Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kelenda Annette Baird.

• Title: Miss Corporate America
• Roles: Chief Revenue Officer of Reed’s Hideaway & Founder of Limitless
• Location: Based in Chelan, WA; works in Monticello, MS

🏆 Achievements & Recognition

• Won Miss Corporate America after being recruited for her achievements in business and community impact.
• Personally mentored and endorsed by legendary speaker Les Brown.
• Overcame a traumatic car accident just before starting a dream job and still pursued her speaking career.

💼 Professional Journey

• Reed’s Hideaway: A 250-acre multi-venue estate in Mississippi for weddings, retreats, and events.
• Limitless: A social purpose corporation focused on helping at-risk youth and survivors of trafficking, inspired by her global humanitarian work.

💪 Themes of Resilience & Faith

• Survived domestic abuse and a near-fatal car accident.
• Lost a high-level executive job due to injury but found a more fulfilling opportunity.
• Emphasizes faith, adaptability, and purpose-driven work.

💡 Motivational Insights

• Encourages others to pursue meaningful work and not fear change.
• Believes in combining purpose and profit.
• Advocates for mentorship and lifelong learning (e.g., Stanford online courses).

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