Entrepreneur Stories
Steph Utterback | Epicbnb
Steph Utterback, owner of Epic BnB, shares her journey from starting with nothing to building a thriving short-term rental management business in Nashville. Discover how she thinks about growth, the importance of aligning with the right clients, and the lessons she’s learned about discipline and time management.
Kristen Nicholson | Urban Sweat
Kristen Nicholson, founder of Urban Sweat, shares her path from corporate healthcare to entrepreneurship. Learn how she turned her vision into a successful wellness studio and franchise, and hear her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs about betting on yourself and embracing the challenges of growth.
Thomas Kelly | Creative Soulz Printing
Thomas Kelly, the founder of Creative Soulz Printing, shares his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. From starting his business by accident in 2019 to navigating the challenges of growth, Thomas discusses how he found his focus and built a thriving print business.
Nick and April Ray | ModerNash
Nick and April Ray, owners of ModerNash, a kitchen, bath, and closet cabinetry business in Middle Tennessee, share their entrepreneurial journey. From starting with debt to learning the power of pivoting, their story is full of valuable lessons for anyone looking to grow their business. Get tips on resilience, growth, and balancing family life while running a business!
Tyler Campbell | Greenroom
Tyler Campbell, owner of Greenroom, shares his journey of building an entertainment booking agency in Nashville, Tennessee. From starting his business just as the COVID-19 pandemic hit to pivoting toward virtual events, Tyler discusses the importance of resilience, relationship-building, and understanding client needs. He offers invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing that embracing failure is a key part of the entrepreneurial journey.
Liz Jenkins | A Fresh Space
Liz Jenkins is the owner of A Fresh Space, a professional organizing and moving concierge company. Discover how her passion for organizing transformed into a thriving business that supports clients through major life transitions. Liz offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the true value of your service.
Jasmine Williamson | Tea Rose
Jasmine Williamson is the founder of Tea Rose, a luxury mobile tea party business that creates elegant experiences across Music City and beyond. Inspired by her childhood tea parties with her parents and later hosting with her daughter Jaila, Jasmine transformed her passion into a thriving enterprise. Tea Rose’s mission is to cultivate memorable moments through tea, blending sophistication, Southern flair, and whimsical grandeur to ensure every guest feels the warmth of Southern hospitality.
Katie Jacobs | Styling My Everyday
Katie Jacobs shares her journey as the founder of “Styling My Everyday,” a business that blends her passions for food styling, photography, and cookbook authorship. With a background in the magazine industry, Katie discusses the challenges of corporate life and the leap she took to follow her entrepreneurial dreams. Join Katie as she explores how to find beauty in everyday moments and encourages others to pursue their own paths to success.
Dr. Tanya Davis | Women Who Rock Nashville
Dr. Tanya Davis shares her remarkable journey from homelessness and addiction to becoming a successful entrepreneur, realtor, and founder of Women Who Rock Nashville. She reflects on how her experiences shaped her passion for helping others and the importance of resilience in overcoming adversity.
Grace Bay | Hello Truck Lease
Grace Bay is the CEO Hello Truck Lease, an industry-first truck leasing company that provides creative lease solutions to logistics entrepreneurs. She’s also involved in property management, interior design, and owns several rental properties.
Mandy Liz | Mandy Liz Photography
Mandy Liz is the founder of Mandy Liz Photography, a lifestyle personal branding photographer and digital marketing consultant based in Nashville, TN.
Brandon Jaradat | Neat
Brandon Jaradat is the founder of Neat, a short-term rental cleaning and property management company in Nashville, TN.