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NABWICTalks host, Alicia Nurse, welcomes Mae Whiteside Williams, Founder and CEO of CKL Engineers, for a powerful conversation about engineering, entrepreneurship and leadership. Discover how she built a thriving firm, navigates major infrastructure opportunities and creates pathways for women in construction. Mae Whiteside, PE MBA  is the Founder and CEO of CKL Engineers, LLC, a small business leader in America’s infr...

Host Alica Nurse interviews elected Charlotte City official  Councilwoman LaWana Mayfield who is dedicated  to supporting initiatives that promote minority business growth. Councilwoman Mayfield shares insights on Charlotte's business inclusion programs and emphasizes the importance of community engagement and outreach. She encourages listeners to reach out to elected officials and stay informed about local business oppor...

This week on NABWIC Talks, we welcome our newest host, Tawanda Rocafort, as she sits down with entrepreneur, real estate broker, investor,  business professional, and Chicago member Yolanda Martin. Together, they explore entrepreneurship, reinvention, relationship-building, and the courage to pursue new opportunities. Yolanda also shares insight into her latest business venture and the lessons that continue to shape her journe...

This week on NABWIC Talks, host Alicia Nurse turns the spotlight on NABWIC’s own Roving Reporter and Career Empowerment Strategist, Karla Hill, founder of GPS Career and Business Strategies. Karla shares lessons from her 35-year HR career, her transition to entrepreneurship, and practical insights on career planning, AI, credentialing, strategic hiring, and preparing the next generation of women for opportunities in construc...

Welcome to NABWIC Talks! This week, we’re Building on Legacy with Brittany Brown of AERES LLC, a fourth-generation construction professional and founder of a faith-based construction company.

Brittany shares how her family legacy helped shape her path from recruiting to business ownership, the importance of relationships and continuous learning, and her experience as a woman n...

Join NABWIC Talks for an inspiring conversation about family, faith, safety, and building a lasting business legacy. Kevin Ross, founder of Creation World Safety, Inc., and his daughter, Taniya Ross Williams, share their experiences working within a family business and the values that have shaped their journey.

From growing up in an entrepreneurial household to making safety a priority in the construction industry, Kevin and Taniya...

Technology is rapidly changing the construction industry, and today's conversation is one you won't want to miss.

Our host, Alicia "Nurse", better known as Nurse, sits down with Justin Turk, CEO and Co-Founder of ConStrat AI. As a third-generation contractor, TEDx Detroit speaker, and successful entrepreneur who has raised more than $11 million in venture capital, Justin understands both the challenges contractors face and the incr...

In this inspiring episode of NABWIC Talks, host Alicia "Nurse" Nurse welcomes Dr. Cheryl McKissack Daniel, President and CEO of McKissack & McKissack and Chair of the New York Building Congress. A fifth-generation leader of America's oldest minority- and woman-owned design and construction firm, Dr. McKissack shares how a 230-year family legacy continues to shape the future of the construction industry. From leadership and resi...

In this powerful episode of NABWIC Talks, we welcome LaFonda Willis, Founder and CEO of Women in Capital Markets (CapX™), award-winning securities attorney, strategist, and entrepreneur. LaFonda is dedicated to expanding investment access and helping individuals and institutions unlock opportunity in today's rapidly evolving AI economy.

Drawing on her experience advising fintech com...

This week on NABWIC Talks, we welcome Shandra Spicer, President of Saoirse Consulting & Construction Group, Inc., accomplished construction professional, and dedicated member of the Los Angeles NABWIC Chapter.

Known for her passion for building vision and empowering freedom through construction and business leadership, Shandra brings a unique perspective shaped by her extensive experience in project delivery, strategic problem-...

In this episode of NABWIC Talks, host Alicia Nurse interviews Tiffany Pratt, founder and CEO of Breeze Construction and Houston area leader for NABWIC. Tiffany shares her unconventional journey from finance to construction, the work her MWDBE-certified company does in concrete, infrastructure, and environmental services, and her dedication to workforce inclusion and second-chance employment.

The conversation also covers navigatin...

This week on NABWIC Talks, we welcome Tiffany Pratt, Founder & CEO of Breeze Construction and Area Leader of the NABWIC Houston Chapter. Tiffany shares her passion for innovation, workforce development, and long-term community investment while discussing how she is helping change the face of construction. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, opportunity, and building a stronger future for the industry.

Hats off to Shannetta Griffin for being NABWIC's Woman in the Spotlight for NABWIC's Billion Dollar Luncheon in Aviation. Her leadership, excellence, and impact in aviation continue to inspire women across the construction and transportation industries. Thank you for helping pave the runway for future generations of leaders.

And speaking of dynamic women in leadership…

Today, we have the privilege of featuring an exclusive ...

NABWIC, founded in 1991, champions Black women in construction by providing advocacy, networks, and direct access to major contract opportunities—bridging the gap from employment to ownership and leadership.

Through strategic partnerships, education, mentorship, and supplier-diversity advocacy, NABWIC builds pathways for long-term growth and trains the next generation, ensuring Black women are seen, supported, and position...

On this episode of #NABWICTalks, construction attorney Kristen Shields shares how women contractors can protect their businesses—covering contracts, licensing, and disputes. A must-listen! As a powerhouse construction attorney with a 97% litigation success rate and 150+ jury trials. Kristen breaks down the legal protections available to women contractors on private and public projects. From contracts and licensing to dispute...

We’ve got a real treat for you today as our host Alicia “Nurse” Nurse sits down with Nakiya Pitts, Founder of Zen Palms Hospitality Ltd., a hospitality development company based in Accra, Ghana. Nakiya Pitts is the Founder of Zen Palms Hospitality Ltd. a hospitality development company based in Accra, Ghana pioneering a new era in global tourism through a commitment to luxury, sus...

Jaime D. Perkins, MPA, PMP is the Director of Community Services for the City of St. Augustine, where she leads redevelopment initiatives, community programs, and multi-million-dollar construction and preservation projects across the city’s Community Redevelopment Areas. With a strong background in public administration and project management, she has developed impactful grant programs that support underserved communities. A ...