NAWBO ON THE GO

Diane Helbig, an international business and leadership development advisor, author and trainer out of Lakewood, OH, played piano competitively until she was in 8th grade, but never liked the competition part. But she loves selling. That’s because she doesn’t see it as competition at all. It's about learning, not telling, convincing or persuading. Join us for an exciting conversation where we f...

Lisa Poineau, a Chicago, IL-based associate director of sales training at Wolters Kluwer, shakes off the whiplash of all the starts and stops of Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) over the past few weeks to get us all caught up! This federal reporting requirement that impacts most small business owners is once again voluntary, as of January 2nd, pending appeal. NAWBO is collaborating with Wolt...

Growing up, Precious Williams, #KillerPitchMaster and founder of Perfect Pitch Group in Brooklyn, NY, always wanted to be Blanche or Rose from her favorite show The Golden Girls . But she was Dorothy and today, wouldn’t have it any other way.  Get ready to journey to your center of attention by applying for awards. In this episode, this WBO of the Year, Top 3 finalist, and 7x national award winner...

NAWBO’s Director of Advocacy and Public Relations Elle Patout’s accent is a mix of her Louisiana upbringing, college years in Georgia and early career in Alabama. When she uses it for NAWBO and the nation’s women business owners, the message is always loud and clear. This episode is part of the ongoing NAWBO Academy For Public Service™ series. To learn more about NAWBO, visit:  https://nawbo.org/

When she’s not binging the TV reality series Alone , Christine E.B. Howard of E.B Howard Consulting in Buffalo, NY, is helping start-ups and innovators to find and apply for funding that doesn’t require equity and then with evaluation. In this episode, she breaks down grant funding, from what to know before applying to grants designated for women-owned businesses.  To learn more about NAWBO, visit...

Patty Dominguez, founder of More Leverage Solutions in Chicago, IL, heard a quote that perfectly sums up how she feels about artificial intelligence, or AI: “AI will not replace humans. Humans who can use AI will replace humans who can’t.” The bottom line, she says, is women business owners have to look at it as a tool they can leverage to save time, energy and money and ultimately grow! Tune in...

Dr. Janis Shinkawa, NAWBO’s National Board Chair, is back! This time, she’s talking binge-worthy reality TV (is love really blind?) and of course, all things WBC—NAWBO’s 50th anniversary conference happening in Washington, DC in June 2025. “Once you come and meet the members and experience what a national conference is like, you don’t ever turn back,” she promises. To learn more about NAWBO and se...

As the daughter and sister-in-law of women business owners, Jill Calabrese Bain with Bank of America has an entrepreneurial spirit baked into her DNA. She shares why she’s such a huge supporter of women business owners—because regardless of the challenge, women rise to the occasion and figure out what’s next. Tune in to hear what Bank of America’s latest spotlight says about their optimism.  To le...

Want to avoid doing something illegal or getting slapped with fines? In part 3 of our conversation, NAWBO’s Director of Advocacy and Public Relations Elle Patout talks about regulations—requirements issued by federal agencies to implement laws passed by Congress—and why following is a good thing. To learn more about NAWBO, visit: https://nawbo.org/ This episode is part of the ongoing NAWBO Academy...

Janet Kendall White of Berkshire Group, Inc. in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, was raised by a single mom on a farm/apple orchard in the Berkshires (thus her company’s name!) in Western MA. Mom modeled how to be a great leader—through her vision, problem-solving, persistence, adaptability, compassion and community. In this episode, Janet talks emotional intelligence and why women business owners need it.  To...

Megan Patton has been pouring over her sample ballot. This NAWBO National Advocacy Chair from Cleveland, OH, believes that unless she exercises her right to vote, she doesn’t have the right to comment, complain or be part of the process. In this episode, she talks about being an informed voter and NAWBO’s bi-partisanship.  To learn more about NAWBO, visit: https://nawbo.org/

Janna Willoughby-Lohr busts rhymes like nobody’s business. This artist, entrepreneur, podcaster and yes, rapper from Buffalo, New York, is founder of a company specializing in handcrafted paper art. In this episode, she shares how a college dream of handwritten notes can prove naysayers wrong and connect us all with amazing memories. To learn more about NAWBO, visit: https://nawbo.org/

NAWBO’s Director of Advocacy and Public Relations Elle Patout’s day is always a mad dash. Advocacy can feel just as hectic and intimidating. In part 2 of our conversation with Elle, she breaks down the government's branches piece by piece so they’re as digestible as her favorite latte. To learn more about NAWBO, visit: https://nawbo.org/ This episode is part of the ongoing NAWBO Academy For Pu...

Rachel Boehm has four words for you: Stop putting yourself last. This coach and consultant from Falls Church, Virgina, helps high-achievers avoid burnout…you know when work is edging out everything else in life, from family/friend/dating time to hobbies and self-care. In this episode, we talk about how finding your “happy place” starts now. To learn more about NAWBO, visit: https://nawbo.org/

Michele Katz of Advítam IP in Chicago, IL, caught the travel bug early on, leading to a passion for all things IP (intellectual property). Simply put: these are any creations of the mind, from names to inventions. In this episode, she explores the Big 3—trademarks, copyrights and patents—plus talks NAWBO connections and leadership. To learn more about NAWBO, visit: https://nawbo.org/

If NAWBO’s Arlington, VA-based Director of Advocacy and Public Relations Elle Patout was still running marathons, she’d make it to DC where she advocates in record time; she’s that close. When you’re talking about something you’re passionate about, you’re advocating for it. Tune in to this episode to learn more about advocacy! To learn more about NAWBO, visit:  https://nawbo.org/ This episode is p...

Say “Aloha" to veterinary industry trailblazer and NAWBO National Board Chair Dr. Janis Shinkawa from Ventura, CA. In this episode, she talks about NAWBO’s 50-year history which started with women who came together to talk about entrepreneurship, starting her days with a cold plunge, and why she's energized to integrate more wellness into her industry and the organizations she loves. To le...

NAWBO ON THE GO is a podcast for and featuring busy women entrepreneurs! Hosted by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), this 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 busi...