It's Never Too Late: Renee Connell on Dreams, Reinvention & Taking Center Stage After 60

Send us Fan MailForty-one “temporary” years. One dream she never let go. And now? Renee Connell says it’s her turn.The longtime singer - who toured with Kool & the Gang as a teenager - is now acting, auditioning, studying screenwriting, performing, and proving that the dreams we put on hold don’t have to stay there.Throughout a 41-year corporate career, raising a family and navigating life’s responsibilities, Renee never completely gave up the part of herself that loved music.Her advice to other women? Always keep “a slice of your life” for yourself.Now retired from corporate life, Renee is busier than ever. She’s singing, acting, auditioning, learning new skills, and performing as the lead singer of LaPreme, a tribute to Diana Ross & The Supremes.And yes, she sometimes walks into auditions as the oldest woman in the room. She shows up anyway.In this inspiring and very personal conversation on the Ageless Glamour Girls™ Podcast, Renee shares: How she kept her dreams alive throughout a 41-year career  What it was like singing and touring with Kool & the Gang as a teenager  Why every woman should keep a “slice” of her life for herself  Why being the oldest woman in the room doesn’t intimidate her  How taking one step can lead to opportunities you never imagined  The joy she’s finding in music, acting and her next chapter  Her thoughts on music then and now - and AI’s growing influence  Her very relatable menopause journey  Why it’s never too late to pursue the dream you’ve been putting off And fair warning: Renee’s message about getting older, taking chances, and refusing to believe it’s too late became so powerful that she brought host Marqueeta Curtis-Haynes to tears - a first on the Ageless Glamour Girls™ Podcast.As Renee reminds us: “There is a space for you.” You just have to be willing to show up.Stay Bold. Stay Beautiful. Stay Brilliant.CHEERS to Healthy Aging and Joyful Living, Luvvies!************************ABOUT OUR GUEST: Renee Connell - Actress/ Singer/ Writer                                                                      Renee is an actress, singer, writer, and lifelong performer whose career is proof that it's never too late to pursue the dreams that never leave your heart.As a teenager, Renee toured professionally with Kool & the Gang before building a successful 41-year corporate career - all while continuing to nurture her passion for music and the performing arts. Today, she's embracing her next chapter with renewed purpose, performing as the lead singer of LaPreme, a tribute to Diana Ross & The Supremes, while also pursuing acting, screenwriting and new creative opportunities.A member of SAG-AFTRA, Actors' Equity Association (AEA), and BMI, Renee has appeared in Power Book III: Raising Kanan (STARZ) and Let the Right One In (Showtime). Her stage credits include Alive! and Kickin', Let the Music Play Gospel, Driving Miss Daisy, and A Streetcar Named Desire. She received an AUDELCO Award nomination for Outstanding Performance in a Musical and is the recipient of the NAACP Lorraine Hansberry Theatrical Award for writing and producing her original inspirational play, The Candle Party.Throughout every season of her life, Renee has remained committed to one simple belief: always keep a slice of your life for your dreams.FOLLOW RENEE:Website: https://www.reneeconnell.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heynaegcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT9lkoatIk6z3_Qdjr_R_AA?Facebook: facebook.com/reneeconnell2Support the showSupport Ageless Glamour Girls™:www.agelessglamourgirls.com        www.linkedin.com/in/marqueetacurtishaynes       https://www.youtube.com/@agelessglamourgirls      https://agelessglamourgirlsboutique.com/Instagram @agelessglamourgirlsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/agelessglamourgirlsPrivate (AGG) FB Group: The Ageless Café: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theagelesscafeTikTok: @agelessglamourgirlshttps://www.shopltk.com/explore/AgelessGlamourGirls Podcast Producers: Ageless Glamour Girls™ and Purple Tulip Media, LLC