Episode 103: Go Falcons, Stranger Things, and Power Couples with Denise Thompson and Ashly Cargle-Thompson
This week Renee is giving the Falcons and Kirk, ATL’s new cousin, their much deserved props as they kick off the NFL season with some wins. Renee is talking with journalists Mike Jordan and Dawn Montgomery about the Stranger Things house and how to tell the difference between a money conference in …
Episode 102: Doing the Work with Amy Oraefo
As many of us are still processing last week’s election results, Renee talks about not only how to pick yourself up after a big loss but also how to learn from a loss and focus in on opportunities for growth. Journalists Mike Jordan and Dawn Montgomery join Renee to chat Michelin stars and metal sl…
Episode 101: Say It Loud with Deborah Riley Draper
As we all step into one of the biggest weeks in America, Renee kicks off this week’s episode with a reminder of the importance of gathering with your people and finding the wins you can celebrate. She then sits down with filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper to reflect on her documentaries exploring the i…
Episode 100: Trick or Treat Yourself
Not only is the fam celebrating one of their favorite holidays — Halloween — but Renee and the crew are also celebrating 100 episodes of Montgomery & Company. Renee shares this year’s Halloween costume inspiration and Captain America and Black Widow share answers to Naked and Afraid/“Halloween & Af…
Episode 99: Get Out The Vote with Nsé Ufot
Election season is upon us, with Early Voting making waves in Georgia. Renee and the crew take a look at what’s on the line and the issues that matter most in this special episode all about the vote! Nse Ufot, community organizer and former CEO of the New Georgia Project, joins to talk Getting Out …
Episode 98: A Radical Act with Sandrine Orabona and Anke Thommen
It’s release week and we’re diving deep behind the scenes of ‘A Radical Act: Renee Montgomery,’ out on Roku this Wednesday, October 16th. Renee brings in director Sandrine Orabona and producer Anke Thommen from Storyform to talk about their approach and experience making the film. Then, the MoCo Cr…
Episode 97: Don’t Call it a Comeback with Stacy Spikes
It’s a big week on MoCo! Renee sits down with MoviePass co-founder and CEO, Stacy Spikes, to hear the remarkable story of how the company was founded and how Stacy Spikes bought the company back. Renee and Stacy talk business as he shares his experience in building, selling, and re-building compani…
Episode 96: Playing Outside Everyday with VanVan
Renee sits down with five-year-old rapper and phenom VanVan, to hear her story and collect a dose of inspiration from the youth! Dawn Montgomery, Nick Love, and David Perdue join for a special edition of Let’s Talk ATL, where they answer some of the biggest questions on the city’s mind: drums vs. f…
Episode 95: Sports, AI, and Tech with Sukemasa Kabayama
Renee sits down with Masa Kabayama, co-founder and CEO of Uplift, a platform using AI technology to analyze and improve athletic performance. Masa shares his story and why, after roles at LEGO, Apple, and Tesla, he made the move to sports and what he hopes to change for athletes. Uplift is an AI-p…
Episode 94: WNBA Playoffs Breakdown with Ryan Ruocco
The WNBA Playoffs have kicked off, and Renee jumps right in with the one and only Ryan Ruocco to break down the opening matchups! Ryan and Renee also take a look at some of the WNBAs biggest moments over the last decade. Then, Dawn Montgomery and Nick Love join Renee to discuss trending topics in t…