What I Made of the Deal: Grit, Guts, & the Power of Bravery.
A Talk by Renee Kardell (Founder, Tamarack Creative)
About this Talk
We don’t get to choose the cards ee’re dealt—but we do get to choose how we play them.
In this powerful and deeply personal keynote, Renee shares her journey of turning a childhood marked by abuse, neglect, and instability into a life defined by resilience, bold vision, and relentless determination. With raw vunerability and a touch of humor, she explores how grit, guts, and an unwavering belief in something better fueled her transformation from surviving to thriving—building a business, serving in the Peace Corps (Ethiopia, 2018-2020), becoming a firefighter, and ultimately stepping onto stages to inspire others.
Designed for women entrepreneurs and professionals who have had to fight harder for every opportunity, What I Made of the Deal is a rallying call to rise above the setbacks you never asked for—and to build the future you absolutely deserve. Through stories, insights, and lived experience, Renee invites attendees to reclaim their narrative, honor their strength, and lean fully into the power of BRAVE.
