Renée Burwell, LCSW, MPA, CST, CSE is a nationally acclaimed psychotherapist and educator with specializations in sex therapy and trauma. Her practice, Pandora's Awakening, offers services and educational outreach that help destigmatize mental and sexual health services. She is a skilled facilitator offering trainings and workshops to healthcare and social services professionals on mental health, sexual health, and reproductive justice. In addition to her work with Pandora's Awakening and The Healing Ear Foundation, she is also the executive director of the Tennessee Alliance of Sexual Health, on the community board for Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi, an active member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), the Association of Black Sexologist and the Women of Color Sexual Health Network (WOCHN), and is a writer and educator for various mediums including Pure Romance, Bedroom Kandi and CNN.

In Her Heels, Member spotlight interviewing Kayli Krasnow Owner of Medspa Hi, Finch.

In Her Heels with Shawn Huffman, Member Spotlight.

Strings for Hope is a Social Enterprise that turns broken musical strings into quality jewelry. Their mission is to empower survivors of addiction, human trafficking, and domestic abuse through employment opportunities. Let's learn more about CEO Emily Winters of Strings For Hope.

The Greatest Show Event Management Co. is a full service event management company, from convention planning and site selection to wedding planning, entertainment booking and virtual events. We are the ringmaster for your next show, let's make your show The Greatest Event! 

EventsLYFE offers highly-personalized and flawlessly executed events and wedding planning services that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. At EventsLYFE, we believe that each and every moment of life should be cherished.

Mazzo Media is an award-winning creative studio in East Nashville, owned and operated by husband-wife duo, Amanda & Jason Mazzo. As digital storytellers and creative problem-solvers Mazzo Media brings ideas to life with full-service creative marketing solutions utilizing graphic design, videography, photography, and live-streaming services. Let's dive into learning more about COO and Creative Director, Amanda Mazzo.

Health Connectors LLC is dedicated in providing health professionals to perform necessary steps to ensure safe meeting and events in our ever changing world. We are available for covid screening/testing, temperature check, and first aid by our BLS/ CPR certified staff. We also provide supplies needed to get the job done.

Let's go beyond the scrubs to find out more about Heels & Handshakes Member, Maricar Dy.

VIBE615 is specialty yoga experiences to enhance the moments that make memories that you'll remember!

Create a connection experience with your party tribe, wedding party, family, work tribe, bandmates, or celebrate your new house, birthday, new baby…or just celebrate life with Vibe 615.

Join us as we learn more about Founder, Jennifer Neal Edwards.

Megan Scurlock is the owner and lead planner of Locklane Weddings & Events. A Texas native, she moved to Nashville in the spring of 2010, just a few months before the flood. She lives in Franklin with her husband, two daughters, their pup, and a couple of koi.

Join us, as we learn a little bit more about Megan.

Maysoon is a Mobile, Alabama native, who loves to combine her southern and middle eastern cultures in events and food. If she isn't working you can find her in the kitchen trying new baking and cooking recipes. Having always shown an interest in volunteerism, events and catering it felt natural to her to build a career in serving people.

Emily Taylor is the Venue Manager for The Space at 100 Taylor Nashville's most collaborative co-working space and trendy venue. Gather. Work. Collaborate. The Space is perfect for a photoshoot, a small gathering, to a full on wedding reception.

In the last year, Jessica E. Thompson (Williams) has created a wellness mastermind group and launched Wellness 360 — a holistic wellness program that she has packaged into both a two-day retreat and six-week virtual learning course. With that, it is her mission to educate about deeply rooted racism in the wellness space, its intersectionalities, and how to dismantle said systems.

Join us as we learn more about Jess!

When looking for a venue to host an event, have "no worries" as Liz Thomas would be happy to take care of you! Join us as we learn a little more about Member, Liz Thomas the Director of Catering Sales of the W Hotel.

Join us as we learn a little more about member, Sarah Patton the Owner of Social Bliss Events.

Social Bliss Events is a Nashville-based event planning company specializing in luxury bachelorette parties, corporate gatherings, social shindigs, and high-end weddings. Clients receive peace of mind as their ideas are brought to life and pain points addressed. We handle the details bringing industry expertise, precise execution, and a heart for intentionality - allowing you to be fully present.

I started out in the sports industry since my internship with American Junior Golf Association in college and I've been involved with the sports industry since to help others find their love for any sports in any setting.

It is our privilege to feature our very own board member, Amanda Phillips. Amanda serves as the Director of Member Experience, but let’s be honest Amanda wears many hats within Heels & Handshakes. She is the Queen of puns, helps with copywriting, her caption game is strong, she is always the first to welcome new members and she supports any themed event we throw.

Join us as we learn a little bit about Amanda’s journey into the hospitality industry and learn more about how she turns lemons into lemonade. 

Rooftop views beat Covid Blues, amiright? If you haven't been to the new Grand Hyatt Hotel, stop what you are doing and make a reservation. Better yet, grab your girls and head to their rooftop bar Lou/Na for and adult bevy. You won't regret it!

Today we have the honor of introducing Alicia Johnson, our Director of New Members. Alicia Johnson is an employee specialist with Express Employment Professionals and the friendly face behind our Member 101 Zoom Calls. We are so grateful for her leadership within Heels & Handshakes.