This week at Renee Washington Media & Consulting was all about preparation, relationship building, and laying the groundwork for an exciting month ahead. While much of the work happened behind the scenes, each project moved us one step closer to upcoming speaking engagements, new partnerships, and continued growth. 🎤 Speaking, Consulting & Client Work As August picks up, we continue investing in current client relationships while preparing for several major projects ahead. •

I am not an “angry Black woman.” An offensive stereotype built on the assumption that Black women are inherently mad at the world. But is it our fault that there is so much to be angry about? For centuries, society has divided us— dark skin versus light skin, coarse hair versus straight hair, curls versus “acceptable,” braids versus “professional.” We are defined by shade, texture, tone. By the width of our lips, the shape of our bodies, the sound of our voices. Judged b

This is the WEEKLY ROUNDUP! We’re reaching a new school year in August. With the last week of July here, get ready for all the college sports that are coming up within the next couple of months. Before the month ends, keep yourself updated and educated in all thing's sports. Let’s finish July off with a bang! Headlines to Keep an Eye On The MLB Trade deadline is approaching on August 3rd which will set up the rest of the season as we enter August. The 2026 WWE SummerSlam is

In this piece, I want to break down a few key concepts: mental health, perseverance, resilience, and learning how to roll with the punches. The All American mindset is understanding that life is full of challenges, adversity, and setbacks—but there are also key steps that help us overcome them. To read more, subscribe to our Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/reneeepwashington/p/all-american-mindset?r=ezx5b&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

The UFC is coming to the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Saturday, August 15, 2026! After the letdown that came of the McGregor VS Holloway fight that saw Conor hurt himself in the first second of the match from a flying kick, the fans want more. They want something like the performance Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblet did that same night against Benoit Saint Denis by submission—an even shorter match than what the main event ended up becoming. The UFC 330 main event has Isl

This is the WEEKLY ROUNDUP! The World Cup has ended it's a little over a month-long tour around North America and now we were waiting for all the new things going on in sports. With seasonal shifts and the tournament ending, there are plenty of things coming out way over the next couple of weeks. Headlines to Keep an Eye On The MLB Trade deadline is August 3rd with players such as Tarik Skubal, Mason Miller, Byron Buxton, and Luis Arraez are among the names gaining the most

⭐ Featured Moment of the Week Fanatics Partnership Announcement We kicked off the week by officially announcing our exciting new collaboration with Fanatics! From sharing behind-the-scenes content to seeing the incredible engagement and positive feedback across social media, this partnership marks a major milestone in our continued momentum within sports media. 🎙 On Air & Speaking • July 18 | Hawks FC – Life After Sports Panel Participated in an impactful panel discussion wi

The FIFA 2026 World Cup showed off the often-overlooked passion that North America has for soccer. The host cities spanning from Mexico to Canada to all over the United States embraced everyone around the world with open arms so we could all enjoy all the things that come from the tournament. We cheered for our favorite. We watched intently over the most anticipated of matches. We went to the events and games to celebrate. With it all coming to an end, here are some of the fi

The community at RWMC is continuing to grow as members join from all over the nation and people are starting to sign up to different aspects of the company. We’re still introducing our members. Read along to meet our next member's introduction! Madison Green Madison is the RWMC Fashion and Travel Social Media Intern this summer. Based on her interests, activities, and studies in communications, she helps with the marketing process of the things that RWMC shares through travel

This is the WEEKLY ROUNDUP! We have reached the middle of the summer. We’re leaving behind the monumental World Cup 2026 that saw the tournament travel all through North America. The next thing you know, fall will be here with the NFL starting back up and the MLB playoffs beginning. Keep on reading along to see what the world of sports has to offer. Headlines to Keep an Eye On The 2026 World Cup is coming to an end with the final being played Sunday, July 19th, pinning Spai

The Semi-finals matchups begin today! Check out this week’s hub for insight on the latest storylines, events, and information surrounding the final week of the World Cup. World Cup Storylines to Watch Based on the official rankings, the first semi-final matchup will feature No. 1-ranked France and No. 3-ranked Spain. The winner of this match will play the winner of Argentina vs. England in the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19. France is looking to reach its third consecutiv

HBCU Swingman Classic: July 10 Ken Griffey Jr. helped create this event to give 50 Division I HBCU baseball players exposure to MLB scouts and the broader baseball community. The American League won the 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic in front of a great Philadelphia crowd! 2026 MLB Draft: July 11 The Pennsylvania Convention Center’s Grand Hall will be hosting the first four rounds of the MLB draft on Saturday at 1pm EST. The draft is free to the public. Capital One All-Star Villa

With record-breaking television audiences during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the tournament’s success has increased the value of soccer media rights in the United States. Sources told Front Office Sports that bidding for the U.S. broadcast rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup could begin at $1 billion. Fox Sports acquired the 2026 FIFA World Cup media rights for $485 million. With the success of this year’s tournament, Fox is expected to pursue those rights again in 2030, but it wi

This is the WEEKLY ROUNDUP! We’re officially in the 2nd week of July. The World Cup is nearing the final hour. Cyclists are preparing themselves for Tour de France. The MLB is commemorating its players for their skills throughout the season. Get ready to see what games lie ahead and whatever you missed recently. We have you covered! Headlines to Keep an Eye On: The 2026 MLB All-Star Game and T-Mobile Home Run Derby will both take place at Citizens Bank Park in the City of Br

This World Cup has been a roller coaster full of surprises as some of the favorites have been eliminated and underdogs coming out on top. But there have been plenty of things that we have watched so far that make us cheer with joy or accept disappointment. Here are the ups and downs of the 2026 North America World Cup, along with standout performances from players: The Ups: France is a standout due to their strong defense and consistent performances on the field, making the

The Quarter-finals matchups are set and begin on Thursday, July 9. This weekly hub will provide you with insight on storylines, events, and information surrounding the World Cup. World Cup Storylines to Watch France and Morocco will face off on July 9 in the first quarter-final match. The two teams last met in the 2022 World Cup, where France defeated Morocco 2-0. France will use that previous victory as confidence heading into the match, while Morocco will be hoping to accom

🏙️PHILADELPHIA, PA🏙️ With the World Cup coming to Philadelphia, a festival has also arrived to celebrate the groundbreaking tournament and has allowed fans from all walks of life to engage with the games surrounded with the same, like minded. 250,000 people have already attended and experienced firsthand what the event had to offer! Renee has partnered up with Visit PA and Philadelphia Soccer where she acted as emcee for Pennsylvania Day. THE ENVIRONMENT The entertainment v

Not every opportunity is for you. Not every job is for you. Not every house is for you. Not every car is for you. Everyone will not like you. Every open door is not meant for you to walk through. But what is for you will never miss you. What is for you will never overlook you. What is for you will always find you. I am not defined by my past. I am not defined by my sin. I am not defined by my mistakes. I am not defined by my skin. I am not defined by my soci

This is the WEEKLY ROUNDUP! Seeing each game, no matter the sport, is one of the luxuries of streaming and the devices we carry around with us. If you happen to miss one or wonder what games are coming up, make sure to tap into this series for weekly updates. Headlines to Keep an Eye On This year, the MLB All-Star Game and the T-Mobile Home Run Derby will be held in Philly at Citizen Bank Park in less than two weeks. The 2026 Wimbledon Championships are coming up with the w

The Round of 32 has already begun and will conclude on Friday, July 3rd. This weekly hub will provide you with insight on storylines, events, and information across the three hosting cities. World Cup Storylines to Watch Paraguay upset Germany in the Round of 32. The match finished 1–1, with Paraguay advancing after winning the penalty shootout. Germany became the first top contender to lose in the Round of 32. Paraguay was ranked 34th out of 48 teams to begin the tournamen