In 2011, Dawn René became a freelance writer with a focus on small business development. Small business has always been an interest for her. This subject is why she created www.SmallBizStew.blogspot.com. Small Biz Stew was a blog discussing a broad range of small business topics. Dawn René utilized her 10+ years’ expertise giving pertinent tips such as the steps to take to turn an idea into a small business, locating suppliers, small business tax tips, and much more.
In 2014 Dawn René completed the untitled novel and introduced her jewelry collection to the world, titled Very Royal Designs (VRD). Very Royal Designs is an online jewelry boutique offering fashion-forward and unique jewelry. The collection consisted of everyday jewelry and statement pieces that signal to everyone that royalty was in their presence. VRD is currently undergoing a restructuring and will hopefully relaunch soon.
In 2018 Dawn René partnered up with another author to create the Culture's podcast and website. The Culture is a podcast and website discussing the issues and the potential solutions that often affect the Black American community and celebrate and acknowledge Black Americans' many accomplishments. In 2018, Dawn René joined the Around The Way Girls (ATWG) web series writing team. ATWG is a web series launching in 2019 about the friendship and lives of five women living in Los Angeles.
2019 was a productive year for Dawn René . She had her debut as an actress in the play Deepest Shade of Blue, a TGF Production.
2020 was a challenging year for everyone. It was a year of limits. Due to this, Dawn René 's focus was on strengthening her portfolio and completing her untitled project.
In 2021 Dawn Renè created her production company Dawniverse Films. She started working on two film projects (Shooney and Before Dark). Production for the first film began in April. Writers room for Season 2 of ATWG was successfully completed.
2022- Under her production company Dawniverse Films, Dawn René produced and directed her debut film Before Dark. www.BeforeDarkthefilm.com. The film is currently in post-production. Dawn René also relaunched her jewelry line Very Royal Designs in November.
2023- Continued to work with the writer's group on future projects. Post-production work on Before Dark.
