I’m so excited to bring you part one of our special Visionary Awards series, where we honor incredible women who have scaled their businesses and brought their visions to life. Today, I’m joined by two outstanding guests—Jill Frey, president and CEO of Cummins Facility Services, and Purba Majumder, an inspiring immigrant founder and CEO of Cybervation Inc., both of whom were finalists alongside me for the NAWBO Columbus Visionary Award.

In this episode, we share our personal stories about what it really takes to scale a company, the winding journey of becoming a visionary, and why the people who support us along the way are just as important as the vision itself. We open up about our challenges, our proudest moments, and the vital roles of those who stand beside us—whether they’re cheering us on, pouring into our growth, or simply helping us keep going.

If you’re a woman in business—whether you see yourself as a visionary or you’re the one making things happen behind the scenes—there’s something here for you. Join us for honest conversations, practical wisdom, and a big dose of inspiration from women who understand what it takes. Let’s keep lifting each other up and helping one another rise.

Inspiring Moments

00:00 Scaling Visionary Women

04:59 Grateful for NAWBO Visionary Award

06:31 Trailblazer Staffing & Bistro ux Ventures

10:25 Nabo's Impact on My Journey

13:27 "Guiding Through Support and Wisdom"

19:09 Supporting Fellow Entrepreneurs

22:23 Founding Cool Tech Girls

24:43 Collective Support Fuels Cool Tech Girls

28:43 Women Supporting Visionary Women

Here are my top 3 takeaways for anyone passionate about leadership, growth, and supporting women in business:

• Scaling is a journey, not a sprint: We emphasize that true success doesn’t happen overnight. Steady, thoughtful scaling, supported by a strong team, is the sustainable path forward.
• Visionaries aren’t alone: Whether you are the one with the big dream, or the one who supports that dream, both roles are vital. Community, mentors, and even those who “put up with” your quirks help turn vision into reality.
• Celebrating and elevating others multiplies impact: The stories from the NAWBO Visionary Awards remind me how group celebrations, meaningful connections, and championing others’ successes fuel long-term growth for all.