NAWBO Columbus Monthly Newsletter

“Communities and countries and ultimately the world

are only as strong as

the health of their women.”

- Michelle Obama

MEMBER

NEWS DECEMBER 2018

THANK YOU TO OUR DECEMBER MEETING SPONSOR

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PICTURES, MUSINGS AND SOCIAL MEDIA STALKING OUR MEMBERS!

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Looking ahead

by Christy Farnbauch

Executive Director, NAWBO Columbus

Happy Holidays!

Another year is quickly coming to a close and it’s time to set our goals and intentions for 2019. Management guru, Peter Drucker said this about planning:

“Planning does not deal with future decisions, but with the future of present decisions.”

At NAWBO Columbus, we’re halfway through our fiscal year.

Our Board and staff have made some strategic decisions that are going to pay off in the future in meaningful ways for our members.

add value to your membership on the local level. We’re in conversation with strategic partners about affinity programs that will save members money, while helping you grow and scale your businesses. Details will be announced soon.

As you consider your year-end charitable contributions, we hope you’ll consider support for women business owners, via NAWBO Columbus, as a cause worthy of your support.

Think back to the early days when you were developing your business. Can you remember the uncertainty of not being sure where to turn for support and advice? Our programs and services are designed to provide a one-stop shop for female entrepreneurs at all levels of business growth. Membership dues and program fees provide only a small portion of our total annual revenue. Generous support from corporate partners and individual donors help us serve our members in meaningful ways.

Give me a call at 614-636-2926 to discuss options.

I continue to be grateful for the opportunity to serve as your Executive Director. Your ongoing feedback about the ways we can serve you better is always welcome.

Wishing you extraordinary success in 2019!

The decision to restructure the staff team and hire a full-time program and communications manager is paying dividends in only one month since Mykayla Bryant joined our team. Mykayla has hit the ground running. She is already increasing our social media presence on behalf of members. Check out and join our new private Facebook group for members only.

In early 2018, we made the decision to build and launch a new chapter management system, including a new website. We’re preparing to launch the new website and system in early January. Watch your email for details about updating your password and profile as we transition to the new system.

The new website will be re-designed and include more interactivity. Based on feedback, we’ll be adding a job board to allow members and corporate partners to post job openings.

A new event registration system will streamline the registration process.

In 2019 we’ll be developing new programs and services that

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT G ETTI N G TO KN OW:

Jackie Ayres DYE TO LO GY

WHAT ARE YOUR BEST 3 TIPS OR ADVICE? 1. Take chances, the ones that make you sick to your stomach, often. It pushes you to do new things and afterwards, you’ll think to yourself “that wasn’t so bad”.

2. Get coaching or a mentor. I would not be where I am right now without my coaches. It’s been my biggest and best investment in my business and in myself.

3. Protect your time. It’s your most valuable asset. You can’t get it back. Every Sunday night I sit down and do my schedule for the week.

WHO ARE YOU AND HOW DID YOU FIND NAWBO? I’m Jackie Ayres. I joined NAWBO in Feb 2018 after I attended NAWBO’s “Good to Great” Meeting in January.

It was amazing and I knew I had to join NAWBO. I have been enjoying going to the meetings, hearing the inspiring speakers as well as meeting so many other women entrepreneurs.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS. Dyetology is a line of unique, hand-dyed accessories and apparel using natural fibers (Rayon, Bamboo, Silk) founded and designed by me, Jackie Ayres. Everything is super-soft, comfortable and beautiful. Each is a unique piece of wearable art.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GO INTO BUSINESS? I was a Designer in Corporate for 17 years, designing women’s apparel and accessories for such brands as Bath and Body Works, Lane Bryant, and Thirty-One Gifts. Although I was in a creative job, I needed a creative outlet. My business was born out of my love for color and working with my hands. It gave me the creative outlet I was looking for. After 3 years of working my full-time corporate job and doing my business, I took the leap and went all in on my business. I wanted more for myself and my family and that inspired me to leave corporate.

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WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR FREE TIME? I work out, spend time with my family, and if I get to watch TV- its usually something related to True Crime!

BECAUSE IT’S HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO MONTH, WHAT IS YOUR BEST ADVICE ABOUT HOW TO STAY HEALTHY BOTH PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY? Feed yourself well and get your sleep. You can’t do anything for your business or family if you don’t feel or think your best. Even if you are a person that doesn’t necessarily feel the effects of lack of sleep, there’s so much research out there that outlines all the negative health consequences of not getting enough sleep. Same for food. You will be able to function at the top of your game both mentally and physically if you’re fueling yourself with a healthy diet.

Learn more at:

www.dyetology.com Want to shine the spotlight on your business?

Go to nawbocolumbusohio.com to fill out the online member spotlight and corporate partner spotlight forms.

5 WAYS TO...

Wellness

I N FU S E YO U R WO R KDAY WITH

Start the Workday with a Healthy Breakfast The number one reason why your candle burns out before noon, is that you don’t eat a nutritious breakfast, or you don’t eat breakfast at all! Trying starting with a light bowl of yogurt and fruit, and steer clear of white starches and sugar-filled pastries.

Make Time For Face Time We know it’s easier to email your team—even when they’re sitting 50 feet away from you. However, actually addressing a question or conversation in person, will support human collaboration and teamwork, keep your brain active, and break up the time you spend sitting in a chair all day long.

Drink Plenty of Water One common source of mistaken hunger is dehydration. We often feel like a snack, when in fact we’re actually in need of H20. So fill a large bottle and keep it desk-side all day. If you don’t like the taste of plain water, try slicing lemon, lime, orange, or cucumber for a lively infused water.

Grow Vegetation So you don’t go vegetative at your desk mid-day, spruce up your workspace with a bit of greenery.

Growing plants will help to detoxify stale office air of harmful chemicals and toxins, reduce oxidative stress, and bring a little of the outdoors, indoors.

S-T-R-E-T-C-H and Breathe Take a “breather,” you understand the importance of this term, and should take it literally. Daily mini breathers can be practiced as needed throughout the day to reduce stress and muscle pains, improve concentration, lower blood pressure, and calm your mind and body

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NEW

MEMBERS Polly Bernacki , Ohio Plastic Surgery Specialists Laura Converse-Haines, Converse Electric, Inc. Kimberly Crigger, Awaken Your Inner Light Coaching Rhonda Crowe , MD Coaches, LLC Ammie Elliott-Revelle, Pink Corner Office Erica Fullen, The Wild Sage Collective Jayme Gates, Storage One Sharon S. Gordon, Urban Trendsetters Elizabeth Hatcher, Sanitech Service and Supply Co. Cari Jones, Elephant Creative Co. Chasity Kuttrus, Executive Elements Melissa J Mercer, Buckeye Bookkeeping Services LLC Karen Miller, National Cinemedia Melissa Roslovic, Global Horizons, LLC Maylin Sambois-Sanchez, Femergy Laura Schulman, A Moving Experience LLC Christina Vera, Femergy

RENEWING MEMBERS

Martha Cahall, Vista Packaging & Logistics Member since 2006 Michelle Casper, SmithAmundsen, LLC Member since 2013 Chandra Endel Amaze: The Columbus Escape Experience Member since 2017 Shellee Fisher Shellee Fisher Photography & Design, LLC Member since 2014 Laura Harter, Short North Piece of Cake Member since 2017 Mary S. Held, Mary Held & Associates, LLC Member since 2008 Shanna Huber, Ripple Life Care Planning Member since 2017 Lynsey Jordan, Permit Solutions, Inc Member since 2015 Darla King, King Business Interiors, Inc. Member since 2011

DeCoffette Ward, DLWARD Executive Coaching, LLC

Tina Lapp, National Background Check, Inc. Member since 2012

Shaniece Wise-Armstrong, Wise, Armstrong and Associates, LLC

Karen S. McVey, Clearview Mgt Resources Member since 2018

Join us at our Member Orientation Lunch on December 12th. See page 11 for details.

MEMBER PERKS! Are you taking advantage of our exclusive membership perks?

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Depending on your membership level, NAWBO members receive benefits at the national and local level! Visit us online to see all of the great discounts, benefits and perks you might be missing out on!

LEARN MORE: www.nawbo.org/partners/affinity

CORPORATE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

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QUESTIONS WITH...

Elizabeta Damceski,

Tell us about your business.

Gerber, LLC is a one-of-a-kind advisory firm working exclusively with first generation entrepreneurs to help define and achieve their personal and professional goals. With over 25 years in business Gerber has built a dedicated process to improve the entrepreneur’s business, cash flow, and happiness factor. We’re helping business owners understand the entrepreneurial journey and sequencing of growing a business and providing the entrepreneurial ecosystem they need to get there.

In working with over 200 first generation entrepreneurs Gerber built The Emerging Entrepreneur Experience (EEE) after recognizing a gap in guidance between the startup community and established entrepreneurs. EEE was created for the entrepreneurs at least two years in business.

The program acts as a guidebook for business owners to better navigate business growth with less cost and less heartache.

What motivated your organization to partner with NAWBO? Gerber was built on the belief that first generation entrepreneurs are the leaders and creators of the world who have limitless potential to improve the lives of others– and we know NAWBO attracts the female entrepreneurs who do just that! Gerber LLC believes in helping entrepreneurs build rewarding businesses and providing the necessary tools to maintain sustainable businesses so getting involved with NAWBO was a no-brainer. Female entrepreneurs are a force to be reckoned with, and we want to stand by them as they thrive.

Gerber, LLC

What does your company offer NAWBO members?

Gerber and EEE provide the customized guidance entrepreneurs need to go from working IN the business day to day to working ON their business to grow and thrive. This is important to NAWBO members because all entrepreneurs are guilty of getting wrapped up in the daily operations of their business, losing sight of what they are passionate about.

Gerber provides the clarity to uncover problem areas in their business that need attention. We get the entrepreneur back on track to hone in on what their “why” really is and establish a solid foundation to build upon.

What is your best bit of business advice you can share with our members?

The one best practice we’ve learned in working with first generation entrepreneurs is to not ignore the basics.

Something as simple as working off of a ‘working, strategic business plan’ is often overlooked or ignored. We have so many emerging entrepreneurs who will come to us after we go through building their business plans and express how it changed their relationship with their business. In that same vein, we spend a lot of time talking with entrepreneurs about how their business impacts their lifestyle goals; that integration conversation is one of the first things we talk to clients about but always makes a huge impact.

What does health and wellness mean to Gerber LLC and its employees/clients Health and wellness are an important part of our culture at Gerber, and a mantra we foster in advising our business owner clients. Work/life integration is something we live by, so the promotion of a healthy lifestyle to our team members and our client process is natural and necessary for our team and clients to thrive.

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GOOD 2 GREAT ANNUAL

JA N UA RY M E E TI N G

SPEAKERS

J A N U A RY 1 0 TH 11 A M - 1 P M

2 0 1 9 F E ATU R E D

Molly Grubb Grubb Wealth Management

T H E B O AT H O U S E

Reach Your Destiny by Building Your Dynasty

at Confluence Park

Get a seat at the table with some of Central Ohio’s most successful and Polly Clavijo

influential women business owners.

Revolution Group

NAWBO Columbus’ annual Good

Ways to Grow Your Business Without Taking On Debt

to Great program is a special event where the speaker comes to the table.

Attendees will rotate tables, spending time with 2 different business lead-

Mindi Wells

ers as they present on specific topics

Wells Law

geared towards helping entrepreneurs

Employment Law for Business Owners: 12 Landmines & Easy Ways to Avoid Them

take their businesses to the next level.

This is one of our most anticipated events annually and it will sell out!

Be sure to register today

Mary S. Held Mary Held & Associates

Change Your Thinking, Change Your Results: Using Outcome Thinking to Create a Roadmap to Success

nawbocolumbusohio.com Nancy Jane Smith Live Happier

Stop Doubting Yourself Start Achieving Your Goals

Kerri L. Mollard Mollard Consulting, LLC

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...and MORE!

TAKE NOTE. O PPO RTU N ITI E S & EVE NTS Candid Conversation: Discussions to Create Solutions with Kay Coughlin

January 31, 2019 If your time at work is in constant competition for an endless stream of projects that need attention, you can’t afford to waste precious hours in unproductive conversations! Join Kay Coughlin and host Inspire PR Group to discover a simple, quick, yet powerful technique to get the most out of meetings and turn team members into clear communicators and problem-solving dynamos.

Kay Coughlin, Facilitator On Fire HOSTED BY

SEE FULL DETAILS ON PAGE 11 Register online at: nawbocolumbusohio.com

S AV E TH E D ATE! FEBRUARY 26, 2019 OSU-Fawcett Event Center

THRIVE COLUMBUS, EVERY WOMAN EVERY RESOURCE We are excited to partner with Thrive Columbus, a unique summit designed to unite all organizations whose missions serve women.

Whether women are interested in starting a business, running for office, volunteering on a board, networking or learning more about legislation and public policy, Thrive Columbus was developed to help make it easier to identify and navigate resources, encouraging women

R E G I S T E R N O W AT : ThriveColumbus.com

to connect, contribute and grow.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Catherine Lang-Cline Past President Portfolio Creative catherine@portfoliocreative.com Tonya Tiggett President Tiggett and Co. tonya@tiggettandco.com Betty Collins, CPA President-Elect Brady Ware & Company bcollins@bradyware.com Michelle Casper 2nd Vice President SmithAmundsen LLC mcasper@salawus.com

GET INVOLVED! VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES The best way to get the biggest benefit from NAWBO is to get involved. Our volunteer committees provide vision and strategic guidance for the organization.

Joining a committee doesn’t have to be a big commitment. We welcome all levels of participation and there are opportunities for every interest and skill set.

Committee opportunities include: • Corporate Partners • Roundtables • Membership • Programming • Communications • Public Policy

Reach out!

Email us at info@nawbocolumbusohio.com to get involved.

Babiya Polk Secretary AFLAC babiya_polk@us.aflac.com Maritza S. Nelson Treasurer Law Office of Maritza S. Nelson, LLC mnelson@msnlawoffice.com

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SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT!

FOLLOW US ONLINE SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS Facebook @NawboColumbus Twitter

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Special Thank You to NAWBO member Karen S. Shepherd of Kabob Images & Design for 14 years of dedication and support of NAWBO Columbus. We appreciate all you have done.

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SAVE THESE DATES! UPCOMING EVENTS

Member Orientation Lunch

DEC -12-

All Members & Partners Welcome!

12 - 1 pm NAWBO Columbus Office 175 South 3rd Street, Suite 170 Columbus, OH 43215

Annual Good 2 Great Meeting 11am-1pm The Boat House At Confluence Park 679 West Spring Street Columbus, OH 43215

Discussions to Create Solutions with Kay Coughlin 8:30 am-10:00 am Inspire PR Group 6120 S. Sunbury Rd.

Every Woman, Every Resource OSU Fawcett Event Center 2400 Olentangy River Rd Columbus, OH 43210

Karlena Wallace Programming Vice President Girls Move Ahead, USA kwallace@girlsmoveahead.org

Christy Farnbauch Executive Director christy@nawbocolumbusohio.com

Trive Columbus: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Sheri Chaney Jones Public Policy Vice President Measurement Resources Co. LLC scjones@measurementresourcesco.com

STAFF

Westerville, OH 43081

FEB -26-

Christine Dilley Corporate Partner Vice President MAD Scientist Associates LLC chris@madscientistassociates.net

Katy Tombaugh Membership Vice President Wellness Collective katy@wellnesscollective.com

Candid Conversation:

JAN -31-

K. Zulene Adams Communications Vice President Z Promotions zulene@zp-a.com

Mikaela Hunt Roundtables Vice President Mikaela Media mikaela@mikaelahunt.com

Monthly Meeting:

JAN -10-

COMMITTEE VPs & STAFF

Arien Lawless Membership & Partner Engagement Coordinator arien@nawbocolumbusohio.com Mykayla Bryant Program & Communications Manager mykayla@nawbocolumbusohio.com

More details & registration: www.thrivecolumbus.com

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Don’t miss our next event!

See page 11 inside for a full listing of current and upcoming events!

GREAT BIG

THANKS

Become a partner!

Interested in supporting NAWBO and having your business featured here?

We’re big on partnership and collaboration here at NAWBO Columbus.

Part of our ongoing commitment to partnering with local and national companies is to remember the simple act of giving thanks. Check out the list of our amazing 2018 partners and sponsors. Be sure to consider them for your business or personal needs.

Contact Christy Farnbauch, Executive Director, at 614-636-2926

DIAMOND SPONSOR

PLATINUM SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSORS

MARKETING + EVENTS + VISUALS

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS Apex Payroll • Columbus Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery • Delta Dental • Girls Move Ahead, USA • Kabob Images and Design • Kaiser Consulting Karen Poling Law, LLC • Lach UBS Wealth Management • Law Offices of Maritza S. Nelson, LLC • MAD Scientist Associates, LLC Measurement Resource Co. • Mikaela Media • Portfolio Creative • Service Title Agency • SmithAmundsen LLC • Tiggett & Co. • VisionSpark Wellness Collective • Your Management Team

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