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Heels & Handshakes Chicago: Women in Business Empowerment at The Joinery

Heels & Handshakes Chicago gathered at The Joinery for a night of empowerment, connection, and growth. From self-care and setting boundaries to celebrating resilience and community, women in business shared powerful stories and actionable takeaways. This event highlighted the strength of women uplifting women.

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3 + Me: My Mom and My Doctor Are Proud of Me

The Nashville women gathered at E3 Chophouse for Heels and Handshakes 3 + Me event, a night of reflection, connection, and goal-setting. The September meeting inspired clarity, community, and pride.

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Heels & Handshakes Las Vegas: Speed Networking Event Recap

Heels and Handshakes Las Vegas hosted its very first speed networking event! Following in the footsteps of successful sessions in Nashville and Chicago, Las Vegas members came together for a powerful evening of connections, collaborations, and community building.

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Heels and Handshakes 5th annual Speed networking recap

Heels and Handshakes’ 5th Annual Speed Networking brought together powerhouse women in business for an inspiring evening of connection, collaboration, and opportunity. From fresh faces to returning members, this event showcased the strength of women entrepreneurs and professionals in Nashville’s thriving community.

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In her Heels Andrea de Leon

Andrea, founder of Next Generation Admin, shares her inspiring journey from franchising to helping entrepreneurs thrive. Featured in the Heels and Handshakes Nashville Hero series, her story offers lessons on confidence, investing in yourself, and staying present in your business journey.

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In Her Heels with Heather Frost

Step into the story of Heather Frost—a Nashville mortgage expert, mom, and advocate for financial confidence. With 20+ years of experience, Heather opens up about imposter syndrome, leadership, and helping first-time homebuyers chase their dreams. Discover how she's building stronger communities and lifting women up, one home at a time.

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Why Every Women in Business Needs a day at Framework Nashville

Discover Framework Nashville: a wellness experience featuring sauna and cold plunge therapy. Perfect for team building, client gifts, and prioritizing your own health.

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Nashville July meeting Recap: Bows, Boots & Bold Women at L27 Rooftop

The Nashville Chapter of Heels & Handshakes gathered at the Westin Hotel's L27 Rooftop for a feminine July Meeting during Megan Moroney’s Emo Cowgirl pop-up. With themed cocktails, curated activations, and school supply donations for female-owned nonprofit Creative Girls Rock, this unforgettable night blended fun, philanthropy, and community.

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Heels hero | Jesseca Cutter

Meet Jesseca Cutter of Food For Thought Chicago—an inspiring leader in the service industry whose journey from college intern to project innovator is powered by curiosity, confidence, and a deep love for meaningful connections. Discover her career path, favorite motivators, and how she overcomes imposter syndrome.

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Empowered Women Take Action: Heels & Handshakes Nashville Welcomes Jon Acuff

Bestselling author John Acuff shared practical tools and honest truths about overcoming procrastination and perfectionism at Heels & Handshakes’ June meeting. His message: Give yourself permission to dream, plan, do, and review.

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