The Renaissance Podcast

Send us Fan Mail If you've been showing up consistently on social media but still aren't seeing the growth, engagement, or leads you were hoping for, this episode is for you. But first... We're officially in July, which means we're down to the final weeks before the 2026 Renaissance Women's Summit on September 10th in Nashville. 🎉 We have just a few VIP tickets remaining,...

Send us Fan Mail For the first time in 11 years since launching my business, I’m building something completely new. I’ll be launching it at the end of the summer. And because I believe deeply in the idea of building in public, I’m taking you along for the journey. Now… I’m not ready to tell you exactly what it is yet. But I am ready to let you behind the curtain on what it looks like to build some...

Send us Fan Mail A creator starts an Instagram account less than a year ago, grows it to hundreds of thousands of followers, and generates over $1.2 million in a single launch. This is a masterclass in 2026 social media marketing. In this solo episode, we're breaking down what Jessi Jean's viral growth and massive launch reveal about the future of social media, personal brands, and commu...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to build a business known for excellence, trust, and an exceptional client experience? This week on The Renaissance Podcast , Sydney sits down with Megan Jernigan, Team Lead of The Jernigan Group at Compass, six-time Diamond Elite producer, and one of Middle Tennessee's top real estate professionals, for a conversation that goes far beyond real estate. Toget...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Renaissance Podcast , Sydney is joined by two members of the Renaissance team — Christina Provenzano, Brand Manager, and Maddie Miller, Senior Account Manager — for a fun, honest, and very relatable conversation about the generational differences they’ve noticed while working together in Renaissance’s new East Nashville office space. From Gen Z vs. Millennial work...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to elevate your social media presence? Learn more about working with the Renaissance Marketing Group team at www.renaissancemarketinggroup.com  Looking for support in your business? Our podcast partner NexusPoint will waive their $500 recruiting fee for Renaissance Podcast listeners when you book through go.nexuspt.io/rmg Kristin Oja is the CEO and Founder of STAT Wellness,...

Send us Fan Mail The line between creator and entrepreneur is disappearing… and it’s changing business as we know it. In this solo episode of The Renaissance Podcast , Sydney unpacks the rise of “building in public” and why the most successful founders today are no longer hiding behind their brands. They’re becoming the face of them. From documenting the journey and sharing behind-the-scenes momen...

Send us Fan Mail Here’s a polished version that feels a little more natural, elevated, and in your voice , while tightening the flow and strengthening the CTA: This week on The Renaissance Podcast , we’re doing something a little different. I’m sharing a recent conversation where I was a guest on the Impact Effect Podcast … and it’s one I knew I had to bring back to this community. In this episode...

Send us Fan Mail Anyone can post. But not everyone knows how to make someone click “add to cart.” In this solo episode of The Renaissance Podcast , I’m breaking down the difference between content and messaging —and why this distinction is the missing piece for so many business owners who feel like they’re doing “all the right things” on social media… but still not seeing sales. Your content is th...

Send us Fan Mail There are a few things I believe so deeply as a female founder in 2026… they’re non-negotiables. In this solo episode, I’m sharing the hills I will die on when it comes to building a sustainable, profitable, and actually enjoyable business. We’re talking about: • Why hiring a virtual assistant is no longer optional • The truth about trying to do 100% of your marketing yourself (an...

Send us Fan Mail Tickets are officially live for the 2026 Renaissance Women’s Summit ✨ Join us in Nashville on September 10th for a one-day business masterclass designed for women entrepreneurs who are ready to step into their next level. Grab your ticket here: www.therenaissancewomenssummit.com — If I were starting a brand from scratch today, I would do things very differently. In this solo epis...

Send us Fan Mail Entrepreneurship is changing right before our eyes. The brands growing the fastest today have something in common: visible founders. In the creator economy, people trust people more than logos, and the founders who are willing to share their ideas, perspective, and behind-the-scenes journey are building deeper trust and stronger brands. In this solo episode of The Renaissance Podc...

Send us Fan Mail Before we dive in, a quick invitation. Early bird tickets for the 2026 Renaissance Women’s Summit are officially on sale now. The Renaissance Women’s Summit is a one-day business masterclass for women entrepreneurs who are ready to build businesses rooted in clarity, confidence, and community. If you’re craving proximity to other ambitious women, powerful conversations, and practi...

Send us Fan Mail You didn’t build your business to feel this alone. And yet, so many women are carrying the weight of their companies on their own shoulders — making every decision, solving every problem, holding every role. In this solo episode, Sydney shares the framework behind the 2026 Renaissance Women’s Summit and breaks down the 4 Ps of a Renaissance Business: People, Profit, Process, and P...

Send us Fan Mail Social media growth is not one thing. It’s not just posting more. It’s not just finding your niche. It’s not just going viral. And it’s definitely not just “being consistent.” In this solo episode, I break down why chasing single growth tactics is keeping so many founders stuck and what actually creates sustainable momentum online. If you want social media to work for your brand l...

Send us Fan Mail Before we dive in, a quick invitation. The waitlist is officially open for the 2026 Renaissance Women’s Summit . This is the room for women entrepreneurs who are ready to build businesses that are sustainable, profitable, and actually enjoyable to run. Early bird tickets drop March 2nd , and the waitlist gets first access. Join us here: www.therenaissancewomenssummit.com — I wish...

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode of The Renaissance Podcast , Sydney shares a powerful reminder for anyone struggling to show up consistently online: creativity is not something you wait for, it’s something you practice. Drawing from her own journey building Renaissance Marketing Group and showing up online for over a decade, Sydney breaks down why the most successful people are often not the...

Send us Fan Mail Every iconic brand has an origin story… and this one might surprise you. On this week’s episode of The Renaissance Podcast , Sydney sits down with Mattie Bush , founder of Amelia’s Flowers, one of the most beloved and recognizable flower shops in Middle Tennessee, to share the story of how Amelia’s came to life and what it really took to build it. What started as a simple idea has...

Send us Fan Mail In this special solo episode of The Renaissance Podcast , Sydney opens the floor to the community and answers your real, unfiltered questions about business building, entrepreneurship, and what it’s actually been like growing Renaissance Marketing Group over the last decade. From finding the right communities to grow in, to trusting your intuition as a founder, to learning when an...

Send us Fan Mail Your Instagram profile is no longer just a vibe check. It is your digital storefront, your first impression, and one of your biggest opportunities to turn attention into actual leads in 2026. In this solo episode, Sydney breaks down exactly how to optimize your Instagram profile so new visitors instantly understand who you are, what you do, and why they should work with you. You’l...

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode of The Renaissance Podcast , I’m sharing 5 powerful (and very real) ways to stop being your own biggest obstacle in 2026 —in your business, visibility, and leadership. If you’re done waiting, overthinking, people-pleasing, or carrying everything alone, this episode is your permission slip to move differently this year. Here’s what we cover: 1. Stop Waiting for...

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Send us Fan Mail This week on The Renaissance Podcast , Sydney sits down with Courtney Spritzer — entrepreneur, author, angel investor, and co-founder of Socialfly and Entreprenista — for a conversation about building businesses with intention, heart, and long-term vision. Courtney co-founded Socialfly in 2012, leaving a corporate career to build what would become an award-winning, social-first ma...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling overwhelmed in your business? If you’re stuck in constant tasks and firefighting, you’re operating—not owning. That’s why I love partnering with NexusPoint . They help founders hire smarter, streamline operations, and step into true CEO leadership. ✨ Renaissance Podcast listeners get their $500 recruiting fee waived. 👉 Book your free consult: go.nexuspt.io/rmg This week...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s solo episode, I’m sharing the exact strategies that transformed Renaissance Marketing Group , strengthened my personal brand, and helped our clients find real success online this year — and how you can use them in 2025. We dive into:  • How getting radically clear on your ideal client shifts everything  • Why “proof” matters more than ever  • The formats and hooks t...