Board Spotlight – Anabel Lopez

Going into 2025, thinking about your purpose, what is your vision for your company and/or goals for your team to have a successful and impactful year ahead?  Elizabeth Colón President and CEO Metaphrasis Language & Cultural Solutions, LLC In 2025, we will focus on...

Name: Lindsey T. Evans Company: Liberty Pointe Realty & Consulting Role In NAWBO Chicago: Director-at-Large Years In Business: Four Company Location: Orland Park, IL Coffee Order: Hot Caramel Macchiato with a shot of blonde espresso and a pump of liquid cane sugar...

Linda Forman, CPA, P.C. Role In NAWBO Chicago: Boardroom Exchange Leader, Advocacy Advisor Years In Business: 25+ Company Location: Skokie, IL Coffee Order: Never Dream Vacation: Australia Why did you join NAWBO Chicago and what has been your experience belonging to...

As we journey down the path of time and bid farewell to 2024, I think back to what I have created in my own life and in my community this past year.  NAWBO’s theme for December is “Create.” That can relate to planning, strategy, product development or processes. Life...

Courtney Smith President & Attorney at Law Smith Legal Group, LLC Role: Director-at-Large Years In Business: Five Location: Chesterton, Indiana Coffee Order: Pumpkin spiced chai latte for the fall. Otherwise just a vanilla latte with oat milk Dream Vacation:...

What are some tips you have for other women business owners when it comes to creating strategies or processes to help advance your company goals?  Andrea M. Bacon Owner Andrea M. Bacon M.D.  I’m a psychiatrist and I’m starting a wellness business with the goal to help...

Ebony Whitson Founder & CEO Whitson Wonder Productions Role In NAWBO Chicago: Director-at-Large, Co-Chair of the DEI Committee and Co-Leader of Wisconsin Connects Years In Business: Six Company Location: Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin Coffee Order: I prefer my own...

What’s the most important lesson you've learned about leadership as a woman in business? Lemi-Ola Erinkitola Founder The Critical Thinking Child One of the most important leadership lessons I’ve learned on my journey as a woman in business is the power of active...

Lisa Shaw Lisa's Boutique Catering LLC Role in NAWBO Chicago: Co-Leader of Chicago Connects Company: Lisa's Boutique Catering LLC (dba Coffey Girls' Coffee Cakes) Years In Business: Five Company Location: Chicago Coffee Order: Regular coffee with almond milk, no sugar...