The Renaissance Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, we're thrilled to have a true powerhouse in the world of communication and confidence cultivation, Karen Laos, join us as our special guest. Karen is a world-renowned Communication Keynote Speaker and Facilitator whose expertise has been sought after by industry giants such as Starbucks, Hilton, Google, Facebook, Uber, NASA, and many more. These t...

Send us Fan Mail If you're an entrepreneur, a visionary leader, or someone seeking to make a lasting impact on the world, this episode is an absolute must-listen. Our guest, the remarkable Tracy Litt, joins us to explore the profound journey of entrepreneurship through the lens of the "Long Game." Tracy, a beacon of wisdom and transformation, starts the conversation with a powerful...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Renaissance Podcast, we're diving deep into the world of creativity, emotions, and transformative music with Grammy-nominated songwriter Bo Rinehart, also known as Coy Roy. Join us as we explore the fascinating journey that led Bo Rinehart from his role as a primary songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with NEEDTOBREATHE to the persona of Coy Roy, a nam...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Jim Morris - a force to be reckoned with, radiating charisma and possessing the rare gift of captivating audiences, no matter the size. His speaking style, a dynamic fusion of relatable comparisons and colorful language, bridges the gap between complexity and clarity, propelling him to the forefront of prestigious events and conferences. But Jim's influence isn't co...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on this week's episode of The Renaissance Podcast as we dive into the world of financial best practices for business with the amazing Diana Gleason, The "Judgment-Free Bookkeeper." Uncover the secrets to taking charge of your business's finances and scaling with confidence. We start off with a captivating analogy from Diana, drawing parallels between mo...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of The Renaissance Podcast, we sit down with Nashville-based influencer and author, Patrick Weaver, to discuss his recently released memoir, "Southern Fried Sass: How I Became The Most Fabulous Version Of Myself." Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey that led Patrick to transform his personal journals into a memoir that navigates thr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sydney and Walker delve into six powerful techniques to overcome moments of demotivation and reclaim your entrepreneurial drive. Discover how to reconnect with your "why" by reflecting on your entrepreneurial journey's purpose and impact. Learn the art of setting inspiring and achievable goals, breaking them down into smaller milestones for consiste...

Send us Fan Mail Join Sydney on this week's episode of The Renaissance Podcast as she explores the world of empowered connections with Dave Castro, the visionary Founder and CEO of IceBrekr. In this insightful conversation, Dave shares his entrepreneurial journey, including his experience co-founding a healthcare software company that was later acquired by Dr. Oz's ShareCare. Drawing fro...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of The Renaissance Podcast, Walker, Ashley, and Marisa from the Renaissance Marketing Group team join in on a round table conversation and delve into the exciting launch of Instagram's newest app, Threads. As social media enthusiasts and experts, they provide an in-depth exploration of the features, benefits, and potential impact of Threads on the...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of The Renaissance Podcast, Sydney and Walker, the CEO and COO of Renaissance Marketing Group, explore the transformative power of AI in businesses. They address concerns and highlight the benefits of AI, focusing on empowering marketing teams, inspiring innovation, creating original content, and training AI to match brand voices. Discover how AI revolu...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a captivating episode of The Renaissance Podcast as we bring you the recorded live podcast recording from our recent empowering event, "Renaissance Women Nights: Resiliency Required." In this special episode, we have the honor of hosting two incredible women, Jessica Baladad and Joanna Chanis, as they share their inspiring stories of resilience and triumph. J...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of The Renaissance Podcast, hosts Sydney and Walker are thrilled to welcome Olivia Smith, the founder of Write a New Story and Master Certified Professional Coach (MCPC). Olivia is renowned for her expertise in personal and professional strategies for growth, challenging limiting beliefs, and empowering individuals to embrace lasting forward motion. Joi...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of The Renaissance Podcast, Sydney and Walker delve into the art of firefighting in the world of business. Tune in as they share invaluable insights on dousing the flames of crisis, building resilience as a business owner, the significance of processes and procedures, and the immense value of working with a trusted and experienced business coach. Drawin...

Send us Fan Mail Join the Renaissance Marketing Group team on an unforgettable escapade as they embark on a 36-hour adventure to Charleston, South Carolina, in preparation for the highly anticipated Renaissance Women's Conference Charleston. With December 6th, 2023 just around the corner, the team's journey was not without its fair share of hilarity and unexpected twists. However, amidst...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an exciting episode of The Renaissance Podcast as we chat with Suki Mulberg Altamirano, the Founder of Lexington PR. With over a decade of experience in the public relations and marketing industry, Altamirano has helped businesses develop a strong brand identity, build consumer trust, generate investor interest, and drive greater valuations through the power of storyte...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode,  Sydney and Walker sit down with Andrew Eshelman, the founder and President of Eshelman Construction, to have a raw and unfiltered conversation about his experiences in entrepreneurship, building a company from scratch, and the explosive commercial construction industry in Nashville. Andrew shares his journey of starting his construction company and th...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's podcast interview, Andrew Grayson, founder of Six Pack Coverage, shares his unique journey from having a strong background in healthcare to becoming an entrepreneur. Andrew discusses how he realized his passion for business and how he founded Six Pack Coverage, a digital media company that provides expertise in six different areas that benefit people from all w...

Send us Fan Mail Noted is a female-owned startup in Nashville that creates reliable, trusted returns so that customers can save money and spend time doing the things they love. With a few simple clicks, users can schedule a pickup and have a noted driver handle their returns. Their technology attaches to a user's email, securely locates their online purchases and organizes them onto their das...

Send us Fan Mail This is a very special episode of The Renaissance Podcast! In this week's episode, Walker is joined by Maddie Miller, one of our awesome team members at Renaissance Marketing Group. Maddie started at RMG in the summer of 2022 as a social media intern. Following her internship, she was hired on as a Content Assistant. Maddie was just promoted to Social Media Strategist and we...

Send us Fan Mail Founded in 2010, Strings for Hope has spent the past decade impacting the local Nashville community. Utilizing secondhand musical strings, the organization provides second chances for survivors of addiction, domestic violence, and sex trafficking. Through employment in their program, survivors receive supplemental income and learn job skills while in transition. Each of the makers...

Send us Fan Mail Jessica Baladad is a 4-year cancer survivor who became a passionate advocate after a practitioner dismissed a malignant lump in her breast during a clinical exam. Thankfully, Jessica learned how to do a self breast exam after having a benign tumor removed while she was in college, and it was a routine she maintained throughout adulthood. Two weeks after her clinical appointment, J...

Send us Fan Mail Jessica Zweig is the CEO of the SimplyBe. Agency, an internationally award winning personal branding firm with offices in Chicago and Nashville, serving clients across the globe.  She is the author of #1 best selling book, “ Be. - A No B.S. Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself, ” published by Sounds True (Macmillan).  Jessica was named a Perso...

Send us Fan Mail Gigi's story is an inspiring one. It's a story of perseverance, determination, resilience, GRIT, and her success in building the world's largest cupcake franchise is a testament to her hard work and entrepreneurial spirit.  Down to her last $33 dollars Gigi’s American Dream success story started from a simple cupcake shop in Nashville TN. Here are some highlights: -...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Renaissance Podcast, we are joined by the Southern Domestic Diva, Allie Williamson, Owner and CEO of Southern Domestic Diva, a multi-million dollar cleaning company she started out of passion, grit, and a ton of hard work. Allie shares her inspiring story of how she went wrote out her business plan while working in her cubicle at her corporate job, and grown the b...

Send us Fan Mail Josh and Katy Whalen are the founders of peptide and hormone therapy brands Blokes Modern Men's Health and Joi Women's Wellness . They are a dynamic husband and wife duo, but a few years ago they found their marriage being impacted as Josh was feeling himself slow down, not having as much energy, and feeling old for lack of a better word - and Katy on the other hand was...