It’s time for tinsel and the Temptations Christmas! Renee is in her Christmas bag and shares some of her favorite holiday traditions. Renee and Sirena review holiday movies from best to mid. Emmy-award winning comedian Dulcé Sloan joins Renee to give a behind the scenes look at the Emmys, what she loves most about ATL, and some of her holiday traditions. The Family Business crew is here to help you know what NOT to do during the holidays. Montgomery & Co: Sports, Culture, and Family Business...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Renee is digging into the stats of the Beyonce Bowl also known as Beyonce’s halftime performance during the Netflix NFL football broadcast while also sharing her holiday binge of the week. Relationship expert, author and TV personality, Denna Babul joins Renee to talk about being a member of a sports family and to sip the tea about what it’s really like to date an athlete. The Family Business crew gives some MoCo mailbag advice about if you should stay friends with the exes of your family and fr...
Dec 17, 2024•51 min•Ep. 107
Renee has launched her new fashion brand CSuite 21 and shares the lessons she’s been learning in the process. Renee talks with Janine Cory, the CDC’s Associate Director for Communications, Division of Viral Disease, about how to stay healthy during cold and flu season and why Janine still has to remind people to wash their hands! The MoCo Crew joins Renee for a Family Business segment about what we can learn from families who are in business together. Montgomery & Co: Sports, Culture, and Fa...
Dec 09, 2024•49 min•Ep. 106
This week we are celebrating Renee’s birthday with some special surprises from the fam and some reflections on this year’s wins. The MoCo crew joins Renee for Family Business to give advice about the importance of learning to celebrate yourself. Montgomery & Co: Sports, Culture, and Family Business. Listen to MoCo on WABE, Saturdays at 6pm ET. For more, visit wabe.org/moco Follow MoCo @ montgomerycopod Hosted by Renee Montgomery Executive Producers: Amena Brown, Scotty Crowe, and Sirena Grac...
Dec 02, 2024•24 min•Ep. 105
This week Renee begins her journey to becoming a foodie by celebrating Thanksgiving better known in her family as Family Fun Day with her in-laws. Renee is talking with CDC Senior Behavioral Scientist, Neetu Abad, about mental health as public health and how to care for your mental health during the holiday season. The MoCo crew joins Renee for Family Business where they give advice about how to handle dating someone who is in a sports family. Montgomery & Co: Sports, Culture, and Family Bus...
Nov 25, 2024•33 min•Ep. 104
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 Atlanta and a scam. Renee welcomes business manager and founder of ADVISE Sports and Entertainment, Denise Thompson and her wife and ADVISE business strategist, Ashly Cargle-Thompson, to talk about how...
Nov 19, 2024•44 min•Ep. 103
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 slabs in Let’s Talk ATL. Then, Renee welcomes entertainment attorney, Amy Oraefo , to talk about how to turn your passion into a business and the lessons she’s learned as a business founder. Montgomery &...
Nov 11, 2024•53 min•Ep. 102
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 intersection of civil rights (Ratified, 13 Days in Ferguson), sports (Olympic Pride, American Prejudice), and culture (James Brown: Say It Loud) - she also tells the story of interviewing Vice President...
Nov 04, 2024•40 min•Ep. 101
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 & Afraid” application questions and their top five Halloween movies. Montgomery & Co: Sports, Culture, and Family Business. Listen to MoCo on WABE, Saturdays at 6pm ET. For more, visit https://...
Oct 28, 2024•31 min•Ep. 100
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 The Vote and the stakes of this election year across the state, country, and globe. Montgomery & Co: Sports, Culture, and Family Business. Listen to MoCo on WABE, Saturdays at 6pm ET. For more, vis...
Oct 21, 2024•53 min•Ep. 98
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 Crew (AKA the cast and co-stars from the film!) share what it was like to share their stories with the cameras. Renee reflects on the entire process and why this documentary is such a radical act. Montgo...
Oct 14, 2024•51 min•Ep. 98
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 companies and brands, complete with all the receipts. David Perdue and Julien Virgin join for Let’s Talk ATL, discussing the rumor that Atlanta will host the 2028 Super Bowl, Barbershop culture, and the legac...
Oct 07, 2024•51 min•Ep. 97
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. flats, what was the best OutKast album, and who is Atlanta’s favorite athlete. And, Renee and Sirena trade answers in a new segment: Love and Marriage. Montgomery & Co: Sports, Culture, and Family ...
Sep 30, 2024•31 min•Ep. 96
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-powered platform designed to enhance athlete performance by analyzing key athletic movements like vertical jumps in basketball, volleyball and other sports. Perfect for athletes and coaches, Uplift deliv...
Sep 24, 2024•20 min•Ep. 95
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 the A, including Atlanta landing on the “Best Sports Business Cities” list, Ant vs Nique, and Chris Eubanks showing up strong at the US Open. Montgomery & Co: Sports, Culture, and Family Business. F...
Sep 24, 2024•45 min•Ep. 94
Legendary MC from Lost Boyz, Mr. Cheeks is in the building! Renee and Mr. Cheeks talk music, burgers, hip hop history, and of course, sports. Come for the energy, stay for the surprise performance by an unexpected guest. Renee kicks off the episode by sharing her thoughts on Caitlin Clark and Caitlin Clark’s fanbase, before jumping into Let’s Talk ATL with Dawn Montgomery and Nick Love ATL, to run through trending topics in Atlanta. Montgomery & Co: Sports, Culture, and Family Business. For ...
Sep 16, 2024•49 min•Ep. 93
Renee kicks off this week by taking a deep dive into shoe deals and partnerships in the WNBA. She also reviews her WNBA MVP Ladder for the 2024 season. Then, Amena Brown and David Perdue join for Let’s Talk ATL, talking about CoCo Gauff's legacy, the Hawks schedule release film, and Atlanta's own Bomb Biscuits. Then the WHOLE MoCo crew comes in for another MoCo Mailbag, this time break down ghosting: has it happened to you? Montgomery & Co: Sports, Culture, and Family Business. For more, vis...
Sep 09, 2024•33 min•Season 4Ep. 92
This week on MoCo, September is here and Renee kicks off the show with some advice for incoming freshmen and student athletes. She also takes a look at the NBA tv broadcast schedule before welcoming in contributors Amena Brown and David Perdue for Let’s Talk ATL, where they chat Ludacris opening up his mansion for a two-night stay, memorable concerts (Prince and Janelle Monáe!), and the reciprocal value of writing for others. Then the WHOLE MoCo crew comes in for another MoCo Mailbag, this time ...
Sep 03, 2024•32 min•Season 4Ep. 91
This week Renee takes a look at the start of the Dream's second half, recaps the DNC, and gives some love to her MVP of the week, Tina Charles! Dawn Montgomery and David Perdue join Let's Talk ATL to reflect on the ONE Music Fest lineup, Corky Kell Classic, and HBCU Homecomings. And then, the MoCo Crew dives into the MoCo Mailbag to talk Family Business. Montgomery & Co: Sports, Culture, and Family Business. For more, visit https://wabe.org/moco Follow MoCo at https://www.instagram.com/montg...
Aug 26, 2024•36 min•Season 4Ep. 90
Montgomery & Co is back with a new season! This week, allow us to re-introduce ourselves from MoCo's brand new home at WABE: Renee talks the second half of the WNBA season; Dawn Montgomery and David Perdue join Let's Talk ATL to wrap up the 2024 Summer Olympics and give love to Atlanta's own Anthony Edwards; and the MoCo Crew dives into the MoCo Mailbag to talk Family Business. Montgomery & Co: Sports, Culture, and Family Business. For more, visit https://wabe.org/moco Follow MoCo at htt...
Aug 19, 2024•35 min•Season 4Ep. 89
This week on Montgomery & Co., we have the co-founder of the Premiere Lacrosse League, Paul Rabil. Renee talks to Paul about lessons in sports, especially for athletes coming out of college and entering the WNBA draft which is on April 15th. Thank you for listening to MoCo every week, we will be back in July on NPR Radio WABE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 11, 2024•43 min
This week on Montgomery & Co., Renee gives her take on the NCAA Men's and Women's basketball tournaments. And, we get a word from Snook on "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" of March Madness. Plus, from Golden State Entertainment, we have musician Mayzin whose EP “Things Left Unsaid” releases this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 04, 2024•35 min
This week on Montgomery & Co., Renee continues to put her money on the table as an investor. From Campus Ink, we have CEO and founder Steven Farag and VP Adam Cook here to talk about joining forces with Mark Cuban and their venture the NIL Store. Plus, we have David Kelly, who holds TWO C-Suite positions with the Golden State Warriors as Chief Legal Officer AND Chief Business Officer of Golden State Entertainment, the team’s entertainment division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
Mar 28, 2024•50 min
This week on Montgomery & Co., Renee gives her State of the Union in women's basketball. Plus, ESPN's Elle Duncan joins the show to talk more about women's basketball and her new book "For You, I Will" which she dedicated to her daughter. And on MoCo Newsroom, the crew dishes on "Love is Blind." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Season 3 continues…This week on Montgomery & Co., we have Haley Hill, a former NFL cheerleader/Veteran who went up against the “sharks” in Shark Tank and came out with a successful deal for her company. Plus, Atlanta Dream GM Dan Padover joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 29, 2024•50 min
On the season 3 premiere of Montgomery & Co., we have the iconic 2x Grammy Award winner Rhymefest, here to talk to us about his newly released album, James & Nikki: A Conversation. Plus, the crew is back together to talk about NBA All Star & more on MoCo Newsroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 22, 2024•53 min
It's the season finale of Montgomery & Co. We are thankful and truly blessed that you've continued to listen to the podcast and also watching us on YouTube. This week's theme is faith, and joining the show is someone who embodies that. It's the founder of Religion of Sports, Gotham Chopra. Plus, we close out the season with MoCo Newsroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 07, 2023•58 min
As the principal dancer of American Ballet Theatre and a legend who has broken glass ceilings in dance, Misty Copeland knows what it takes to reach the pinnacle of her profession. She joins Renee to talk about her life and career and the historic and inspirational trail that she leaves for little black girls trying to reach her star. Plus, Thanksgiving is next week. The crew gets together to let you know what the dos and don'ts are when it comes to the family get together. Learn more about your ...
Nov 16, 2023•45 min
THE G.O.A.T is represented on this week's Montgomery & Co. Johnny Smith, the author of Jumpman: The Making and Meaning of Michael Jordan, joins Renee to talk about how the brand of Michael Jordan was shaped. Kiki Rice is a guard on the 4th ranked UCLA women's basketball team, she's also Jordan Brand's first NIL athlete. Kiki talks to Renee about expectations this upcoming season. Plus, the crew discusses the week’s trending topics on MoCo Newsroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 12 min
This week on Montgomery & Co., newly hired NBPA Foundation director Stephanie Rawlings-Blake joins Renee to talk about the role she's acquired. The Renee Montgomery Foundation's Black and Gold Gala raised money for HBCUs, including Morehouse College. From the Maroon Tigers basketball team, we have Omar Rowe and Jaden Gray to talk about how they got to this historically Black college. Plus, food critic Keith Lee lit up the Atlanta restaurant scene. The crew got together to talk about it. Lear...
Nov 02, 2023•55 min
