The Renaissance Podcast
A "renaissance" signifies any revival or renewed interest in something, often marked by a burst of creativity, intellectual activity, and cultural development. It’s time to start a Renaissance in your business and LIFE with The Renaissance Podcast, a weekly show for women entrepreneurs. This isn’t just any podcast—it’s your ultimate source for inspiration, education, and the spark you need to revive, renew, and infuse creativity and opportunity into your business.
Entrepreneurship is as much a mindset game as it is about business savvy. That’s why we’re bringing you wisdom from multi-six and seven-figure female founders who share how they support, grow, and operate their successful businesses. They have clarity around their missions and balance it all with home life, motherhood, and mental wellbeing. They're here to show you how they do it. We’re not fans of the “B” word (balance), but we believe it’s possible to run a business that gives you the keys to your dream life—including everything you love—your Renaissance life.
Hosted by Sydney Dozier, founder of Renaissance Marketing Group—one of Nashville’s top social media marketing agencies—and creator of the successful bi-annual Renaissance Women's Summit, this show is all about empowering women to live their Renaissance lives. Sydney’s mission is to inspire you to invest in yourself, because that positive impact WILL and DOES ripple through your business.
Expect to be inspired, empowered, uplifted, and encouraged. Say goodbye to that isolating feeling of being a woman entrepreneur—we’re here to build a community of Renaissance women who share openly and vulnerably about our business journeys.
Your Renaissance is just getting started, and we're so glad you're here!
The Renaissance Podcast is brought to you by Renaissance Marketing Group—a premier full-service social media agency based in Nashville. As architects of brand storytelling, we specialize in crafting exceptional content and leveraging social media platforms to elevate your brand's presence. Ready to begin your brand's own renaissance journey? Get in touch with us at renaissancemarketinggroup.com or email getsocial@renaissancemarketinggroup.com to learn more.
The Renaissance Podcast
10 Hard Truths from 10 Years: What I Wish I Knew When I Started My Business
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 things she wishes she could tell her younger self as a budding entrepreneur.
From building a brand that feels 100% aligned with your purpose to navigating the tough conversations, Sydney gets real about the challenges, triumphs, and growth that come with running a business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for inspiration to keep going, these lessons will empower, educate, and remind you why you’re on this journey in the first place.
Here’s a sneak peek at Sydney’s 10 reflections from 10 years:
- Stay connected to your “why” — don’t lose yourself in the hustle.
- Trust your team — they’re often closer to the pulse than you are.
- Let success humble you, not feed your ego.
- Build a brand that’s authentically YOU — it attracts the right people.
- Leadership is about purpose, not control.
- Stop people-pleasing — clear boundaries gain respect.
- Stick to your core values and let them guide hard decisions.
- Outsource what you hate — it’s worth it.
- Face the hard things — that’s where the growth happens.
- Practice gratitude every day, even on the tough ones.
Tune in for a candid, heartfelt conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, and lessons learned from building a dream into reality. This one’s for every woman out there chasing her Renaissance life!
Learn more about Sydney, Renaissance Marketing Group, and attend the 2025 Renaissance Women's Summit by visiting: www.therenaissancewomenssummit.com
About The Host:
Sydney Dozier the visionary behind Renaissance Marketing Group, a leading Nashville-based social media agency founded in 2014. Over 9 years, Sydney has curated a top-tier team, establishing Renaissance as a go-to agency delivering proven social media marketing results.
Renaissance offers a wide array of services, from social media management to content creation, professional photography and videography, branding, and more, serving clients across the nation. Their focus is clear: drive revenue, foster online growth, and exceed client expectations.
Sydney is not only a business dynamo but also the co-host of The Renaissance Podcast, aimed at empowering entrepreneurs. Her dedication to supporting women entrepreneurs led to The Mona Lisa Foundation, offering mentorship, grants, education, and a vibrant community. She's also the brains behind The Renaissance Women’s Summit, an annual event in Nashville with a mission in inspiring women entrepreneurs.
Sydney is a wife and mother to Sawyer James and has an unwavering passion for entrepreneurship, the color pink, and her two furry companions, Stevie Nicks and EmmyLou Harris.
Learn more: www.renaissancemarketinggroup.com
