June 2026 Newsletter

Empower: Step Into Your Strength

Empowerment is not something that is given 
to you. It is something you claim. As women business owners, we understand that better than most. We have navigated uncertainty, built something from nothing, and made decisions that others doubted and we kept going anyway.

That is empowerment in action.


Last month, we gathered at the Women Mean Business Conference — and what I witnessed in that room was nothing short of remarkable.

June Member Spotlight - Empower

What is one challenge you overcame that ultimately empowered you as a 
business owner?

One of the most pivotal challenges I overcame as a business owner was learning when—and how—to let go of team members who did not align with our organizational culture. Early in my journey, I prioritized strong resumes and technical capability, assuming performance alone would drive success. Over time, I learned that even highly productive people can undermine momentum if they don’t share the company’s values, vision, and non‑negotiable standards. Those mismatches created tension, eroded trust, and diluted the culture I was trying to build. Making the decision to part ways was difficult,



Angie Noll

Principal

Reconciled Solutions

Congratulations To Our Very Own Mirjam Quinn

Congratulations to our very own Mirjam Quinn on being named the 2026 NAWBO Business Owner of the Year at the NAWBO National Awards!

This prestigious recognition celebrates Mirjam’s outstanding leadership, entrepreneurial excellence, and unwavering commitment to empowering others through her work. As a valued member of our Chicago chapter, Mirjam exemplifies the innovation, determination, and community spirit that make women business owners such a powerful force.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor and look forward to seeing her continued impact on our chapter, our city, and the broader business community. Congratulations, Mirjam!

Meet The Board June 24th!

Get to know the inspiring women leaders driving innovation, connection and impact across NAWBO Chicago. Our leadership team is made up of accomplished entrepreneurs, advocates, and changemakers dedicated to empowering women business owners at every stage of their journey.

SAVE THE DATE! NAWBO Chicago Summer Social

Join us for great conversations, new connections and an energizing evening with Chicago’s vibrant community of female entrepreneurs on July 29th 4:30-6:30pm!

Masterminds are small, confidential peer-to-peer monthly discussion groups that are FREE to Premier Members. Take advantage of this “think tank” to address issues in your business with like-minded peers.  

What are you waiting for? Click the button below and complete a brief questionnaire to sign up. New groups are launching in May!

NAWBO Chicago Newsletter Submissions

NAWBO Chicago newsletters are published monthly. Email July submissions to the newsletter editor by June 15, 2026.