NAWBO Richmond

👋 Meet NAWBO Richmond member Gwen Tinsley, founder of Grit & Tenacity Consulting! ❤️ Gwen built her business after realizing traditional sales approaches never felt authentic to her, and when she leaned into understanding the why rather than focusing on the sale, the results were clear! More aligned, higher-paying clients who saw the value and never questioned her worth. Now, she helps women understand the psychology of selling as well as build authentic, repeatable sales conversation systems that feels natural, confident, and true to themselves, resulting in more control over the sales process, increased income and confidence in their sales conversations. ✨ What Gwen enjoys most is witnessing the shift in confidence when women stop second guessing themselves and start leading conversations with clarity and confidence. For her, it’s about more than closing clients. It’s about helping women recognize their value and build real connections through how they communicate. 🌎 Outside of business, Gwen loves spending time with her family, supporting her son’s sports, traveling, and creating moments to slow down and reset. ➡️ Gwen joined NAWBO Richmond to connect with like-minded women who are building impactful businesses and supporting one another along the way. ➡️ Interested in joining our supportive community of women business owners? Learn more: https://loom.ly/vxuG-eg

Join us for NAWBO Richmond’s Wisdom Wednesday on May 20th ✨ Connect with fellow women business owners for a morning of shared learning, fresh perspectives, and meaningful conversation. Through collaboration and community, Wisdom Wednesdays are designed to help you grow both personally and professionally while building relationships with like-minded women. We can’t wait to see you there 💛 Register at the link here: https://loom.ly/HXnbzU4

Greetings from your VP of Membership, Emma Neuhaus - here to start your weekend off on a VERY happy note! ✨🥳 I’m thrilled to announce that the NAWBO Richmond Chapter has been named the winner of the Spring Membership Drive for medium-sized chapters! This is an incredible honor, especially after also winning the Fall Membership Drive in the same category. During the drive, we welcomed 26 new members to our chapter, and we could not have done it without our amazing Board of Directors and members like YOU spreading the word about our organization. Thank you for helping us continue to grow, connect, and support women business owners across Richmond. Not a member yet? Drop us a DM or email info@nawborichmond.org to learn more. Here we grow!

🫂Our member are out here creating opportunities for you to grow, connect, and invest in yourself. ⬇️ Tag a friend below who should join you at one of these NAWBO member events! 👀Looking for a NAWBO Richmond event? Check the website for the latest, get your tickets, and block it off on your calendar: https://loom.ly/HXnbzU4

⚽ Richmond Ivy Soccer Club is bringing exciting women’s soccer to the city, and NAWBO Richmond is heading to City Stadium on June 4 to cheer them on together. 🌮 Join us on the Party Perfect Patio for a fun night of networking, community, and great competition alongside your NAWBO sisters, friends, and fellow Richmond supporters. This event is open to everyone, so bring your coworkers, partners, and soccer fans along for the fun. 🍹 Your ticket includes a two-hour all-you-can-eat nacho and taco buffet from El Guapo plus access to the patio bar. Alcohol will be available for purchase. ✨ Come make new connections, support women in sports, and enjoy a great night celebrating Richmond community spirit together. 🎟️ Find the event and grab your tickets now: https://loom.ly/VmJS6_Q

A powerful moment for our community ✂️✨ We were honored to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the third location of The Healing Circle—a space dedicated to connection, support, and healing. Watching this vision expand is a reminder of what’s possible when purpose meets passion. Here’s to new beginnings, stronger communities, and the continued impact of this incredible work 💛 If you have a grand opening coming up, we'd love to have NAWBO there to thelp you celebrate. Reach out to info@nawborichmond.org to tell us more and get it on the NAWBO events calendar!

✨ Meet the panelists for our upcoming Marketing Mastermind at Penny’s on May 12! � ➡️ We are joined by Sydney Lartigue Fameni of Rise Enterprise, a go-to-market strategist with more than 15 years of experience helping founders clarify their customers, strengthen their messaging, and build strategies that convert into real results.� ➡️ You will also hear from Britt Staudz, a multi-venture founder and fractional executive who has scaled nearly a dozen initiatives. ➡️ Joining the panel are Candice Hardy and Brittany Johnson of Society 11:11. Together, they have built a luxury bridal beauty collective known for exceptional artistry and a deep commitment to inclusion. ➡️We are also excited to welcome Jessica Lee of Nude FX, who built her brand around confidence, connection, and an elevated client experience. 😁 The conversation will be guided by NAWBO VP of Marketing Megan Wilson of Sweet Talk Strategy, who will lead a discussion focused on real-world marketing wins, lessons learned, and how to turn strategy into action. Join us for an evening of networking, a candid panel discussion, and guided mastermind sessions designed to help you refine your marketing and move your business forward. 💥 This is a members-only event and space is limited. Register now and get ready to select your mastermind focus after signing up: https://loom.ly/HXnbzU4

Marketing your business is essential for growth, which is one of our goals here at NAWBO Richmond. 🫂 You're invited to a members-only, high-impact marketing panel and mastermind featuring local experts and business owners who will answer questions and share advice tailored to our local business community. Real-world examples of marketing successes… and failures, and what we can all learn from them. 📝 We’ll follow this panel with a selection of mastermind groups designed to help you focus on one area of your marketing. Expect guided breakout mastermind sessions on topics like customer clarity, social media auditing, messaging, and refining your customer experience. 🍷The best part? We're hosting the event at Penny's Wine Shop for an elevated evening of connection and learning. 💻 This is a members-only event. Please register soon as space is limited: https://loom.ly/BR_2H2M

Are you ready to establish and grow your network, develop your leadership skills by learning from others, understand how other businesses operate and make a real difference for women-owned businesses in RVA? Join us! Nominate yourself or someone else for NAWBO Richmond's 2026 - 2028 Board of Directors! Our Board of Directors represents the finest women business owners in Virginia, and armed with the momentum we gained in 2025, we are ready to do so much more! The 2026-2027 open board roles are: ➡️ President-Elect ➡️ Secretary ➡️ VP of Development ➡️ Member-at-Large/Volunteer Coordinator Please note that only PREMIER members may serve on the Board of Directors. Fill out the form here: https://loom.ly/I1eM1ac

NAWBO out and about! NAWBO sponsor and proud owner of Minuteman Press of Ashland, Caroline Sweeny, was out at Train Day in Downtown Ashland yesterday, showing her continued commitment to supporting local events, small businesses, and the vibrant community she serves. Caroline presented our Entrepreneur of the Year Award at our Women of Excellence Gala earlier this year! Her presence highlights the strong connection between local entrepreneurship and community engagement, as she joined neighbors, families, and fellow business owners in celebrating one of Ashland’s most beloved traditions 🚂 Learn more about joining our community as a sponsor or a member today: nawborichmond.org | info@nawborichmond.org