Renae Baker

Renae Baker: The Carol Boss & Mrs. Christmas

Author, Speaker, Workshop Leader and Voice Over Artist

Renae Baker is a subject matter expert on Christmas carols, a specialist in Christmas facts, traditions, and lore, and is full of holiday spirit! She is the Founder and Director of The Broadway Carolers, a company of Broadway trained holiday carolers who perform at some of New York City’s most iconic establishments. Renae is often called upon by directors of film, documentaries, tv, radio or podcast projects, when a Christmas subject matter expert is needed. Renae graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA in Musical Theatre.

Renae is the author of the #1 Bestselling book, “Defeating Scrooge – How to Harness the Power of Christmas Carols to Revive Your Spirit Any Time of Year” available in hardback, paperback and audio book.

She conducts Defeating Scrooge Spirit Saver Workshops and is a public speaker on holiday topics ranging from the holiday greeting controversy to the power of music to build bridges of harmony between people.

Additionally, Renae has coached countless actors for their auditions which have landed them roles in Broadway, film and television productions. She leads master classes, provides private, one-on-one coaching, and is available for in-person and virtual coaching. Contact Renae to book her for your holiday event, and contact us here to book The Broadway Carolers.

Defeating Scrooge

How to Harness the Power of Christmas Carols to Revive Your Spirit Any Time of Year

In Defeating Scrooge, Renae Baker describes, with humor and pathos, the path which led her to her life’s work in caroling, her crisis of spirit and how she set about reviving it. In her journey to immerse herself more deeply into the carols, she discovers poignant life stories of the lyricists and composers, the countries in which they were written, what the climates in those countries were at the time and the catalysts which brought them to life. She also discovers fascinating histories about how the carols have affected people in profound ways long after their inceptions.

One of the truly original aspects about this book, aside from the fact that Baker is uniquely qualified to write it, is that she reflects on how we might apply the wisdom gleaned from the carols’ histories to our world and lives today. Baker shares her “Spirit Saver” process with us and explains what makes it work to reset and revive damaged “spirit triggers.” The reader may take advantage of the workbook pages at the end of the book and begin their own journey through the carols. A perfect holiday gift! Purchase here or the audiobook, hardback, paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon.

“If you love Christmas carols, you are going to love this book even more. In her attempt to restore the faith that she had temporarily lost, Renae Baker takes us on her very personal journey of discovering the power of Christmas. In her attempt to really understand the essence of the lyrics of each carol she uncovers some amazing insights about the meaning of the words, the fascinating stories about the writing of the carols and the stories of the miraculous effect the carols have created throughout history. This book is definitely chicken soup for my soul, and I know it will be for yours too.”
— Jack Canfield, Cocreator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul®

Shining with Holiday Spirit All Year

  • “Renae Baker’s years of experience in the industry as an acting coach combined with her winsome, passion and human kindness make her an invaluable resource in the craft of acting. Her intuitive work with sense memory is a gift she has used to guide and mentor many actors to success on Broadway and in television and film In this book, she shows you how it can guide you to more holiday spirit. She is a well sought out coach for a reason – she is smart, trustowrthy, reliable and a wonderful human.”

    Denise Simon, Renowned Child Acting Expert & Coach and author of Parenting in the Spotlight: How to raise a child star with our screwing them up

  • "A visionary, a beautiful voice, a talented writer and a lover of Christmas; that’s Renae Baker. Her masterful message is one of joy, peace, and blessed happiness. Renae is the messenger of the true Christmas Spirit that grows in our hearts throughout the entire year."

    Nick Lawrence – Radio talk show host of Straight Talk and Radio Voices 98.5 WXPM

  • “Renae has risen above and lived through many difficult times herself with courage, grace and laughter. She is an inspiration and a perfect guide to weather all the storms of our lives, especially those that seem the darkest around the holidays and show us all how to bring back the light and cheer.”

    Liz Bolick – Miz Liz and Co.