As women, we are often better at supporting others than we are at building the team that supports us. Last month, I attended the 2026 Woman of Influence Awards luncheon hosted by the Nashville Business Journal, where I was honored in the Inspiration/Mentor category — which celebrates women who enrich and inspire the lives and careers of others by sharing their experience and wisdom. My acceptance speech: "THIS is women's work!" I sat down to a celebration lunch surrounded by