From GED to Government Contracts: Michelle Chenault’s Blueprint for Big Impact in Small Business

The Smart CEO™ Smart Talk Podcast

🎙️ Host: Kyra Renel, Smart CEO Founder & Managing Consultant at The Kyra Company

🎧 Guest: Michelle Chenault, Founder of M Chenault Management Consulting, LLC.

In the Season 6 premiere of the Smart Talk Podcast, host Kyra Rennell sits down with powerhouse consultant and entrepreneur Michelle Chenault, founder of M Chenault Management Consulting, LLC.

Michelle shares a deeply personal and inspiring journey—from not graduating high school to earning an MBA and becoming a highly sought-after coach and government contracting expert. Her story is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and the power of leaning into your genius.

In this episode, Michelle reveals:

• How political campaigns and proposals launched her consulting career

• The pivotal role of mentorship and community (shoutout to Shirley Brooks and the Houston WBC!)

• What the pandemic taught her about narrowing focus and scaling with purpose

• Practical strategies for women business owners to prepare for capital, certification, and government contracts

• How she fuels herself while helping others build thriving enterprises

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