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
Lights, Camera, Purpose: Stacy Scarsella on Entrepreneurship, Motherhood & Building a Multi-Million Dollar Production Empire
This week on The Renaissance Podcast, we’re sitting down with Stacy Scarsella, CEO, Founder, and Executive Producer of Plaid Pony Productions—a creative force in the world of advertising and commercial production. With over 20 years of global production experience, Stacy has worked in the top creative hubs of NYC, LA, Boston, Austin, and beyond, producing award-winning campaigns for some of the biggest brands in the industry.
But this isn’t just any conversation—it’s a special one. We’re recording live from downtown Nashville, the day before the 2025 Renaissance Women's Summit: Unleash Your Revival, where we set up a mobile podcast studio at the summit venue. Stacy is set to take the stage the next day as one of our esteemed speakers on the highly anticipated "We Run This Mother" panel, where she’ll dive deep into the realities of building a thriving business while managing the beautiful chaos of motherhood and personal life.
Beyond business success, Stacy’s story is one of resilience, balance, and purpose. She shares what inspired her leap from corporate to launching her own production company, how she navigates the challenges of entrepreneurship and motherhood, and why she prioritizes mentorship and giving back—even finding time to step into the classroom as a substitute teacher.
We also explore the deeply personal side of Stacy’s journey—how losing her best friend to suicide shaped the way she leads, lives, and builds her business. She opens up about the guilt many women feel when chasing big dreams, the creative problem-solving skills she’s mastered in production and motherhood, and why she’s passionate about helping the next generation of creative leaders rise.
If you’ve ever felt the pull to take a big career leap, balance ambition with family, or redefine success on your own terms, this is the episode for you.
🎥 Follow Stacy & Plaid Pony Productions:
📍 Instagram: @stacyscarsella | @plaidponyprod
🌎 Website: Plaid Pony Productions
🔊 Tune in now for an inspiring conversation on leadership, creativity, and the power of taking risks.
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
