Renee is a 59-year-old Belgian powerhouse who transforms adversity into action with relentless determination. Born into a world of severe bullying and academic struggles, he discovered his guiding philosophy at age 11 through a book about the Tao Te Ching, though he wouldn't embrace its wisdom until years later. His early mantra became "watch me and I'll show you," fueled by those who said he'd never amount to anything.

From chef to Navy engineer to special forces pilot, René built a life of calculated risks and bold moves. After leaving the military, he made an unexpected pivot to truck driving for four years, using it as a way to explore Europe. The most pivotal moment came when he quit smoking to pursue an opportunity he couldn't even name, a decision that unlocked the door to becoming Tony Robbins' personal bodyguard for two years, opening an entirely new world of possibilities.

His transformation from bodyguard to international speaker happened through pure persistence and strategic positioning. René relentlessly pursued Veronica Chu from Success Resources, following her to events across continents until she finally asked him to represent Tony Robbins globally. This launched a decade-long collaboration that took him from sleeping in his car to commanding stages worldwide, teaching nonverbal communication to Fortune 500 companies.

Today, René operates across 27 social media platforms and 43 countries, specializing in body language, negotiation, and contract management. As a single father who raised three daughters with military discipline, he instilled the values of "everything is possible" and systematic action. His health regimen - no chemicals, natural products only, 10,000 steps daily - keeps him outrunning people half his age at 59.

Currently developing eight luxury wellness resorts across four continents, René embodies his philosophy that "when the dream is big enough, the facts don't count." From Dubai to Peru, his vision combines his culinary background, military precision, and wellness expertise into ecological retreats built from log homes. His message remains consistent: be limitless, choose your environment carefully, and never let anyone steal your dreams.

His final piece of wisdom: "You become like the five people you surround yourself with daily - so choose wisely and go fully forward."

Book links

https://www.renedeceuninck.com/book

Website

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Shop

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Social Media

LinkedIn: https://be.linkedin.com/in/rdeceuninck

Twitter: https://x.com/Rene_Deceuninck

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renedeceuninck

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Esther Wildenberg is a spiritual entrepreneur whose life was irrevocably changed by a devastating accident in her twenties. Born an identical twin in the Netherlands, she struggled early with identity formation and spiritual sensitivity that left her feeling isolated and misunderstood.

After graduating from dental school at Amsterdam University, Esther worked briefly in dentistry before a collision with two motorcycles while cycling left her hospitalized for months. During her recovery, she experienced two near-death encounters that revealed her life purpose: to help women wake up to their potential at a young age, rather than waiting for midlife crises or major life events to spark change.

This profound experience launched Esther on a decades-long journey of healing and personal development. She transitioned through various careers - from fitness industry management to corporate consulting - building the experience and confidence needed to eventually share her message with the world. Her unconventional resume actually became her strength, landing her executive roles based on attitude rather than traditional qualifications.

Meeting her wife Cheri Tree at a conference in Amsterdam marked another pivotal moment. As customers turned business partners, they built a successful tech company together while creating a modern family. Their son Kai arrived via IVF in 2020, ten weeks early during the height of COVID, presenting unexpected challenges but also deepening Esther's understanding of identity and purpose.

Now at 50, Esther has found her voice as an author, speaker, and retreat leader. Her upcoming book promises to give readers "30 years of experience in one book," offering practical strategies to discover life purpose without waiting for crisis to create change. Based in Laguna Beach, Esther continues her mission of awakening souls while balancing motherhood, business partnership, and her expanding individual consulting practice focused on spiritual intelligence in business.

Book links

Coming soon :)

Website

estherwildenberg.com (Personal)

bankcode.com/esther (Company)

bankcodevt.com (Company)

Social Media

https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherwildenberg1

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