The Heels & Habits Luncheon brought together four industry-leading women for an inspiring conversation on resilience, leadership, and daily habits that drive success. Explore the key themes, behind-the-scenes stories, and practical advice shared during this Nashville event presented by Studio Bank — plus the top takeaways you can apply right now.

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 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 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.

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

Heels & Handshakes stopped in Charlotte for their third stop of the traveling series, Heels on Fire. This was to bring Women in Business together for a conversation about navigating the complexities of personal and professional life of being a Women in Business.

Join us as we highlight Dominique Townsend of We optimize Work for our Heels Hero.

Heels and Handshakes Nashville Chapter hosted their Annual Galentines Program highlighting Keynote Speaker, Tissa Richards at Riverside Revival.

Women in Business Unleashing Leadership Potential through Enneagram Workshop

Our 10th Annual Holiday Party was a huge success. We were able to celebrate gathering together for the Nashville Chapter one last time before everyone checks out for the Holidays.

Heels & Handshakes Nashville Chapter's last Luncheon of the year was “lit” pun intended. They hosted a panel of three different thought leaders who shared how to “Electrify Your Career” with their feedback, untold stories, and a jolt of reality to how they advanced in their careers.

Heels and Handshakes stopping in Austin for the second leg of the Heels on Fire tour bringing together women in business for networking, intentional conversations and empowering each other to shine their flame bright.

It’s every Introvert’s Super Bowl and we host it only once a year. Think networking but on steroids. We hosted our third annual speed networking event, connecting 100+ people in one hour.