Vernetta R. Freeney is an award‑winning personal blogger and known for her honest, vulnerable reflections and decade‑long success in entrepreneurship. Before returning to personal blogging, she built a notable footprint across events, faith, and women’s entrepreneurship content. She created and produced the podcast A Toast to Truths, created & led the award‑winning Fusion Tour, and became a sought‑after speaker and community builder. Her work has earned national recognition, including being named one of Houston’s Top 100 Young Professionals in 2015 and features in outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, CNBC.com, EOFire, and Madame Noire.
With 20 years in education—from running afterschool programs to ESL instruction to academic administration— as well as Admin roles in business Vernetta brings deep expertise in instruction, leadership, and operations. Her career also spans media and organizational leadership, including hosting and producing the TV show Ms. Gamechanger Knows on Urban Houston TV, consulting in podcast advertising, serving on nonprofit boards, founding the Houston African American Bloggers Association, co‑founding FreshCo Community (a coworking collective) and a volunteer crisis counselor. She has spoken nationally on blogging, burnout, and entrepreneurship at conferences, workshops, and trainings across the country.
Today, Vernetta is looking to return to the event world because human connection is missing in a tech heavy society. She is also entering her advisory era sharing her decades of experience to help professionals manage their attention more efficiently. Vernetta holds a B.A. in Liberal Studies from Texas Wesleyan University, and M.Ed. in Education Administration with a concentration in Organizational Leadership from Grand Canyon University and is a ministerial graduate of The Potter’s House School of Ministry.
Vernetta is a serious and focused person when it matters. Off the clock though, she knows how to relax and enjoy her life.
Get to know a little of the relaxed part of Vernetta: Believer of Jesus Christ. MavsNation, Netflix Connoisseur. Chocolate Lover. Book Snob. Nap Expert. WNBA Fan. Event Enthusiast.
