Sydney Ball: "Entrepreneurship Rooted in Service”

About this episode

Leanne W. Smith interviews Sydney Ball about her journey in entrepreneurship and the influences that shaped her career.

In this episode of Gladness & Hunger, I sit down with Sydney Ball shortly after the launch of her consulting firm, Ballpoint Business Solutions. A Lipscomb College of Business alumna, Sydney has been recognized with honors including the Sterling Award for Top 20 Professionals Under 40 in West Tennessee, Nashville Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, and Women of Influence. In our conversation, she reflects on the mentors, experiences, and family influences that shaped both her career and her p...

People in this episode

Host: Leanne W. Smith

Guest: Sydney Ball

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• consulting
• mentorship
• career development
• influence

Keywords

• entrepreneurship
• consulting
• mentorship
• career
• influence
• business solutions
• awards

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ballpoint Business Solutions, Lipscomb College of Business, Sterling Award, Nashville Business Journal, Women of Influence

Places: West Tennessee, Nashville

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