414. How Worldschooling My Kids Taught Me to Be a Better Leader

Worldschooling our kids hasn't started off quite like we had planned. Making our way over to Barcelona, where I'm recording this episode, has been eventful. It's been a reminder that you can't anticipate everything, and there are some experiences you just have to live through and get to the other side. I'm sharing the 10 lessons of leadership I have learned on this trip so far in this episode, and how those lessons have been reflected during real-life experiences with my family. In this episode, you will learn about: How our energy sets the tone for our experiences (especially with kids). How our first flight got cancelled and everything that happened next. The #1 trait of a great leader (including moms as a family leader). What I very quickly realized I had to give up on during this trip. Why you don't need to be a perfect leader to be one worth following. What we teach others in our true moments of vulnerability. What handling difficult moments with our kids taught me about leadership. Why authority and vulnerability are complementary to each other.   Get 10% off your Sage Haus House Manager today! Use code: SAGEHAUSWILD   Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening July 9- 10th, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada.   Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society.   Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com

If you're curious about how we run our family while traveling the world, get ready to hear it all. In this He Said She Said episode, Dan and I are discussing our decision to worldschool our kids and the plan we crafted to make it all work. This adventure didn't come to fruition overnight. In fact, it took years of convincing me and figuring out the details to even start planning it. Traveling the world with your kids while giving them an education is all about being creative, whether it's making the most of an experience or structuring more traditional learning. It hasn't been easy, but in the end, we believe it will be totally worth it. In this episode, you will learn about: How our year-long plans to travel as a family have started off so far. The real reason we decided to worldschool our kids (and how it relates to business). Why it's so important to let our kids navigate challenges on their own. What you should consider before traveling with your kids, and what not to worry about. How we overcame our biggest reservations to do life together around the world. The proof that hiring help has been completely worth it for us. What our lives would look like if we didn't worldschool and the biggest benefits so far. Mentions: https://www.reneewarren.com/playbooks   Get 10% off your Sage Haus House Manager today! Use code: SAGEHAUSWILD   Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening July 9- 10th, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada.   Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society.   Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Dan: www.instagram.com/danmartell www.danmartell.com Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com

You only need to be a few steps ahead to be an expert. You don't need to be the most experienced person in your space to be looked at as the go-to expert, but there are a few things you will need to nail if you want to position yourself as one. Becoming a sought-after expert is actually not about knowing everything. In this episode, I'll dive into why your expertise isn't about the years of experience you have—it's your clarity on the topic, the confidence you show, and the connection you have with your audience. In this episode, you will learn about: Redefining the word "expert" and what it means when I use it. The importance of knowing your lane (so you can stand out in it). Why consistency is more important than perfection when showing your expertise. Different strategies you can use for powerfully connecting people. How to make a strategic introduction and why it's so important. Tips for making yourself a valuable resource people love buying from. Why visibility = authority (according to the exposure effect). The one rule you should follow to commit to your visibility with strategy. Mentions: Moms We Admire   Get 10% off your Sage Haus House Manager today! Use code: SAGEHAUSWILD   Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening July 9- 10th, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada.   Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society.   Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com

Could astrology be the missing piece in your life? Natalia Benson is a money, business, and spiritual mentor for soul-led entrepreneurs seeking to create life on their terms according to their unique astrology. She's helped thousands of people make meaningful changes in their lives, merging the mystical with the tactical. After going through a radical transition in her 20s, Natalia was set down a path of forever learning and growth. Natalia discusses what it looks like to do astrological work with her clients, why it matters so much, and how it all ties into healing and grief. In this episode, you will learn about: Why Natalia believes her secret to success is being radically honest with herself. How she found herself attracted to the world of astrology. How an internal quest has pushed her to learn deeply about herself. Our responsibility as human beings to share our gifts with other people. Her approach to guiding clients through radical transitions in their lives. How being in alignment with your soul assignment changes the way you physically look. The freedom you can find on the other side of reparenting yourself. Where to start if you're interested in learning about astrology. What it means to be a wild woman: To be in wild self-acceptance without censoring yourself. Mentions: Astrology Basics Mini Course     Get 10% off your Sage Haus House Manager today! Use code: SAGEHAUSWILD   Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening July 9- 10th, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada.   Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society.   Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Natalia: @natalia_benson www.nataliabenson.com Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com

There is no trophy for the woman who does it all. The load we carry as parents isn't just about the physical tasks we have to get done. There's also a ton we carry mentally, especially when it comes to planning and thinking about what's next. From the moment we wake up, we're already thinking about meeting the needs of our family. Not only is there no trophy for the woman who does it all, she usually ends up completely burnt out. In this episode, I'm sharing tips for making your invisible load visible so you can free yourself from stress and resentment. In this episode, you will learn about: All the last-minute things I'm worrying about right now and why. How making plans outside your routine requires extra energy from you. The societal norms of parenting and the pressure moms feel as the default parent. The mental load I carry despite the help my family already has in our lives. Why women have the tendency to take on more than they should. Where the work actually begins when you have an unspoken balance in parenting. Lies I used to tell myself about being the default parent (and how I think now). The honest conversation you need to have about dividing responsibilities fairly.   Get 10% off your Sage Haus House Manager today! Use code: SAGEHAUSWILD   Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening July 9- 10th, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada.   Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society.   Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com

It's crucial that you reduce your mental load before it's too late. Brittany Ford, who is a holistic nutritionist and top podcast host, helps women optimize their fertility, longevity, gut health, and more by using science-backed strategies. Inspired by her own wellness journey, she brings a fresh approach to helping the modern woman thrive. Optimal health isn't just a destination you reach; it's a continuous commitment. So many women, especially moms, have accepted health issues and burnout as a part of their everyday lives. However, those symptoms are signs you and your body need a change. In this episode, you will learn about: Why healthspan is so much more important than lifespan. The unsexy things that make the biggest difference to your overall health. The huge mental load that women carry, especially when they become mothers. Examples of how stress can show up in a woman's body as physical symptoms. Why meditation and journaling are an important part of a wellness routine. How we're not designed to live in fight-or-flight mode and how to break free. The practices Brittany uses to return to herself when she needs it. Why we need to process our traumatic experiences and let them go. What it means to be a wild woman: A woman who stands in her truth without worrying about the expectations of others.     Get 10% off your Sage Haus House Manager today! Use code: SAGEHAUSWILD   Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening July 9- 10th, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada.   Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society.   Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here.   Connect with Brittany: @biohackingbrittany biohackingbrittany.com  Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com

Everyone that you think has natural confidence actually had to build it, and you can too. There's no such thing as waiting for the perfect moment, the perfect time, or until you feel confident enough. The confidence you're looking for comes from the work you're avoiding; it's built in action. It's time to discover how to overcome the obstacles to building confidence, the myths about being confident, and the practical ways you can start building confidence today. Do the thing you want to do, even if you're nervous, and watch your confidence compound over time. In this episode, you will learn about: My first big step into creating confidence and how it changed my thinking. How confidence is actually a byproduct, not a starting point. How my confidence has grown over the last year and what that's meant for me. The first step in creating greater confidence in your life. Common roadblocks to confidence that keep women feeling stuck. Why it's okay to start now even if you feel scared and embarrassed. A practical and realistic tip for building more confidence today. How to create a confidence evidence log and why it works. One thing you can plan for next year to get a bit out of your comfort zone.   Get 10% off your Sage Haus House Manager today! Use code: SAGEHAUSWILD   Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening July 9- 10th, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada.   Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society.   Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com

What it would be like to outsource your household tasks to a professional? Today we're joined by Kelly Hubbell, the Founder of Sage Haus. Featured in Forbes, Newsweek, and more, Sage Haus is a platform that helps you reclaim your time, energy, and mental space through building a stable support system. Kelly's mission is making support more accessible for moms so they can be truly present in their careers and in their lives. Creating a household you want to come home to every day is not just a beautiful idea. It can be your reality. Kelly explains that outsourcing household tasks can help you 3x your time, reduce the mental load, and spend more quality time with the people you love. In this episode, you will learn about: How hiring a house manager changed Kelly's life. Real life examples of how managing the home impacts moms. The crucial role the house manager plays (whether outsourced or not). Why hiring a house manager isn't just for rich people. Why being a stable leader in your household matters and what that looks like. How having a house manager can be a secret weapon to entrepreneurial success. How women are conditioned to do it all, and why it doesn't work in reality. The mental shift it takes to bring someone into your home (and what can help).     Get 10% off your Sage Haus House Manager today! Use code: SAGEHAUSWILD   Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening July 9- 10th, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada.   Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society.   Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Kelly: @mysagehaus www.sagehaus.com www.linkedin.com/in/kellyhubbell  Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com

Success doesn't come without mistakes along the way. In my 25 years of running a business, I've been through a lot of ups and downs. Whether you've made a mistake in hiring, firing, pricing, or you're dealing with the internal struggles of worthiness and doubt, I've been there. You'll learn more about the common mistakes people make in entrepreneurship in this episode, along with what I would do differently if I could go back. I'm also sharing some of the uncommon obstacles I've faced and how I dealt with them at the time. In this episode, you will learn about: How I learned about hiring too fast and firing too slow…the hard way. Why it's your responsibility as a leader to preserve the energy of your team. The importance of facing your mistakes (rather than letting them stop you). How trading time for money keeps you stuck and what to do instead. Tips for avoiding burnout and why it's crucial for entrepreneurs and leaders. The value of community and why you need to invest in it from day one. Why you should trust your intuition even when the market research disagrees. How your biggest failures actually shape the great life you're building. Mentions: My friend's VA company: www.herohire.ai   Get 10% off your Sage Haus House Manager today! Use code: SAGEHAUSWILD   Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening July 9- 10th, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada.   Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society.   Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com

Do you have boundaries, or are you being walked all over? Heather Chauvin helps ambitious women courageously live, work, and parent on their terms. Whether through her coaching, speaking, or living it firsthand, she encourages women to challenge cultural expectations and rewrite the script. If you want to protect your time and energy, you have to draw boundaries in what you're willing to accept from other people. Boundaries, although sometimes uncomfortable to implement, are crucial for finding your aliveness. By taking ownership and taking action, you can build the life you actually want, which you'll hear proof of in this conversation. In this episode, you will learn about: Why it's okay to show up more messy than polished. What aliveness really is and how that exploration has informed Heather's journey. How women tend to struggle with their needs feeling like a burden. Why women become ragingly codependent (and how to solve for it in your life). The types of boundaries you need to have and how it supports your aliveness. How to relieve the pressure of rumination by leaning on people in your circle. Tips for building a life that's actually in alignment with what you want. Why choosing yourself feels scary, especially when you're a mom. What it means to be a wild woman: Refusing to self-abandon and choosing yourself, even quietly. Mentions: The Soul-First Time Strategy   Get 10% off your Sage Haus House Manager today! Use code: SAGEHAUSWILD   Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening July 9- 10th, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada.   Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society.   Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here.   Connect with Heather: @healtherchauvin_ www.heatherchauvin.com  Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com