The Power of Preparation and Purpose with Milicent Reed

In this episode of The Unleashed Life, Dr. Renée Baker sits down with Milicent Reed, a Fortune 25 corporate leader, author, and founder of Impact Greater Good, for a candid conversation about empowerment, inclusion, and the courage to do good every day.Milicent shares how her corporate experience has shaped her purpose-driven work in education and community outreach, and how her children’s book series, Little Millie, has become a vessel for representation and confidence-building. Together, she and Dr. Baker explore the healing journey of self-love, the discipline of preparation, and the role storytelling plays in shaping impact.This episode reminds us that inclusion isn’t a buzzword; it’s a practice. That confidence isn’t a trait; it’s a choice. And that leadership, at its best, begins with authenticity.Key TakeawaysEmpowerment begins with access, representation, and self-belief.Inclusion only matters when it’s lived out daily, not just written in policy.Healing from the past opens the door to authentic confidence and purpose.Writing can be both therapeutic and a tool for inspiring others.Living “unleashed” means aligning what you believe with what you do — and doing good 365 days a year.Sound Bites“Do good 365 days of the year.”“The test is the testimony.”“He who knows it, feels it.”Learn MoreLearn more about Milicent Reed and her work at https://impactgreatergood.org or follow her on social media at @confidence_selflove_enthusiast or @impactgreatergoodTo keep up with Dr. Renée Baker, visit her website at https://reneebaker.com  or follow her on social media at @itsreneebaker.