Women leaders share real talk on balance, resilience
Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce delved into that issue by talking to three community female business leaders at its 2026 Speaker Series, Women in Leadership: Balance| Self-Care | Resilience, which took place in Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville West, 9621 Parkside Drive, Wednesday Feb. 18.
Emceed by Amanda Hara, WVLT-TV anchor, a panel consisting of Chrystal Armstrong Brown, United Way of Greater Knoxville president/CEO; Tammy White, Leadership Knoxville president/CEO; and Missy Wallen, Pinnacle Financial Partners Knoxville chair, fielded questions about how they juggle their careers and family.
“We are so thrilled to be presenting this first one to you all,” FWKCC president/CEO Julie Blaylock said.
“We are delighted to be a sponsor of the Chamber’s event today featuring this extraordinary group of women leaders,” said Natalie Radcliffe, area manager of Pinnacle Financial Partners, the presenting sponsor for the event.
Looking at the “crucial role women play in leadership,” she said, “We couldn’t agree more with women representing over 65 percent of our workforce.”
PFP joined community sponsors, Lapis Insurance, Main Event, Embassy Suites, Euphoric Cheese Shop and Water Into Wine.
To stay grounded, each panelist has a ritual they use. “When I’m having a rough day or I’m buried in budget, oftentimes people on other floors will see me appear, Wallen said. “I’ve always had a unique interest in people and getting to know them.
