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Celebrate Women’s Empowerment and Vision at the Women with Vision Event
Aligning with International Women’s Day!
Join us at the Women with Vision Event, a dynamic celebration of female leadership, empowerment, and collaboration, as we honor International Women’s Day and NAWBO’s 50th Anniversary. This premier gathering brings together trailblazing women from diverse industries to inspire, educate, and connect.
Discover how women are shaping the future of wealth, business, and public policy through engaging panels, inspiring keynotes, and intimate fireside chats. From exploring partnerships that fuel growth to pitching innovative ideas in a Shark Tank-style competition, this event is designed to ignite your vision and empower you to take action.
Together, let’s celebrate the achievements of visionary women while paving the way for future generations to thrive. Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and leave inspired!
Reserve your spot today and join us at the E-Center at The Esplanade in Phoenix, AZ, on March 5th, 2025. Let’s make history—together.


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The Agenda
March 5, 2025 ~ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Public Policy Panel

Opening Keynote
Dr. Jan
"Wealth & Vision: Building a Legacy of Impact"
A keynote by a visionary female leader who has redefined wealth to include both financial success and social impact.

"Economic Policy Powerhouses – Women Shaping the Future"
Explore how women are transforming economic policies and impacting wealth creation. Panelists include public officials, policy advocates, and businesswomen with real-world stories.

Fireside Chat

Breakout Sessions

Shark Tank Pitch
Joanna Horton McPherson & Alexandria Alecci
WWV Awards Ceremony

Announce the winners of the Women With Vision Award, and celebrate them with a champagne toast that leads into networking and shopping time!

Closing Keynote
Congratulations to our 2025 Nominees

Trailblazers: Women who are breaking new ground, leading innovation, and making a significant impact in their industries or communities.
Legacy Builders: Women who have successfully built and sold a business.
Changemakers: Women actively driving positive change through leadership, nonprofit work, advocacy, or transformative investments.
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Trailblazers Visionary Entrepreneur, Changemaker, and Advocate for Empowerment Mel C is a powerhouse entrepreneur and an unstoppable force in the movement to uplift, empower, and amplify the voices of others. As the founder of Cloversy, a 100% women-led, U.S.-based Executive Virtual Assistant agency, the Six-Figure Chicks (SFC) book series, and the nonprofit Her Write to Rise, Mel has built an ecosystem where business owners, leaders, and aspiring entrepreneurs can thrive professionally...

Changemaker Kimberly Mitchell is a dedicated mother, wife, and President of Home With Help, an organization that provides non-medical companionship, homemaking, and personal care services in Arizona. After building a family and living in Mexico for 14 years, she moved back home to Phoenix to advocate for the elderly. Passionate about supporting women, she is on the board of NAWBO and involved in Women for Women International, KNOW, The Dames, and The Foundress...

Trailblazer Andi Hess is an award-winning Certified Hypnotherapist, Rapid Results Coach, and international speaker. With over 20 years of experience as a productivity consultant, corporate trainer, and organizational leadership professor, she has been featured on stages across the world. After checking off her entire bucket list by 37, Andi developed her signature Be Limitless formula for achieving anything you want...

Legacy Builder Monica May-Dunn, CEO/CFO Monica May-Dunn is the Owner, CEO, and CFO of Arizona Escrow and Financial Corporation (AEF) setting the business escrow industry standard since its inception in 1976. With a remarkable career spanning over three decades, Monica’s expertise and leadership have propelled AEF to the forefront of the escrow and financial services industry. Acknowledged numerous times in 2024 for her outstanding achievements...

Changemaker Hayley Winterberg is the Chief Executive Officer for Disruptive Change Solutions offering consulting services to support organizational growth to providers, and supporting the peer and family support network. She is passionate about advancing the utilization of peer and family support throughout our healthcare system to make a positive impact.

Trailblazer With a rich background in video marketing spanning back to 2009, Taylor Wellman is the proud owner and operator of Financial Potion. At Financial Potion, Taylor is the driving force behind empowering businesses and organizations to garner swift recognition and lasting impressions through tailor-made video marketing solutions. From crafting compelling scripts to overseeing seamless production, meticulous editing, and video SEO, Taylor's involvement spans every facet of the business.

Changemaker Suzi Glover Agency Owner, Suzi Glover State Farm Suzi Glover is a dedicated insurance professional and the proud owner of Suzi Glover State Farm, where she has been serving the community with integrity and commitment since 2019. Suzi has always taken a customer-centric approach to building her business. She has cultivated a reputation for providing personalized service and expert guidance to offer solutions that genuinely benefit the client.

Legacy Builder Nikki Ausdemore is a dedicated bookkeeping professional with 2.5 years of experience and a seasoned entrepreneur with 22 years of business ownership. She understands the challenges that small business owners face and is passionate about providing accurate financial insights that help them grow with confidence. Nikki values strong client relationships and prioritizes customer satisfaction, ensuring that each business she works with feels supported and informed.

Trailblazer Tanaha Hairston: Impact Investor & Founder of RISE | IIC Capital | Leading Access to Impact- Driven Real Estate and Private Market Opportunities Tanaha Hairston empowers investors to build long-term wealth while making a positive impact. As the founder of IIC Capital, she specializes in large-scale real estate investments focused on affordable housing and community development—designed to generate passive income, reduce taxable income, and create lasting community transformation.

Legacy Builder Colleen Biggs is a seasoned entrepreneur and business advisor with over 25 years of experience in launching over 365 businesses. She has a passion for empowering entrepreneurs to make MONEY. With a background in franchising, including her time with The Little Gym and now franchising Phoenix Drone Pros, she enjoys guiding small business owners to expand their influence, generate more revenue, and achieve financial abundance...

Changemaker Laya Gavin, MBA Broker-Owner, EXIT Realty Sun City I am truly honored to be nominated for the Women With Vision Award by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). This recognition is especially meaningful to me because I believe in the power of women supporting and uplifting one another in business. I am grateful for this opportunity to share a little about my journey and the impact I hope to continue making...

Trailblazers Melissa Blatt, founder of indipop, is redefining healthcare for independent workers and small business owners. With over 20 years of business development and marketing experience across major markets—including New York, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and Phoenix.....

Visibility Opportunity for Your Business
Seeking vendors with unique products and services for women business owners: jewelry, sweet treats, purses, soaps, and more. Come and showcase your business!
We invite you to join us and showcase your business to a vibrant community of women entrepreneurs at our Women With Vision Awards Conference! With nearly two hours dedicated to shopping and networking, it's the perfect platform to display your products or services. Special rates: just $200 for members, and $500 for non-members.
Don't miss out! We only have 14 spaces available!
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VENDOR BONUS:
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Receive a shout-out day on our email blast dedicated to the vendors at this event
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Get 4 dedicated social media posts highlighting your company before and after the event
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Your clickable logo will be set up on our WWV landing page and remain active through 2025

Meet Our Sponsors
We love and appreciate our sponsors so much. Thank you for supporting NAWBO and the Women With Vision Awards!
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