International Women’s Day (IWD) is more than a moment—it’s a movement. While its roots lie in combating gender bias and discrimination, today it stands as a powerful celebration of all women—of every race, background, and identity.
This year, we embrace the theme "Accelerate Action," calling on women to drive change, break barriers, and create meaningful impact. Join us for an empowering IWD Luncheon Presented by First Farmers, where you’ll hear from dynamic speakers, connect with like-minded women, and gain inspiration to take bold steps forward in your career, community, and beyond.
Don't miss this opportunity to network, celebrate, and take action—because together, we move faster, go further, and achieve more.
Logistics:Date: Thursday, March 6thTime: 11-1 P.M.Location: Cannery Hall
Thank you to our partners:
First FarmersCannery HallDream Event CateringSouthern Event Party RentalsBar MagnoliaTwisted For SugarZak Human SolutionsKate Tran Video ProductionDiana Marie PhotographyTausha DickinsonPoppi
Why Attend?
Expand your professional network and connect with like-minded women passionate about business.
Gain valuable insights and strategies to overcome challenges and achieve success in your career or entrepreneurial journey.
Be inspired by the stories and experiences of accomplished women leaders who have shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for others.
Join a supportive community of women who are dedicated to uplifting and empowering each other to reach new heights of success in a safe space.
Florida native Amber Anderson followed her love of country music to Nashville over 12 years ago. She brings experience on the business end of both the sports and music industries through her marketing and organizational work that ranges from time with the NBA’s Orlando Magic, The Grand Ole Opry, and SMACKSongs. She is currently one of the co-hosts of Amazon Music’s flagship global country music podcast, Country Heat Weekly. In addition to the podcast, she and her co-host Kelly Sutton serve as hosts for some of the largest events in the genre such as the 3 day Stagecoach livestream on Prime Video, the ACM Awards Red Carpet and CMA Fest. When she’s not co-hosting and listening to all of her country music favorites, you will find her taking in any sporting event, thrifting and running her clothing resale business, or needlepointing & crafting!
Dionna Widder is in her second season with the Nashville Predators and Bridgestone Arena. In her role as Chief Revenue Officer, Widder is responsible for ticket sales and service; premium seating; suite sales and service; partnership sales and service; data analytics; and business intelligence. Widder works closely with team members, fans, partners and community leaders to continue to shape the Preds into a world-class franchise and create extraordinary experiences that only SMASHVILLE can deliver.
Previously, Widder served as the Chief Revenue Officer for Houston Dynamo FC and Houston Dash for four seasons. Widder was responsible for leading the revenue-generation strategy and execution for the Club, including overseeing the corporate partnership sales & marketing, ticket sales & service, and business intelligence & analytics teams.
Before making her move to Houston, Dionna was the Vice President of Ticket Sales and Service for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Under Widder’s leadership, the Cavs recorded more than 250 home consecutive sellouts at the 20,562-seat Quicken Loans Arena, and Widder was named to Crain’s Cleveland Business 40-Under-40 in 2017
Traci Schubert Barrett is a workplace and leadership expert. She is an international speaker, best-selling author of What If There’s More? Finding Significance Beyond Success, co-founder of HGTV: Home & Garden Television, and co-founder of Navigate the Journey, a business consulting firm. As one of the founders of the popular television network HGTV, she enjoyed the amazing ride of taking a fledgling idea and turning it into a billion-dollar media empire. After decades in the media industry, Traci paved a new entrepreneurial path leading her to create the Strategic Life Map process. With a Master's in Professional Psychology and over 30 years of business experience, Traci has a unique talent for driving meaningful change and fostering purpose-driven cultures. When Traci isn’t on stage, you can find her coaching C-suite executives and business leaders, helping them create greater impact in their work and lives.
An eighth generation Nashvillian, Andrea Turner has spent her 25-year career working in communications for companies including MP&F, Dollar General, Brookdale and Asurion. She currently serves as manager of corporate, multicultural and philanthropic communications at Nissan Group of the Americas, headquartered in Franklin, Tenn. She also served in state government for eight years as director of communications and media relations for Tennessee Department of Health, and more recently worked at the Tennessee Hospital Association as director of public relations during the COVID 19 pandemic.
An alumna of Young Leaders Council, Andrea has been on the boards of directors of numerous nonprofit organizations, including Hands On Nashville, YWCA, FiftyForward and Mental Health America of the Mid-South. In addition to serving currently on the board for Mental Health Cooperative, Andrea is a member of Public Relations Society of America, National Association of Black Journalists, Women of Color in Communication and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Having completed her undergraduate degree at Tennessee State University, Andrea also holds a master's degree in marketing communications and a project management certificate from Austin Peay State University, as well as a diversity, equity and inclusion certificate from the University of South Florida.
On a personal note, Andrea is the proud mother of three sons -- Justin, LJ and Landon, and the obsessed grandmother to two precious girls -- Elaiya and Eleni.
Your ticket includes a lunch, networking, and a program.
If you want to purchase a table for your company to attend the most anticipated luncheon of the year, make sure to reserve one here. Tables are limited.
