“Jesus called, I answered,” says our publisher January Alexander, whose journey of healing and restoration inspired The Well Woman Collective. After years of learning to refill her own cup, January began weaving those same practices into Lebanon City Lifestyle’s retreats — witnessing transformation that affirmed a larger calling. “I knew we had to amplify our process – to help serve as many women as we could,” she shares. Surrounded by strong women who uplift one another daily, January envisioned an event designed to nourish, heal, and strengthen women in every season. The Well Woman Collective is her way of giving back — creating space for women to slow down, feel loved, and step forward with renewed might.
Meet the speakers and panelists who will take the Capitol Theatre stage January 27th. Will you join us?
Lucy Miller
Founder, Women Connect
wearewomenconnect.com | @womenconnectofficial | @womenconnectlive | @connectedwithlucy
As founder of Women Connect, Lucy Miller is passionate about empowering women to lead boldly, build community, and create opportunities that elevate one another. Inspired by Chari Hawkins’ words —Future you needs you to be brave right now— Lucy encourages women to make courageous, intentional choices that shape the success and joy of their future selves.
Wellness + Lifestyle Tips
Consistency is key to lasting transformation — in health, business, and life. Consistency isn’t glamorous. It’s the quiet decision to keep showing up long after the excitement fades. That’s where real growth and confidence begin. She also emphasizes goal setting as a cornerstone of wellness and motivation, combining daily discipline with purpose.
Favorite Scripture
She is clothed with strength and dignity and laughs without fear of the future. Proverbs 31:25
Malika S. Williams
Etiquette Consultant & Grief Advocate
malikasaban.com | @excusemepleaseetiquette | @youretiquetteconsultant
Known for her grace, warmth, and compassionate leadership, Malika S. Williams is a Master Certified Etiquette Consultant and grief advocate helping others walk in confidence, civility, and purpose. As founder of Excuse Me, Please Etiquette Company, she empowers children and adults alike to cultivate kindness, self-assurance, and emotional healing—proving that manners still matter and grace never goes out of style.
Wellness Wisdom
- Honor your rituals. Healing and confidence grow from quiet, intentional routines.
- Practice self-compassion. Give yourself the same patience and grace you offer others.
Guiding Quote
The happiest people are those who know it’s really not about them, but others.
A reminder that true joy comes through service, connection, and showing up with grace for those around us.
Alex White
Business Owner, Wife to Nashville Recording artist Drake White
whitewoodhollow.com | @alexm_white | Barn Venue @whitewoodhollow | Catering Company @milkandhoneyfoodco
A faithful lover of Jesus and devoted wife, mother, and entrepreneur, Alex and her husband, country singer Drake White, an event venue and grazing company in Nashville- both reflections of her love for hospitality, food, and meaningful gatherings. Her journey has been marked by family health struggles, infertility, and caring giving her husband’s recovery from an on stage stroke - all the while finding quiet strength and purposeful vulnerability as the Lord turned ashes into unexpected beauty.
Daily Wellness
1. Start your day with quiet time with the Lord, even if it's just for five minutes. Write in a prayer journal to look back on how God works in your life.
2. Listen, Nourish and Move your body.
Scripture to Live By
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
Karla Davis
The Voice Season 2 | Singer-Songwriter
@karladavismusic
Known for her soulful “country blue-eyed soul” sound, Karla Davis has graced the stages of NBC’s The Voice, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Grand Ole Opry, and The Ryman Auditorium. Drawing inspiration from artists like Roberta Flack, James Taylor, and Bonnie Raitt, Karla’s music reflects honesty, heart, and faith. Her latest release — a stirring cover of Bruce Springsteen’s Dancing in the Dark — showcases her signature blend of soul and storytelling.
Lifestyle Tip
Take time each day to be still, listen to God, and find peace.
Favorite Scripture:
Therefore we do not lose heart, for what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:16–18
A reminder that no matter how hard life feels, God is always renewing us from the inside out.
Crystal Horne
Board Certified Functional Health Practitioner, Awaken Health Solutions
awakenhealthsolutions.com | linktr.ee/crystal.horne | @awakenhealthsolutions
Guiding clients through wellness, Crystal Horne uses muscle testing and functional lab analysis to uncover root causes rather than chase symptoms. Through personalized, simple protocols, she helps the body restore balance and function the way it was designed to—naturally and sustainably. Her work is rooted in compassion and empowerment, helping clients feel heard, understood, and confident on their health journeys.
Wellness & Lifestyle Tips
- Fitting in all the health variables you want doesn’t just happen—it takes thought, planning, and daily execution. Create structure and stay consistent.
- Prioritize restorative sleep: consistent bedtime, no Wi-Fi, cooler room, and darkness.
- Eat at home more—real food creates real wellness.
Scripture
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord. —1 Corinthians 15:58
Beka Gaskin
Trauma-Informed Life Coach
@bekagaskin
Known for her grounded warmth and calm authority, Beka Gaskin is a trauma-informed life coach helping women release perfectionism and people-pleasing by reconnecting with their nervous systems and rediscovering inner safety. Through her coaching practice, she guides clients to lead from regulation, self-trust, and embodied ease—because true confidence begins in the body, not the mind.
Wellness Wisdom
- Lead from a regulated state—pause, breathe, and ground before you respond or decide.
- Live in integrity with your energy—design your days around what genuinely fuels you.
Guiding Wisdom
Put your own oxygen mask on first.
A reminder that self-care isn’t selfish—it’s the foundation of sustainable leadership, love, and impact.
Amanda Hartwick
Owner, Mandy’s Meals
mandysmeals.net | @mandysmeals
Known for her passion for clean, goal-driven nutrition, Amanda Hartwick helps people discover the power of food through Mandy’s Meals—a local favorite offering macro-balanced, wholesome meals designed to fuel every goal and simplify healthy living. Her mission is simple: make it easy to eat well, feel strong, and thrive with purpose.
Wellness Wisdom
- Be prepared to succeed. Keep healthy options ready to grab.
- Upgrade your favorites. Choose cleaner versions of the snacks you already love.
Guiding Biblical Principle
#41 — Don’t give up before your breakthrough. Inspired by powerful biblical symbolism, 41 reminds Amanda that transformation often follows testing. Just as rain, wilderness, or waiting preceded renewal in Scripture, every season of struggle prepares the way for victory. Hold on—your 41 is coming.
Peggy Keel Rubin
Owner, Sports Village Fitness
sportsvillagefitness.com | @sports_village_fitness
A Lebanon native and lifelong fitness pioneer, Peggy has been introducing the latest wellness trends to Wilson County since the 1970s. As owner and operator of Sports Village Fitness since 1987 — and the 2025 Business Person of the Year — Peggy continues to inspire all ages to move, connect, and thrive through fun, community-driven fitness.
Health Tips
Health should be joyful and shared — when exercise is fun, it becomes a lifelong habit. In youth, many trade their health for wealth; later in life, they trade their wealth to regain their health
Words to Live By
In the early days of building Sports Village Fitness, Peggy’s mother handed her a note that simply read: Hang in there. Those three words have guided her through every season — a reminder that with faith, perseverance, and support, anything is possible.
Dr. Rachel Baird, DC, CACCP
Owner + Chiropractic Physician, The MVMNT Chiropractic
themvmntchiro.com | booking themvmnt.janeapp.com | @themvmntchiro | @drrachelbaird
Guiding women through holistic health and preconception wellness, Dr. Rachel Baird helps clients protect the vessel—body and spirit—as the sacred space God works through. Through intentional care and alignment, she empowers women to steward their health with purpose, preparing for the seasons of motherhood and leadership ahead. Her mission is rooted in creating generational health by honoring the way God designed our bodies to thrive in balance, strength, and peace.
Wellness & Lifestyle Tips:
- Protect the vessel—care for your body and spirit so you lead from overflow, not depletion.
- Plan for generational health by living aligned in body, mind, and spirit.
- Lead with conviction—stay rooted in truth and anchored in Christ.
Scripture:
And God blessed them. And God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth. Genesis 1:28
Dr. Keighley Hudziak, DC
Chiropractic Physician, The MVMNT Chiropractic
Grounded in faith and movement, Dr. Keighley Hudziak helps patients align body, mind, and spirit through intentional healing. Whether adjusting in the clinic, practicing Pilates, or walking her dog, she believes purposeful movement restores balance and peace. Her approach blends chiropractic care with a deep commitment to spiritual wellness—teaching that protecting your peace is just as vital as maintaining physical health. Gratitude anchors her leadership and practice, reminding her that true healing begins with humility and service.
Wellness & Lifestyle Tips:
- Move with purpose—stay aligned physically, mentally, and spiritually.
- Protect your peace—set boundaries and rest in God’s presence.
- Stay grounded in gratitude—it keeps your heart humble and connected to your why.
Quote:
Integrity is the thing you do when no one seems to be watching.
Rachel Beechboard
Joico Artistic Educator + Owner, Libelle Beech Salon
libellebeech.salon | @libellebeechsalon | TikTok + Facebook: @libellebeechsalon | @beech_blonde_ambition
A visionary stylist and educator, Rachel is passionate about creating spaces where clients feel beautiful, cared for, and truly seen. She believes her biggest role in making clients feel their best is ensuring her team has the knowledge, customer service skills, and confidence to build real connections. Rachel pours into her staff through mentorship, personal and professional development, and spiritual guidance, creating an environment of collaboration, positivity, and joy.
Wellness + Lifestyle Tips
Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s sacred. “You can’t pour from an empty cup,” she says, “God created us to be, not just do.” Her mornings begin with journaling, prayer, and meditation, aligning her day with divine peace and intention.
Motto
She believed she could, so she did. If a dream or vision is inside of you, God placed it there for a reason! So go after it.
Niki Green
Founder & Lead Medical Aesthetician, The Skin Lab
lovetheskinlab.com | @theskinlab | @theskinlabaesthetics | Facebook: lovetheskinlab
Known for her results-driven approach and commitment to education, Niki Green has built The Skin Lab into one of Middle Tennessee’s premier luxury medical aesthetics destinations. She delivers exceptional, science-based care while mentoring the next generation of aestheticians through internships, mentorships, and speaking engagements, inspiring confidence, skill, and artistry.
Wellness Wisdom
- Prioritize consistency over perfection—small, daily habits lead to lasting transformation.
- Protect your energy—set boundaries to maintain peace and show up fully.
- Lead with gratitude and grace—find appreciation in every step of the journey.
Guiding Scripture
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15
This verse anchors Niki’s life and leadership. Faith is her foundation, shaping how she shows up for her family, her team, and the community she serves — with grace, purpose, and unwavering devotion.
Annie White, CRNA & Jodi Ledford, FNP
Co-Owners, The Refinery: Medical Aesthetics and Wellness
therefinerytn.com | @therefinery_tn | @injector_annie | @jodiledford_np
Known for blending beauty, balance, and belief, Annie White and Jodi Ledford empower women through aesthetic, functional, and holistic wellness. At The Refinery, they guide clients to look, feel, and live their best by combining science-backed care with soulful intention.
Wellness Wisdom
- Don’t settle for normal. Fatigue, stress, or imbalance are invitations to deeper care.
- Balance is beauty—when hormones, habits, and heart align, it radiates.
- Make space for God in your wellness journey; true transformation begins within.
Guiding Scripture
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2
This truth inspires their mission to help women live renewed—body, mind, and spirit.
Carlie Morrison, FNP-BC
Founder, Restoration Wellness Medspa
restorationwellness.com | @restorationwellness
Known for her holistic approach to health, Carlie Morrison has practiced as a family nurse practitioner for nearly four years and founded Restoration Wellness, Lebanon’s first all-inclusive wellness destination. She empowers clients to achieve true, personalized wellness by integrating functional medicine, recovery, and aesthetic therapies to support vitality from the inside out.
Wellness Wisdom
- Prioritize recovery as much as productivity—quality sleep, hydration, and active recovery restore both body and mind.
- Support your cellular health daily—nourish mitochondria, reduce inflammation, and fuel with nutrient-dense foods for energy, hormonal balance, and radiant skin.
Guiding Scripture
I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten. Joel 2:25
A message of hope for emotional, spiritual, and physical recovery, reminding us that God is the ultimate Restorer—and Restoration Wellness is an extension of that mission.
Ramona Welch
Owner & Operator, Urban Mills Boutique
urbanmillsboutique.com | IG, FB, TikTok @urbanmillsboutique
Former educator with degrees in Education and Counseling, Ramona blends faith, creativity, and a love for people into her passion for fashion. Since founding Urban Mills Boutique in 2015, she has created a space where women rediscover confidence and joy in their personal style. Her eye for unique pieces and heart for helping others shine make every visit an uplifting experience rooted in connection and care.
Wellness & Lifestyle Tips:
- Confidence begins with how you feel in your own skin—what you wear can reflect that inner joy.
- Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone; growth begins with trying something new.
- Fashion can be self-expression, empowerment, and faith-filled joy.
Quote
I have always believed that fashion was not only to make women more beautiful, but also to reassure them and give them confidence. Yves Saint Laurent
Join Us for The Well Woman Collective
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 9 AM – 3 PM
The Capitol Theatre, Lebanon Historic Square
Jesus called, and January Alexander answered — and now you're invited to do the same. After years of healing, learning, and rediscovering what it means to truly pour back into herself, January felt called to create an experience that would help women across Middle Tennessee do the same. The Well Woman Collective is your chance to slow down, reconnect, and step boldly into your next season with strength and intention.
Join remarkable women for a full day of keynote speakers, expert wellness panels, inspiring music, mindful nourishment, and connection. From hormones and health to skin, style, confidence, and everything it means to be a modern woman — this is your moment. Proceeds from The Well Women Collective benefit Rest Stop Ministries and Good Hope Farms.
Reserve your place and refill your cup. Email january.alexander@citylifestyle.com for a link to purchase your ticket.