The Renaissance Podcast

Success Isn’t a Finish Line—It’s a Mindset

Sydney Dozier Season 2

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In this week's solo episode, Sydney opens with a Memorial Day reflection, honoring those who have served—including her father, brother, sister in law, and grandfather. With deep gratitude, she transitions into a message that so many women entrepreneurs need to hear right now:

You are not behind.
You are right where you're meant to be.
And there’s no such thing as an overnight success.

Sydney peels back the pressure we put on ourselves to “arrive” faster and reminds us that growth is not a straight line—it’s built in quiet mornings, long nights, and the brave decision to keep going. Featuring a powerful quote from Gary Vaynerchuk, and stories of three iconic women who found massive success later in life—Vera Wang, Sara Blakely, and Kendra Scott—this episode is your reminder that you’re on time.

Sydney also shares her own 10-year journey as a founder, including a recent challenging season filled with loss, transition, and the unknown. Her message is clear: success isn’t a finish line—it’s a mindset.

Highlights:

  • A Memorial Day tribute and personal story
  • Gary Vee’s reminder: “You’re just early.”
  • The real (later-in-life) success stories of Vera Wang, Sara Blakely, and Kendra Scott
  • Sydney’s raw look at the past year inside Renaissance
  • Encouragement for every woman in a season of building, waiting, or rebuilding

If you’ve been feeling behind, this episode is your permission slip to exhale—and keep building.

You are a Renaissance Woman. Keep showing up. Keep building. And know—you have time.

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About The Host:

Sydney Dozier, the visionary behind Renaissance Marketing Group, has been at the forefront of social media excellence since the agency's inception in 2014. Over the past 10 years, Sydney has cultivated a full-fledged team of social media aficionados and creative minds, elevating Renaissance to its current status as one of Nashville's premier agencies. With an extensive and diverse clientele, they've consistently delivered exceptional results.

From coast to coast, Renaissance offers a comprehensive suite of services, spanning social media management, strategic guidance, content creation, paid digital advertising, email marketing, influencer partnerships, graphic design, branding, in-house professional photography and videography, and beyond. Their mission is simple: to drive optimal revenue and online growth while consistently surpassing client expectations.

Beyond her role as a business maven, Sydney wears multiple hats. She hosts The Renaissance Podcast, an enlightening resource for entrepreneurs seeking to spark a modern-day Renaissance in their lives and businesses. Her passion for championing women in business gave rise to The Mona Lisa Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to supporting and accelerating women entrepreneurs in Nashville through mentorship, grants, education, and a vibrant community.


Sydney is also the driving force behind The Renaissance Women’s Summit, an annual...

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