Be a Part of Powerhouse Conversations: Women in Business May 20
The next in Powerhouse Conversations lunch on May 20th will focus on Women in Business and feature 6 dynamic women leaders in a variety of business fields.
CEO of MOJO Impact Collective, Mochiere’ Holmes-Jones, will moderate a discussion with Rev. Sondrea Tolbert, Sharon Reynolds, Shannen Stewart, Sharon Reynolds, Valinda Burke, Buffy Stancil and Dimeta Smith Knight.
The Powerhouse Conversations series is designed for women and convenes decision-makers and visionaries to explore ways in which ideas become ownership, strategy and long-term impact. Powerhouse conversations move us beyond surface-level dialogue, create alignment, spark strategy, and advance ideas that carry well beyond the room.
Powerhouse Conversations Lunch Series events take place in Bennett Hall on the campus of Scarritt Bennett Center. Doors will open at 11am, lunch and program will begin at 11:30.
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Women in Business Panelists
Monchiere’ Holmes-Jones
Monchiere’ Holmes-Jones is a Cultural Economist dedicated to transforming heritage into economic power. She is a nationally recognized strategist working at the intersection of culture, land use, tourism, and community development, helping communities convert historic legacy into long-term economic opportunity. Monchiere’ is the CEO of MOJO Impact Collective, a next-generation impact agency aligning brand strategy with community impact across industries including tourism, healthcare, technology, housing, and higher education.
Website: https://mojoimpacts.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monchierehjones/
Rev. Sondrea Tolbert
Rev. Dr. Sondrea L. Tolbert, J.D., M.Div. is the Executive Director of Scarritt Bennett Center. She committed to her journey with the Scarritt Bennett Center on November 1, 2021. Rev. Tolbert is an adjunct professor of Business Law, author, and the first woman ordained and appointed as an assistant pastor of the historic Fairfield Missionary Baptist Church. She leverages a holistic approach to organizational development to advance the Scarritt Bennett Center by maximizing conferences, retreats, and educational resources that implement the organizational mission of creating a more just world.
Website: https://scarrittbennett.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthebrightsidesonne/
Sharon Reynolds
Sharon W. Reynolds is a purpose-driven entrepreneur whose legacy of innovation and community impact has reshaped industries and empowered countless individuals. As the founder of DevMar Products (2007) and DevMar Manufacturing (2021), Reynolds has been a trailblazer in pathogen remediation, sustainability, and health and safety. Her commitment to eco-friendly, U.S.-manufactured solutions has made a lasting impact in the healthcare, industrial safety, and wellness sectors, ensuring both public protection and environmental responsibility.
Website: https://devmarproducts.com/team/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonreynolds2917/
Shannen Stewart
Shannen is the Founder & President of Heels and Handshakes, an organization for Women in Business and Entrepreneurs. Since the launch in 2013, Heels and Handshakes has grown to over 3,000 members and had an impressive impact in the Nashville & Birmingham Markets. Stewart stands on her foundation of women supporting women and community. Not only has she created a successful & thriving business, she also makes a point to give back to the community.
Website: https://www.heelsandhandshakes.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannenestewart/
Valinda Burks
Valinda Burks is an entrepreneur, community advocate, and business owner. She has operated her own State Farm insurance businesst since 1997 and provides auto, homeowners, life and health insurance. Burks serves communities in Tennessee and Georgia where she is licensed and intentionally focuses on small business owners insurance and insurance for people moving to Tenessee and Georga from out of state.
Website: https://valindaburks.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valindaburks/
Buffy Stancill
Buffy Stancill is the Co-Founder of Faith & Grace Flooring and Creative Flooring of Pensacola, where she combines her background in commercial banking with a passion for helping clients bring their spaces to life. Known for her relationship-driven approach, Stancill has built a reputation for delivering exceptional customer experiences grounded in trust, transparency, and expertise. She brings a unique perspective to the flooring industry, blending financial insight with design and operational expertise to help homeowners, business owners, and partners make confident decisions. She is passionate about building meaningful relationships, supporting her community, and empowering others through both business and service.
Website: https://www.faithandgraceflooring.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffymarie48/
Dimeta Smith Knight
Dimeta Smith Knight is the founder of Dimenta Smith CPA, a leading woman and minority-owned accounting firm, and a nationally certified Women’s Business Enterprise through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council and a Woman-Owned Small Business through the Small Business Administration. The firm specializes in providing business growth strategies, financial accounting and tax preparation services for organizations in the for profit and non-profit sectors. Knight is an advocate for women-owned businesses and has facilitated seminars and workshops for various organizations including the Small Business Administration, Pathway Women’s Business Center and the National Association of Women Business Owners. She is also a frequent guest on Common Cents: The Money Show on WFSK 88.1 FM radio.
Website: https://www.dimetasmithcpa.com/meet_our_team.php
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsk_cpa/
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