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 secure your ticket to WBC, visit: https://nawbo.org/

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 learn more about NAWBO, visit: https://nawbo.org/

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/

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 learn more about NAWBO, visit: https://nawbo.org/

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/

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/