RezToCEO is a long-form conversation hosted by Trent Billette,
featuring Indigenous entrepreneurs, artists, leaders, and changemakers
who share their journeys from the rez to the city and beyond.
Guests include business innovators, storytellers, athletes, and creatives
who bring raw, authentic stories of resilience, culture, and transformation.
WHy
RezToCEO Foundation was born from a place of love, loss, and legacy.
Our founder, Trent Billette, created RezToCEO to carry forward the spirit of his late mother,
Donna Marie Smith, who passed on October 25, 2019. Donna was a proud Dene woman
whose life was defined by compassion, resilience, and service to her family and community.
Her strength and love became the foundation for everything RezToCEO stands for
empowering Indigenous youth and entrepreneurs to rise with pride, purpose, and unity.
Trent’s journey
from the bush of northern Saskatchewan to becoming a voice for Indigenous innovation —
is guided by his mother’s belief that our people are capable of greatness when we stand together.
Every program, story, and connection built through RezToCEO is dedicated to her memory —
a reminder that healing, growth, and leadership all begin at home, in the heart.
Trent Billette
Founder & President, RezToCEO | Entrepreneur | Storyteller
RezToCEO was built from the ground up by Trent Billette, a proud Dene entrepreneur from Treaty 10 Territory who turned his story of struggle and survival into a movement for Indigenous empowerment.
After surviving a near-fatal accident that changed his life forever, Trent made a choice — to rebuild not only for himself, but for every Indigenous person who’s ever been told they couldn’t.
His journey from the rez to entrepreneurship became the foundation of RezToCEO — a platform that helps others rise the same way: through knowledge, community, and action.
Our Pillars
Storytelling. Education. Innovation. Community.
We use media, mentorship, and modern tools to bridge traditional knowledge with today’s business world.
Our work empowers Indigenous entrepreneurs, creators, and communities to move confidently — from the rez to CEO.
What We Do
RezToCEO provides:
Workshops & Consulting – helping entrepreneurs start, grow, and scale
Speaking & Media – storytelling that inspires and transforms
Digital Tools & Merch – practical resources built for Indigenous business owners
Partnerships & Collaboration – building bridges between communities, organizations, and allies
We don’t just talk about change — we build it, together.
Why Work With Us
RezToCEO is more than a brand — it’s a way of thinking.
We believe leadership starts in the bush, in our homes, and in our stories.
When we rise, we bring others with us.
If you share that vision — if you believe in empowering people through story, business, and connection — then you already belong here.
Let’s Walk the Path Together
Our grandfathers taught us that real work begins in good relationship.
If you come in a good way, with respect and vision, let’s build something that will feed our people long after we’re gone.