Life as a woman business owner is incredibly busy, and there’s so much power in “the pause”. It’s an opportunity to identify what went well over the last year and consider how to replicate your successes in the future. It’s also a time to identify where you...

Greetings and Happy Holidays My NAWBO Chicago Sisters: As we navigate the bustling landscape of both entrepreneurship AND the holidays, let’s recognize the significance of the pause. In our whirlwind of responsibilities, the power of reflection is a transformative...

Greetings, remarkable women entrepreneurs of NAWBO Chicago! Last month, I attended the NAWBO Women's Business Conference in Austin, Texas, and I'm bursting with inspiration and energy. The theme, "The Power to Dream," resonated deeply with me, as I believe that within...

Power can be about a lot of things in business, and it’s not always about position or control. It can be about having a strong voice in legislative decision making. Having influence in your industry or in groups to which you belong, like NAWBO Chicago. Having the...

As a creative entrepreneur, I’m a firm believer in the incredible power that resides within all of us. Our inner power transcends conventional definitions and manifests in many forms.   Our powers are the unique abilities that others recognize and admire in us, the...

Behind every organization, people are instrumental to business success. Cultivating relationships with other people—whether they are clients, employees, vendors, community members or legislative decision makers—is how a business thrives and grows. How do you as a...

The Barbie-themed networking event hosted by the DEI Committee was a shining example of the transformative power that relationships hold in the world of business. This event marked the collaborative efforts of a diverse team of women business owners, who, in just...

Grit is the ability to keep working toward a goal or objective that takes months or even years to complete. It requires self-control, focus on the big picture, staying the course, and motivation to push forward through setbacks or periods of little to no forward...

Name: Lynette DeRose Company: Supporting Strategies | Chicago Southland Years as a NAWBO Chicago Member:  2.5 years Connects Group: West/South Connects Describe why you want to serve as a Connects leader for NAWBO Chicago. I chose to serve as a Connects leader because...

I hope this message finds you well and thriving on your entrepreneurial journeys. It is with great honor and excitement that I assume the role of President of NAWBO Chicago. First, I would like to thank  Bank of America for sponsoring our Board Installation in June at...

What tips do you have for fellow women business owners on assessing where their business stands at the mid-year point? If goals are off course, how would you suggest the company leader redirect to achieve their business aspirations by the end of 2023? Shurlon...