Senior Wealth Strategist, Waddell & Associates

Teresa J.W. Bailey is President of Waddell & Associates in Nashville, with over 20 years of experience in the finance industry. She’s known for her work empowering women, entrepreneurs, and creatives to take control of their financial futures. Teresa co-founded Wealth of a Woman, a grassroots initiative helping women redefine their relationship with money. Currently pursuing a Master of Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, she applies insights on human flourishing to her wealth management approach. Her leadership and thought leadership have earned recognition in top media outlets like CNBC, Barron’s, and The Wall Street Journal, and she’s been honored with accolades such as the 2024 Nashville Post In Charge List and the Exceptional Women’s Alliance.

CEO & Founder of Rennaissance Marketing Group

Sydney Dozier is the CEO and Founder of Renaissance Marketing Group, a Nashville-based social media agency she launched in 2014. With over a decade of experience, she leads a powerhouse team providing high-impact social media, content creation, and branding services nationwide. Sydney is also the co-host of The Renaissance Podcast and the founder of The Renaissance Women’s Summit and The Mona Lisa Foundation, initiatives focused on empowering women in business. A proud wife and mother to Sawyer James and Rowen Blake, Sydney is passionate about entrepreneurship, all things pink, and her two beloved pups, Stevie Nicks and EmmyLou Harris.

HR Strategist

Nadian Zak is an HR strategist and entrepreneur with nearly two decades of experience helping businesses scale through people-first solutions. After leading HR for national and global companies, she founded Zak Human Solutions, an outsourced HR and recruitment firm she grew to 7-figures in just two years. Nadian partners with CEOs to build HR infrastructures, attract top talent, and create growth-driven cultures. Passionate about driving business impact through bold, people-centered strategies, she also mentors Latina entrepreneurs and fosters community among women CEOs. Nadian is a 2025 recipient of the Nashville Business Journal Woman of Influence Award.

Consultant, Speaker & Entrepreneur

Ginger Jones is an entrepreneur, consultant, and speaker passionate about helping leaders build purpose-driven businesses. A Nashville native, she founded Jones Therapy Services in 2009, scaling it to 10 locations before exiting in 2022. Ginger is now the founder of Next Mile Network, a community for business leaders, and the owner of Steadfast Goods, a Nashville-based coffee shop. With a background in speech-language pathology and expertise in scaling service-based companies, she’s known for strategic thinking and bringing heart to her work. Ginger lives in Nashville with her husband and two sons.