Naree’ Renelle shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Good morning Naree’, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: Have you ever been glad you didn’t act fast?
I’m definitely glad that I didn’t act fast. Wisdom has taught me that life is very beautiful as a slow burn. That’s why this interview is so important. I’ve been working on a project for the last 15 years; a compilation that’s been derived into a novel named “Journey Into Laila.” This coming-of-age tale is inspired by true events and is spiritually raw and unapologetically divine feminine. It’s a large part of my rebranding not only as a business owner, but as a woman. I’m now unafraid to own my power and be the force I was born to be. So allowing life to happen and to teach me things is now a part of my story, of Laila’s story. And telling this story is important to me because Black Women healing, in Luxury, needs to be accepted. That’s where I’m at with it now. And only acting with divine timing could bring me here.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Madame Sirena; High Priestess, Luxurious Mindset Coach and Spiritual Mentor. My medicine is words and herbs. I previously owned The Jambalaya Moon Boutique, but she had evolved tremendously.
The HOUSE OF SIRENA is a Feminine Sanctuary for Sacred Gathering. A space for Goddesses to reclaim power, abundance and empowerment. It’s where Luxury meets Lineage; where women, especially Black Women, are reminded of their divinity.
My novel, “Journey Into Laila” will be one of my first new offerings, accompanied by other Spiritual Guide texts and Courses. My Goddess Conjure Sprays and Oils will be seasonal offerings, flowing with the phases of the Moon.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
My maternal grandmother, Celestine Bright, always saw me. She never made me feel judged or unworthy, regardless of my flaws. In fact, she taught me to embrace my imperfections. This, in turn, gave me permission to be so uniquely different from others around me. She would encourage me to explore my passions, no matter how untraditional. I think she secretly admired my bravery; women from her generation had very different circumstances than women today. Being allowed to explore my creativity, literary capabilities, entrepreneurship and a career have given me such rich life experiences. And it’s because my grandmother secretly gave me permission to be unapologetically feminine and divine. She knew I would be the one “crazy” enough to speak loud enough to spark change. She planted those seeds in me as a child. I know she did. And she’s now my perfect Guardian Angel.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
When I stopped caring about the negative feedback. I decided to focus more on the women who need to hear my message and be reminded of their essence; because the feminine is still healing. She’s been very suppressed for centuries. I now know that the work I’m doing is bigger than me. This isn’t just about my healing; it’s about reclaiming lifetimes of oppression and suppression. Without a reformed mindset, I would’ve never found my power. Most of my pain came from making the wrong decisions regarding men. Recognizing and correcting that is when my pain turned into my power. I could see the patterns within myself that left me open to vulnerability and manipulative predators. Learning to have boundaries, and to truly love who I am from the inside out is what stabilizes my power. And nothing can shake this foundation I’ve built.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What’s a cultural value you protect at all costs?
A cultural value that I protect at all costs is the ability and freedom for self-expression. As a former educator, I saw firsthand how many youth refuse to be silenced anymore. I also see these younger generations giving the world the courage to express themselves more freely. As long as the expression does not promote harm or hate, I will always advocate for safe, cultural expression! This is one of our superpowers and you can tell by the way others try to emulate our culture without giving us proper credit or even simply acknowledging our existence. So yes, I’m very protective of expression.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most ay peace when I’m creating or relaxing, preparing to create. This usually means music, movement, herbs, laughs, cooked food, spirits and mindful meditation. All of the aforementioned bring me peace and promote a deeper sense of inner peace. Being surrounded by loved ones is another layer of that peace as well. Feeling safe in my mind, spirit and body—that comes from being with safe people.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @SirenaRoyale
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