I can't believe it's almost here


We’re one week out from The Thing Nashville—and I want to speak to the tension a lot of us are feeling right now.

The world feels uncertain. Heavy. Distracting.
There’s fear in the headlines, noise in our feeds, and pressure to stay quiet, play it safe, or just survive.

But you weren’t made to shrink back.
You weren’t wired to sit this one out.
You were called to create. To lead. To build something that actually matters.

And if that’s stirring something in you, I want you in the room with us.

The Thing Nashville is happening June 30 & July 1.
We’ll be at the Drury Plaza in Franklin, TN—and there’s still time to get here.
Still time to register. Still time to say yes.

Because here’s the truth:

You don’t need more “somedays.”
You need the right people, the right environment, and a little permission to finally take yourself seriously.

And that’s what The Thing is all about. We’re not here to impress each other. We’re here to move each other forward.

This is where you’ll find:

  • Real conversations with people who get it
  • Clarity about your message, your brand, and your path forward
  • A community built on generosity, collaboration, and action
  • A room full of people who will believe in your Thing until you believe in it yourself

You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to be willing to show up.

If you're looking for a sign, this is it. Not because the timing is perfect, but because your mission can’t wait. The Thing was built for moments like this. When leaders and dreamers gather, ideas grow roots, collaborations form, and lives change.

The world may be noisy. But in this room, you’ll find clarity. You’ll find courage. You’ll find people who leave space for the magic in the margins—and believe in building a future worth fighting for.

So don’t sit this one out.

Your voice, your mission, your work matters.
We need your Thing now more than ever.

The world seems loud, but hope is louder. And we need you in the room.

Use the code "ALLINNASH25" to save on your ticket.

📍The Thing Nashville 2025
📅June 30 – July 1
🏨Drury Plaza Inn, Franklin, Tennessee
→ Grab your ticket to join me

You in?

—Terry
Founder of The Thing
Builder of bold spaces for brave people

P.S. If you have any questions, hit reply. Or text me, call me, or send a carrier pigeon. I’m here to help however I can. Just don’t miss this.

Terry Weaver

I’m Terry Weaver — business coach and idea strategist who specializes in helping remarkable leaders navigate the galaxy of entrepreneurship. My biggest goal is to help YOU discover what you really want and help discover the map to head in the direction and arrive at the destination. You desire. It’s the age old Spice Girls question I ask all my clients:“ Tell me what you want, what you really really want.” Almost immediately after high school I became a full time speaker speaking to students in middle school, high school, and colleges. During that time I accidentally found myself in the music business helping artists navigate moving their dreams from their garage to selling out shows and topping the charts. Standing on stage in a packed arena things began to shift for me.

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