NAWBO Holiday Party
Dec
12
4:30 PM16:30

NAWBO Holiday Party

Please join NAWBO KC for our Holiday Party Dec 12, 4:30 - 7:30 at Cafe Trio by the Country Club Plaza. Heavy appetizers and drinks will be served. Each attendee will receive 2 drink tickets. 

Come when you can, and leave when you must! NAWBO members can attend at no cost, and we encourage you to take this opportunity to donate to our selected charity -  Young Women On The Move.

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Illuminating Listening to Become a Better Listener | November Breakfast
Nov
14
7:30 AM07:30

Illuminating Listening to Become a Better Listener | November Breakfast

We have many more listening habits than we realize. Some habits may be overused and others may need some development. Through an interactive exercise, you’ll develop greater knowledge of your listening habits and how you can become more conscious and intentional in choosing and selecting the right habit for your business.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Laura Janusik is a dynamic trainer, coach, consultant, speaker and researcher. She is a worldwide leading expert in teaching and training listening. She uses her MBA and PhD in Communication to help individuals and teams better align their communication through the Power of Listening. As a listening researcher herself for over 20 years, she is familiar with listening research from many disciplines and uses it liberally in her work. Her approach to communication, both verbal and nonverbal, is practical and other-centered and based on research.

She is a past president of the International Listening Association, and she is published both nationally and internationally. You’ll find her research and ideas cited in publications including Forbes, Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, and US News and World Report. In addition to education, Laura was in HR Managements in private industry for 15 years. 

Laura left academia after 20 years to bring the message of listening to a wider audience, and she loves working with business leaders and helping them understand and practice “being on the same page” with their teams. Laura often is brought in as a private coach for employees ranging from entry level to C-suite individuals with great technical skills but poor people skills.

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The Three Keys to Powering Up Your Connections | October Breakfast
Oct
10
7:30 AM07:30

The Three Keys to Powering Up Your Connections | October Breakfast

As a business owner, networking is a big part of our lives! NAWBO KC is excited to welcome Erin Fajen, a leadership advisor and master facilitator specializing in Everything DiSC®, to our October breakfast. Erin will talk about the three keys to opening the networking vault!

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Erin Fajen serves as a leadership advisor and master facilitator specializing in Everything DiSC®. She has enjoyed a career dedicated to helping leaders discover what fills their bucket - and what drains it - so they can let go of the chaos and enjoy their work. She believes personal insight and reflection are the first steps in leading your team to greatness. That is why she founded On the Up, LLC, to help companies develop emotionally intelligent leaders who bring out the best in themselves and their people.

Erin draws from over 20 years of leadership development, management development, and change management experience. A Kansas City native - she is a well-rounded product of having studied, worked, or lived in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Erin’s life is powered by coffee and filled with the joys of motherhood. She enjoys conversations about living slowly in a fast world, simplifying, and seeing the ocean on her birthday.

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Career Success Starts at Your Desk | September Breakfast
Sep
12
7:30 AM07:30

Career Success Starts at Your Desk | September Breakfast

Your desk is an essential starting point if you want to create more focus, clarity, and prosperity in your career. Cluttered, uninspiring workspaces drain our energy and inhibit our ability to reach our career goals. Elevate the space where you do business, and you can power up all aspects of your professional life, from more money in your wallet and better working relationships to an overall sense of well-being. 

Learn how the ancient art and science of Feng Shui can help you create an attractive work environment that naturally manifests happiness, harmony and prosperity.

Thank you CBIZ for hosting us this month!

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Feng Shui expert Robyn Stevens helps people from all walks of life, including Fortune 500 execs, business owners, students and stay-at-home moms, transform their spaces—and their lives. From landing that coveted promotion to creating more satisfaction in your love life, the spaces where you live and work directly influence your energy, prosperity and happiness.

A genius at breaking down the fascinating complexities of Feng Shui in an entertaining and simple way, Robyn is a frequent TV guest and a highly sought-after speaker. Certified in 2012, Robyn launched her business Robyn Stevens Feng Shui in 2013. She is a member of the International Feng Shui Guild. To learn more about how Robyn can help you bring more happiness, creativity, love and abundance into your life.

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Caregiving Challenges and Policy Opportunities for Women Business Owners
Aug
10
11:00 AM11:00

Caregiving Challenges and Policy Opportunities for Women Business Owners

NAWBO National is partnering with United WE to provide a free, one-hour webinar focused on addressing the barriers to caregiving (childcare and elderly care), the importance of paid family leave, and more. They will welcome a childcare expert and Adrienne Schweer, a Fellow with the Bipartisan Policy Center.

Register today and join this virtual webinar on Thursday, August 10th at 11am Central Time.

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Teeing up a Business Relationship: Giving & Receiving Meaningful Introductions
Aug
8
7:30 AM07:30

Teeing up a Business Relationship: Giving & Receiving Meaningful Introductions

Relationships are key to a successful business! For our August NAWBO KC Breakfast, attendees will engage with some of the fundamental practices:

  • How to ask for what you want? Clarify your ask.

  • Identifying your client

  • How to do a follow up question when someone says, “.....

  • Dig Deeper - Ask effective follow up questions.

Join us at Unbound as we enjoy a delicious breakfast and the opportunity to connect with other women business owners!

Register today!

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Webinar: Three Ways Small Businesses Can Use AI
Jul
11
8:00 AM08:00

Webinar: Three Ways Small Businesses Can Use AI

AI is a hot topic today and the way of the future!

Join NAWBO KC for a webinar conversation about three ways business owners can use AI in their day-to-day work. Kelly Byrnes will share the ChatGPT platform along with uses and cautions for our members and guests.

Join to learn how to harness the platform to enhance customer engagement, automate tasks, and drive growth.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Kelly Byrnes, founder of Voyage Consulting Group, is an AI guru! Just kidding—anyone who says such a thing at this early stage is silly. She has, however, been a student of efficiency forever, and that’s what prompted her early interest in the AI tools. She’s used ChatGPT for a variety of purposes and will share the way it saves time, improves ops, and drives growth.

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Chicks with Sticks Golf Tournament
Jun
26
8:00 AM08:00

Chicks with Sticks Golf Tournament

Join us for our annual NAWBO fundraiser, Chicks with Sticks! Attendees will enjoy a fun day of golf with incredible people as we raise funds for NAWBO KC!

 8:00 AM
Welcome / Mimosa Bar
Sponsored by Kellie Fraas of MMC Corp

8:45 AM
Clinic by PGA Pro Sean Dougherty
Sponsored by Chase

9:20 AM
Call To Carts / Announcements

9:30 AM
Shotgun Start

10:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Lunch at the Turn
Sponsored by Katie Grimes + Co.

2:30 - 4:00 PM
Reception / Networking / Awards
Sponsored by Kim Jones of SBH Law

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JUNE NAWBO BREAKFAST
Jun
13
7:30 AM07:30

JUNE NAWBO BREAKFAST

Who is ready for another amazing NAWBO KC breakfast? Join us for an amazing panel that will be discussing all things company culture.

Members and non-members are welcome to come explore NAWBO membership, network with the amazing women business owners that are members, and hear from a panel of your peers about current topics impacting all businesses - solo, small and large. Breakfast will be served and attendance is NO CHARGE. Bring yourself, your friends and other women business owners that can benefit from spending time with the women making Kansas City great.

Register today!

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KANSAS CITY CONNECTS - HAPPY HOUR
May
24
4:30 PM16:30

KANSAS CITY CONNECTS - HAPPY HOUR

Join NAWBO Kansas City every 4th Wednesday of the month to network and discuss current issues and opportunities with you in mind, the woman business owner seeking like-minded professional women in business. Monthly rotation of lunch and happy hours will be at NO CHARGE. All potential, new and current members are invited to join us for this wonderful opportunity to meet other members.

This month, we will be hosting a happy hour. Make some great connections and give or receive referrals.  We will get to know each other in a smaller group format, share our celebrations, and explore our current challenges as a woman business owner.

Thank you to board member Karen Reimer, Founder of Ad Astra Financial Group, for hosting us at YaYas Euro Bistro!

Register today!

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MAY NAWBO KC BREAKFAST
May
9
7:30 AM07:30

MAY NAWBO KC BREAKFAST

Members and non-members are welcome to come explore NAWBO membership, network with the amazing women business owners that are members, and hear from a panel of your peers about current topics impacting all businesses - solo, small and large.  Breakfast will be served and attendance is NO CHARGE. Bring yourself, your friends and other women business owners that can benefit from spending time with the women making Kansas City great.

Register here!

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KANSAS CITY CONNECTS - LUNCH
Apr
26
11:30 AM11:30

KANSAS CITY CONNECTS - LUNCH

  • Nature Matters | Aspiria NOW Co-Working Space (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join NAWBO Kansas City every 4th Wednesday of the month to network and discuss current issues and opportunities with you in mind, the woman business owner seeking like-minded professional women in business. Monthly rotation of lunch and happy hours will be at NO CHARGE. All potential, new and current members are invited to join us for this wonderful opportunity to meet other members.

This month, we will be hosting a lunch. Make some great connections and give or receive referrals.  We will get to know each other in a smaller group format, share our celebrations, and explore our current challenges as a woman business owner.

Thank you to Irena Rice, Owner of Nature Matters for hosting at Aspiria NOW Co-Working Space!

Register today!

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APRIL NAWBO KC BREAKFAST
Apr
11
7:30 AM07:30

APRIL NAWBO KC BREAKFAST

Members and non-members are welcome to come explore NAWBO membership, network with the amazing women business owners that are members, and hear from a panel of your peers about current topics impacting all businesses - solo, small and large.  Breakfast will be served and attendance is NO CHARGE. Bring yourself, your friends and other women business owners that can benefit from spending time with the women making Kansas City great.

Register today!

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KANSAS CITY CONNECTS - HAPPY HOUR
Mar
22
4:30 PM16:30

KANSAS CITY CONNECTS - HAPPY HOUR

Join NAWBO Kansas City every 4th Wednesday of the month to network and discuss current issues and opportunities with you in mind, the woman business owner seeking like-minded professional women in business. Monthly rotation of lunch and happy hours will be at NO CHARGE. All potential, new and current members are invited to join us for this wonderful opportunity to meet other members.

This month, we will be hosting a happy hour. Make some great connections and give or receive referrals.  We will get to know each other in a smaller group format, share our celebrations, and explore our current challenges as a woman business owner.

Thank you to the Independent Magazine for hosting the happy hour.

Register today!

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MARCH NAWBO KC MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST
Mar
14
7:30 AM07:30

MARCH NAWBO KC MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST

Join us on March 14th for our Time Management for Business Owners panel featuring three amazing panelists. Topics will include setting milestones for goals, tips and resources for your business, and how you can save time running your company. Breakfast will be served and attendance is NO CHARGE. Bring yourself, your friends and other women business owners that can benefit from spending time with the women making Kansas City great.

Check out our panelists!

Mona Raglow, Owner and Queen of Implementation, Raglow Enterprises LLC

Christy Rogers, Owner and Instructor at Training Umbrella

Amy Tokos, Productivity & Organizing Expert at Amy Tokos Productivity

Register here!

Thank you to Merrill for sponsoring this breakfast!

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KANSAS CITY CONNECTS - LUNCH
Feb
22
11:30 AM11:30

KANSAS CITY CONNECTS - LUNCH

Join NAWBO Kansas City every 4th Wednesday of the month to network and discuss current issues and opportunities with you in mind, the woman business owner seeking like-minded professional women in business. Monthly rotation of lunch and happy hours will be at NO CHARGE. All potential, new and current members are invited to join us for this wonderful opportunity to meet other members.

This month, we will be hosting a lunch. Make some great connections and give or receive referrals.  We will get to know each other in a smaller group format, share our celebrations, and explore our current challenges as a woman business owner.

Thank you to CBIZ for hosting this luncheon!

Register today!

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FEBRUARY NAWBO KC MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST
Feb
14
7:30 AM07:30

FEBRUARY NAWBO KC MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST

Members and non-members are welcome to come explore NAWBO membership, network with the amazing women business owners that are members, and hear from a panel of your peers about current topics impacting all businesses - solo, small and large.  Breakfast will be served and attendance is NO CHARGE. Bring yourself, your friends and other women business owners that can benefit from spending time with the women making Kansas City great.

Register here!

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NAWBO KC MONTHLY BREAKFAST
Jan
10
7:30 AM07:30

NAWBO KC MONTHLY BREAKFAST

JOIN NAWBO KC FOR BREAKFAST!

This is a great opportunity to network with women business owners, check out NAWBO KC, support woman business owners, and think about your business too.

The monthly breakfasts are included with membership and are free for guests—so, spread the word and invite friends to this amazing group of savvy women business owners!

Click here to register!

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