"A fabulous life doesn't just happen. You have to create it!"

Cheryl Grace, founding CEO Powerful Penny LLC

Our team of professionals has over 90 years of collective corporate leadership, human resources, and transitional coaching experience.

 

Cheryl Grace is the visionary Founder and CEO of Powerful Penny LLC. With global corporate experience working with Fortune 500 companies and household brands, she has coached professionals across the globe, helping them advance their careers with confidence and intention.

As a Black woman and former corporate executive who rose through the ranks as a divorced single mother, she understands that professional and personal lives are deeply intertwined. She believes success doesn’t happen by chance; it requires being intentional about creating a life you love—at work, in love, and at home. She is certified in SMART Goal Setting, Change Management and received her coaching certification from the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC).

Under her leadership, Powerful Penny LLC equips individuals, small businesses and corporations with strategies that empower employees to bring their full selves to work while also excelling personally. 

Executive Coach Renee Washington helps clients navigate their career paths with confidence and clarity. A former media executive with 25 years of experience, including senior leadership roles at NBCUniversal and Disney (ABC), she led large teams in content creation and distribution across linear, streaming, digital, and podcast platforms. She excels at setting ambitious yet achievable goals, developing strategies, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Specializing in coaching executives and media professionals, Renee guides clients through Imposter Syndrome, communication, and change management. Her approach creates a safe space for exploring potential without judgment while boosting self-esteem, cultivating emotional intelligence, developing leadership skills, managing stress, and setting healthy boundaries.

An ICF Associate Certified Coach trained by iPEC, Renee holds a B.A. in Telecommunications from Ball State University. Originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana, she now enjoys life in Los Angeles.



Our team of professionals has over 90 years of collective corporate leadership, human resources, and transitional coaching experience.

Cheryl Grace is the visionary Founder and CEO of Powerful Penny LLC. With global corporate experience working with Fortune 500 companies and household brands, she has coached professionals across the globe, helping them advance their careers with confidence and intention.

As a Black woman and former corporate executive who rose through the ranks as a divorced single mother, she understands that professional and personal lives are deeply intertwined. She believes success doesn’t happen by chance; it requires being intentional about creating a life you love—at work, in love, and at home. She is certified in SMART Goal Setting, Change Management and received her coaching certification from the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC).

Under her leadership, Powerful Penny LLC equips organizations with strategies that empower employees to bring their full selves to work while also excelling personally. 

Executive Coach Renee Washington helps clients navigate their career paths with confidence and clarity. A former media executive with 25 years of experience, including senior leadership roles at NBCUniversal and Disney (ABC), she led large teams in content creation and distribution across linear, streaming, digital, and podcast platforms. She excels at setting ambitious yet achievable goals, developing strategies, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Specializing in coaching executives and media professionals, Renee guides clients through Imposter Syndrome, communication, and change management. Her approach creates a safe space for exploring potential without judgment while boosting self-esteem, cultivating emotional intelligence, developing leadership skills, managing stress, and setting healthy boundaries.

An ICF Associate Certified Coach trained by iPEC, Renee holds a B.A. in Telecommunications from Ball State University. Originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana, she now enjoys life in Los Angeles.