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NAWBO ON THE GO
by National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
*Welcome to NAWBO ON THE GO: A podcast for and featuring busy women entrepreneurs and hosted by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)*The NAWBO on the Go podcast delivers quick doses of fun, inspiration and education for today’s busy women entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses and care for themselves.This podcast is just one of the many ways that NAWBO fulfills our mission to propel women business owners into greater economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide.To learn more about NAWBO, visit: https://nawbo.org/
Episodes
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Your Voice Is Your Power: Are You Using It?
Your voice has value, and the world needs to hear it. In this episode, new host Dr. Lena Graham sits down with Jennifer R. Hudson, public relations strategist, entrepreneur and keynote speaker for the upcoming NAWBO’s On the Rise: Miami Edition summit, to explore what happens when women business...
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From Expertise to Influence
For Diane Yetter, expertise is about more than mastering a subject. It’s about using your knowledge to educate others, shape your industry and create meaningful impact. As president of YETTER Tax and the Sales Tax Institute, Diane has spent nearly 30 years building a thriving business in one of…
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The Number That Opens Doors
Jenelle Dito, Vice President of Consumer Empowerment Programs and Partnerships at FICO®, is on a mission to make credit education more accessible and less intimidating. In this episode, she breaks down what a FICO® Score is, why it exists and why every entrepreneur should understand it. From...
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Nervous System Tools Every Leader Needs
Rhonda Brunson has never been afraid to follow a new path. From high school French teacher to wedding photographer to leading a nonprofit serving survivors of domestic abuse, each chapter of her career taught her something new about resilience and human connection. But it was a chance encounter...
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Get LOUD to Reclaim Your Truth and Wealth
Internationally recognized speaker, motivational singer and LOUD Women Nation founder Adrianna Foster is on a mission to help women remember who they are. A member of NAWBO South Florida and a champion for women’s empowerment, Adrianna blends music, leadership development and emotional...
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Communicating With Confidence
For Amy Miller, entrepreneurship began with an unexpected turning point. The New Mexico-based president of AMM Communications Coach and AMM Consulting spent more than 25 years building expertise in public affairs, strategic communications and stakeholder engagement before being blindsided by a...
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Good Things Come in Threes
Judi Firestone Roth, NAWBO Lifetime Member, past Cleveland (now Northeast Ohio) Chapter President and former National Board Member, has spent decades championing women business owners and building a legacy of leadership, mentorship and service. Now a member of NAWBO Indianapolis, Judi reflects on...
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What Story Is This Data Telling?
For Monica Roca-Quesada, numbers aren’t something to fear. They’re pieces of a bigger picture waiting to come together. A Florida-based fractional CFO and financial operations strategist, Monica helps growth-focused entrepreneurs turn financial chaos into clarity by understanding the story behind...
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Raised in a Zoo, Built for Entrepreneurship
For Kathy Rudkin, entrepreneurship has always been part of the wild adventure. The San Antonio, Texas-based founder and CEO of Rudkin Productions and Top 3 Finalist for Woman Business Owner of the Year grew up in a zoo in Oklahoma, where raising chimpanzees, tigers and even bringing baby jaguars…
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Everyone Is Worthy of Love and Care
Licensed clinical psychologist, practice founder and “builder of bigger tables,” Mirjam Quinn, PhD believes care should extend far beyond the therapy room—it should shape how we lead, hire and live. Born in Germany, raised across three continents and arriving in the United States at 17, Mirjam…
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Don’t Come If You’re in a Rush
Latina founder, restaurateur and community advocate Diva Name is building more than a place to eat—she’s creating an experience rooted in culture, connection and bold leadership that’s worth slowing down to savor. As the owner of La Mexicana Taco Bar and The Local All-in Catering in South…
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Could the SAVE Act Create Voting Barriers? Election Integrity vs Access
For women business owners, the ability to vote is a business imperative. In this episode of NAWBO On the Go, we’re joined by Thresette Briggs, NAWBO National Advocacy Chair, for a clear breakdown of the SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Act) and why NAWBO is paying close attention to its…
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Potential Is Everywhere, Opportunity Is Not
Lindsey Paulsen, Vice President of Digital Innovation at Opportunity International, is working at the intersection of technology, funding and purpose to expand access to opportunities for women entrepreneurs around the world. In this episode, she shares how her organization is investing in women...
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Meet Susan: Your AI Guide to the Institute
Behind every great experience is someone making it all work, and for NAWBO, that’s Katie Hatfield. As Executive Assistant to the CEO and a key force behind the NAWBO Institute, Katie plays a central role in organizing, expanding and bringing to life the resources that support women business…
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Advocacy That Meets the Moment
What happens when advocacy efforts hit a roadblock, but the mission is too important to pause? Elle Patout, Director of Advocacy and Public Relations at NAWBO, returns to share insights from the latest visit to Capitol Hill and continued efforts to advance a national microbusiness definition.…
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Your Next Big Idea Isn’t at Your Desk
What if the breakthrough you’re looking for isn’t at your desk? In this episode, Deanna Novak, NAWBO Institute Board Chair and founder of The Write Journeys, shares why stepping away from your day-to-day can be one of the most powerful things you do for your business. From poolside ideas to “aha”...
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What’s Fresh This Spring?
If you are a women business owner doing “good” on paper but still feeling stuck in the messy middle, this episode is for you. In this NAWBO On the Go episode, NAWBO HQ’s Tonia Chagnon sits down with NAWBO National Board Chair Megan Patton to break down Strategic Leap, a growth-focused program…
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From Main Street to Capitol Hill
What happens when women business owners’ biggest concerns are carried straight to Capitol Hill? Elle Patout, NAWBO National’s Director of Advocacy and Public Relations, joins the conversation to recap her recent trip alongside NAWBO’s CEO and National Board Chair. From meetings with members of...
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What Would Future You Say?
What if the perspective you need most is your own—from the future? Andrea Liebross, speaker, host of the She Thinks Big podcast and author of She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and into the Extraordinary, joins the conversation to talk about what it...
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Girl, I Got You: The Sales Mindset Shift
What if the only thing standing between you and stronger sales is a mindset shift? In this episode, Tish Times, founder and CEO of Tish Times Sales Agency and member of NAWBO Phoenix, dives into the topic so many entrepreneurs avoid—sales. She works with high-performing, high-achieving female...
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Am I Called to Carry This?
Dr. Rita Renee Gibson, Your Ultimate PowerHouse Coach, speaker, author and NAWBO Greater Raleigh member, has spent decades leading under pressure. With more than 36 years in nursing and corporate leadership, she learned early that leadership isn’t about recognition, but responsibility—it’s about...
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What’s a Room Without Furniture?
Luxury artisan and Repinned Luxury Upholstery Workroom owner Riana LeJeune sees possibility where others see worn, outdated or forgotten. A member of NAWBO Iowa and the chapter’s Woman Business Owner of the Year, Riana’s journey into entrepreneurship didn’t begin with a plan to build a luxury...
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Transforming Recognition Into Readiness
What if certification didn’t just open doors, but helped businesses walk through them faster? SupplierGateway CEO Michael Cardinal and Chairman Ade Solaru share how their platform was built to solve real-world procurement challenges, helping buyers make smarter decisions while creating meaningful...
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It’s Not About Tenure, It’s About Impact
NAWBO has always been powered by women who choose to show up—not just for themselves, but for future generations of women business owners. In this episode, NAWBO National Board Member Janet Kendall White sits down with Judi Firestone-Roth, a NAWBO Lifetime Member of 40 years, to share exciting…
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Showing Up Whole, Emotions Included
Psychotherapist, speaker, author and coach Kim McLaughlin, MA of Feed Your Soul and NAWBO Sacramento Valley believes caring for mental health isn’t just a luxury, it’s essential for women business owners. In this episode, she explores the hidden costs of internalizing emotions and how emotional...
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Find a Way or Make One
The restaurant business is one of the toughest there is, and Sarah White knows that firsthand. As the owner of four restaurants in Northern Virginia, her journey is defined by grit, heart and an unshakable belief in herself. Diagnosed at 18 with a rare medical condition and advised to go on...
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Giving Back to Grow Forward
After years in hospital and health system leadership, Michal Waechter launched Waechter Consulting Group to help healthcare organizations grow through strategy and engagement. But it’s her volunteer leadership with the Ranch Chic Fashion Show—a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society in San...
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Rebuilding, Recovering and Rising Again
Emily Rogers of NAWBO Greater Tampa Lakeland has spent her life refusing to “walk behind.” Growing up in Saudi Arabia, a simple childhood question—why women and children always followed the men—sparked a lifelong passion for women’s development. In this episode, Emily shares how that early spark…
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Handbooks Are More Than Rule Books
Jodi Segal, founder of Equitable Employee Handbooks and a member of NAWBO’s Columbus Chapter, is on a mission to change the way businesses think about handbooks. Too often, these documents are written to protect the company instead of the people, quickly becoming something employees sign and then...
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How Do We Build Beloved Communities?
Bonnie Chavez, CEO of Building Beloved Communities in Roanoke, VA, grew up in a small town in Southern New Mexico where economic opportunity was scarce. Her family often relied on food boxes, and just as often, served on the other side of the line—sorting, packing and distributing food. Those…
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Diving Into Wealth
Shawnda Sparks isn’t just a seasoned wealth advisor at Perspective Financial Group—she’s also a certified scuba diver of 13 years. In this episode, she takes a deep dive into smart financial strategies for business owners. From choosing the right retirement plans to maximizing tax deductions and...
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We’re Back in Business, But…
After a historic 43-day government shutdown, NAWBO’s Advocacy Director Elle Patout returns with an inside look at a productive week on Capitol Hill. She breaks down what unfolded during the shutdown and what women business owners can expect as Congress heads into late-January negotiations. At the...
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I’m a Woman-Owned Business!
For many women entrepreneurs, the world of WBE and MWBE certification can feel confusing—like a box they’re not sure they fit into. Dr. Lena Graham and Molly Gimmel, members of the NAWBO Institute Certification Committee, are here to clear things up. In this episode, they share why certification…
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What Does True Life Integration Look Like?
Hema Crockett has the kind of résumé most people dream of—international teacher, corporate leader and founder of Recalibrate Coaching in San Diego, CA. But behind the polished surface, she knew something was missing. In this episode, Hema challenges the myth of work/life balance and reframes life...
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Say “Yes” and Go For It
From biking 60 miles a day across Vietnam to raise money for women and girls, to helping people leave a lasting legacy through planned giving—Melissa Northway’s philosophy is simple: Say “yes” and go for it! In this episode, Melissa, a California-based former NAWBO president, shares her powerful...
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Six Degrees of Connection
After years in sales, business development and even helping roll out electric vehicle infrastructure, Stacy Huston hit a point where she couldn't picture what was next—until she quite literally said "yes" to everything. That openness led her to SixDegrees.org, the nonprofit founded by Kevin Bacon...
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Exiting on Your Own Terms
After more than 25 years in corporate America working on mergers and acquisitions, Renita Wolf saw firsthand how many business owners weren’t prepared for what came after selling their companies. That experience—combined with her family’s own small business roots—inspired her to launch Poe Wolf...
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Crimes, Clues and Women Who Mean Business
Debra Michals may binge true crime shows and dream of being a private investigator in her next life, but in this one, she’s an associate professor, historian, and author uncovering mysteries of a different kind: the untold stories of women in business. A former journalist who wrote about women...
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What If Your Energy Bill Never Changed?
Paige Mecca, founder of Allegro Power in Buffalo, NY, believes meditation isn’t just personal—it’s a business strategy. By staying calm and centered, she leads with clarity and intuition while building a thriving renewable energy installation company. In this episode, Paige explains why solar...
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Tariffs, Healthcare & Policy in Action
Elle Patout, NAWBO HQ’s Director of Advocacy, takes listeners behind the scenes in DC, where she hosted CEO Jen Earle and National Board Chair Megan Patton for a week of meetings with lawmakers. Together, they shared insights from NAWBO’s snap poll, highlighting the challenges members are facing...
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Dreaming Big, Paying More: Health Insurance Realities
Tiffany Meyer of The Heights Insurance Agency in Columbus, OH, calls herself an “annoying optimist” who believes the universe bends to those who dream big. But when it comes to health insurance, she knows firsthand how complex and costly it can be for small business owners. In this episode…
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From Milk Crates to a McDonald’s Empire
From standing on a milk crate taking drive-through orders at age 10 to owning 10 McDonald’s franchises of her own, Jamie Straza’s journey is one of grit, growth and family legacy. This Austin, TX-based entrepreneur shares how her father opened his first restaurant in 1981, how she and her brother...
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The Girl Across the Street
Jennifer Tamborski has a story that’s as heartwarming as it is inspiring. Based in St. Louis, MO, she’s a wife, mother (who married the neighbor she grew up with across the street) and a savvy digital marketing strategist passionate about helping solopreneurs succeed. In this episode, Jennifer...
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Think Like a Journalist
Danielle Delaney Wallace has breaking news: Every entrepreneur should think like a journalist! And she knows what she’s talking about as a former TV news reporter turned storytelling-obsessed copywriter and video marketer in Montgomery, AL. Her advice? Stay curious. Question everything. Dig…
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The Power of 50: Past, Present and Future
It’s a milestone moment: Our 50th episode in NAWBO’s 50th anniversary year. To celebrate, we’re joined by Megan Patton, NAWBO National Board Chair, and Deanna Novak, NAWBO Institute Board Chair, for a conversation about NAWBO’s past, present and future. Deanna shares her pride in carrying forward...
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The Fastest Way to a Clean Energy Future
From one of the few women in oil and gas to a leader driving climate progress, Susan Waller’s career is nothing short of remarkable. The Houston-based executive director of Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future has worked on everything from natural gas pipelines to solar facilities to offshore...
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Get Smart About Social Security
True crime fan. Former Army military police officer. Married to an Army veteran. Trisha Mentzer has a fascinating background—but by day, she’s helping people navigate Social Security. With 87 million people already signed up for my Social Security accounts, those who haven’t yet are leaving money...
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K-E-Y to a Great Technology Partner
What do dragons and data backups have in common? Power, strength—and maybe even a little magic. Ann Cloyd, NAWBO New York City and Circle program member, brings all of that and more to the table. As CEO of DeepTech, a trusted technology solutions provider supporting both Mac and Windows…
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The Safety Net You Need
When she’s not keeping score at her kids’ sports games or getting lost in a good book, Leslie Schultz is helping people safeguard their financial future. As the managing member of Disability Insurance Services, LLC in Kansas City, MO, she knows that life happens—and being prepared is everything....
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Planes, Trains and Advocacy
In this episode, Elle Patout—NAWBO’s Director of Advocacy and Public Relations—shares the extraordinary lengths NAWBO’s CEO and Board Chair go to each month to show up in person on Capitol Hill. From planes to trains to automobiles, they travel coast to coast to ensure the voices of women…
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*Welcome to NAWBO ON THE GO: A podcast for and featuring busy women entrepreneurs and hosted by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)*The NAWBO on the Go podcast delivers quick doses of fun, inspiration and education for today’s busy women entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses and care for themselves.This podcast is just one of the many ways that NAWBO fulfills our mission to propel women business owners into greater economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide.To learn more about NAWBO, visit: https://nawbo.org/
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