In this powerful conversation, Lucy sits down with global visionary Tracy Litt to unpack what it really takes for high-achieving women to evolve without burning out. Tracy shares her transformation from single mom on food stamps to CEO of a seven-figure personal growth company and introduces The Choice Method®, a four-step, nervous-system-led framework for sustainable change. You’ll learn why “change happens at the speed of safety,” how to move from “I can’t” to “I won’t” (and finally g...

This episode of Beyond the Handshake, host Lucy Miller sits down with John Sharpe, CEO of Marvel HR, to unpack what it really takes to build—and evolve—an intentional company culture. What we explore: Culture as the foundation: Hear how John defines a strong company culture and why it's central to growth and retention. Learn how Marvel HR helps companies foster inclusive environments where people thrive. Grit + persistence: John shares insights on the resilience and leadership qualities requ...

Twin sisters. One vision. Multi-million-dollar growth. In this powerful episode of Beyond The Handshake, Lucy sits down with Mary Smiley Ford and Carla Pierson, twin sisters and co-founders of Smiley Aesthetics, one of the fastest-growing medical aesthetics companies in the region. What started as a mobile injector business has rapidly scaled into a multi-million-dollar med spa brand with over $3M in revenue—and they’re just getting started. We dive into: How they built a business from scratc...

In this episode of Beyond The Handshake, we sit down with Liza Graves, Founder and CEO of StyleBlueprint — the South’s premier digital lifestyle publication dedicated to uplifting women, spotlighting small businesses, and celebrating Southern culture. What started in 2009 as a passion project has grown into a digital platform that now reaches over 3 million readers annually. Liza shares her journey from café owner at age 25 to leading one of the South’s most influential women-owned media bra...

Beyond The Handshake with Heather Locke, Founder of Hammersmith Support. In this episode of Beyond The Handshake, we sit down with Heather Locke, the Founder and Chief Support Officer of Hammersmith Support, a web development and maintenance company dedicated to helping businesses create and maintain high-performing websites. Heather’s journey is one of innovation, perseverance, and leadership in the ever-evolving world of tech. From launching her company in 2010 to growing a busines...

In this compelling episode of Beyond The Handshake, we sit down with Jessica Baladad, a six-year breast cancer survivor and the visionary founder of Feel For Your Life. Jessica transformed her personal battle with cancer into a mission to empower others through self-advocacy and innovative technology. Join us for an inspiring conversation that delves into resilience, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of better healthcare outcome. Listen now to be inspired and informed! To learn more ...

Have you ever envisioned starting a non-profit to champion a cause close to your heart? In this episode of Beyond The Handshake, we sit down with Jamie Heard, Executive Director of Faithfully Restored, a non-profit dedicated to uplifting women through care, encouragement, and community. Born from personal experiences of hardship and loss, Jamie and her co-founders established an organization that began locally and now extends its support to women nationwide. Tune in to discover: - The insp...

In this inspiring episode of Beyond The Handshake, host Lucy Miller sits down with Tammie Osborne, a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of The Sapphire Suite, a thriving co-working and event space designed exclusively for women. Motivated by the isolation many experienced during the pandemic, Tammie envisioned a space where women could not only work but connect, collaborate, and grow together. With a background in leading a successful IT company, Tammie has expanded her impact by creat...

Conference planning is not for the faint of heart! On this episode of Beyond The Handshake, Lucy Miller sits down with Sydney Dozier to talk all things conference planning for women—the excitement, the challenges, the purpose behind it all, and some golden tips for pulling off a big event for your business. Sydney’s entrepreneurial journey started in her childhood bedroom with nothing but big dreams and bold ideas. Today, she’s the founder of Renaissance Marketing Group, a thriving agency spe...

This episode of Beyond The Handshake is with Jamie Rose Plum, Founder and Owner of Rose & Plum Living. Get ready to listen in on two good friends chatting all things business. From starting a business, the roller coaster we are on, the mom guilt, business planning, goal setting, and the village it takes to raise a family and find success in all the things. Jamie Rose's love for entertaining and providing beautiful and delicious food creations is a labor of love that her recent expa...

Are you overwhelmed by the complexities of the benefits world? Not sure how to incorporate YOUR ethos into your business practices? Perhaps you are curious about the experiences of a college athlete as a business woman now or someone who has faced a traumatic brain injury? Working with a spouse? So many interesting topics! In our latest episode, we sit down with Chelsea Ryckis, Founder of Ethos Benefits. As a former Canadian college athlete who suffered a major brain injury, Chelsea's p...

In this exciting episode of Beyond The Handshake, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the inspiring Jennifer Ghanem, who is not only the Founder but also the CEO of The Row Title. Jennifer's journey towards establishing her own title company has been truly remarkable, filled with numerous opportunities for growth, change, and the pursuit of ambitious goals. In this episode, we delve deep into the transformative power of the 10x goal setting process. Jennifer explains how setting a big 10...

In this episode of Beyond The Handshake, we sit down with Brielle Cotterman, Founder and CEO of The Influential Leader Agency. Brielle’s remarkable journey of resilience has inspired her to share her story worldwide, empowering others to do the same. From mastering the basics of publicity—whether speaking on stage, appearing on podcasts, or being on camera—to becoming a thought leader and creating real impact in your industry, our conversation offers valuable insights for anyone looking to ...

In this episode of Beyond The Handshake, we sit down with Anna-Vija McCloud. We chat through her journey of starting her agency as an "accident," growing and scaling it, the pivots she took, and now the ways her team serves their clients with marketing, systems, and their effort to grow! Anna-Vija has an expertise in batch producing content. This is pivotal for her success and how she leads her clients to find success, too. So, if creating content for social posts, email marketing, blogs, ta...

In this episode of Beyond The Handshake, we sit down with Blair Moore, Founder of BeStyledCo, who shares her incredible journey from accidentally starting a business to navigating the challenges of growing a team and serving clients across the U.S. Blair opens up about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the new skills she had to learn along the way, and how she’s continuing to evolve her business today. With social media playing a massive role in her success, Blair also reveals her top t...