Welcome to another episode of Inspiring Women, the podcast that celebrates the stories of extraordinary women from all walks of life. I am your host, Betty Collins. Join us for an inspiring conversation that will leave you ready to take on the world. So today on Inspiring Women, we are in the midst of kind of a theme of women who scale and how do they scale and how do they get there. And sometimes all we do is we look at women who are already there and like, they never had to scale. They never had to go through this process to get there. Right. I haven't always been the Betty Collins as I call myself or I haven't always been a shareholder.
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00:00 Scaling Visionary Women 04:59 Grateful for Nabo 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
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“The Journey Behind Success: "I haven't always been the Betty Collins as I call myself or I haven't always been a shareholder.”
“We are a national janitorial company. Right now, we're international. So super fun about that.”
“Buildings That Talk: "We're using a lot of technology to enable buildings to talk. And so that is my vision and that's my dream.”
“I came here as an immigrant, I was a student, did not have any money, I was on Scholarship.”
“We built the company without any external funding and we built it piece by piece, step by step.”
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I have always, you know, there's all those things that people think, this is what I've done my entire life. It's like, no, I had to scale. I had to scale up like most people that have that success in their life and they realize that if you go straight up a hill, you'll be tired. If you go through a nice period paced way to go, you will make it further and you'll do more. So we're going to talk to some women today who have scaled. These are women who are big deals, certainly in central Ohio and even beyond. Really, they're going to talk a little bit about their story and being a visionary and scaling as they have. So we're going to kind of emphasize a little more of the visionary today because we just the three of us, and I'll let them introduce themselves in a minute.
We, we all were nominees for NAWBO Columbus's Visionary Awards. And that's a big deal in Columbus because NAWBO is a big deal. I cannot emphasize enough. If you're in anywhere in the US and there's a NAWBO group and you're a businesswoman owner, you need to go and join. But NAWBO Columbus has always done and really honored visionaries. And so we're going to talk today what it meant to be part of that as well as what it took to be the visionary. And you know, everyone has a different definition. At first I was going to look up in the Webster's Dictionary what's visionary? And then I said, no, what's visionary? What's a visionary according to Betty Collins.
So I look at it as somebody who has an ability to see, right? And they see something that they either want to do or who they want to be or what impact they want to have in their world or in their industry, etc. So I look at someone who can see it, but it really goes further than that because if someone who not just sees what they want to do, it's. They actually make it a reality, that to me is a visionary. That to me is the person that is that person. And not all of us are visionaries, you know, not all of us are visionaries. So there's really two type of people we're going to talk to today. We're going to talk to two visionaries. We're also going to talk about supporting the visionary.
So you're either the visionary or you're supporting that vision coming to reality. And both roles are as important as the other, because if the visionary has to do everything herself or himself, they're probably not going to make it happen. So there has to be those people around you that go, I'm into the vision and I'm going to support this vision that that's going on. And we'll talk about that a little bit today. So I'm going to have them introduce themselves. I'll have Jill Fry go first from Cummins, and she can Talk about your 32nd, who you are and what you.
Thanks.
First of all, I just want to say thank you, Betty. You're a mentor to me and I love you dearly. And you always set me on my true north, my path, and I'm grateful for you for that.
But I take your energy and then I use it. So you're good.
I'm Jill Fry and I am president and CEO of Cummins Facility Services. We are a national janitorial company. Right now, we're international. So super fun about that. Let's see. I've been in this company for. The company's been alive for 53 years. I've been working for 25.
My parents started it about five years ago. I started in technology. So I have my little bracelet on. I started a global consortium called Facility Data Standard that enables your building to talk. So buildings are starting to talk. We're using a lot of technology to enable buildings to talk. And so that is my vision and that's my dream. But we.
We sling mops and we clean things, but hopefully we'll have robots slinging mops.
Doing more of that. Yes.
Thank you.
And you haven't always been this huge company with robots and technology. We have a long way to talk about your vision.
Yeah. We started in one town.
Yep.
In Marion, Ohio.
Yep.
Yep.
And now you're everywhere.
Now we're everywhere in Canada. And so it's been a really fun journey and a great dream.
Right. So Jill and I do a lot of things together. And so when we both realized we were both being nominated for Nabo, we were kind of laughing. Then we ended up being in the top three. But the winner of the Navo 2025 is Purva. And Purva, you have such a story and you have such a man. What a path you've gone and made such impact. So tell us a little bit about you.
First of all, thank you so much for inviting me. So sitting right here, you know, with two honorees such as Jill and Betty Collins, means a lot and I'm truly humbled. It is very, very overwhelming. So thank you for that. Nabo, you know, in general, I think, you know, promotes visionaries and it's not just about building business, but also the impact, which is why I respect Nabo and Nabo Visionary Award so much. So it means a lot to me as far as my business goes. I came here as an immigrant, I was a student, did not have any money, I was on Scholarship. The first business, the first job I started, I was with the corporate for 15 years.
But then within that 15 years I realized that I wanted to do something more along with my husband. We actually co founded the business in 1998 while working for corporations. So it has been a very long journey. In 2010 I quit my full time job. We built the company without any external funding and we built it piece by piece, step by step. We added it started as a IT software development company. Then we built different other divisions within the company. CyberVision and the IT division has IC staffing.
Then we build the Trailblazer division, Trailblazer Staffing Solutions which is the medical staffing. We do nurse staffing. We also do allied and other kinds of medical healthcare staffing. Then the third division we opened is a product that we created from scratch, very similar to some of the other online ordering platforms. It's called Bistro ux and we have restaurants all over the country that use that platform for online ordering, coupons, gift cards, loyalty programs, marketing and everything. So it's a lot of things that we've done over many years. It's over 25 years that we've built. So a lot of learning and building and going from there.
But I would say probably both of you with everything that you've had to do and 25 years, and you're both 25 years. I'm a little older than these ladies, but we won't talk about that because I'm almost 40 years into doing all this, right? But during the journey, you know, during the scaling and being that visionary, one of the things I loved about. Because one of our questions I want you to answer kind of in two part is the bigger. The biggest part of that night for me was the 12 people that went with me.
Yeah, absolutely.
I thought we'll buy a table. Nobody will want to go. It's Friday night from 6 to 11 or whatever they were talking about. And we had to buy more table tickets because we had people who wanted to go beyond the eight. And to me, that was what the heart of it was for me. And it was because that support. These were people who were continuing to be the supporter of the visionary. Right.
And so tell us and we'll go back to Jill of what meant to you. Kind of a personal thing there. But what was it that you loved? Tell us about your visionary supporters in your life and then we'll go to.
You had a table as well.
Yeah.
And so I hate saying this, but my birthday was the next day.
Oh, wow. Yeah.
So.
So what a weekend.
Yeah.
Right.
It was whirlwind.
Yeah.
So my team loves to celebrate with me for my birthday. So I got. I gave all the girls. We had only girls at the table. And I gave them all an allowance to go buy a new dress or new shoes or both. And. And then I got their hair done at Pennzone. So we started the day at noon.
Oh, wow.
And dolled up. They were all dolled up. They were so excited. They were just hooping, you know, they don't get to do this, like probably prom.
Right, right.
And so they were so excited. And some of them have never been to a visionary event or a woman's event.
Yeah.
And so they were so thankful. They loved seeing everything. They loved seeing our congresswoman.
Yeah.
They loved seeing her. So that was fantastic.
Yeah.
But just to understand and to the comments.
Right.
Was part of the visionary experience. They were so proud. They were so honored. It was just a lot of fun that I got to share it with them. And they could see other visionaries and they got to see how they worked and how they did things and how we do things. So that was the special part was we all celebrated the visionary. We celebrated the company. We celebrated getting all dressed up and being girls, being women.
Right. And just clinging on together and just bonding and just having a good girls night out, if you will. So that was. That was my choice and I got to do with my daughter.
Yeah.
So that was really fun.
Yeah. And if you see Jill, you see Savannah. If you see Savannah, you see Jill.
So.
So purple. What about for you? What was the personal connection and you know, what was the enjoyment of the evening for you?
So Nabo has been, you know, has played a big role. When, you know, I left my corporate job, I was, you know, going to Nabo. A lot of the women who support me, who have championed me over the years that are the women that I learned from, you know, and there are so many that come to mind, like, they really were connections from Nabo. So it meant a lot to be, you know, it just brought the memories back when I first went to Nabo and how I was listening to everybody and then to be recognized with this award, it was something that I've never dreamt of. Like, it was truly a very, very special moment. Like, I could never imagine this moment. So it meant a lot.
It was awesome because when she. They had us all go on stage, you know, and it wasn't like we were pushing each other off the stage or anything. We were just in it. Celeste was like, it was an honor to be on the stage. It was an honor. And I loved buying the dress, of course. But you were funny because when they said your name, she goes, I didn't prepare speech. I didn't think I'd win.
So it was just an exciting time. And what you said, going back to. Yeah, you motivated and energized your team. I can't believe your daughter didn't walk away from that going, this is my mom. This is where she. This is how a community sees her. And so what your work is really important. So one of the things.
And you guys have already probably heard this several times because I've said it, but we'll go into the visionary support that you have. So to me, there's several type of women in your life or people in your life. Men could be this role as well. But I haven't stopped talking about this. Everyone's tired of me talking about it, but I watched a prime series called David and Goliath. I'm sorry, the House of David. And it's about David and Goliath. So we're not here to have a biblical story.
But I really love. I was during tax season, I was tired and I'm sick. And I took a couple days and I worked out of the house and I watched this series. And it wasn't so much about David killed Goliath or he was going to be king or all those factors. It was who helped him get there. It was. And so of course, he had his mom and dad. His mom on her deathbed, died very young.
I don't know if that's true or not, but it's a story, like. And she said to her husband, who was grieving because he's a young boy, you know, he's a shepherd boy, they kind of protect him anyways. He's the younger guy in the family. But she said, you let him rise. That was her deathbed wish, right? And he's looking at his son going, this is all I have left of the love of my life. But he kind of held on to him, probably lived through him. But what he really did was he poured his life into him and he protected him and made sure he was ready for dangerous moments or tougher moments. And he had his back.
But then it always haunted him, those words of his wife saying, you need to let him rise where he's protecting, pouring into him, giving him all the wisdom he has and making sure he had his back. So nothing got to him. But when it was time for his moment, David was ready, and he could seize the moment. He could seize the opportunity. Now, this is two parents in a story, whether you believe this story or not. But it's a real thing. Thing in life today. When you have those two type of people in your life who see the passion, the plan, and the purpose, they're not.
They don't know it. They don't have it. It's not what they're seeing, but they're seeing what you're seeing. And you go, so you have those people that help you do that, and then you have the people in your life who pour into you. Okay, so, you know, Jill, you've done a lot of the. Let her rise, go. Betty Collins, do your deal. And Betty Clark, who produces this, is kind of my.
You need to stop. You need to quit doing these things. What is your problem? But she invests in me, and she tells the truth, and she's protecting me. So that when those moments come, you are ready. And we have all had that in our experiences as visionaries, right? Or as people who lead. And so I just love that piece of it. Of course, you know, he goes. He kills David.
He's the hero, and he becomes king. And then he has a horrendous life. But he was ready for his moments because of those people who he did. The third type of person is. So you have people who are passionate and they help you live that out. You have people who pour into you, protect you, and get you ready. And you have people who put up with you. You know, in my life, I have plenty of people who just.
That's just Betty Collins. You know, but you need all of those visionary people that support the. I'm sorry. People who support the visionary.
Right?
So let's talk about those people. Maybe in your life. For me, I can tell you the first person that I always think of when I think of these three Ps is my husband, who puts up with me. He's there 24 7. He will tell you, see Betty Collins like I see her. But he also protects me and has my back and tells me the truth and pours into me. But he's my biggest rah rah fan out. There you go.
You do, you know, And I have a whole slew of those people in my life. But believe it or not, today is not about Betty Collins. So I can't talk. Yeah, you're part of us, so. But I want to go to kind of talk maybe some personal people that were those three P's to you. Jill, I'm sorry. We'll start with you, give you some more time permanent. So you'll wrap it.
You'll wrap it up.
So my parents started the company, right? We did business in one town. When I took it over, we probably had 15 employees at the time. My dad said, here you go. Take it over.
Yep.
And I'm like, wait, wait, what? So my dad is sink or swim, right? That's his motive. So I would call my mom, so she would pour into me. My dad is like, you gotta figure it out, dude. Like, this is your baby. You go figure it out. They were in a different country, right? So I didn't have a phone. Didn't have. This was in 2000.
So just different times, different technology. So I had to figure it out. But those employees that figured it out with me became my family. They became the people that I build around me. Missy, our vice president of finance, has been with us for 18 years, right? I mean, Betty knows her. She's fantastic. She'll say, jill, reel it in, girl. Like, bring it back, honey.
You gotta bring that back, right? And then I've got Kathy, who's been with us for 12, 15 years. She's our VP of marketing. She sees the vision like, she's out there. We're scaling, girl. We're gonna scale or we're gonna fail, but we're gonna scale, right? And then I've got my VP of Operations who's been with me for 20 years, and she makes everything happen. So those are the people that she puts up with me. I'll say that she puts up with me.
Yeah.
But that's my team. Right. And they believe in me, and they see the vision. But it's been hard. Like, sure. It was technology, especially. How do you make sure that they're using technology? Right. How do you embrace that? We've had to use our HR guy.
Right. Chris had to come in and say, okay, this is what we're doing as a company. But then you get your clients that believe in you.
Yeah.
Right. And then they want to scale with you, and then they say, you know what? You've done such a great job. We want to see you in security or we want to see you in this. This state. Right. And then. Then you really get excited about who you are and your capabilities and what you can do. So that's.
That's what I love. So you've got your employees, you've got your clients, and you've got your team that. That help you. But I love all those little quotes of scale or fail. Right. Fail fast. And they just. They can just snap those off.
Right. Okay, this isn't working. Let's pivot. And you gotta pivot. There is no. In my opinion, there is no. You're right, Betty. You go steep, you're gonna.
You're gonna fall fast. Right. So how do you gradually go and then pivot when you want to pivot?
Right. And it takes those people in your life, like you're talking about, even. The first time I ever met Jill was at nabo. Same for you. I had seen you at events there, and she did this Red cup team building thing.
Yeah.
Which that I ended up using here. And so women like Purba and I are looking at the Jills going, oh, like, this is my person. So you really want to support her with whatever she's working and doing in. But NABO and the WSBA and Ohio Women's Coalition, all those things play such a role in our lives. We don't even realize that. We just think everyone has a Nabo Columbus, and that's just not the case. And they're your friends, right?
You want them to succeed. You know, it's just like, oh, my gosh, I'm in a room full of my friends, and they think, holy cow, somebody would say that's your competitor. But they're not. They're people you want to see rise and you want to help them, and you want to help them grow, and how can you help them live their dreams out? You know? So that's. So we were talking about that Zuleen. Zuleen has been such a champion, right? She's been in nabo. She's been in rebank. She's such a champion, love that.
That she can see them coming together and see how they confuse together.
And what Zulean doesn't realize is, or we probably don't even realize it, you are inspiring people by how you continue to go and go and they see it and then they're like, I want to either be the visionary or I want to support the visionary. And it's a cycle and you're just doing every day. This is what it is. But purba. We've taken a lot of time. So let's talk about your three P's. Passionate, they pour into you or they put up with you.
So my journey has been obviously I'm an immigrant founder. It has been very, it's very different from, you know, every other business woman that I work with most of the times is because, you know, it's coming to a new country. Founding a business where there are overcoming cultural, business, cultural hurdles. There are so many different things. Like you are often in rooms where you are the only one who look like that, having the courage to keep on going and not, you know, think that of those as challenges. So my husband did play a huge role in my growth and my our business because he is one of those, like you said, your dad is like, he's one of those go getters. There's like, you figure it out, figure.
It out, go move.
Work hard, work hard. Like we're going to get there, we're going to get there, that kind of a person. So I get a lot of inspiration from that. But I'm also a lot different as a person. So for me, a lot of those things that I do, being true to myself, providing value, making an impact every day, not just through my business, but just in general is very important to me. That's how I lead. And my daughters, they have played an integral part in our life, in our business, everything. Because when I quit the job, the corporate job, they were little girls in elementary school.
And when you are starting the business, if you've done one, you know how hard it is. And there is no nine to five thing. So you're always working. You are always working. So my daughters, you know, they'll be like, if I had to go anywhere, I'll take them. They're either in, you know, at Starbucks, like you know, getting something or, you know, with somebody else just doing their homework, whatever the case might be, you know, they were so patient, sometimes not so happy.
But they were watching you.
They were watching you. They were watching me. And Especially I want to mention about the Nonprofit we founded 12 years back, cool Tech Girls. And that was entirely because, you know, I saw my daughters and I was trying to encourage them because as a professional in the stem, I've always, that's the only thing that I know, the technology part, you know, I came here, I, you know, I worked as a software professional, went up to the ranks, I became a VP before I quit the bank. And then in the business, you know, obviously always in the that administration role. So all I know is how to use technology and be around technology. So I was trying to encourage them and they said that they are not interested because they don't want to be labeled as geeks or nerds. And I'm like, what? That doesn't make any sense.
And then I started talking to other parents and they were saying the same thing. They're like, yeah, you know, my daughter doesn't want to do this and all of that. And I'm like, but why? I mean there's so much opportunity and we're in the staffing business as well, so we see the opportunities and we're trying to find all these skilled and experienced women. We would love to give them chat, but they don't apply. They're not there. They're not as many. Even today, not as many. You know, it's very hard to get fill those positions.
So I'm very passionate about that. And you can see like where I went with Cool Tech Girls to the level. You know, to date we have 2,500 girls who went through the program and through the 12 years it has been with no funding, we did not have any funding for Cool Tech Girls. The way we did it is through sponsorship and sponsorship in kind through companies. A lot of companies came forward, they said that okay, we want to help this. And my daughters, every event I would drag them, we're going, you know, and they're like doing registration, they're doing check in. My youngest one, she was very interested. She in school, she founded her own non profit, she was teaching young girls.
And when you say, you know, that's the impact, you know, we made, you know, we don't really realize what the impact is like. But when you keep on doing the right thing and you show them that this is where you stand, this is the integrity you have, this is your value system, then other people will also follow. And I can tell you Cool Tech Girls would not have been here today without all these people who believed in the mission, who believed in the vision, all the corporations that came Forward and said that, you know, Cardinal Health, they have been supporting for 12 years now, every single year, you know, by providing volunteers, by hosting events. So when we talk about Visionary and when we talk about all this, it's not just me, it is a whole bunch of people behind me that supported all of these even through with my business. You know, we have a team in India 2003, we opened the office. They have been a huge support. All the backend work, even today are done by themselves. So it is really, I'm just in focus because I'm the CEO of the company.
But behind me there's so many other people and even organizations such as Weld. I was on the weld board for 10 years. Oh my God, I have met some of the most incredible women in that board. Not to mention Barb Smoot, who is a force by herself.
That would be Barb Smooth. But for you, now that you, I mean it's. And you say I'm just kind of the CEO, you're the vision and you wouldn't need all the supportive visionaries if you didn't have. I'm going to do this right. And then you see a need of, hey, we need more women in stem. And what I've even told Brady Wear along the years of women, it's not, I don't want them just hired to hire them. You're going to miss talent that is beyond. And that's what you know.
So your vision has been with that. And I'll fin with this question with you is, is what do you see in your daughters? Do you see them being the visionary or the support of the visionary? Because you've dragged them all over and did all these things with them. And there may be geeks now, right.
My older one, she is a little bit of an introvert. So I would say that she would be somebody kind of behind the scene, not really stepping forward. But she's very smart and she can figure things out and support like, you know, she's working. She started working for l' Oreal and in the last three years she's already been promoted.
There we go.
You know, and then, and then my youngest one, she is, I can see her as being a visionary.
Yeah.
Very independent. Always telling me what she wants to do, not listening to what I am saying. She has her own mind and she's done several things, even though she's only 22 years years old, she has done several things that independently, without, you know, having any kind of, you know, support from us, she has done them herself. Everything she's done with her life. You know, she's like, I'm gonna do it and she's gonna do it. So all of them are different, but you have an impact regardless.
So. Right. I think that you need both. So thank you for listening today.
This is part one of two for this time on being a visionary or supporting the visionary. And of course, I had today two amazing guests being Jill and Purba. They are inspirational women who have done amazing things, but, you know, we're going.
To talk more about challenges.
They're going to give you some advice in part two. I think you're going to really take. Have a lot of takeaway. I would encourage you to look them up just to see the things they're doing. There's a lot to these two ladies. But being that visionary or being supporting the visionary, I cannot emphasize enough how important that is for women today.
Being in business is one thing.
Being a woman in business is another thing. And it takes people around you supporting you. So be the visionary. Go for it and get a team of people who support the visionary. Just make sure you have people in your life who are going to see your passion and see your potential in the plan and purpose you have and let them help you rise. And the same thing, get those people in your life who are practical, who are going to pour into you, who are going to give you tremendous amounts of wisdom, and they're going to make sure that you will be ready for your moment. And so today, women supporting women, the world when that happens.
Thank you for joining us on Inspiring Women with Betty Collins. We hope today's episode has inspired you to chase your dreams and break through your barriers and embrace your own unique journey.
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Celebrating Visionary Women Leaders and Their Supporters at the NAWBO Columbus Visionary Awards
How Visionaries Scale: Insights from NAWBO Columbus Visionary Award Honorees
The Power of Visionaries and Their Support Teams in Women-Led Businesses
From Scaling to Success: Stories from NAWBO Visionary Women Entrepreneurs
Behind Every Visionary Woman: The Essential Role of Supportive Teams
Honoring Visionaries and Supporters: Lessons from Inspiring Women in Business
The Journey to Visionary Leadership: NAWBO Columbus Award Winners Share Their Stories
Building and Supporting Big Dreams: Women Visionaries in Business
Scaling Up and Giving Back: NAWBO Visionary Award Winners Reflect
Inspiring Women Who Scale: Visionaries and Their Circle of Support
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Bio for Betty Collins (summarized story format):
Betty Collins is the dynamic host of the podcast "Inspiring Women," where she shines a spotlight on the remarkable journeys of women from all walks of life. Betty is passionate about sharing authentic stories of women who have scaled new heights, emphasizing that success is a journey, not just a destination. She reflects on her own experience, reminding listeners that she “hasn’t always been the Betty Collins” we know today, nor a shareholder—she too has navigated the challenges and growth that come with striving for more. Through candid conversations and insightful reflections, Betty motivates her audience to believe in their own potential and inspires them to take on the world.
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Jill Frey is known for her passionate support of those around her, always seeing colleagues as friends rather than competitors. She believes in empowering others to rise, grow, and achieve their dreams, fostering a community spirit wherever she goes. Inspired by champions like Zuleen—who has been active in organizations such as NABO and Rebank—Jill is dedicated to lifting others and helping them succeed. Her journey is one of collaboration, encouragement, and leading by example.
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Purba Majumder’s journey is a remarkable story of vision, resilience, and impact. Arriving in a new country as a student on scholarship, she began her career with humble means and no financial resources. With determination, she worked her way up, spending 15 years in the corporate world before venturing into business.
Today, her leadership and accomplishments are celebrated by communities such as Nabo, whose Nabo Visionary Award she regards with deep honor and respect. Sitting alongside inspiring women like Jill and Betty Collins, Purba remains both grateful and humbled, using her story to inspire others and demonstrate the lasting impact visionary leaders can have—not just in business, but within society as a whole.
ℹ️ Introduction
Welcome to a new episode of Inspiring Women with Betty Collins! In this special installment, we’re diving into part one of our Visionary Awards series, celebrating extraordinary women who have built and scaled successful businesses while staying true to their unique visions. Betty is joined by two powerhouse guests—Jill Frey, president and CEO of Cummins Facility Services, and Purba Majumder, an inspiring immigrant founder and multi-division business leader—both recognized as finalists for NAWBO Columbus's prestigious Visionary Award.
Together, they share honest stories about scaling their companies, the challenges and triumphs along the way, and what it really means to be a visionary in today’s business world. You'll hear candid conversations about the critical importance of support systems, the roles we play as visionaries or supporters, and the invaluable impact of surrounding yourself with people who believe in your passion, pour into your journey, and help you rise.
Join us for real insights from women who have been in the trenches, learned the lessons, and are truly making a difference. Whether you’re leading the charge or backing a bold vision, this episode offers inspiration and practical wisdom for every woman in business.
📚 Timestamped overview
00:00 Discussing success through strategic scaling with visionary women.
04:59 Honored to be recognized alongside Jill and Betty Collins by Nabo, which supports visionary impact beyond business. Starting as an immigrant student on scholarship, I spent 15 years in the corporate world.
06:31 Developed Trailblazer Staffing Solutions for medical staffing and launched Bistro ux for restaurant online ordering over 25 years.
10:25 Nabo played a crucial role in my career transition and support network, leading to a meaningful award recognition.
13:27 Parental support empowers and prepares someone to seize opportunities when the moment comes.
19:09 Support and uplift others for their success; Zuleen exemplifies this as a champion.
22:23 Founded Cool Tech Girls to inspire daughters against tech stereotypes.
24:43 Success stems from integrity, teamwork, and support from partners like Cardinal Health, valued by Cool Tech Girls and the CEO's business team.
28:43 Supportive networks empower women in business; seek visionary and practical allies to succeed.
📚 Timestamped overview
00:00 Scaling Visionary Women
04:59 Grateful for Nabo 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
❓ Questions
Absolutely! Here are 10 discussion questions based on this episode of "Inspiring Women with Betty Collins: Visionary Awards Pt 1":
How do the guests define what it means to be a “visionary,” and how does that differ from traditional definitions?
What role does the support system—family, colleagues, or professional organizations like NAWBO—play in helping visionary women scale their businesses?
Jill Frey and Purba Majumbder both mention “starting small” and scaling over time. What are some challenges they discussed about that process?
In the episode, both guests talk about people who ‘pour into you’ and people who ‘put up with you.’ Why are both types important for visionary leaders?
How did Purba’s experience as an immigrant influence her journey of entrepreneurship and being a visionary in the U.S.?
Why do you think the guests emphasized the value of organizations like NAWBO and Weld in their personal and professional growth?
Jill Frey describes celebrating with her team at the Visionary Awards. What impact can such recognition and shared experiences have on employee morale and company culture?
Purba spoke about founding Cool Tech Girls to encourage more girls to join STEM fields. What barriers did she observe, and how did she work to overcome them?
Betty Collins mentions three types of supporters for visionaries: those who see your passion, those who pour into you, and those who put up with you. Can you identify these people in your own life or career?
Reflecting on the stories shared by Jill, Purba, and Betty, what advice or key takeaways would you share with someone wanting to become a visionary or support a visionary leader?
These questions should spark some meaningful conversation around the episode’s themes of vision, support, resilience, and leadership!
❇️ Key topics and bullets
Absolutely! Here’s a comprehensive sequence of topics covered in the transcript, using main topics and related sub-topics for clarity:
1. Introduction & Podcast Theme
Host, Betty Collins, welcomes listeners to the Inspiring Women podcast.
Focus on women who scale their businesses and how they achieve success.
Emphasis on the process and journey of scaling, rather than just the end result.
2. Visionary Awards Context
Discussion of NAWBO Columbus’s Visionary Awards and its significance.
Importance of NAWBO for women business owners.
Explanation of the definition of a "visionary" from Betty’s perspective:
Ability to see potential or goals.
Taking action to make vision a reality.
Roles of the visionary and those supporting the visionary.
3. Guest Introductions
Jill Frey:
President and CEO of Cummins Facility Services.
Brief background on company growth and vision.
Technology developments and innovation in her company.
Purba Majumbder:
Winner of the NAWBO Visionary Award.
Immigrant background and journey to entrepreneurship.
Company formation and expansion into multiple divisions.
Launch of product/service (Bistro ux) and staffing divisions.
4. The Importance of Support Networks
Impact and value of having personal supporters at the Visionary Awards event.
Both guests share stories about the people who support them (employees, family, community).
How supporting roles are crucial for visionaries’ success.
5. Experiences at the Visionary Awards Event
Jill Frey’s personal and team celebration of the event.
Involving her all-female team.
Team-building and empowerment aspect.
Inclusion of family (daughter Savannah).
Purba Majumbder’s reflections:
Emotional connection to NAWBO and the support received from the community.
Sense of accomplishment and gratitude.
6. The Concept of Visionary Support
Betty Collins introduces the "three Ps" concept:
People who see your passion, plan, and purpose.
People who pour into you, support, and protect you.
People who put up with you.
Reference to an inspiring story (House of David) about the importance of having supporters.
7. Personal Supporters and Team Dynamics
Jill Frey:
Family support and legacy (parents founding the company).
Long-serving employees and their roles in company growth.
Value of client relationships for business scaling.
Purba Majumbder:
Unique challenges as an immigrant founder.
Husband’s role and influence.
Daughters’ involvement and sacrifices.
Nonprofit work (Cool Tech Girls) inspired by family and community need.
Corporate partners and team in India.
8. Impact of Vision and Support on Next Generation
How children of the visionaries (daughters) responded to and were influenced by their mothers’ work.
Potential of the next generation to be visionaries or supporters.
9. Importance of Women Supporting Women
Community organizations (NAWBO, Weld, etc.) as ongoing sources of support, friendship, and collaboration.
Shared goal of helping each other succeed.
10. Closing Thoughts & Tease for Part Two
Encouragement for listeners to be visionaries or visionary supporters.
Recap of key ideas about teamwork, support, and ambition.
Preview of Part 2: upcoming discussion on challenges and advice.
Let me know if you need timestamps added, more detail for any section, or a condensed version!
🎬 Reel script
On this episode of Inspiring Women, we dove deep into what it really means to be a visionary—and just as importantly, the power of those behind the scenes who help bring big dreams to life. I sat down with phenomenal leaders, Purba Majumbder and Jill Frey, to unpack their journeys of scaling businesses, building supportive teams, and inspiring change in their communities. Whether you see yourself as the visionary or the supporter, this conversation is a powerful reminder that both roles are essential for success. Surround yourself with people who help you rise, and never underestimate the impact of women supporting women!
👩💻 LinkedIn post
Absolutely! Here’s a LinkedIn post inspired by the “Inspiring Women with Betty Collins” podcast episode, using key moments from the transcript:
✨ Feeling inspired after the latest episode of the "Inspiring Women with Betty Collins" podcast! I had the pleasure of listening to visionary leaders Purba Majumbder and Jill Frey share candidly about their journeys of scaling, overcoming challenges, and the importance of community.
Here are my top 3 takeaways for anyone passionate about leadership, growth, and supporting women in business:
Scaling is a journey, not a sprint: Both Betty Collins and her guests emphasized 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 reminded me how group celebrations, meaningful connections, and championing others’ successes fuel long-term growth for all.
Let’s keep rising—whether you’re building the vision, supporting a visionary, or doing both at once!
🔗 Check out the episode for more uplifting wisdom and practical advice from these incredible women.
#InspiringWomen #Leadership #WomenInBusiness #VisionaryAwards #Community
🗞️ Newsletter
Subject: How Visionaries Rise—And Who Helps Them Get There | Inspiring Women Podcast Newsletter
Hi Inspiring Women Community,
We’re thrilled to share highlights from our latest episode: “Visionary Awards Pt 1”—a powerful conversation on the journey of women who scale, the importance of vision, and the indispensable role of supporters along the way.
Inside This Episode:
Host Betty Collins chats with Jill Frey (President & CEO of Cummins Facility Services) and Purba Majumbder (award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Cool Tech Girls) about their unique journeys to becoming recognized visionaries in business and beyond.
Here’s what you’ll learn and love from this episode:
The Reality Behind Scaling Success
Betty reminds us: it’s not an overnight climb. She reflects on her own career growth—dispelling the myth that successful women never struggled or had to “scale.” The truth? Every leader faces hills and setbacks.
What Makes a Visionary?
Betty gives her signature take: A visionary isn’t just someone who dreams big, but someone who turns vision into reality. Not everyone has to be the visionary—being a supporter is just as vital.
Meet the Guests & Their Journeys
Jill Frey took her family’s janitorial business from a single-town operation to an international company on the cutting edge of technology and automation. She credits her early team, family, and the power of “pivoting and scaling” as building blocks to her journey.
Purba Majumbder shares her story of immigrating to the U.S., launching a thriving business with her husband from scratch (no external funding!), and founding Cool Tech Girls to inspire more young women to pursue STEM. For her, success has always been a community effort—supported by family, mentors, and organizations like NAWBO and WELD.
The Power of Support
Whether it’s coworkers “putting up” with a visionary’s quirks, or loved ones pouring in advice and encouragement—Jill and Purba spotlight the teams behind their success stories. These are the people who “see your passion, plan, and purpose, and help you rise.”
A Community of Women Lifting Each Other Up
NAWBO Columbus, WELD, and other women’s networks are recurring heroes in this episode. It’s clear: connecting with groups like these can be transformative for any woman building her vision.
Next Up: More Wisdom!
This was just part one. Stay tuned for part two, where Jill and Purba share the challenges they’ve faced, advice for other women in business, and more stories you won’t want to miss.
Betty’s Challenge to You:
Be the visionary—or be the supporter who empowers one. Look for those who see your potential, pour into your growth, and remind you that women supporting women really does change the world.
Until next time, stay inspired and keep reaching higher!
Warm regards,
The Inspiring Women with Betty Collins Podcast Team
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🚀 THREAD: The Power of Visionary Women & Those Who Lift Them Up! #InspiringWomen
1/ Have you ever wondered what it REALLY takes for women to scale in business? Betty Collins’ "Inspiring Women" podcast just dropped a gem-filled episode on the journey of female visionaries and the secret sauce behind their success. Let’s dive in! 👇
2/ "I haven’t always been ‘The Betty Collins’". 🔥 Success isn’t instant. Betty reminds us: you climb the mountain one step at a time. If you rush straight up, you’ll burn out. But a steady climb? That takes you farther. 🏔️
3/ Meet today’s stars:
Jill Frey, President/CEO of Cummins Facility Services, who took her family biz from a small Ohio town to an international venture (and is turning janitorial into a tech game!).
Purba Majumbder, an immigrant founder, who built her IT and healthcare staffing empire from scratch, launched a game-changing tech product, AND champions future STEM leaders.
4/ What’s a visionary? Betty’s definition: Not just someone who sees what’s possible—but someone who turns dreams INTO reality. (Bonus: Not everyone’s a visionary, but everyone plays a vital role! ✨)
5/ Here’s the magic: It takes TWO roles to make a vision work:
The Visionary: brings the big dream.
The Visionary Supporter: helps make it real.
One’s not above the other—they’re equally CRUCIAL.
6/ Why does support matter? Jill & Purba shared touching moments about who cheered them on. For Jill, it was her team—she literally gave everyone new dresses and got their hair done to celebrate together at a big award night! 👗💃
7/ For Purba? Her husband, her daughters, and an army of women from groups like NAWBO and WELD. The secret: “When you keep doing the right thing and show your integrity, others follow.”
8/ Betty introduces the “3 P’s” of support:
People who see your passion and plan
People who pour into you (truth tellers, protectors)
People who just put up with you 😂
We ALL need these folks—no visionary stands alone!
9/ And here’s the gold: These women didn’t just climb for themselves. Purba’s CoolTechGirls program has reached 2,500 girls, helping the next gen break into STEM. 🌟
10/ Key lesson? Whether you’re the visionary, the supporter, or sometimes just along for the wild ride: Your role MATTERS. Celebrate your path, and uplift those dreamers around you.
11/ “Women supporting women? The world wins.” 💪🌍
Go listen to Betty’s podcast for more real talk, grit, and celebration of visionary journeys. And don’t forget: support someone’s vision today—or let someone support yours!
#WomenInBusiness #Visionary #Leadership #WomenSupportingWomen #PodcastRecs
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🪡 Threads by Instagram
True visionaries not only see a better future—they make it real. But even the boldest leaders need a team to help them climb. Are you supporting a visionary or are you leading the way? Both roles matter deeply for real change.
Scaling a business is more than growth—it's about resilience and teamwork. Visionaries like Purba and Jill remind us: behind every big dream is a circle of supporters who help push the vision forward and pick you up when you fall.
Celebrating wins is powerful, but sharing the journey matters most. Visionary Awards night was about gratitude, not just achievement. Bring your people with you—let them see the impact of their support and cheer for your dreams.
Every woman in business needs three kinds of people: those who see your potential, those who pour wisdom into you, and those who put up with your quirks. Your circle determines how far and fast you rise—choose wisely and be grateful.
Being a visionary isn’t a solo act. Whether you’re the one dreaming or the one supporting, your impact multiplies when you rise together. The world changes when women champion each other—start with your own network today.
📓 Blog Post
Title:
Visionaries and Their Champions: Lessons from Inspiring Women with Betty Collins
Subheader:
Exploring What it Means to Scale, Lead, and Empower—Together
Introduction: Shining a Light on Visionary Women
What makes a visionary? And how do extraordinary women build success—not just for themselves, but for their families, teams, and communities? In a recent episode of “Inspiring Women with Betty Collins,” three remarkable leaders—Betty Collins herself, Jill Frey, and Purba Majumbder—shared their journeys of scaling businesses, impacting industries, and, most importantly, the power of supporting and being supported by others. Their stories, grounded in hard-earned experience and heartfelt gratitude, highlight the importance of visionaries and their champions in every success story.
The Climb: Redefining What it Means to “Scale Up”
Betty Collins opened the conversation with a refreshingly honest confession: successful women didn’t start at the top. Scaling, she says, isn’t a straight shot up a steep hill; it’s a journey of steady progress, adaptation, and teamwork. Both Purba and Jill echo this. Jill, now CEO of Cummins Facility Services, described starting from a single-town operation. Through innovation, especially in tech—imagine buildings that “talk”—she’s expanded her company not just nationally but internationally. As she put it, “We sling mops… but hopefully, we’ll have robots slinging mops.”
Purba’s journey is equally awe-inspiring. Arriving in the U.S. as a student with no money, she co-founded her company from scratch. Over 25 years, she and her husband built a diversified enterprise spanning IT, medical staffing, and tech products—without outside funding. For both women, scaling was about perseverance, reinvention, and building layer by layer.
Visionaries—and Their Essential Supporters
Betty draws a powerful distinction: while some people see the vision and bring it to life, others play a critical role by championing and enabling that vision. “If the visionary has to do everything herself… they’re probably not going to make it happen,” she explained.
Jill and Purba both made it clear that their journeys were possible only because of the people who believed in them, carried burdens with them, and shared both victories and defeats. For Jill, that meant honoring her veteran team—women who not only “put up with her” but helped reel in big dreams, ground them, and execute them. She credits her long-serving vice presidents and staff for providing reality checks, embracing technology, and daring to scale alongside her.
Purba’s story adds another dimension. As an immigrant and woman of color in tech, her road was paved with unique obstacles—often being the only one in the room who looked like her. Her support network included her husband, whose philosophy was “figure it out, go move, work hard.” Her daughters grew up eating dinners on the go, watching their mother lead, and eventually, finding their own paths as visionaries or behind-the-scenes changemakers.
Celebrating the Champions: Teams, Family, and Community
There was a touching theme threaded throughout the conversation: celebration isn’t a solo affair. Both Jill and Purba reflected on the joy of sharing major awards with their teams. Jill’s team of women were so excited for the Visionary Awards that she treated them to a day of pampering and celebration. Purba, on the other hand, saw her journey come full circle at NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners), where she found both mentors and fellow dreamers early in her journey.
Their stories also underscore the influence of community organizations: NAWBO, WELD, the Ohio Women’s Coalition, and others. These are not just networking groups—they’re ecosystems for mutual empowerment. “They’re your friends… you want them to succeed,” Jill said simply.
The Three Ps: Passion, Pouring In, and Putting Up With
Betty Collins beautifully distilled the types of supporters visionaries need:
The Passionate: those who see your potential, embrace your plan, and help you live out your purpose.
The Pourers: those who invest wisdom, practical advice, and protection for when your “moment” arrives.
The Patient: those who put up with your quirks but stick around, believing in your mission.
For Jill, her parents, long-serving team members, and clients who wanted to “scale with her” filled these roles. For Purba, her husband, her resilient daughters, and countless collaborators in business and nonprofits like Cool Tech Girls were her lifeline.
Parting Wisdom: Better Together
Perhaps the greatest revelation in this episode is a simple but powerful truth: being a woman in business is a feat, but being a visionary is a team sport. Surround yourself with people who believe in your passion, who pour into your potential, and who stick by you through ups and downs. “Women supporting women—the world wins when that happens,” Betty concluded.
So, be the visionary, support a visionary, or both. Either way, our journeys are richer, our impact greater, and our dreams more attainable, together.
Listen to “Inspiring Women with Betty Collins” for more uplifting stories, practical strategies, and heartfelt wisdom from extraordinary women changing the world—one vision at a time.
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Inspiring Women with Betty Collins
Episode: Visionary Awards Pt 1 Final – Show Notes Overview
Welcome to another empowering episode of Inspiring Women with Betty Collins! This special installment, titled "Visionary Awards Pt 1 Final," dives deep into the theme of women who scale their businesses, drive powerful visions, and the invaluable role of those who support them. Hosted by Betty Collins, the episode is packed with heartfelt stories, actionable insights, and moving reflections from distinguished guests Jill Frey (President and CEO of Cummins Facility Services) and Purba Majumbder (entrepreneur, founder, and recipient of the 2025 NAWBO Visionary Award).
Setting the Stage: Women Who Scale & Visionaries
Betty opens the episode addressing a common misconception: that successful women were always at the top and didn’t have to “scale up.” Drawing from her own journey, she explains the reality of growth—how everyone, even the most accomplished, must navigate steep climbs and challenges. The crux of this episode is to deconstruct what it means to be a visionary and to recognize the crucial partnership between visionaries and their supporters. According to Betty, a true visionary isn’t just someone who can see what’s possible but makes that vision a reality.
The NAWBO Visionary Awards and Its Significance
Much of the episode’s backdrop is the NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) Columbus Visionary Awards, a celebrated honor recognizing women who drive positive change in business and the community. All three women—Betty, Jill, and Purba—were nominees, with Purba taking home the 2025 award. Betty strongly advocates for NAWBO, encouraging all women business owners to seek out their local chapters.
Meet the Guests
Jill Frey
Jill is President and CEO of Cummins Facility Services, a janitorial company that has grown from a small-town operation to an international business under her leadership. Jill shares her journey of integrating advanced technology—such as building automation and robotics—into an industry not traditionally known for innovation. Her vision is clear: modernize facility services and transform how buildings contribute to their environments.
Purba Majumbder
Purba’s journey began as an immigrant student in the U.S., building her career in IT and eventually co-founding her own business with her husband in 1998. From bootstrapping a software development company to launching divisions in cyber security, medical staffing, and restaurant technology products, Purba embodies the perseverance of a true entrepreneur. She also founded the nonprofit Cool Tech Girls, which has impacted over 2,500 students by encouraging girls to pursue STEM.
The Power of Support: Visionaries & Their Champions
One of the episode’s most powerful themes is the relationship between visionaries and their supporters. Betty, Jill, and Purba all reflect on how their achievements wouldn’t be possible without their teams, families, and wider networks. At the Visionary Awards event, Jill and Betty both bought out tables for their supporters—family, team members, and friends—demonstrating the importance of celebrating together.
Jill colorfully describes treating her all-female team to new outfits and hairstyling, turning the evening into a rare moment of fun, connection, and recognition outside their daily routines. For many, it was their first women’s event and a chance to see their leader celebrated on a big stage.
Purba’s story of support focuses on her husband, daughters, and the extended professional communities she’s built, including the nonprofit and corporate partners of Cool Tech Girls, and the steadfast team supporting her U.S. and India operations. She speaks candidly about raising children while starting a business—the sacrifices, patience, and role-modeling it required—and how her daughters, despite some frustration, always observed and learned from her journey.
The Three P’s: Passion, Pouring In, Putting Up With
Betty introduces a leadership framework she gleaned from watching a series inspired by the story of David and Goliath, emphasizing three key types of supporters every visionary needs:
Those who see your Passion and potential and help you live it out
Those who Pour into you—offering wisdom, truth, and protection
Those who Put up with you—accepting your quirks and intensity
Both guests share examples. Jill’s parents, especially her father, embraced a “sink or swim” mentorship style, transferring the business to her and compelling her to problem-solve independently. Long-time colleagues became not just employees but family, challenging her vision, embracing change, and celebrating every milestone. Her clients, too, grew into champions, giving her opportunities to scale and diversify.
Purba credits her husband’s relentless drive for motivating her forward and her daughters for adapting to the realities of entrepreneurial life. She speaks about founding Cool Tech Girls after her daughters rejected the “geek” label for pursuing STEM, only to realize a wider cultural challenge she was uniquely positioned to address. Corporate sponsorships and volunteer support made the vision sustainable, showing how a collective belief can turn possibility into reality.
The Transformative Cycle of Women Supporting Women
A recurring theme is the transformative power of female networks—NAWBO, WELD (Women for Economic and Leadership Development), and other associations. These organizations aren’t just about business contacts but about deep friendships, mentorship, and a ripple effect of rising together.
Jill notes that what others might call “competitors” often become friends, collaborators, and champions of each other’s dreams. Betty underlines that being a woman in business is categorically different than just being in business—and underlines the need for robust support systems.
Final Reflections and Teaser for Part 2
As the episode draws to a close, Betty challenges listeners to either be the visionary or be the one who supports them. She calls on women to surround themselves with those who see their passion, pour wisdom into them, and, yes, put up with their eccentricities—because it truly takes a village. Purba and Jill’s stories exemplify what’s possible when vision meets unwavering support.
Tune in for Part 2, where these inspirational leaders will dive into the challenges they’ve faced and share practical advice for women aiming to scale new heights.
Key Takeaways:
Scaling is a journey that involves support at every stage—not just vision.
NAWBO and similar groups offer invaluable networks for women entrepreneurs.
A successful visionary leverages the power of community and recognizes the vital role of champions, mentors, and family.
Celebrating wins—big and small—with your team fosters connection and shared purpose.
Women supporting women creates an unstoppable force for change.
Thank you for joining Inspiring Women with Betty Collins. Don’t miss Part 2 for even more insight and inspiration!
10 takeaways from this episode
Absolutely! Here are 10 key takeaway concepts from this episode of "Inspiring Women with Betty Collins – Visionary Awards Pt 1":
Scaling Is a Journey, Not an Instant Leap
Success stories often mask the hard work, resilience, and gradual growth it takes to scale, as Betty, Jill, and Purba all highlight from their own experiences.Visionaries See and Make Things Happen
A true visionary is not just someone with ideas, but someone who turns those ideas into reality, impacting their industry and the world around them.Supporting Roles Are Essential for Visionaries
No visionary succeeds alone—those who support, believe, and invest in the visionary’s journey are equally important.Community Matters: Find Your NAWBO
Organizations like NAWBO Columbus play a huge role in empowering and celebrating women visionaries; being part of such networks accelerates growth and recognition.Celebrate Milestones with Your Team
Both Jill and Purba shared how sharing recognition and special moments with their teams and supporters amplifies success and fosters a strong, supportive culture.The Three Types of Supporters: Passion, Pour, and Put Up With
Visionaries need supporters who are passionate about the vision, those who pour into and protect them, and those who simply put up with them during the ups and downs.Personal Narratives Fuel Motivation
Whether as an immigrant founder or as a second-generation business owner, each woman’s personal story is a source of strength, creativity, and drive.Family—Both at Home and Work—Is Crucial
The influence of parents, spouses, children, and close colleagues is evident; their encouragement, sacrifices, and belief nurture vision and resilience.Giving Back Multiplies Impact
Purba’s story of founding Cool Tech Girls (with her daughters and community) illustrates how visionaries extend their influence beyond their businesses, creating opportunities for others.Women Supporting Women Creates a Ripple Effect
The energy, camaraderie, and determination among women—whether as mentors, peers, or leaders—create a powerful ripple effect that inspires new visionaries and uplifts entire communities.
These concepts truly embody the spirit of the episode and the power of visionary women and their support networks.
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Conversation Starters
Absolutely! Here are some conversation starters for your Facebook group to spark discussion about the "Visionary Awards Pt 1" episode of Inspiring Women with Betty Collins, based on the transcript:
Visionaries vs. Supporters: After listening to the episode, do you see yourself more as a visionary or as someone who supports a visionary? How do you define your role, and why?
Scaling Your Impact: Jill and Purba talked about the process and challenges of scaling up in business. For those of you who have “scaled up” in your careers or businesses, what have been the biggest challenges—and surprises—along the way?
Behind Every Visionary: Betty described three types of supporters: those who are passionate about your vision, those who pour into you, and those who put up with you! Who fits these roles in your life or business journey?
Power of Community: The NAWBO Visionary Awards brought together so many inspiring women. How important has community been to your professional growth? Do you have a group like NAWBO in your area?
Immigrant Entrepreneur Stories: Purba shared her journey as an immigrant entrepreneur. For those who relate, or have friends who do, what are the unique challenges and rewards of building something in a new country?
Family and Business: Both Jill and Purba mentioned how family played a big role in their business journeys—whether by founding the business, or supporting as they grew. If you could thank one family member (past or present) for supporting your career, who would it be and what would you say?
Women in STEM & Tech: Purba started Cool Tech Girls to encourage more young women into technology fields. What are your thoughts on encouraging girls and women into STEM, and what else could we be doing?
Celebrate Your Supporters: The guests spoke about the joy of celebrating big milestones with the people who helped them get there. When was the last time you celebrated a “win” with your team or support circle?
Learning from Setbacks: The episode touched on failing fast and pivoting. What’s one “failure” that actually turned out to be a lesson or turning point for you?
The Power of Showing Up: Jill made her Visionary Awards night a special “girls’ night out” for her team. How do you show appreciation for those who support your vision? Or how would you like to do this in the future?
Feel free to tweak these as you see fit for your group audience!
📖 Host Read Intro
Hey there! On this episode of Inspiring Women with Betty Collins, we’re celebrating women who dream big and make it happen. Betty sits down with two powerhouse guests, Jill Frey and Purba Majumbder—Visionary Award honorees in Columbus—to dive into what it really takes to grow, to lead, and to lift each other up. Settle in for some real talk and a ton of inspiration!
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Absolutely! Here’s a LinkedIn-friendly brief summary and three tailored takeaways for content creators from the episode “Visionary Awards Pt 1” on Inspiring Women with Betty Collins:
Episode Summary:
In this episode, host Betty Collins brings together visionary leaders Jill Frey (Cummins Facility Services) and Purba Majumbder (Cybervation Inc.)—both celebrated nominees at the NAWBO Columbus Visionary Awards. They open up about their unique journeys as visionaries, the importance of scaling a business, and the crucial role that strong support networks play in bringing big ideas to life. The conversation digs deep into what it truly means to be a visionary, the power of community, and how surrounding yourself with the right people can take your vision to new heights.
3 Key Takeaways for Content Creators:
Vision Isn’t Enough—Execution & Support Matter:
The episode highlights that having a clear vision is just the start. The real game-changer is turning ideas into reality with a supportive team. For content creators, this means fostering networks that believe in your vision and help you execute your creative ideas.Celebrate and Leverage Your Community:
Both guests describe the immense impact their supporters had—whether colleagues, family, or peers at events like the NAWBO awards. As a content creator, look for and cultivate communities where you can both contribute and receive support, feedback, and shared energy.Embrace Your Unique Journey:
The paths to visionary status were non-linear and filled with learning moments. For creators, it’s a reminder to own your story and integrate personal growth and authenticity into your content—the journey and the setbacks are just as inspiring as the successes.
These insights from Betty Collins and her guests underscore the value of vision, real relationships, and authenticity—key ingredients for any content creator striving to make real impact.
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ℹ️ Introduction
Welcome to a new episode of Inspiring Women with Betty Collins! 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 leader of a multifaceted business—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.
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