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Today, we're celebrating Nashville Hub Member, Christi Bowen, owner of Tennessee Voice Over Studios (TVOS)! In just three years, Christi has propelled TVOS to remarkable success. We're proud to announce that TVOS has been nominated as one of the Best Voiceover Service Providers for the esteemed One Voice Awards. The One Voice Awards, hosted by Gravy For The Brain, an Oxfordshire-based e-learning provider for the voiceover industry, recognizes excellence in the field. Congratulations, Christi! Your hard work and dedication are truly inspiring. We look forward to seeing your continued growth and success.

Nashville's residential real estate market is on fire, offering both exciting opportunities and unique challenges for women business owners. In our latest blog, Nashville Hub Corporate Champion, Gabriela Lira Sjögren of the Lira Group, explores key trends you need to know to make informed decisions. From rising home values and prime investment locations to the impact of remote work on home office needs, this blog is packed with valuable insights. Whether you're considering an investment, planning a relocation, or simply want to stay ahead of the market, this guide is for you. Check out the full blog for more details. 

We are thrilled to announce our newest BrainTrust Corporate Champion, Sabrina Miller with Pinnacle Financial Partners! While Pinnacle is a new addition to our roster of incredible Champions, they are no stranger to the BrainTrust community. Pinnacle has been a strong supporter of BrainTrust and women-owned businesses for years. They have sponsored countless BrainTrust events and helped a number of members with their banking needs. We are thrilled to welcome Sabrina and Pinnacle as a Champion and look forward to all the wisdom she will provide to our members. Here’s what Sabrina had to say about why Pinnacle became a Corporate Champion: “Pinnacle became a BrainTrust Corporate Champion because we believe in the power of collaboration and aggregated experience to help one another scale. Pinnacle, just like BrainTrust members, started from ground zero, building a company and brand from scratch. Our three founders sat down with a blank sheet of paper to design the exact bank they would want as employees and clients. It focused on people. Pinnacle scaled its growth with the mission to provide distinctive service and effective advice to clients, and we are now the market-leading bank in Nashville and a top 50 bank nationwide. We have successfully shown that size does not matter. Attitude and intention are everything. BrainTrust is doing critical work by helping women tap into their collective power to shape Nashville and be a significant driver of its trajectory. If we can be a resource for BrainTrust members on their growth journey, we want to be available and lend our financial expertise.” Welcome, Sabrina and Pinnacle Financial Partners! We look forward to an impactful partnership.

We’re thrilled to feature Marcia Masulla, a member of our Nashville Hub and the Founder of Roar Nashville, in this week’s BrainTrust Brags! Recently honored as a Diverse Leader by the Nashville Business Journal, Marcia’s insights and dedication are truly inspiring. In her feature, Marcia highlighted a critical issue that often goes unaddressed: the need for infrastructure, resources, and support for Nashville's arts and creative economy. She pointed out that in 2023, visitors spent a record $10.56 billion in our city, yet the creative community still lacks the necessary support to truly thrive. Marcia emphasized that the arts are not just about creativity—they are change-makers in our culture and a leading global industry. Without adequate support, we risk losing a significant part of our economic growth and the very soul of our community. Marcia’s vision for Nashville is clear. She believes in our city and wants to be known as a scrappy leader who contributes to the heavy lifting and inspires others to join in and make a difference. Her passion for creating a thriving, inclusive Nashville is evident in everything she does. Congratulations, Marcia!

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets for BrainTrustLIVE Are on Sale NOW! 🎟️ Join us on October 17 for BrainTrustLIVE, a unique conference where successful women entrepreneurs share their stories of failure and the lessons they learned from them. Don't miss out on the lowest-priced tickets available – they won't last long! At BrainTrustLIVE, you'll: - Learn from nationally recognized speakers about how they turned failures into success. - Gain invaluable insights to help you navigate your own business challenges. - Build meaningful connections with like-minded women business owners. This is your chance to grow personally and professionally and learn how to Fail Forward. Secure your Early Bird Ticket now!

We are thrilled to recognize our very FIRST Charlotte Hub BrainTrust Corporate Champion, Todd Buelow, Co-Founder of Dualboot Partners! Todd has played an integral role in bringing BrainTrust to Charlotte, and we are excited to have his expertise and resources available to our Charlotte Hub members. Dualboot Partners is not just a software development company; they are a growth engine for your business. With a proven track record of creating nearly a billion dollars in equity value, they are committed to driving business success. Whether you need help with software development, AI, raising funds, or business networking, Todd and his team are invaluable resources. Welcome to BrainTrust, Todd! We can't wait to see the impact you will have on our community as a BrainTrust Corporate Champion.

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets for BrainTrustLIVE Are on Sale NOW! 🎟️ Join us on October 17 for BrainTrustLIVE, a unique conference where successful women entrepreneurs share their stories of failure and the lessons they learned from them. Don't miss out on the lowest-priced tickets available – they won't last long! At BrainTrustLIVE, you'll: - Learn from nationally recognized speakers about how they turned failures into success. - Gain invaluable insights to help you navigate your own business challenges. - Build meaningful connections with like-minded women business owners. This is your chance to grow personally and professionally and learn how to Fail Forward. Secure your Early Bird Ticket now!

As a business owner, are you prepared to handle the unexpected? Our latest blog post, by Corporate Champion Jason Egly of The Egly Agency, a Farmers Insurance agency, dives deep into the importance of having a crisis management plan. A solid crisis management plan minimizes chaos, protects your reputation, and gets your business back on track faster. Jason covers everything from assembling your crisis management team to crafting specific and non-specific battle plans, and even the importance of pre-writing your public statements. He also offers practical tips on internal and external communication during a crisis and how to keep your plan accessible and up-to-date. Want to learn how to create a crisis management plan that prepares you for the unexpected without feeling overwhelmed? Check out the full blog for detailed, actionable steps and real-life examples. Don't wait for a crisis to strike—be proactive and safeguard your business today.

We’re excited to brag about our Nashville Hub member, Caroline Howard, Co-Founder of Walker Brothers ! Their latest innovative kombucha creation, Tangerine & Coffee, is now available at The Fresh Market locations nationwide. 🍊🫘✨ This unique blend, made in collaboration with Counter Culture Coffee, combines house kombucha with tangerine purée and Counter Culture’s Apollo blend, resulting in a light, effervescent cold brew with hints of ripe citrus. Initially planned as a local release, the product gained exclusive nationwide placement thanks to its reception at Natural Products Expo West. Caroline and the Walker Brothers team are redefining the kombucha experience, and we couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishments. Congratulations!

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets for BrainTrustLIVE Are on Sale NOW! 🎟️ Join us on October 17 for BrainTrustLIVE, a unique conference where successful women entrepreneurs share their stories of failure and the lessons they learned from them. Don't miss out on the lowest-priced tickets available – they won't last long! At BrainTrustLIVE, you'll: - Learn from nationally recognized speakers about how they turned failures into success. - Gain invaluable insights to help you navigate your own business challenges. - Build meaningful connections with like-minded women business owners. This is your chance to grow personally and professionally and learn how to Fail Forward. Secure your Early Bird Ticket now!