Hi, I'm Renee
I know what it feels like to look successful on the outside but feel completely out of alignment on the inside. For over 20 years, I ran a thriving fashion business, but the pace, pressure, and overconsumption left me depleted. Everything changed the day I stood inside NASA’s Johnson Space Center and discovered that plants could clean toxic soil on Mars. That moment sparked a transformation—I walked away from the runway and stepped into environmental science.
Today, I’m an environmental scientist, keynote speaker, and educator who helps people and organizations redesign their environments using the wisdom of nature’s circular systems. My talks weave personal storytelling with science and practical tools, inspiring audiences to see that sustainable change doesn’t come from force—it grows naturally when the right environment is created.
I’ve shared this message on TEDx stages, at international conferences, and with corporate leaders around the world. Whether I’m speaking to a boardroom, a classroom, or a community garden, my mission is the same: to spark a ripple of change that leads to healthier people, stronger communities, and a more sustainable planet.
GET CLEAR, ACTIONABLE STEPS to SET GOALS and ACTUALLY ACHIEVE THEM.
After an hour with Renee, your audience will have the tools they need to:
“After people hear me speak, they will feel inspired to take meaningful action in their own lives and workplaces, because my speech will show them how small, intentional changes — grounded in nature’s circular systems — can ripple outward to create healthier communities and a more sustainable world.”
“After people hear me speak, they will understand that personal and organizational reinvention doesn’t have to be forceful—it can be natural. They will feel hopeful, reconnected to purpose, and equipped to shift their work and life toward circularity, sustainability, and balance.”
“After people hear me speak, they will believe it’s possible to redesign their environment — at home, at work, and in their communities — because my speech will give them practical, inspiring examples of how nature’s circular systems can transform even the most toxic spaces into places of healing and growth.”
TESTIMONIALS
I was blown away by Renee's message. It felt as if she spoke to each and every one of the audience. I had tears in my eyes during her presentation as she showed so much courage in following her heart and sharing her journey with us. I believe listening to her story would inspire and motivate people to put aside their fears and follow their hearts.
Tracey Drew
NICOLA.Org Chair
Cape Town, South Africa
Thank you for sharing your journey deeply resonated with our audience. You connected your personal story with the practical wisdom of nature’s circular systems, making complex ideas both accessible and hopeful.”
Tina & Cass
San Diego Seed Swap
Gather & Grow Event
Air & Space Museum, San Diego
Renee Murphy was the perfect choice to kick off our inaugural sustainability seminar series. Her presentation was engaging, insightful, and delivered with a genuine passion that resonated with everyone in the room. Renee’s professionalism and depth of knowledge made complex topics feel approachable and relevant. Her charisma and relatability left a lasting impression and sparked meaningful conversations throughout the office.
Assa Abloy
Marketing Manager
Watch my TEDx Talk
This is by far one of my favorite workshops! Thank you for all your care and detail to the information.
Regeneratively Ever After,
- Valeria Serna, Workshop
I very much enjoyed Renee's workshop. It reinforced many things that I have learned over the years and also gave me some tools on how and where I can find information to continue learning.
Thanks for the encouragement!
- Jenn Wyatt, Workshop
Renee’s talk was truly amazing and inspiring!
It opens your eyes and puts your feet on the ground. It’s truly a reality check.
- Fatima Martinez, Corporate Audience
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Renee's Keynote Topics
Mission Transition
When life no longer fits, transition isn’t an ending — it’s the start of renewal.”
Change can look daunting from the outside — but staying in a life, career, or mindset that no longer fits is far more costly. Too often, we keep running in a straight line of expectations, even when it leaves us depleted. Nature offers a different model: transformation that’s intentional, cyclical, and renewing.
Through her own leap from fashion entrepreneur to environmental scientist, Renee Murphy reveals how to navigate transition with courage and clarity. She shows audiences how aligning with their values can spark not just personal growth, but healthier communities and workplaces.
With a blend of candid storytelling and actionable insights, Renee empowers individuals and organizations to embrace change not as disruption, but as a natural redesign. Attendees leave with renewed confidence, practical tools, and the vision to create a life — and leadership style — that truly fits.
Mission Sustainable
Redesigning Life & Leadership Through Nature’s Lens
The pace of business and life often feels linear — take, use, discard, repeat. But nature shows us another way. In circular systems, nothing is wasted, and every action is connected. True sustainability isn’t about doing less harm — it’s about creating environments that regenerate and inspire.
Drawing from her journey from fashion entrepreneur to environmental scientist, Renee Murphy shows audiences how to align personal habits, community choices, and corporate culture with the circular systems of nature.
Through powerful storytelling and practical strategies, Renee helps individuals and organizations design lives and workplaces that are resilient, balanced, and impactful. Attendees leave not only inspired, but equipped with real tools to create ripples of change that extend far beyond themselves.
Mission Marketing
“The story you tell about yourself can shape the trajectory of your entire career.”
In today’s world, talent alone isn’t enough — opportunities come to those who know how to share their story. After building a luxury fashion brand, Renee Murphy carried her marketing skills into a completely different field: environmental science. By developing an authentic personal brand, she opened doors to speaking on international stages and building a career rooted in purpose.
In this keynote, Renee shows audiences how to use marketing not as spin, but as a tool for clarity, connection, and opportunity. Through candid stories and practical strategies, she reveals how your personal brand can become the bridge between where you are and where you want to go.
