In today’s competitive business environment, visibility is more than just marketing—it's a strategic advantage. For women entrepreneurs, being visible helps your business stay top of mind, builds trust with your audience, and opens doors to growth opportunities that may otherwise remain hidden. Showing up—whether through public speaking, social media, strategic partnerships, or community events—positions you as a thought leader in your space. It signals to clients, collaborators, and investors that [...]

Streamer HBO presented a very successful television series called Succession for five years. The show won a huge audience and numerous awards. The plot centered on a fictional family atop a fictional media company. The plot focused on the patriarch of the family, and head of the company and who of his children would inherit the business. Without the satire and high drama of the show, it highlighted a [...]

Answering the Call to Fulfill Your Destiny There comes a moment in many successful careers when the external markers of achievement—title, income, prestige—no longer feel like enough. Something deeper stirs, a quiet yet persistent knowing that there is another path waiting to be taken. In my work as a psychologist, I have spoken with many professionals from renowned Silicon Valley companies who, despite their accomplishments, feel an undeniable call [...]

On March 9, 2025, I had the incredible opportunity of representing the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Silicon Valley at the International Women’s Day Networking Event hosted by Rotary District 5170. It was an evening filled with powerful conversations, meaningful connections, and a shared commitment to uplifting women in business and leadership. From engaging with like-minded professionals to hearing from an inspiring panel of women leaders, the [...]

 Join Tonia Chagnon from NAWBO HQ and Lois Rouder, Senior Partner Manager at Amazon Business, for an insider look at the tools and strategies her team has developed to help Amazon Business sellers grow—with a focus on small and diverse sellers, sustainable products and the Buy Local initiative. In just 15 minutes, you’ll learn about Amazon Business (where B2B lives on Amazon.com), the shopping experience and how to leverage [...]

Celebrating Harbir Bhatia The Silicon Valley Business Journal has recognized Silicon Valley Central Chamber CEO (and NAWBO SV member), Harbir K. Bhatia, as one of Silicon Valley's Power100 individuals shaping the region alongside other exceptional leaders! Described as a “nontraditional leader committed to creating social impact and tackling pressing societal issues head-on, often by leveraging public-private partnerships.” Harbir Bhatia is a civic entrepreneur at heart. Her leadership, dedication, and [...]