Belle Meade, TN May 2024

WHERE RESULTS MATTER

My entrepreneurial journey began after spending 12 years in dermatology and cosmetic practice, where I cultivated both a successful business and a passion for empowering women.

Motherhood deepened this passion, as raising my three children, Rex, Max, and Gia, sparked a quest for purpose and fulfillment.

Observing women in the practice, burdened with insecurities and fatigue, I found joy in witnessing their transformations to newfound confidence. This realization led me to blend dermatology expertise with a desire to uplift and empower women.

With an unwavering commitment to empowerment and belief in every individual’s potential, I founded ReMaGi. The name, inspired by my children, symbolizes spreading positivity and confidence to all I encounter.

Through ReMaGi, we aim to ignite inner strength and foster a community where everyone feels supported and inspired to shine their brightest, leaving a lasting legacy of love and transformation.

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The Ladies' Edition

We love any opportunity to recognize the women in our lives who make life richer and more beautiful. Friends, wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers, aunts and stepmothers are some of the most influential women in our lives.

With Mother’s Day this month, all eyes are on moms. But it’s not just biological mothers who have made an indelible impact on us. It’s the female family members, teachers, coaches, first responders and neighbors doing awesome things in our communities, pouring into our lives, making themselves unforgettable and irreplaceable.

While it’s always important to shop local and support our area businesses, this month is the perfect time to patronize businesses owned by women in our communities. That’s one of my favorite parts of this role: connecting with and championing the best of the best when it comes to local and regional women. They are movers and shakers, builders and makers. They are both seen and unseen. Their silent service blesses those who are under their care. Their attention to detail shows us something about beauty that can’t be seen or understood any other way.

I hope you’ll take a few minutes to send a text, make a phone call or get your kids on a video call with the women in your life who deserve recognition. It only takes a minute to brighten someone’s day and remind them how much you love them.

Thank you to ALL motherly types.

JENNIFER KAUFMAN, PUBLISHER @BELLEMEADE_LIFESTYLE

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May 2024

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Botanica Nashville: Garden-Inspired Custom Floral Designs

Carter Dawson says she started Botanica out of a love for design and the beauty that nature provides. "Growing up in a family of gardeners gave me an innate appreciation for the bounty a garden can bring," says the woman with a graduate degree in landscape architecture. Now she says she continually expands her private gardens with additional space for more cutting flowers and extraordinary shrubs and trees to bring uniqueness to her floral designs. Visit:  BotanicaNashville.com

Dose Coffee And Tea

Dose started in 2009 with the goal of introducing a style of coffee that focuses on the origins of the product, the art of the preparation and enjoyment of the presentation. Since that time, they expanded to include a full-service kitchen, a bakery and an extensive retail selection of home brewing equipment and freshly roasted coffee. The coffees they serve at 3431 Murphy Road are lightly roasted and the preparation is consistently methodical. Visit DoseNashville.com.

Rose Hill Flowers

Say it with flowers! Since 1987, this award-winning floral team has been one of the city's largest independently-owned florists. They state they focus on beauty, quality and professionalism in their handcrafted floral creations and thoughtful gifts. They handle contemporary and traditional arrangements. Also select from among fruit baskets, indoor or outdoor plants, gift baskets, home decor items and stuffed animals. To order, call 615.833.8555 or visit RoseHillFlowers.com.

Photography by botanicanashville@gmail.com

Photography Courtesy of Dose

Photography Courtesy of Rose Hill Flowers

The White Orchid Nashville

This boutique at 998 Davidson Drive is a locally owned and operated floral and gift shop that specializes in custom-designed arrangements, a marketplace of fresh flowers, a spot for wonderfully scented candles, plus gift and home decor. They've been serving the area since 2010. They state their team members enjoy creating handcrafted designs that focus on the simple color and texture of beautiful flowers, believing that subtle touches often speak volumes. For ideas, visit TheWhiteOrchidFlorist.com

Roze Pony In Belle Meade

Head to 5133 Harding Pike for coffee and cocktails. Among their delectable coffee and tea drinks are: espresso, matcha latte, Clouds & Mist Green, Creamsicle Oolong, Yunnan Black, Rose Garden Grey, Bergamont Chai, Snow Moon Mint, Cortado, Americano drip coffee, cold brew, latte, cappuccino and Roze latte. This all-day cafe and market serves breakfast, lunch and dinner alongside a fully stocked bar and cocktail menu. For menu selections or online orders, visit RozePony.com

Photography Courtesy of The White Orchid Nashville

The English Garden By Terry Vincent White

Looking for an elegant table centerpiece? This floral design studio states their approach as: "Simple. Beautiful. Let the flowers be the feature." Owner Terry Vincent White, a Belle Meade resident, says his floral creations can best be described as “timeless with a twist." Check out his YouTube Channel, "Design Your Life with Terry White." For appointments with Terry and his team, call 615.496.2259. They presently focus on weddings and special events.

GlockStore’s 4th Annual Open House Is June 1

The Nightstick 'Low Light ~ No Light' Challenge has winners every hour; the Fast and Accurate Competition has a Glock 19 as the grand prize. They indicate they'll also give away a GS Performance Custom Glock, worth $1,700, for which attendees can enter for stopping by. Head to: GlockStore.com/oh24

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Photography Courtesy of The English Garden by Terry Vincent White

Leslie Murphy Owner and Creative Director

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Mrs. Belle Meade

POULAKIS-DRYFHOUT'S JOURNEY OF EMPOWERMENT, COMMUNITY AND EMBRACING AUTHENTICITY

Angelina Poulakis-Dryfhout's path to Mrs. Belle Meade and the Mrs. Tennessee competition is more than just a quest for a crown; it's a journey of empowerment, community impact and personal growth. Angelina says she sought to redefine her narrative, showing her daughters, and herself, that she can embrace new challenges.

As Mrs. Belle Meade, Angelina has dedicated herself to empowering women and supporting important causes in her community, from women's shelters to rehab programs. As she steps onto a larger stage in her run for Mrs. Tennessee, Belle Meade Lifestyle asked Angelina how she inspires others to embrace their gifts and pursue their dreams unapologetically.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN PAGEANTRY, AND HOW HAS YOUR EXPERIENCE SHAPED YOUR VIEWS ON EMPOWERMENT FOR WOMEN?

"After building and selling our men's grooming business, I felt it was important to show my little girls, but more importantly, myself, that I'm more than just one narrative. I wanted to go outside my comfort zone and gain gratitude by joining a platform that highlights community efforts. The sisterhood in this space is refreshing and a beautiful parallel to what a village of women is. We are built to empower each other. Having confidence and poise while maintaining grace is a woman's greatest empowerment."

ARTICLE BY JENNIFER KAUFMAN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIEL LEE ALVARADO

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AS A ROLE MODEL, WHAT MESSAGE DO YOU HOPE TO CONVEY TO YOUNG GIRLS AND WOMEN ABOUT SELF-CONFIDENCE AND PURSUING THEIR DREAMS?

"First and foremost, I believe in women: the innate gifts we carry and everything we bring to the table. Nowadays, it's imperative to convey to young girls and women that we shouldn't forget who we naturally are and exercise our gifts. We are warriors, nurturers, mothers and pursuers. We have an intense amount of strength softened by a streak of empathy. Always work the muscles of your gifts to exemplify your purpose."

HOW HAS YOUR PLATFORM AS MRS. BELLE MEADE ALLOWED YOU TO POSITIVELY IMPACT YOUR COMMUNITY, PARTICULARLY FOR WOMEN'S CAUSES?

"I'm constantly learning about many causes and how in need we are. I'm humbled by the impact that I have had, and will continue to have, on women's shelters, rehab programs, safe houses and providing groceries for families in need. We quickly forget how in need so many are right in our communities. I'm so grateful to have had this experience to learn how and where I can help."

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUNG GIRLS WHO ASPIRE TO FOLLOW IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS?

"Shine. Bring all of your gifts to the table and be unapologetic. That is where the real beauty happens."

WHAT HAS BEEN A CHALLENGE

DURING THE START OF YOUR RUN FOR MRS. TENNESSEE?

"One hundred percent, my comfort level has been a challenge! Putting yourself on a platform and being open to criticism is scary. Thankfully, I have the most amazing friends, and I come from a supportive family who has encouraged and believed in me."

"Always work the muscles of your gifts to exemplify your purpose."

~Angelina Poulakis-Dryfhout, Mrs. Belle Meade

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Guitar Girl

ARTICLE BY NEIL POND | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY GRACE BOWERS

"If you haven’t already heard, Grace Bowers is a bona fide, certified guitar-shredding prodigy garnering national buzz."

The waifish teenager sitting balled up in the wicker chair doesn’t look much like a revolutionary. Wearing a cream-colored, short-sleeve sweater over a white camisole top, with loose-fitting, high-water pants and white platform sneakers, she appears pretty much like almost any 17-year-old girl, especially one who loves hitting vintage clothing stores for retro-cool threads.

But Grace Bowers is not an ordinary teen.

If you haven’t already heard, she’s a bona fide, certified guitar-shredding prodigy garnering national buzz, who was featured in a segment on "CBS This Morning," getting press in USA Today, Guitar World and Hollywood Life, playing major music festivals, sharing the stage with superstars, performing with her own band and making records.

At press time, her debut single, “Tell Me Why U Do That,” was set for release in April.

Grace finds herself on the vanguard of a musical movement, if not an outright revolution: young girls who rock, slowly but surely upending the instrument’s longstanding gender dominance by males, one guitar at a time. Following in the wake of such guitar-slinging trailblazers as Joan Jett, Lita Ford and Bonnie Raitt, a new, more recent wave of other rock-guitar females includes H.E.R. (on this year’s Superbowl halftime show with Usher), L.A.’s all-girl punk rock band The Linda Lindas, the all-girl beehive-hairdo band The Surfragettes, and Anne Erin Clark, who performs as St. Vincent and has been ranked by Guitar World magazine as one of the best guitarists of the 21st century.

And the way it’s looking, Grace Bowers might be next on that list. “She’s going to inspire the next generation,” says Alex Haddad, guitarist for the Nashvillebased band Them Vibes, which has welcomed Grace onstage to perform with them several times.

“I’ve never met anybody her age as mature and developed on guitar. She’s a first. I can’t wait to see what she does next. She’s got everything she needs, and she’s still developing. The sky’s the limit.”

Sky-high isn’t too bad for someone barely old enough to drive.

In March, Grace headed to Austin’s South by Southwest, one of the largest entertainment festivals in the world, to perform and rep for Gibson Guitars, with which she already has a sponsorship and equipment deal. In February, she played guitar for Dolly Parton’s "Pet Gala," a celebrity-spangled CBS television special.

“I’ve gotten a lot of really cool opportunities recently,” she says, noting that she played with Lainey Wilson on New Year’s Eve in downtown Nashville to a crowd of 215,000. She smiles. “That’s pretty big.”

Pretty big indeed, especially for someone who started so small, as a wee-lass preteen growing up on the West Coast, not knowing exactly what she wanted to do, or be. “We tried pretty much everything,” says her mom, Lisa. “Girl Scouts, soccer, softball, gymnastics, ballet, karate. A few of them, she got kicked out of.”

“A lot of them,” adds Grace with a mischievous grin.

But then, when she was nine, she stumbled across a music video of Slash, the hairy, top-hatted axe-slinger for the ‘90s metal band Guns ‘N’ Roses, cigarette dangling precipitously from his lips, dressed in black head to toe, and totally slaying on his guitar. And Grace instantly knew what she wanted to do. “I thought he looked so cool,” she says. “I’m like, ‘Mom, I gotta’ get a guitar.'”

Honing her skills with guitar teachers and YouTube tutorials, Grace says she was soon digging deep into the instrument’s deep roots in the blues, watching YouTube videos of yesteryear’s legends. “Elmore James, Robert Johnson, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Mississippi John Hurt,” she says, “Almost all music comes from the blues. Like, it’s the roots of everything.”

She absorbed the musical mojo of solo superstars and maestros, such as Chuck Berry and B.B. King, the guitar-dominated blues rock of the Allman Brothers Band and the dazzling purple wizardry of Prince.

After coming from California to visit friends three years ago, Grace and her family made the move to Music City, settling into a new home in the Oak Hill area. “We just knew she needed to be someplace with creative minds,” says Lisa, “where she could find her people.” And Grace did, indeed, find her people,

And Grace instantly knew what she wanted to do...

“I’m like, ‘Mom, I gotta’ get a guitar.’”

playing locally in clubs, sitting in with other artists and posting videos on her Instagram page, building a massive fan following and attracting the attention of more established acts.

Grace says she knew exactly what she wanted when she put together her band, Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge, modeling it on other groups where the lead guitarist isn’t the standout star but part of the greater, organic whole.

“Like Sly and the Family Stone,” she says, noting the ‘70s band’s fluidly eclectic mix of styles, from R&B and blues to funk and rock. Her own music with Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge is “a lot of funk and soul, and we have others that are more on the psychedelic side.”

She’s ready to take her show on the road this summer for a string of festival dates, including Telluride,

the Bottlerock Festival in Napa Valley and Louisville’s Americana-centric Bourbon and Beyond. She’ll be on the bill with artists such as Lizzo, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Strings and Sheryl Crow.

That’s some pretty high-falootin’ company she’s keeping. But when she comes home, Grace says she comes down-to-earth fast with schoolwork (she’s a junior) and chores. “Set the table, clean the counters, normal stuff,” she says. “Feed the dogs.” She has two goldendoodles, George and Lenny.

She also has two younger brothers, 14 and 16, who aren’t particularly impressed with their big sister’s rising star. “They’re really into sports,” she says. “I know deep down they’re proud, but would they ever tell me that to my face?” She smiles. “No, no, no!”

Sometimes she even shuttles her brothers around since they’re too young to drive. “I’m always dropping them off at football games and plays and stuff,” she says.

On a recent sibling errand, she had one of those you-areso-Nashville moments, spotting a country star. “Chris Stapleton was at my little brother’s baseball game. I think his son’s on the same team.”

She’s making more Nashville connections all the time. In May of last year, she organized a benefit concert after the shooting at the Covenant School, the fateful event that took six lives; her brother Sam (uninjured) was a student at a nearby school.

She says she loves seeing the seasons change in Middle Tennessee, noshing at Creve Hall Bagel Company, combing through vinyl at Grimey’s and shopping with her mom for stage outfits at some of Nashville’s vintage clothing stores. “We can also do serious damage at Nordstrom’s,” Grace adds.

When her family first moved here, Grace went to Nashville Christian School, but now she’s learning online. “There’s a social aspect of [being in school] that I really miss,” she says. “But at the same time, I’m getting to do what I love every night instead of going to school. So, while I do miss it, I wouldn’t go back.”

She says she loves a lot about her new life in Nashville, where music is everywhere, places to play are plentiful, people are helpful and friendly, and the stars go to ballgames, shop at Kroger, and sometimes invite you, and your guitar, to share their stage. But there’s one thing she misses about her old home state: “You don’t need a car to get around in California,” she says, noting Nashville’s infamous traffic snarls, the city’s lack of public transportation and shortage of bike lanes.

“Where I was from, I could get anywhere I wanted on a bike or on the BART [the San Francisco Bay area’s elevated high-speed rail transportation system]. Nashville needs something like that badly.”

And Grace needs just a bit more academics before she completes her senior year in 2025; she’s mulling college, if she wants to go and where. “If I do, I will probably want to go to Belmont and stay in Nashville. But I don’t know if I can handle another four years of school. So, we’ll see.”

Everyone else also will get to see where this gifted guitar girl goes on her musical journey, living a dream that began in California and ultimately brought her to Music City. Wherever the road (or the high-speed railway) takes her, one thing is sure: Grace knows what she wants.

“I just want to be happy,” she says, “and playing music.”

She’s ready to take her show on the road this summer for a string of festival dates, including Telluride, the Bottlerock Festival in Napa Valley and Louisville’s Americanacentric Bourbon and Beyond.

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FEMALES OF INFLUENCE

THESE BUSINESS WOMEN CONTINUE TO SPEARHEAD CHANGE AND PROGRESS

Based on employment statistics for Belle Meade, category breakdowns are: private companies 59.97%; self-employed 19.35%; nonprofit organizations 17.56% and governmental workers 3.12%. Many of these working groups are operated by females who embody what it means to be changemakers and leaders.

Belle Meade Lifestyle asked the following women business executives how being part of Nashville influenced their businesses and leadership styles, in addition to the best advice they have for other women planning to start their own ventures in the region.

Marie-Joe Bouffard, owner JFY Designs

Photo by Leslie Parrott

"I learned to always take on things I’d never done before. Growth and comfort do not coexist."

~Virginia Romerty, first woman to head IBM

Nashville’s dynamic culture, especially its emphasis on community, has encouraged Sarah to approach business with a creative, collaborative mindset. “As a female entrepreneur, I’ve learned to value diversity, prioritize open communication and foster a culture of respect and empowerment within my team.”

She says Nashville’s spirit of innovation also inspired her to think outside the box within her company. “Being in Nashville shaped me into a more adaptable, empathetic and innovative leader.”

Sarah’s best advice for women planning to start their own ventures in Nashville is to embrace the city’s vibrant entrepreneurial community fully. “Connect with other female entrepreneurs and tap into the supportive networks available. Don’t be afraid to seek mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals who can provide valuable insights and advice. Stay true to your unique vision and values, and use Nashville’s creative energy to innovate and differentiate your business. Prioritize self-care and resilience, as entrepreneurship is a challenging and rewarding journey.”

Sarah Kmita

Owner of Green Hills Seamstress

Dr. Miriam Hall

Orthodontist, Hall Orthodontics:

Being an active member in the Nashville community has greatly attributed to overall success, assures Dr. Hall. “I value my relationships and partnerships with both profit and nonprofit groups, as well as relationships built around my children’s extracurricular activities.”

She says the opportunity to play an active role in local areas enhances her personal life outside of the professional benefits. “For myself, there are cornerstones of leadership that I hold true; you have to be able to follow to be able to lead. Without an amazing team and community, there would be no business and there would be no success. Like anything else, the knowledge gained by the years of experience in my field has allowed me to adapt and evolve depending on the ever-changing needs of our community.”

Dr. Hall’s best advice for other women wanting to start their own venture is to be the best version of yourself. “Combine the notions of being the utmost expert in your field with the dynamic ability to evolve, change and grow. Don’t limit yourself to the status quo, and tap into your creative nature within. Create the ideal life you want alongside your business and go all in. Don’t compare yourself to others and stay humble.”

In the end, she encourages other women to hold strong to themselves and their values, and remember that “if you are true to yourself, success will follow.”

Meagan Benson

Owner and Creator of Pretty Lovely Teas:

With all of Nashville’s growth, Meagan says there’s a natural hustle that comes along with it. “Most of that hustle stems from a large community of hardworking entrepreneurial women and that spirit has heavily influenced me,” she adds.

Meagan’s advice to other enterprising women: “Start and keep going. If you feel it in your gut, don’t quit even when you absolutely want to!”

Dr. Miriam Hall, Orthodontist at Hall Orthodontics

Meagan Benson, owner, Pretty Lovely Teas

"I don’t like to lose — at anything — yet I’ve grown most not from victories, but setbacks."

~Serena Williams, professional tennis champion

Kate Figler

Owner of Kate Figler Interiors:

Nashville is a very strong and supportive community, agrees Kate. “There’s a large network of business owners here who look out for one another, and because of that, we strive to be collaborative, thoughtful and encouraging in our approach.”

Kate’s recommendations to other entrepreneurial women are two-fold: “I would first encourage them to network with other female business owners who have gone before them and are open to sharing their thoughts and suggestions for best practices. Second, and perhaps more importantly, I would urge them to listen and take in their guidance. While you don’t need to model your business exactly off of another’s, it’s so important to ask questions and remain humble in the fact that you’re just getting started.”

Kate Figler, owner, Kate Figler Interiors

Photo by Leslie Parrott

"You cannot live in this world and be successful and not have heartaches, troubles, disappointments. It's how you deal with it."

~Dolly Parton

Lizzie Pogue

Owner, Lizzie Pogue Interiors:

While Nashville is indeed a big city, Lizzie says she believes it maintains a small-town feel because of its residents. “I’ve met so many designers, textile and furniture reps in the Nashville area who’ve been kind and helpful along the way. Their generosity shaped how I run my business and what kind of person I want to be in front of this business,” she adds. “Additionally, my style is Southern traditional with layers of prints, florals and textures in fabrics, thus making Nashville a perfect place for inspiring Southern charm through interiors, architecture and caring people.”

Lizzie suggests that other enterprising women just go for it! “Educate yourself. Read and look through coffee table books. Listen to podcasts. Take classes. Network. Try working with others to learn the business side of things. Life is too short not to do something you love.”

Lizzie Pogue, owner, Lizzie Pogue Interiors

Elizabeth Perkins

Owner, Bennett Galleries Nashville:

Nashville is growing at a fast pace, but Elizabeth says she’s been local long enough to know what Old Nashville really is. “We strive to keep that atmosphere moving into the future. We want to stay authentic, non-pretentious and approachable. We’re Nashville, not New York, and it reflects in our laid-back yet professional approach.”

Elizabeth’s best advice for other women planning to start their own ventures in the region is to: “Be yourself. Your authenticity will be your calling card for years to come, and Nashville welcomes originality.”

Jodi Suglio, MS General Manager, STRIDE Fitness West End:

Due to the nature of Nashville’s rapid growth, both in number of people and number of fitness businesses more specifically, Jodi says she’s had to dial in on the little things that make a gym successful and what sets them apart from the rest.

“In Nashville, community matters and I’ve worked tirelessly to build a true sense of community at every studio I’ve managed here,” she adds.

For her management style: “I focus on consistent communication, training, and the sharing of best practices so our staff feels comfortable, confident and supported in everything they do at STRIDE. We really take pride in providing the best possible experience for the patrons who choose to walk through our doors. I also prioritize a healthy work/life balance for my staff, something they might not find in other places.”

Elizabeth Perkins, owner, Bennett Galleries Nashville

Tina Tunney Co-Owner, All In Boutique Transportation:

“Nashville has had a tremendous influence on All In Boutique Transportation and my leadership style, because Nashville is full of energy, hopes, dreams and talent,” explains Tina. “Our company is reflective of that as we strive to deliver luxe, boutique-style black car service to our clients while always accommodating their individual travel needs.”

Tina says she believes her leadership style helps their employees become the best version of themselves, training them to be first-in-class in the industry, and always encouraging them to perfect the client’s personal experience.

“Our chauffeurs represent the best of Music City, and will even pick you up in a cowboy uniform with cowboy boots topped off with a cowboy hat. At All In Boutique Transportation, guaranteed Southern hospitality is not just our goal, but our mission. We want our clients to take a little bit of Nashville with them every time they book a ride with us,” Tina says.

Her best advice for other women planning to start their own ventures in the region is to recognize a need in the marketplace: “See the opportunity you have in front of you and go for it! All In Boutique Transportation started because I saw a niche in the market for luxe, personalized travel that wasn’t currently being met in the Nashville metro. We were new to Nashville, like luxe, black car service, and the best we could find was maybe Uber Black. We thought there’s got to be others who feel the same way we do. Deciding to go all in, we carved out the perfect niche market for ourselves and others who desire luxe, boutique-style black car service.”

Shira Levy Consultant: Business Analysis | Project Management

“Being in Nashville significantly influenced my business and leadership style by emphasizing the importance of authenticity, collaboration and community,” says Shira. “Nashville’s vibrant music scene, progressive spirit, growth mindset and entrepreneurial drive taught me the value of creativity, innovation and building meaningful relationships with others. Additionally, the city’s diverse culture and rich history inspired me to embrace diversity, inclusivity and empathy.”

Her best advice for women planning to start their own Nashville ventures is to network extensively, seek mentorship from successful entrepreneurs and leverage the supportive community of like-minded individuals. “Additionally, prioritize building a strong support system, stay true to your vision, and don’t be afraid to take calculated risks. Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, and always remember to advocate for yourself and your ideas confidently.”

Tina Tunney, co-owner, All In Boutique Transportation

Shira Levy

"The most successful entrepreneurs I know are optimistic. It’s part of the job description."

~Caterina Fake, co-founder of websites Flickr and Hunch.

Leslie Murphy Owner and Creative Director, Murphy Maude Interiors:

Nashville area homeowners and commercial location managers seeking to refresh their homes or offices tap into the professional guidance of Leslie Murphy, owner and creative director for Murphy Maude Interiors.

Murphy Maude Interiors is an internationally published interior design firm headquartered from the creative Nashville scene. Leslie says they specialize in artfully intentional residential and boutique commercial interior design environments.

"From innovative textiles to custom furniture and original artwork, each space is highly curated to realize our client’s vision of sophisticated living. Using the latest technologies and inspiration drawn from our uniquely art-driven process, our experienced team of designers and artists go beyond the ordinary to create the remarkable," she adds.

"Murphy Maude Interiors is based in Nashville, but is available to work anywhere if the project aligns with our aesthetic," Leslie states.

Leslie Murphy, owner, Murphy Maude Interiors

Photo by Leslie Parrott

MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS

Gifting Ideas For Those Special Women In Life

ARTICLE BY JULIE BROWN PATTON

1. LE STUDIO IN BERRY HILL

Vases, Baobab candles, reed diffusers, throw blankets or coffee table books are great gifts. A Baobab candle is equal part interior perfume and decorative object. The hand-blown glass vessels are stunning. The larger size candle burns for 400 hours.

2. GIMMEE ROLLS

Provide sweet moments by ordering freshly baked, gourmet cinnamon rolls and cream cheese frosting to be delivered and ready to eat. The company provides these wonderful weekend treats between 6 a.m. to noon.

3. THE GOLF SANCTUARY

The Magnolia Dining Room at TGS is the perfect spot for hosting a special meal and activities. The kitchen staff goes all-out to create delicious and memorable dining experiences. Cutting-edge technology meets the passion for golf there.

Baobab candles found at Le Studio.

Gimmee Rolls!

The Magnolia Dining room at TGS

54. PAPER SOURCE

Build a book bouquet to give or shop unique gifts, craft supplies, seasonal activities and DIY inspiration at this premiere stationery store, conveniently located near the Hillsboro Shopping Center. They also have all types of cards, including traditional to contemporary.

5. THISTLE FARMS ESSENTIAL OILS GIFT SET

This collection of essential oils is handcrafted and specially blended to promote calm, balance and focus. Morning, noon and night, recipients can roll them lightly onto pulse points at the inner wrist, the base of the throat, behind ear lobes and knees and the top of the feet. Purchasing gifts from this source contributes toward their mission of assisting women who've been exploited.

Thistle Farms Essential Oils Gift Set

CHILD HOMELESSNESS IS HERE.

For the almost 10,000 kids in Middle Tennessee who experience homelessness, life is full of challenges.

Soles4Souls works with our school and community partners to deliver new shoes to kids who need them most.

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