Meet Renée Leonard Kennedy: “Joy Reborn”
Renee Leonard Kennedy found what she most wanted had been with her all her life. Her name.
Born Joyce Renee Leonard, called Renee, she only recently discovered her names combined mean “Joy Reborn,” epitomizing her journey from darkness to light, from doubt to delight. Her writing stems from a desire to share the joy she has found and inspire others to reclaim their own joy amid life’s challenges. Drawing inspiration from her faith and experiences, Renee endeavors to write non-fiction and fiction books that guide the joyless towards being joy-filled.
Renee’s mission is to be honest, addressing difficult topics and showcasing the often-lengthy path to redemption. Her motto, “Joy Reborn,” encapsulates this message. Seeking to leave the world a better place, Renee challenges readers to question conventional wisdom and embrace truth. She believes that by spreading joy, individuals can positively impactthose around them, ultimately leaving a legacy of hope and restoration.
RLK’s Mission:
Through my journey of rediscovery and personal transformation, I’ve come to realize the profound power of joy in overcoming life’s challenges. Drawing from my belief and experiences, I am committed to guiding others on a similar path of renewal and freedom. I am dedicated to sharing how faith can revive spirits, restore hope, and help individuals regain their inner peace.
Together, let’s embark on a journey to reclaim joy, one step at a time.
RLK’s Values:
Courage: Fearlessly navigating life's challenges.
Embolden: Inspiring others to pursue their dreams with determination and resilience.
Grace: Approaching each endeavor with humility and compassion.
Gratitude: Appreciating life's blessings and acknowledging the kindness of others.
Generosity: Selflessly giving of time, talents, and resources to uplift those in need.
Integrity: Guiding actions with honesty, authenticity, and unwavering principle.
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In our grief, it can be hard to feel any hope at all. But Renee Leonard Kennedy’s book “After the Flowers Die” offers support to those walking through life after loss. With stories of her own experiences with loss, along with empathy and humor, she helps us see glimpses of beauty even in the darkest times.
“After the Flowers Die helped me to laugh and cry all at the same time. It was like having a wise, comforting friend by my side.” - Kim S.
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Spilling the moral tea on culture, taboo topics, and grey areas. A podcast exposing the artificial sweeteners of the world by multi-gen duo Renee Leonard Kennedy and Anna Gray Smith. Take a listen if you dare to the Moral Tea Podcast.
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Thirty cans of kidney beans and tuna fish stocked my basement shelves. Gallons of water and pounds of rice brightened all things tinned.
It was New Years’ Eve, 1999.
Newscasters whipped the world into a frenzy by questioning if computers could handle the digit change from 1999 to 2000. Grid systems could fail, many reported. The stock markets would crash. Airplanes might fall out of the sky. Store up a month’s worth of food, many encouraged. Hell in a Y2K handbasket it was.