The Renaissance Podcast

Send us Fan Mail What if taking a step back is exactly what your business needs to move forward ? In this solo episode, our founder and host, Sydney Dozier, is pulling back the curtain on what maternity leave has really looked like — and how it’s transformed the way she views sustainability, leadership, and longevity in business. A month into leave with her second baby, Sydney shares the 3 biggest...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Renaissance Podcast, Sydney is off the mic (welcome baby Rowen! 🎀), so Christina and Maddie from Renaissance Marketing Group are taking over! Christina Provenzano, RMG’s Brand Manager, and Maddie Miller, RMG’s Account Manager, are two of the social media rockstars behind the scenes — and today, they're pulling back the curtain to share our exact 5-step syste...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Renaissance Podcast , we sit down with Jackie Oña Cascarano — lawyer-turned-career coach, founder of Juno Women’s Collective , and living proof that your next chapter can be your most meaningful one yet. After navigating her own career pivot, Jackie realized just how isolating and uncertain those in-between seasons can feel — and how powerful they can be when pair...

Send us Fan Mail What if $5 and a dream were all you had? For Mignon François , that was her reality—and the beginning of a story that would inspire millions. This week on The Renaissance Podcast , we sit down with the powerhouse behind The Cupcake Collection , a #1 national best-selling author, entrepreneur, and woman of unwavering faith who turned financial struggle into a multi-million dollar c...

Send us Fan Mail Presented in partnership with NexusPoint Feeling overwhelmed in your business? If you're stuck in a loop of constant tasks and firefighting, you're operating—not owning. The solution isn’t more hours, it’s smarter systems and empowered delegation. That’s where NexusPoint comes in. With over a decade of entrepreneurial experience, they help founders streamline operations...

Send us Fan Mail Episode brought to you by: NexusPoint Feeling overwhelmed in your business? If you're stuck in a loop of constant tasks and firefighting, you're operating—not owning. The solution isn’t more hours, it’s smarter systems and empowered delegation. That’s where NexusPoint comes in. With over a decade of entrepreneurial experience, they help founders streamline operations and...

Send us Fan Mail Episode brought to you by: NexusPoint Feeling overwhelmed in your business? If you're stuck in a loop of constant tasks and firefighting, you're operating—not owning. The solution isn’t more hours, it’s smarter systems and empowered delegation. That’s where NexusPoint comes in. With over a decade of entrepreneurial experience, they help founders streamline operations and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Renaissance Podcast , we’re diving deep into the world of wellness with Cara Clark, an integrative nutritionist, wellness educator, and the founder of Cara Clark Nutrition. With certifications in sports and clinical nutrition, blood chemistry, and integrative health, Cara has helped thousands—from group challenge participants, celebrities, to Olympic athlete...

Send us Fan Mail If you feel like you're drowning in emails, meetings, and never-ending to-do lists, chances are you're the bottleneck in your own business—and it’s costing you time, energy, and profit. In this episode of The Renaissance Podcast , Mike O’Connor, Founder & CEO of NexusPoint, and Kimeran Johnson, Partner & COO, reveal the one thing successful CEOs master that strug...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Renaissance Podcast , we’re sitting down with Stacy Scarsella, CEO, Founder, and Executive Producer of Plaid Pony Productions—a creative force in the world of advertising and commercial production. With over 20 years of global production experience, Stacy has worked in the top creative hubs of NYC, LA, Boston, Austin, and beyond, producing award-winning campaigns...

Send us Fan Mail Sales—it’s the lifeblood of any business, yet so many executives and entrepreneurs are winging it when it comes to selling. In this episode of The Renaissance Podcast , we sit down with Dew Tinnin, Head Coach & CEO of Skillway, to uncover game-changing sales strategies that help business leaders crush their goals and actually love selling in the process. A specialist in relati...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Mallory Strange Paulson—former NFL cheerleader turned social media powerhouse and the unstoppable force behind Bach Babes . What started as a side hobby during the pandemic skyrocketed into a seven-figure bachelorette party planning empire, spanning Nashville, Austin, and Charleston. With no formal business training, Mallory leaned on her self-taught marketing savvy, a viral...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we sit down with Melissa Core-Caballo, the visionary CEO and co-founder of Dead Horse Branding, an award-winning PR and marketing firm based in Nashville. Melissa has never followed the traditional path—she’s a high school dropout who knew from an early age that she was meant for something bigger: entrepreneurship on her own terms. Alongside her husband and co-founder,...

Send us Fan Mail In a world craving authenticity beyond screens and small talk, Emma McCallie, Co-Founder of Folx Table , joins us on this episode of The Renaissance Podcast to share how she’s redefining what it means to truly connect. Folx Table isn’t a dating app, dinner club, or exclusive members-only space—it’s The Sit-Down Social Network , where strangers become friends over meaningful conver...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Renaissance Podcast , we sit down with Britt Jones, the founder of COVERED, a faith-driven brand inspired by Psalm 91:4: "He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge." Britt shares her incredible journey of faith, perseverance, and entrepreneurship, offering an honest and uplifting look into how she balances her ma...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode of The Renaissance Podcast , we welcome back a powerhouse guest and one of the most inspiring voices of our time, Jessica Zweig . Recently described as "a voice of her time" by Marianne Williamson and a “Personal Branding Expert” by Forbes, Jessica is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and spiritual leader who continues to redefine success...

Send us Fan Mail In this solo episode of The Renaissance Podcast , host Sydney shares her powerful insights on how to set the tone for a transformative 2025. If 2024 didn’t go as planned, this episode is your guide to creating change almost instantly by shifting your mindset, building unshakable confidence, and practicing intentional visualization. Sydney explores actionable strategies to overcome...

Send us Fan Mail Kicking off 2025, The Renaissance Podcast welcomes Caroline Shunk, founder of Her Search , a groundbreaking community empowering professional women navigating the challenges of career transitions. Caroline shares her personal journey through a debilitating job search season and how it inspired her to create Her Search in 2024—a vibrant enterprise dedicated to fostering career grow...

Send us Fan Mail As we close out 2024, we’re wrapping up The Renaissance Podcast with Renaissance Wrapped 2024 , revisiting four standout episodes that delivered the year’s most impactful business lessons. These stories of grit, passion, and reinvention will inspire you to dream bigger, prioritize smarter, and lean into your unique vision as an entrepreneur. Featured Episodes and Key Takeaways: 1....

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of The Renaissance Podcast , Sydney sits down with Ea Fuqua and Meg DeLong, the powerhouse sister duo behind The Tidy Home , a professional organizing and home styling business that’s transforming cluttered spaces into serene sanctuaries. Born and raised in Owensboro, Kentucky, and now calling Nashville home, Ea and Meg share their journey of turning thei...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, we sit down with Leslie Embry, the founder of The Blowout Co. Leslie takes us on a journey through the evolution of her business, sharing how she grew from a single location in Belle Meade to multiple salons across Tennessee—and even expanded into Kentucky—all while staying deeply connected to her mission of delivering luxury, joy-filled experiences. Leslie...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of The Renaissance Podcast , we sit down with Lauren Bayne, a pioneering Personal Brand Creative Director based in Austin, Texas. Lauren is on a mission to champion the authentic voices and unique messages of entrepreneurs, speakers, coaches, and professionals, helping them craft personal brands that truly resonate. Lauren shares her revolutionary approac...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Renaissance Podcast , we’re thrilled to welcome the brilliant Katie Gustafson—a sought-after psychotherapist, coach, speaker, and Enneagram expert with over a decade of experience. Katie’s passion for self-care and personal growth shines as she shares her journey from navigating depression and anxiety to helping thousands of individuals embrace their stories, heal...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of The Renaissance Podcast , Ashley McDuffie, VP of Social Media at Renaissance Marketing Group, and Christina Provenzano, Brand Manager of RMG, take the mic to co-host a lively and inspiring conversation all about the upcoming 2025 Renaissance Women's Summit in Nashville on February 20th, 2025. As we gear up for our 6th summit, Ashley and Christina di...

Send us Fan Mail In this milestone episode of The Renaissance Podcast, host Sydney Dozier goes solo to celebrate 10 years of Renaissance Marketing Group, her fully women-operated social media marketing agency. At just 22 years old, Sydney started this journey with a dream, a vision, and a whole lot of grit. Now, a decade later, she’s sharing 10 invaluable lessons she’s learned along the way — the...