The Number That Opens Doors

The Number That Opens Doors

Jenelle Dito, Vice President of Consumer Empowerment Programs and Partnerships at FICO®, is on a mission to make credit education more accessible and less intimidating. In this episode, she breaks down what a FICO® Score is, why it exists and why every entrepreneur should understand it. From qualifying for a credit card or auto loan to securing a mortgage or financing future growth, your FICO® Score plays a critical role in the opportunities available to you. Jenelle explains how knowing your score empowers you to make informed borrowing decisions, improve your financial health over time and position your business for long-term success. Whether your score is exactly where you want it to be or needs some work, understanding it is the first step toward expanding your options. To learn more and monitor your FICO® Score, visit: myFICO.com [https://www.myfico.com/] and myFICO.com/free [https://www.myfico.com/free] To access FICO®’s credit empowerment programs, visit https://www.fico.com/empowerment [https://www.fico.com/empowerment]

Nervous System Tools Every Leader Needs

Rhonda Brunson has never been afraid to follow a new path. From high school French teacher to wedding photographer to leading a nonprofit serving survivors of domestic abuse, each chapter of her career taught her something new about resilience and human connection. But it was a chance encounter with breathwork that changed everything. After a deeply transformative experience, Rhonda found herself asking: What exactly just happened? That question launched a deep exploration into the nervous system. Today, as co-founder and lead facilitator of Waypoint Wellness HQ, Rhonda helps leaders and organizations better understand how their bodies respond to pressure, burnout and overwhelm. In this episode, she shares why nervous system health matters and two simple practices you can start using today to create more calm, clarity and resilience. To learn more about NAWBO, visit: https://nawbo.org [https://nawbo.org]

Get LOUD to Reclaim Your Truth and Wealth

Internationally recognized speaker, motivational singer and LOUD Women Nation founder Adrianna Foster is on a mission to help women remember who they are. A member of NAWBO South Florida and a champion for women’s empowerment, Adrianna blends music, leadership development and emotional transformation to help women step into their power, purpose and prosperity. Her signature LOUD philosophy—Loving, Open, Unapologetic and Deserving—was born from years of working with women who shared a common struggle: feeling disconnected from their worth and potential. In this episode, Adrianna shares how creativity fuels her work, from writing and recording music to releasing a new album in celebration of her 40th birthday. She also discusses the biggest mindset barrier she sees holding women back from wealth and how embracing your authentic voice can transform every area of life. To register for NAWBO On the Rise: Miami Edition (Adrianna is a speaker!): https://nawbo.org/on-the-rise-miami-edition-save-the-date [https://nawbo.org/on-the-rise-miami-edition-save-the-date]

Communicating With Confidence

For Amy Miller, entrepreneurship began with an unexpected turning point. The New Mexico-based president of AMM Communications Coach and AMM Consulting spent more than 25 years building expertise in public affairs, strategic communications and stakeholder engagement before being blindsided by a layoff. After jumping into another role that wasn’t the perfect fit, Amy decided to build a business of her own rooted in helping organizations communicate with clarity, confidence and purpose. In this episode, Amy shares the challenges of learning how to price her services and the fulfillment of working with values-aligned clients as well as doing pro bono work with young people. She also talks about the communications coaching framework she uses with clients and the common challenges they face when trying to connect with their audiences. To learn more about NAWBO, visit: https://nawbo.org [https://nawbo.org]

Good Things Come in Threes

Judi Firestone Roth, NAWBO Lifetime Member, past Cleveland (now Northeast Ohio) Chapter President and former National Board Member, has spent decades championing women business owners and building a legacy of leadership, mentorship and service. Now a member of NAWBO Indianapolis, Judi reflects on receiving the 2026 Susan Hager Award and what the honor means to her after more than 40 years of involvement with NAWBO and being nominated by her peers. In this episode, Judi shares memories of briefly meeting NAWBO founding president Susan Hager, the responsibility women have to lift one another up and the three legacies she hopes to leave behind. To learn more about NAWBO, visit: https://nawbo.org [https://nawbo.org]