My guest is Jen Earle, CEO of NAWBO, the National Association of Women Business Owners. NAWBO has been providing women business owners a place to connect and share ideas since 1975. It is the only organization that represents the interests of women entrepreneurs. With chapters across the country, it wields a far-reaching impact as a one-stop resource to propel women business owners to greater economic, social and political power worldwide.
Jen came to NAWBO in 2008, as part of a team hired to guide the organization through a transition from an outsourced management structure to an internal staffing operation. She was hired as NAWBO’s CEO and continues to be amazed by the women that make up the vibrant organization. She was a business owner herself and understands the challenges of women entrepreneurs.
“I know what it’s like to be an entrepreneur, be on your own and have to figure things out by yourself.”
Heading into the future, Jen’s vision sees more inclusion for a diverse group of women business owners as well as including those from rural markets.
“With the continuous improvements in internet access, we can now help women in rural communities access the support necessary to compete with their urban sisters.”
NAWBO is also continuously evolving and becoming more diverse.
Learn more about NAWBO and Jen Earle on this Soar to Success podcast and in our magazine, Soar to Success.
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