In 1985, Lynn May was the only woman in her department of the bank that became Sun Trust. She decided she needed some female friends who worked downtown. Lynn formed the Gang of Four with Suzanne Braden, Patty Bryan and Lucy Owen, and by early 1986 they had founded the Nashville Women’s Breakfast Club.

From the beginning the focus of the club has been on networking, on sharing referrals and customers. Membership nominations are screened to avoid professional competition; the idea is that members use each other’s services.

Breakfast is a weekly ritual. On First Wednesdays members report their news.
Guest speakers--who give members the inside scoop on everything from civic
developments and politics to health and business tips--are featured on the
remaining Wednesdays of the month. Other traditions include special social and
cultural events, an annual holiday breakfast, a monthly newsletter and gifts to
local charities.

Ever want to shadow a minister, museum director, translator or life coach for a day? Here's your chance to do just that! Thirty-one members of the Nashville Women's Breakfast Club kept a diary of their activities, thoughts, and musings on Wednesday, May 16th, 2007. The result is captured here in this insightful and often humorous log. Become a "fly on the wall" as these professionals bring their careers to life in roles such as structural engineer, Feng Shui consultant, and bird biologist. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a college student pondering what road to take in your career, you will find this book an intimate and inspiring glimpse into these dynamic, community-minded women. Who knows, you might just catch a glimpse of yourself!