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2026 NAWBO Leadership Academy
Join us for a day-and-a-half to expand your network, elevate your leadership, amplify your impact and have a whole lot of fun in an unforgettable (and warm) setting this winter. This is where growth-minded women leaders come to be inspired, supported and empowered for what’s next. There will be tracks for NAWBO leaders and for all women business owners.

JAN 25 – 27, 2026
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar | Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

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Alexandra Martinez, AMV Business Solutions and member of NAWBO Silicon Valley featured in episode 28!

When she’s running so fast as a woman entrepreneur, a sound bath is the perfect way for Alexandra Martinez to find peace and answers.

And this Northern California-based HR consulting company owner indeed runs fast—often assuring employers that artificial intelligence (AI) has been here for some time and is here to stay, and that they can use it to their benefit.

This episode is all about maximizing your time with AI so you can focus more strategically.

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NAWBO’s 50th Anniversary Book Is Now Available

NAWBO’s 50th anniversary book is now available on Amazon—taking you through five decades of NAWBO history, trailblazers and impacts as well as NAWBO chapters across the U.S. Celebrate NAWBO’s milestone anniversary with a copy.

Upcoming Events

NAWBO Empower Hour

June 26
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm

Business Financing

June 27
10:00 am
- 12:00 pm

NAWBO Empower Hour

July 3
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm

Navigating Workplace Conflict

July 9
10:00 am
- 11:00 am

NAWBO Empower Hour

July 10
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm

Member Orientation July

July 11
9:00 am
- 10:00 am

Beyond the Hype: AI Power Moves

July 16
2:00 pm
- 4:00 pm

NAWBO Empower Hour

July 17
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm

Global Link Up

July 24
10:00 am
- 11:00 am

NAWBO Empower Hour

July 24
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm

NAWBO Empower Hour

July 31
2:00 pm
- 3:00 pm

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