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Meet J. René

Stories and work grounded in hope

J. René Walker is an author, dynamic speaker, and businesswoman. Her work brings heartfelt transparency to magical worlds and real-life conversations about resilience, healing, and purpose.

A real estate leader and breast cancer survivor, René draws on her experience to encourage others, especially women, to find purpose through pain and healing through hope.

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Community

Her First Place

René is the founder of Her First Place, a foundation dedicated to helping Black women and communities.

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Real estate & events

A life beyond the page

René also works as a realtor with her husband through Legacy Luxury Group with Compass and offers an event venue.

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