Why it is important to support women in business.

Membership

Joining Heels & Handshakes is an invaluable tool to meet and connect authentically with other like-minded and driven individuals in our community. We are an organization where you can genuinely be yourself, accelerate your career, and make lifelong friends along the way.

Why do people join?

  • Looking for genuine connections with like-minded women

  • Excited to attend in-person events and build real relationships

  • Wanting to find a supportive community to belong to

  • New to town and hoping to meet other ambitious, driven women to collaborate with

  • Organizations eager to find top-tier talent and make great hires

  • Sales or event professionals wanting to expand their client base

  • Seeking meaningful friendships and mentorship with women who "get it"

  • Professionals ready to take their career or business to the next level

  • Craving real, face-to-face interaction in a welcoming, no-pressure space

  • Ready for personal growth and looking for new ways to develop

  • Looking for women to team up with on exciting new projects

  • Wanting to balance work, wellness, and personal life with the support of others

  • In need of some inspiration or motivation from other women doing amazing things

  • Seeking accountability and a network of women who will help you stay on track

  • Ready to sharpen your leadership skills and business know-how

  • Passionate about supporting and lifting up women in business

  • Wanting to be part of a community that’s all about empowering women in all industries

You currently have over 3,000 champions already in your corner, ready to get to know you, celebrate you and help in any way they can!

Surround yourself with women, who would drop your name in a room full of opportunities.

  • HH Level -Annual Membership

    $458
    + 1 additional employee: $866

    • Early bird access to register for monthly meetings before they sell out
    • Discounted tickets to attend monthly meetings ( $480 value)
    • Exclusive member deals and discounts (Deals in Heels)
    • Exclusive member educational workshops ( $1500 value)
    • Exclusive access to our marketplace for insurance and benefits

    • Access to private Member Only Platform
    • Access to Member Directory
    • Opportunity to sponsor an event
    Lifetime Access to the Heels Community page for intentional discussion and collaboration


  • Level Up- Annual Membership

    $558
    + 1 additional employee: $1066 ($50 discount)

    All of HH Level +

    • Marketing platform to reach your target audience, allowing 4X posts a month. ($200 value)
    • Member highlight on social media
    • Member highlight in newsletter
    • Access to post job openings on behalf of the hiring manager ($200 value)
    • Discount on advertising ($650 value)
    • One Month of Complimentary Therapy ($320 value)

  • All Access Pass- Annual Membership

    $758

    HH Level + Level Up

    • Quarterly consultation regarding updated goals + pain points ( $800 value)
    • Access to watch all educational workshops and programs from past meetings in our vault. ($1500 value)

FAQs

  • No, all guests are invited to attend our monthly meetings. We would love to see you there!

  • Your annual membership begins as soon as you sign up.

  • Your membership will stay with you as long as you are the one who paid for the membership. If the billing organization paid then the membership stays with them.

  • Yes, they can utilize your member code to register.

  • Yes, they will need to register under guest pricing but they are more than welcome to attend our monthly meetings.

  • Yes, if you live in any of the cities we have events you can attend as a member and pay the discounted member price.

  • Yes, of course! We call our male members, Allies & Bowties. You can can join at any level.

  • “Heels & Handshakes has been GAME CHANGING for our business!

    First and foremost, we landed an incredible client within the first month of us joining - this alone paid for 3+ years of our annual membership!

    Secondly, we hired one of our incredible team members through the Heels network - as they say, great people attract great people, and this was a testament of that!

    Lastly, and most importantly, the Queen herself, Shannen. She is one of the most selfless people that I know. Simply put, Shannen always has your best interest at heart - she really cares about making the right connections and making an impact in your business. She is a strategist, connector and a wicked smart businesswoman. I have so much love and respect to Shannen and would recommend this organization to anyone that is looking to grow their business!” - Nadian Zak

  • “Heels and Handshakes has been a game-changer for me! This incredible networking group has connected me with a powerhouse community of successful businesswomen in Chicago who truly champion one another. The support, collaboration, and genuine relationships I’ve built here have been invaluable—not only have I gained new clients, but I’ve also received incredible referrals from fellow members.

    If you're looking for a networking group that goes beyond business cards and truly fosters meaningful connections, Heels and Handshakes is the place to be. I’m so grateful to be part of this community, and I highly recommend it to any woman looking to expand her network, grow her business, and be surrounded by inspiring professionals.” - Joelle Remy

  • “Heels and Handshakes is my favorite networking organization! The open forum online, women supporting women, and casual networking only events set this group apart from all others in Nashville. I have sent and received so much business on the online open forum, and made so many connections that I wouldn’t have otherwise have had the opportunity to.”

    - Falon Veit Scott, Evolution Event Solutions

  • “Heels & Handshakes is the first place I go with event needs, questions, or referrals. It truly is amazing to see the power of a vetted network at work at this caliber. Last month, I posted a job listing for my company on H&H. I received 42 applications and all candidates had great experience. We have now hired three people from the H&H community. This is the only group I will go to for my hospitality and event industry hiring needs.”

    - Channing Moreland, Eva

  • “All I can say is WOWWWWW!! What an incredible event I experienced last night as a first-time guest I was so impressed with the whole event. You and your team did such an incredible job with every detail. I have been networking for the last 10 years and I have never been to an event that I honestly didn’t want to leave. Well done!!  How do I sign up and join in this incredible group of fabulous women and inspirational energy? Please sign me up!”
     - Kyla

  • “It was wonderful to meet you and all the women of Heels and Handshakes. I was blown away by the level of professionalism, energy, and power of these beautiful and talented women in business and entrepreneurs. It was a pleasure to be able to witness the conversations and interactions. I can’t say enough how impressed I am with the strength and leadership of your organization. Take this thing global!” - Stephanie Hand

  • “I previously had a H&H membership through previous companies I worked for. My experience with H&H was so impactful that when it was time for me to venture out and start my own business, I knew H&H would be an important membership for me! The amount of support and connecting that happens with this group of women is something very special.” - Rosa Ellett

Level Up

Our members have received the following accolades

Nashville Business Journal 40 Under 40
Nashville Lifestyles Women in Business
Nashville Business Journal Most Admirable CEO
NELA Recipients
Next Awards Recipient
Special Events 25 Young Event Pros To Watch
Nashville Business Journal Women of Influence
Best In Business Awards
2020 Best of Best Meeting Planners in South East
50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies
Belmont’s Top 100 Entrepreneurs
Young Entrepreneurs of the Year
Sales Person of the Year Award

Benefits of Your Annual Membership

  • Complimentary tickets to attend local Attractions

  • Complimentary educational workshops

  • Discounts on other Member’s products and services ( Deal in Heels) 

  • Discounts to attend Educational Conferences 

  • Discount on Advertising with Heels

  • Discount on Advertising with other Heel Members 

  • Discounted tickets to attend Heels Monthly Meetings

  • Early Bird Access to tickets before the sell out

  • Discount on Educational Courses

  • Discount on Webinars

  • Scholarships

  • Exclusive invites to Open Houses and Grand Openings

  • Opportunity to host a Heels & Handshakes meeting

  • Access to mentors

  • Access to expert led workshops

  • Access to meet other like-minded women who want to excel in their career

Show me the money {Insert Cuba Gooding Jr. voice}

Another reason to join Heels & Handshakes, besides belonging to a community of smart and incredibly driven women, is that we truly want to work with each other. We don’t just talk the talk, we walk the walk. YTD, we were able to track over $1 Million Dollars in B2B revenue of referrals from our members.

BECOME A MEMBER

Put your best “heel” forward and join today!