SHE Shines Nashville Round Up

“Boots, Boss Chicks and The Bold Life” was our theme for this year’s SHE Shines conference where we take our SHE Leads conference on the road to explore a new city, create greater bonds between our members and meet and learn from other boss Chicks.

We’re especially grateful to Liberty Federal Credit Union, our VIP sponsor, for being a part of our leadership day and the Spark talk by Rebecca Marmolejo, Business Development Officer, for sharing her insights on authenticity in your journey and how that evolves over time. She told us to not cheat others or ourselves by not showing up fully and being who we are. We miss out and deny others when we aren’t being authentic.

Bold Talks That Sparked Change

Every Spark Talk at SHE Shines was a lightning bolt of insight, authenticity, and encouragement. These women showed us what The Bold Life truly looks like:

• Stacy Bozarth, Connection Advocate and Exec. Director at the John Maxwell Team shared High Road Leadership for Women, reminding us that connection is where high road leadership begins. How can we improve connection and close the gap on what divides us?
• Lori McKinnon, School of Media & Strategic Communication, Oklahoma State University, informed us about the power of authenticity in branding and how trust, values and brand clarity lead to brand amplification. How is your brand building trust with your customer base?
• Katie Anderson, founder of Let’s Get Social based in Florida, encouraged us to “Take the Leap” before we are ready and to believe in our ideas even when others don’t. What’s holding you back from taking the leap?
• Malena Putnam, CEO, Yay Dude Media & Marketing & Chicks in Charge shared the Goal GettHers FROG framework: Focus Reaches Our Goals, which includes prioritizing and writing down our goals in the areas of work, wealth and wellness and make actionable steps and deadlines for achieving them. She also shared her “5-Minute Trailblazer Plan”, which includes the three primary steps for marketing your business – Disco, Lasso, and Rodeo. Visibility & awareness, attraction & conversion, and experience. What are you focusing on in 2025? How can you grow your brand using the Disco, Lasso, Rodeo steps?
• Meredith Sense-Cruz, Certified Women’s Sexual Health Educator & Intimacy Consultant, expressed how important it is for women to give themselves permission to make pleasure and playtime a priority in all areas of our lives so we can be in touch with who we are and what brings us joy. What feels good in your life right now?

You can view the full list of speakers and their Spark Talk topics here.

A Walk Through Herstory: Travellers Rest Tour

A standout moment was our exclusive tour of Travellers Rest Historic House Museum, where we explored the life and legacy of Mary Overton, the matron of the home and wife to Judge John Overton (founder of Memphis and campaign manager and good friend to our 5th president, Andrew Jackson). Known as a healer, herbalist, and a resilient leader for her family and the property, Mary’s story echoed our own conversations on bold wellness and feminine leadership. She was a six-foot-tall woman who through her knowledge of medicine and wellness, was able to keep all of our nine children alive until adulthood, which was rare in the 1800s.

As we moved through the home’s storied rooms, we felt connected not just to history—but to a lineage of women who nurtured, led, and healed in their own right. It was the perfect close to a day rooted in sisterhood and strength.

💫 What’s Next?

Connect with our speakers here. If SHE Shines or this blog post left you feeling fired up, stay connected with us! Join our OKC or Cloud membership, attend a Goal GettHers session, or watch for details on the next SHE Leads event coming in 2027! Bold living isn’t just a moment—it’s a movement.

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