Y'all, I am incredibly grateful to Halle with Kendra Scott. She reached out and asked if any of our members would like a pick-me-up and brought in their partner Tiff's Treats and went full Oprah style; "You get a cookie, you get a cookie, you get a gift bag full of jewelry."

We had the lovely honor or getting to know one of our newest Allies & Bowties member, Scott Hinds with Findaband. Findaband is a live entertainment booking agency created by two professional musicians with a deep passion and lifelong commitment to music. Since 2008, they have focused on quality over quantity, and building strong relationships with their artists and clients.

Let's be real, our partners never know what to buy us for Valentine's Day so why not help them out with a gift guide? It wouldn't be a Heels Gift Guide without supporting our members!

Did you Know Cat's middle name is Party? Well, no not really, but it might as well be as she loves to throw a good party. Not only are her party kits creative and affordable but she even has curated playlists for each theme!!

We are excited to introduce and feature Cat Sornmayura, the owner of The Kits & Pieces Co. They just launched their party essentials for Valentine's Day and they are too cute. Make sure to check them em' out here.

Is anyone else dreaming of the beach or their next vacation? I tried to convince Emily Fengler to sneak me in her luggage so I can go with her on all her fabulous trips. Today, I had the honor of sitting down with new member Emily Fengler Founder of Tailor My Travels and getting to know little bit more about her and story.

Today we had the chance to learn a little more about Member, Lindsy Read with Music City Events. Music City Events partners with you to provide expertise, ideas and experience to ensure your celebration is gorgeous, fun and everything you dreamed.Personal. Sophisticated. Couture.

We have made it easy for you, by putting together a Holiday Guide that is Heels Approved. Meaning we are supporting Women-Owned Business here in Nashville, Heels & Handshakes Members AND Nonprofits. This year has been tough on everyone. If you are able to spend money this holiday season, please consider shopping local and small businesses.

Hunger Never Takes A Holiday. One week ago today, we came together as an industry (safely) for a great cause at Green Door Gourmet. This is the first time as an event industry that we have all joined forces for a fundraiser. ILEA Nashville, MPI TN,NACE, and TWESA. Together, we were able to raise over $3,000 for Second Harvest Food Bank.

We are excited to announce an Allies & Bowties Member, Philip Heil. Philip is a 26 year old Belmont University graduate from Clarksville, Tennessee. He is currently working as a lead planner and the executive assistant with Velour Premier Events

Today we are introducing you to Elliot Tenhet, Advertising Account Executive with Blackbird Media.

For our first, "Meet a Member Monday" we have the honor of talking with Chanel McDaniel, the Director of Marketing at Cheekwood.

No matter what your political party is, you have to admit this is a pretty big deal to have designed the set for the Presidential Debate here in Nashville, TN.

For our monthly networking event, we decided to have a par-tee at the Hermitage Golf Course. We couldn't have wished fore a better evening for our happy hour last week. Sunshine, fall temps, drinks, food stations and a private clinic for our women.

This past weekend, we partnered with the Cycle Haus Nashville to raise money for the Office of Family Safety (OFS). We are so grateful that Cycle Haus invited us into their studio. Natalie is a female boss babe and her studio is gorgeous and her instructors are incredible. I literally left the class feeling empowered and full of energy. Our instructor for the class, Megan was so encouraging and fun. She danced, she cheered, and did we mention her play list had Queen B?

Now, more than ever we need community and to continue to be the resilient women we are. We have all been directly affected from the impact Covid 19 has had on our industry. The Tourism and leisure industry make up 40% of unemployment in the US due to Covid19 and many of us are currently a part of that percentage.

We did it! ( Insert Elle Woods Voice) We had our own little house party but social distanced. Everyone was required to wear masks and we made it fun!

(Cue Beyonce, Girls!) March 8th was International Women's Day and we decided to partner with some of incredible Women Owned Businesses that are Heels Members.Collective 615, owned by Member Kathy Thomas was our host.Catering by Clean Plate ClubPhoto booth provided by Kathy Thomas PhotographyDesserts provided by Jo's Custom Cakes & Catering

Professional on the top, sweatpants on the bottom. Don't worry we all do it. Especially now with Covid-19 and working from home it has been difficult to get motivated to put on real pants. Our Friends and members, Macro Productions

Drive by Birthdays

We launched membership at the beginning of the new year and one of our first perks we offered to members were new headshots. The first 30 members to join received complementary headshots by The Fabulous Abigail Volkmann . Valued at $600.