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EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 31 MIN

From GED to Government Contracts: Michelle Chenault’s Blueprint for Big Impact in Small Business

from The Smart Talk Podcast · host The Kyra Company

🎙️ Host: Kyra Renel, Smart CEO Founder & Managing Consultant at The Kyra Company🎧 Guest: Michelle Chenault, Founder of M Chenault Management Consulting, LLC.In the Season 6 premiere of the Smart Talk Podcast, host Kyra Rennell sits down with powerhouse consultant and entrepreneur Michelle Chenault, founder of M Chenault Management Consulting, LLC.Michelle shares a deeply personal and inspiring journey—from not graduating high school to earning an MBA and becoming a highly sought-after coach and government contracting expert. Her story is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and the power of leaning into your genius.In this episode, Michelle reveals:How political campaigns and proposals launched her consulting careerThe pivotal role of mentorship and community (shoutout to Shirley Brooks and the Houston WBC!)What the pandemic taught her about narrowing focus and scaling with purposePractical strategies for women business owners to prepare for capital, certification, and government contractsHow she fuels herself while helping others build thriving enterprisesConnect With Us:🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts💻 Stay updated at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ tkcsmartceos.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📱 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @tkcSmartCEOsJoin the Smart CEO™ Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ smart-ceos.mn.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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