We’ve been helping women build what’s next, from the beginning.
Synovus was founded on a simple act of kindness that helped protect a woman’s financial future. That spirit drives us still, far beyond National Women’s Small Business Month, as we back today’s founders with guidance and resources to scale.
Women Mean Business event
At Synovus, we know that women play an integral role in entrepreneurship and moving our communities forward. It’s why we’re proud to have hosted our second Women Mean Business event. This year’s event was held in the ballroom of the incomparable Green Island Country Club in Columbus, Georgia, and was well attended with more than 100 visitors. Learn more about the event
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Teil Henley paints possibility into every piece
What began as quiet weekends painting at her grandmother’s country home has grown into a thriving brand—now anchored by her storefront, Mish Mash, in Columbus. Teil Henley’s journey reflects the spirit of National Women’s Small Business Month: thoughtful, intentional and rooted in creativity.
“We thought it would be nice for the town to have a place where people can come and see, touch and feel the work.” — Teil Duncan Henley
Small business stories
Lateefah Conner brings bold energy to Macon’s pet scene
She was the girl with a dissection kit, boundless curiosity and a dream of becoming a veterinarian. Today, Lateefah Conner is the proud owner of Pet Party Palace in Macon: a vibrant, reservation-only haven where pets of all kinds get the royal treatment.
“I wanted a place where pets and their people could have real quality time… Calm, safe, fun. A place that feels like peace.”
— Lateefah Conner
Drs. Fiona Rahbar and Joni Mazza-McCrann are changing the face of dermatology
Once frustrated with rushed visits and surface-level solutions, the duo behind Mara Dermatology in Mount Pleasant set out to redefine care with time to listen, expertise to go deeper and care that puts patients first.
“We want to go home at night and feel good about the care we gave that day.”
— Dr. Joni Mazza-McCrann
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