Shawnda Sparks isn’t just a seasoned wealth advisor at Perspective Financial Group—she’s also a certified scuba diver of 13 years.

In this episode, she takes a deep dive into smart financial strategies for business owners. From choosing the right retirement plans to maximizing tax deductions and structuring compensation, Shawnda shares expert insights to help you and your employees build lasting wealth.

Don’t miss these game-changing tips that could transform your financial future!

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After a historic 43-day government shutdown, NAWBO’s Advocacy Director Elle Patout returns with an inside look at a productive week on Capitol Hill.

She breaks down what unfolded during the shutdown and what women business owners can expect as Congress heads into late-January negotiations. At the center of it all? The unresolved future of Affordable Care Act subsidies, and the potential impact rising healthcare costs could have on individuals and small businesses.

Elle also shares what she’s seeing in the current political climate: renewed energy around accountability and transparency and very different dynamics in the Senate and House. As always, she offers a nonpartisan look at what’s at stake now that we’re back in business, and what comes next.

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For many women entrepreneurs, the world of WBE and MWBE certification can feel confusing—like a box they’re not sure they fit into.

Dr. Lena Graham and Molly Gimmel, members of the NAWBO Institute Certification Committee, are here to clear things up. In this episode, they share why certification is always a good thing for business, from establishing credibility to opening doors with corporations and government entities.

They also explore how certification serves as a powerful business development tool and why it’s still highly relevant today and even share a few fun facts, including Lena’s past as a celebrity makeup artist and Molly’s HGTV obsession.

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