From Surviving Abuse to Helping Others Rebuild Their Lives

Meet Ronel Golden, author of The Getting Out Guide: How to End Abuse and (Re)Build Your Life.

An attorney, former investment banker, domestic violence survivor and advocate, Ronel brings together personal experience, professional insight and years of advocacy to help people recognize abuse, regain their independence and rebuild their lives.

Available for television and podcast interviews, speaking engagements, expert commentary and editorial contributions.

Featured interviews & appearances

Conversations That Matter

Ronel has shared her story and insights through television interviews, podcasts and international speaking engagements, helping bring greater awareness to domestic violence, coercive control and the challenges survivors face.

Great Day Houston | KHOU 11 (CBS)

Ronel discusses surviving domestic abuse and her mission to help others recognize and escape abusive relationships.

KPRC 2 | NBC Houston

A Houston domestic violence survivor creates The Getting Out Guide to help others break the cycle of abuse.

The Amy Edwards Show

A conversation exploring Ronel's personal experiences, resilience and the journey toward rebuilding her life.

Superpowers for Good

Escaping the Cycle: How Ronel Golden Is Helping Survivors Reclaim Their Lives.

True Crime News

Ronel shares her experience and the work behind The Getting Out Guide.

Meet the author

Meet Ronel Golden: Author, Advocate & Speaker

Ronel Golden is an author, speaker and domestic violence advocate whose career spans international law, finance, strategic communications and social impact.

Born in the Netherlands and raised across South Africa, Greece and Germany, Ronel brings a multicultural perspective to her work and advocacy.

Despite her professional success, Ronel experienced years of emotional, psychological, financial and physical abuse in an intimate relationship.

Her experience ultimately inspired a mission to help others understand the realities of abuse and navigate the difficult process of leaving and rebuilding their lives.

Today, Ronel serves as President of the Board of the Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council and Vice Chair of Rice University’s Tapia Center Advisory Board.

She has contributed to conversations at SXSW, international mental health events and gatherings associated with the World Economic Forum, alongside television and podcast appearances.

Through her book, public speaking and advocacy, Ronel works to turn awareness into practical action.

“Recognize abuse. Reclaim your independence. Rebuild your life.”

Interviews · Podcasts · Panels · Events

Topics Ronel Can Speak About

Ronel is available to share personal perspective, professional insight and practical context on the realities of abuse and the process of rebuilding.

01

Recognizing Abuse

Understanding emotional, psychological, financial and physical abuse.

02

Why Leaving Is So Difficult

The manipulation, isolation and barriers that can keep people in abusive relationships.
03

Abuse and High-Achieving Individuals

Why professional success, education and independence do not make someone immune to abuse.

04

Coercive Control

Recognizing patterns of manipulation and the gradual loss of independence.
05

The Role of Self-Worth

Understanding how abusive relationships can undermine confidence and self-perception.
06

Rebuilding After Abuse

Recovering independence, stability and a sense of self.
07

The Getting Out Guide

The personal story and practical framework behind Ronel’s book.

Interviews · Podcasts · Panels · Events

Media Resources

Ronel is available to share personal perspective, professional insight and practical context on the realities of abuse and the process of rebuilding.

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Get in Touch

For interviews, speaking engagements, editorial contributions or review copy requests, please get in touch directly.

Contact

Ronel Golden

Email

ronelgolden@gmail.com

Phone

713-423-9437