Terry Bradley Dunn knows the power of having—and using—your voice.

As founder of Tai-Lynn HR Solutions, she set out to support startups and nonprofits with the HR services they often go without.

As a longtime NAWBO member and current public policy chair of the Greater Raleigh chapter, she’s brought that same passion for advocacy from her college sorority days to the state and national stage on behalf of all women business owners.

Now, as the 2025 recipient of NAWBO’s Gillian Rudd Award, Terry shares what advocacy means to her, why this recognition is personal and how she continues to champion others every step of the way. “We have a voice and deserve the right to be heard,” she says.

To learn more about this NAWBO award and others, visit: https://nawbo.org/awards

Suzanne Pease has worn just about every hat in NAWBO—from chapter leader to national board president—and today, she’s considered NAWBO’s unofficial historian.

A 37-year member and the 2025 recipient of the Susan Hager Award, Suzanne reflects on decades of service, leadership and impact.

She shares how NAWBO shaped her journey, why she always stepped up when asked and how she found success by lifting others and then stepping aside.

It’s a conversation full of wisdom, warmth and a deep love for a community that’s still changing the game for women business owners.

To learn more about this NAWBO award and others, visit: https://nawbo.org/awards

Lynda Bishop, VP of National Programs for the NAWBO Institute, believes success shouldn’t be isolating. That’s why she leads the Circle program—a powerful 12-month experience designed exclusively for women whose businesses generate $1 million or more in annual revenue.

In this episode, Lynda shares how the Circle was created to connect and support the top 2% of women business owners who are often leading at levels where peer support is rare.

She talks about what makes the Circle so impactful, what these high-achieving women need most and why community matters even more at the top. Plus, a fun fact: Lynda is one of those rare people who truly loves change.

To explore NAWBO’s Circle and other Institute programs, visit: https://nawboinstitute.org