beyond words, and unconditional love — and that energy flows into everything I create.
By evening, it’s all about winding down together — calm music, lots of hugs, and gratitude for making it through another day of growth and purpose.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Monica Renee, and I’m the founder and creative force behind Monica Renee Entertainment, formerly known as Brand Xperts Creative Labs. My company is an all-around production house built from passion, faith, and the belief that storytelling can heal, inspire, and shift culture.
What makes my brand special is that it was born from real life — from balancing motherhood, creativity, and advocacy. My son, Gjeo, who is nonverbal and on the autism spectrum, inspires so much of my work. Watching his daily progress through school, ABA, speech, and occupational therapy has taught me resilience and the beauty of communicating without words. That perspective influences the way I tell stories — with heart, honesty, and emotion that transcends language.
Right now, I’m working on a powerful short film and musical project called “Black Woman,” which explores strength, faith, love, and identity through music and cinematic storytelling. Monica Renee Entertainment represents more than just production — it’s about creating space for authentic Black stories, mothers, dreamers, and underdogs to rise and be seen.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
I was around four years old when I saw Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker and Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation for the first time — and that moment changed everything for me. I remember being completely mesmerized by how music and visuals could move people without saying a word. The choreography, the emotion, the storytelling — it felt like magic.
Even at that young age, I knew deep down that I wanted to create that same kind of impact. It was the first time I realized that art could be powerful, not just entertaining — that it could make people feel something. Watching Michael and Janet command the screen with purpose and creativity made me believe that I could too. That was the moment I fell in love with music and film, and honestly, I’ve been chasing that feeling of creative power ever since.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me how to survive — not just physically, but mentally and spiritually. Growing up, there were times when we didn’t have water, food, lights, or gas, but even in those moments, I refused to stop dreaming. I learned early on that my circumstances didn’t define me — my determination did.
Those hardships built a fire in me. They taught me how to keep going when life gives you every reason to stop. I learned resourcefulness, faith, and the power of imagination. When you’ve had to create joy out of struggle, you develop a kind of strength that can’t be taught in classrooms or boardrooms.
Because of that resilience, I became the first person in my family to earn an MBA, breaking generational barriers and proving that survival can evolve into success. Suffering gave me the backbone to handle anything — it taught me how to push through fear, stay humble in victory, and remember that even in darkness, light still lives within you.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes — one hundred percent. I’m not ashamed of my age or my journey. I was a late bloomer, and I’m proud of that. I completed my degrees in my 30s, became a mom in my 30s, and launched my entertainment company, Monica Renee Entertainment, in my 30s. Every step has prepared me for the woman I am becoming.
Now, as I near 40, I’m stepping into my purpose fearlessly — ready to live my dreams out loud and be an example to others who feel like their time has passed. It hasn’t. I’m proof that it’s never too late to evolve, to create, and to build the life you’ve always envisioned. The public version of me is the real me — authentic, resilient, and unapologetically walking in my calling.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope people say that my music and films healed — that they touched hearts, inspired courage, and made people feel seen. I want my story to remind others that dreams don’t expire, no matter your age, background, or circumstances.
If there’s one message I hope to leave behind, it’s that with faith, a positive attitude, and the courage to keep trying every day, anything is possible. I want people to remember me as someone who turned pain into purpose, who believed in others even when they didn’t believe in themselves, and who used her art to spread light in dark places.
Because at the end of the day, that’s what legacy truly is — the way your heart continues to speak long after you’re gone.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: entbymonicarenee
- Facebook: Monica Renee Entertainment
- Youtube: Monica Renee ENT
- Soundcloud: Monica Renée
