Beyond The Handshake
Welcome to Beyond The Handshake, hosted by Lucy Miller—Founder of Women Connect and a passionate advocate for building meaningful business relationships. On this podcast, we dive deep into the stories behind businesses and their leaders, exploring what drives their success, what keeps them going, and the challenges they face. We’ll uncover the “why” behind their work, their biggest struggles, triumphs, and the valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way.
It’s time we go beyond the handshake—beyond the business card exchange and initial introduction—to cultivate deeper, more authentic relationships.
Lucy’s experience creating Women Connect, a fast-growing professional women's networking group with chapters across Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky, fuels her love for helping others build lasting connections. What began in 2020 as local networking events has expanded into a thriving community, hosting monthly events and the annual LIVE conference—a highlight of Lucy’s year.
Join us as we take business relationships to the next level and learn from the best in the business world.
Learn more: https://wearewomenconnect.com/
Beyond The Handshake
Liza Graves | The Blueprint of Success
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 brands. From her roots in entrepreneurship to her role today as a mentor and leader, Liza gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how she built StyleBlueprint and what it truly takes to create meaningful content that connects with community.
Hot Topics:
- Building a brand rooted in values and vision
- Supporting small businesses through digital storytelling
- Creating hyperlocal content that resonates on a national scale
- Running a woman-owned business in digital media
- Work/Life Balance with dedicated time off
Whether you're a business owner, creative, or a lover of all things Southern, this episode is packed with insights on branding, entrepreneurship, and the power of staying authentic.
Listen now to get inspired by Liza’s story and learn how StyleBlueprint continues to amplify voices and businesses across the South.
Explore more at StyleBlueprint.com