NAWBO Columbus upcoming events

Be A Boss: Sip & Shop at Fabtique (Tue, July 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

NAWBO Cbus “Be A Boss" Events

NAWBO members, guests and partners join us for our July Be A Boss at Fabtique. Connect with the NAWBO Columbus Community and support women-owned!

Be A Boss Days are casual, come as you are, come when you can events that are held monthly for our NAWBO Community!

There is no cost to attend, we do ask for an RSVP for staffing & refreshments.

About Fabtique:

Inspired by the desire to help women feel confident in their own style, Pat Barker and Amber Wilson opened Fabtique in 2016 at the Shops on Lane Avenue in Upper Arlington, Ohio.

Longtime friends, they combined their love of fashion with their professional experiences — Amber managed several White House/Black Market stores for almost a decade and Pat owned a small business as well as served as marketing director for the Ohio Tourism office.

Their passion, as well as that of Fabtique’s team of amazing stylists, is to provide personal, honest customer service, and a variety of unique clothes that help women look and feel fantastic.

July Boost: Grow Without the Grind: The Sustainable Scale Strategy (Fri, July 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Grow Without the Grind: The Sustainable Scale Strategy

CONNECT WITH NAWBO COLUMBUS & BOOST YOUR BUSINESS!

What if growth did not have to feel exhausting? Many women business owners are building successful companies while carrying invisible pressure...doing too much, managing too many priorities, and feeling like the next level requires even more sacrifice. But sustainable growth is possible.

In this Boost, Faith Rivera, founder of Alo Civitas Consulting, shares practical strategies to help women entrepreneurs simplify operations, protect their capacity, increase revenue intentionally, and build businesses that support both their goals and well-being. Attendees will walk away with a smarter framework for scaling without burnout, overextension, or constant hustle.

Join us To:

Identify What Is Creating Grind in Your Business- Learn how to spot thehidden patterns draining your time, energy, and profit—from unclear offers to reactive decision-making and inefficient systems.
Shift from Hustle-Based Growth to Capacity-Based Growth- Understand why more effort is not always the answer and how to build growth strategies that align with your actual resources, season, and goals.
Simplify to Increase Revenue- Discover how streamlining offers, priorities, and workflows can often create more momentum and profitability than adding more tasks.
Build Systems That Support Scale- Explore practical systems, boundaries, and processes that create consistency, save time, and reduce overwhelm as your business grows.
Lead Like a CEO, Not Just a Doer- Learn how to move from constantly executing every task to making strategic decisions that create long-term success.

Meet our Facilitator: Faith Rivera, Alo Civitas Consulting

Faith Rivera is a sought-after speaker, strategist, and founder of Alo Civitas Consulting, where she helps mission-driven women entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders grow with clarity, confidence, and sustainability. With over a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership, program development, and strategic planning, Faith has supported organizations in securing over $10 million in funding while building the systems and structures necessary for long-term success.Faith specializes in helping leaders simplify complexity, transforming overwhelm into aligned action and bold ideas into measurable results. Her work is grounded in a powerful blend of strategic foresight, operational know-how, and a deep understanding of what leaders need to thrive without burning out.

Faith is known for her energetic, relatable speaking style that resonates with women navigating growth, leadership, and the realities of balancing purpose with performance. Whether she’s teaching sustainable scaling, strategic clarity, or burnout prevention, her sessions leave audiences empowered with practical tools, renewed confidence, and a clear path forward. A natural capacity builder and community nurturer, Faith is passionate about equipping women to lead with intention, build organizations that make an impact, and create success that feels both aligned and sustainable

ABOUT BOOST:

Each month a NAWBO member or partner will facilitate and share an area of expertise. Attendees will have the opportunity to introduce themselves learn from our facilitator and bring business challenges to the group. Boost allows for a small-group setting, connection, discussion and the opportunity to work ON your business.

Join whenever you are able.

Non-members may attend up to two times before deciding if NAWBO is the right community for you.
Once registered the Zoom link will be sent in a registration confirmation email.
Are you a subject matter expert interested in facilitating a NAWBO Boost? Members and Partners complete the form HERE.

Be A Boss at Good Energy Cafe (Wed, July 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT

NAWBO Cbus “Be A Boss" Events

NAWBO members, guests and partners join us for our Be A Boss at Good Energy Cafe! Join us in Franklinton to enjoy their diverse menu of sweet treats, healthy pick-me-ups, plant-based coffees, teas and snacks.

Connect with the NAWBO Columbus Community and support women-owned.

Be A Boss Days are casual, come as you are, come when you can events that are held monthly for our NAWBO Community!

There is no cost to attend, order what you like! You can order ahead online HERE.

Parking:

Paid street parking is available out front of the cafe at the Idea Foundry or there is a parking garage across the street and an additional garage on State street about a block down near the June Hotel.

About Good Energy Café:

Welcome to your Good Energy Cafe!

At Good Energy Café, celebrating your wellness and individuality is our top priority. We believe Good Energy is something unique to every person, every day!

With our diverse menu of sweet treats, healthy pick-me-ups, and filling brunch options, we're committed to serving positivity, whatever that looks like for you!

Formally Layered Brew Cafe, our dream continues in Franklinton sharing good energy with our plant-based coffees, teas and snacks to fuel you throughout your day.

We keep our seasonal lineup of delicious menu items rotating, so there's always something new for you to try! Our menu is also bursting with customizable options to embrace your individuality. We can't wait to see what you'll create!

July Member Orientation (Tue, July 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Our Member Orientation is an opportunity for all members and those interested in membership to meet other NAWBO members as well as our board members and NAWBO Columbus Staff. During the meeting you will learn how to best utilize your membership and how to take advantage of all of the value and benefits that NAWBO Columbus provides.

Additionally, you will be introduced to the board of directors, learn how to navigate the website and sign up for programs and events, and discuss how you can get involved in a committee!

Once registered, the zoom link will be sent with your confirmation email.

August Monthly Meeting: State of NAWBO Columbus (Thu, August 06, 2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

August Monthly Meeting: Annual Membership Meeting

Join us for the August Annual Membership Meeting: State of NAWBO Columbus. Join us to celebrate our successes and impact as a chapter and meet the 2026-27 Board of Directors. Join us in recognizing our outgoing Board Members and to welcome our incoming Board Members. Hear from members and partners and get a look at what's to come for NAWBO Columbus in 2027. Members, partners and guests are welcome to attend!

THANK YOU OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS:

Past President- Teresa Russell, Russell Sweeney Wealth Management
Treasurer, Kristin Krabacher, CPA, Brady Ware & Company
Membership Vice President- Alison Forche, Forche Law & Mediation
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Vice President- Ekima Smith, The Five Collective

Meet the 2026-27 NAWBO Columbus Board of Directors

Past President - Rhonda Peterson, RKP Ventures LLC
President - Babiya Polk, Independent Aflac Agent
President Elect- Maritza "Shay" Nelson, Law Office of Maritza S. Nelson, LLC
Vice President- Yasmine Robles, Robles Designs
Secretary- Molly Kane, DoveTail Consulting
Treasurer- Christy Thompson, Balance Ohio, LLC
Programming Vice President- Faith Rivera, M.Ed, Alo Civitas Consulting LLC
Corporate Partners Vice President- Dr. Courtney Revels-Turner, The Higher Standard Consulting, LLC.
Membership Vice President- Izzy Dadosky, Rebel Marketing
Communications Vice President- Pam Georgiana, Brand Strategy and Content Marketing Services
Public Policy Vice President- Tiffany Meyer, Heights Insurance Agency
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Vice President- Tasha M. Wilson-Wood, TW Consulting Group LLC
Roundtables Vice President- Bethany George, The Sales Mystique

Registration closes Sunday, August 2nd at 5pm.

To view boxed lunch choices click HERE