From May 3 to 9, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will celebrate Small Business Week, and I am excited to join in the celebration. Throughout the week, I'll be sharing tips on how you can personally support small businesses to maximize your impact. Make sure to follow along and get involved! The Importance of Small Businesses Small businesses are vital to the American economy. They encounter unique challenges that larger corporations usually do not face. These businesses...

On April 10th, I brought these remarkable women together: Elizabeth Caragay Watts-Russell of SiteSelectionStrategist LLC, Lisa Schoenthal of Breath of Freedom Experiences, and Laurel Pendle of LPBC Services LLC in a virtual panel discussion that energized everyone in attendance, which was precisely the outcome I intended by engaging these women in a lively discussion. Their honesty and insights revealed what it truly means to thrive as an entrepreneur.

As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, I hope you checked out our first two women in business feature stories. Last week, we highlighted Lisa Schoenthal from Breath of Freedom Experiences. Lisa’s calming and confident demeanor shines through as she shares her story. If you missed it, be sure to catch up here . As we close out this series, I’m pleased to feature a remarkable woman who guides businesses and leaders in discovering where their purpose meets profit. Laurel Pendle...