What if the perspective you need most is your own—from the future? Andrea Liebross, speaker, host of the She Thinks Big podcast and author of She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and into the Extraordinary, joins the conversation to talk about what it takes for women entrepreneurs to think bigger about what’s possible.

This NAWBO Indianapolis member works with women founders whose businesses may look successful on the outside but feel exhausting on the inside. That constant pressure can keep even high-achieving leaders stuck in a cycle of playing small.

Andrea explains why big thinking requires trust and walks through a powerful exercise: imagining yourself in the future and asking, when faced with a challenge today, what would future you say? The answer just might change how you lead.

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

What if the only thing standing between you and stronger sales is a mindset shift?

In this episode, Tish Times, founder and CEO of Tish Times Sales Agency and member of NAWBO Phoenix, dives into the topic so many entrepreneurs avoid—sales. She works with high-performing, high-achieving female entrepreneurs who are exceptional at what they do, yet still struggle to build a consistent, scalable sales process.

Tish shares how shifting from “I have to sell” to “I get to help” changes everything. When that mindset shift is paired with clear systems, processes and automations, business owners can step out of the day-to-day sales hustle and empower their teams to confidently contribute to the bottom line.

By the end of this episode, you just might find yourself thinking, “I can do this.”

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

Dr. Rita Renee Gibson, Your Ultimate PowerHouse Coach, speaker, author and NAWBO Greater Raleigh member, has spent decades leading under pressure.

With more than 36 years in nursing and corporate leadership, she learned early that leadership isn’t about recognition, but responsibility—it’s about listening deeply, earning trust and showing up consistently, especially when the stakes are high.

In this episode, Dr. Rita reflects on what happens when external success comes at the cost of internal erosion. She shares the pivotal moment she chose alignment over burnout and how unmuting her voice led to clarity and courage that changed everything.

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

Luxury artisan and Repinned Luxury Upholstery Workroom owner Riana LeJeune sees possibility where others see worn, outdated or forgotten.

A member of NAWBO Iowa and the chapter’s Woman Business Owner of the Year, Riana’s journey into entrepreneurship didn’t begin with a plan to build a luxury brand, but with creativity and a willingness to say yes.

After offering to refinish furniture for fellow moms who loved beautiful spaces but lacked the time or tools, Riana discovered a calling in upholstery—an art many believed was fading. Her business became living proof that craftsmanship and storytelling still matter.

In this episode, Riana shares about her passions and how motherhood motivates her to build a lasting legacy. To learn more about NAWBO, visit: https://nawbo.org

What if certification didn’t just open doors, but helped businesses walk through them faster?

SupplierGateway CEO Michael Cardinal and Chairman Ade Solaru share how their platform was built to solve real-world procurement challenges, helping buyers make smarter decisions while creating meaningful access for suppliers.

They discuss SupplierGateway’s partnership with the NAWBO Institute and how combining NAWBO’s decades of certification expertise with modern procurement infrastructure helps women-owned businesses move from recognition to readiness, making certification part of the systems that drive opportunity.

To learn more about NAWBO Institute WBE/MWBE Certification, visit: https://nawbo.org/certification

NAWBO has always been powered by women who choose to show up—not just for themselves, but for future generations of women business owners.

In this episode, NAWBO National Board Member Janet Kendall White sits down with Judi Firestone-Roth, a NAWBO Lifetime Member of 40 years, to share exciting news and reflect on what lasting impact truly looks like.

Together, they announce the return of NAWBO’s Legacy Lifetime Membership, a prestigious, limited-time opportunity being offered for only the second time in NAWBO’s 50-year history.

Available to just 100 members, this membership honors those willing to stand with NAWBO at a pivotal moment—one where advocacy must turn into real access. It’s a powerful reminder that legacy isn’t about how long you’ve been involved, but about the impact you choose to make.

To learn more about Legacy Lifetime Membership: nawbo.org/membership/lifetime2026

Psychotherapist, speaker, author and coach Kim McLaughlin, MA of Feed Your Soul and NAWBO Sacramento Valley believes caring for mental health isn’t just a luxury, it’s essential for women business owners.

In this episode, she explores the hidden costs of internalizing emotions and how emotional suppression is often mislabeled as strength in business culture.

Kim invites women to reflect on how honoring their full selves—emotions included—can lead to better leadership decisions, deeper creativity and more authentic connection. Join her as she reimagines what it means to show up as a woman in business.

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

The restaurant business is one of the toughest there is, and Sarah White knows that firsthand. As the owner of four restaurants in Northern Virginia, her journey is defined by grit, heart and an unshakable belief in herself.

Diagnosed at 18 with a rare medical condition and advised to go on disability, Sarah chose a different path, following her passion for hospitality. Along the way, she learned the power of surrounding herself with the right people, showing up fully for her team and refusing to let setbacks define her story.

In this episode, Sarah shares what it takes to persevere in a demanding industry, why relationships matter and advice that has guided her every step of the way.

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