Meet Nancy Sharp — grounded by her morning coffee, inspired by good music, and supported by her family. She lives by the mantra: control what you can, confront what you can’t. From building teams and shaping culture to mentoring future leaders, Nancy brings energy, creativity, and intention into everything she does. Her journey from the hospitality floor to founding one of Chicago’s most respected organizations, Food For Thought, is proof that curiosity, patience, and purpose can pave the way to lasting success.

Forget the haunted inbox—this October, our Nashville chapter traded Sunday Scaries for Monday confidence! Over craft cocktails and sushi, members joined business coach Anna-Vija of Piccolo Solutions for a practical workshop on weekly planning, calendar control, and smart tech tools to reduce mental load.

Meet Atomic Golf’s Sales Director, Kelci Balkcom — a woman whose journey reminds us that when you follow what excites you, it can lead to the most fulfilling career paths. From her early love for concerts and music festivals to a thriving career in sports entertainment, she’s proof that passion, patience, and perseverance truly pay off.

Heels & Handshakes Las Vegas hosted a Social Media Strategy Seminar that helped women in business master visibility, engagement, and growth in today’s digital world. From actionable frameworks to practical content tips, attendees left inspired and ready to show up confidently online.

Heels and Handshakes Chicago hosted its first South Barrington event at The Hampton Social, connecting women in business for an empowering night of networking, collaboration, and celebration.

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.

Heels and Handshakes Las Vegas hosted its September meeting at OTONOMUS Hotel with Guest Expert Sarah Evans. Attendees learned actionable AI workflows and strategies for Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) to amplify visibility in ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and more.

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.

Heels and Handshakes Chicago hosted Heels Hive After 5 at Taco Max Cantina on August 21st. An inspiring evening of fireside chat, structured conversations, and meaningful connections among women in business.

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.

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.

Learn how to grow your business at any stage—from your first customer to scaling up—using proven, actionable strategies tailored for women entrepreneurs. Join Heels and Handshakes for more resources, networking, and inspiration.

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.

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.

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

Discover why Heels & Handshakes is quickly becoming the go-to networking group for Women in Nashville who are serious about growth, community, and connection.

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.

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.

Learn how to simplify your content marketing using systems that actually work. Piccolo Solutions shares expert strategies on automation, repurposing, email, social media, and delegation—so you can stay visible without burning out.

Discover how our Chicago Chapter Marketing Director transformed a creative spark into a career filled with purpose, passion, and personal growth.