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Beth Benike, President and Founder of Busy Baby LLC, discusses the inspiration behind Busy Baby, the products she offers, her Shark Tank experience, tariff challenges, how she worked through a mental health crisis, and the importance of winning the Good Housekeeping Parenting Award.

Pamela Stafford, President, CEO and Co-Founder of Hestan Culinary, discusses what drew her to Hestan, where the name comes from, what Hestan offers, which industries Hestan serves, where its products are made, how many countries it sells to, how many global patents it holds (the number is staggering), and how to sum Hestan up in one sentence.

Magen Buterbaugh, President and Chief Executive Officer of Greene Tweed, discusses how she became appointed to the position, what the more than 160-year-old company does, what industries the company serves and where it sells to, where Greene Tweed products are made (including in the USA), what "When It Can't Fail" means, and her professional and personal BHAGs (big hairy audacious goals) for the year.

BE Alink, inventor and founder of The Alinker, discusses why she invented the remarkable walking bike, where it's made, where it's sold, what it means to be a Certified B Corporation, and how The Alinker is life-changing for its customers in more ways than she could have ever imagined.

Cze-Chao (Sue) Tam, CEO of TRINITY International Industries, discusses how she started the company, what products she sells, where the products are made, and what makes them distinctive. She reveals her latest initiative, RENEW by TRINITY, which transforms a throwaway item into something beautiful and useful (you'll never guess what that throwaway item is!).

Kate Yurincich, Senior Director, Small Business, VISA, and Kelly Busick, Vice President, Oscarware, Inc., discuss the importance of National Small Business Week, the most realistic opportunities to use AI in business over the next 3–5 years, successful transition plans, hurdles for young women taking over family firms and what support or policies actually make a difference, and advice for next-generation women considering whether or not to return to the family business.

Linda Peddle, president and owner of RPS Engineering, discusses her journey to becoming the owner of a manufacturing concern, what is distinctive about her product line, and how global thinking and action can be leveraged to expand US sales.

Kate Assaraf, founder of DIP, shares how she started DIP, to what countries she sells and how, insights on using AI, and her biggest challenge in selling products overseas.

Janet Ryan, founder of SpectraSpray Global, discusses what her product does, how she started her company, which countries she sells to, the difference between FDA and GMP approval, and offers sage advice to women entrepreneurs.

Maxine K. Clark, CEO, Clark-Fox Family Foundation; Founder, Build-A-Bear Workshop; Chief INspirator, The Delmar DivINe; Managing Partner, Prosper Women’s Capital; Executive in Residence, Washington University in St. Louis - John M. Olin School of Business, discusses how she started Build-A-Bear Workshop, what was distinctive about the concept back then, how she took the company public, how many countries she sells to, and how she built the company into a global brand.

Jackie Samuelson, founder of Alpha Lady LLC, discusses why she started her company, her personal reason for inventing a new nursing cover, whether tariffs are affecting her business, and her experience pitching the "sharks" on the ABC television program "Shark Tank."

Denise Press, Head of Small Business, North America, VISA Commercial Solutions; and Steve Zandpour, EVP, Head of Consumer & Business Banking at Associated Bank, discuss why access to capital is crucial for small businesses and how economic factors impact access, what resources and tools are available for small businesses, what factors to consider when leveraging AI, and what VISA and Associated Bank are doing to help small businesses thrive.

Ming Chen, president and CEO of MSL Global Express, Inc., discusses how she became president and CEO, what MSL Global Express offers, her ideal customers, what advantages AI is creating for her business, and insights for anyone who wants to start selling globally.

Daria Walsh, Founder and Inventor of Infinity Clips, discusses how and why she started her company, what an "infinity clip" is, who her ideal customers are, why she visits her overseas suppliers, and how AI is creating advantages for her business.

Doris Li Yeh, founder and CEO of Mirapath, Inc., discusses how she became an "accidental entrepreneur," what her company offers, who her customers are, why addressing cultural differences matters for achieving sustainable global growth, and why joining a mentor group has been one of the best business decisions she has made in her life.