We sat down with Tanya Alves and Sarah Sourile, owners of The Shop Beauty and Wellness Collective, to talk about what it really takes to build a business from the ground up, and why they decided to open their doors to other women-led businesses along the way. The Shop Beauty and Wellness Collective includes Tanya Alves Massage, Sarah's Addict2Glam nail salon, Zen Den Skin Studio, and The Lox Box for your hair needs. Read the full interview below. How did you find your way int

Meet Jessica Tantillo, the woman behind Alba Wine Bar Northshore Women Rising is a series spotlighting the women building something meaningful on the Northshore. This Month, we sat down with Jessica Tantillo, owner of Alba Wine bar, the intimate neighborhood wine bar located in Jonestown, TX. Jessica talks about her journey to become a sommelier, shares what it took to bring something entirely new to this community, and her wine club's most unexpected wines. How did your jour

Let's be honest with each other for a second. When was the last time you did something just for you? Not for your kids, your clients, your boss, or your team. Just for you. If you had to think about it for more than a few seconds, this article is for you. Women show up. For their families, their colleagues, their clients, their communities. It’s one of the most beautiful things about us. But somewhere in all that giving, we put ourselves last. Taking care of yourself isn't i

NWIB Blog Series By: Maurine Paynter In a world of fast-paced social media and endless scrolling, now is the time to prioritize what matters: supporting, empowering, and driving economic growth in a society led by women. Women are a force to be reckoned with. According to an annual Business Report by Gusto, in 2025 women started 49% of all new businesses, seemingly at a groundbreaking speed, with a 69% leap from 2019. To keep this trend going, women across all sectors need to

Introducting 'Northshore Women Rising' A new Monthly column in the North Shore Navigator featuring women leading change in the Northshore region. This article was published in the North Shore Navigator's May 2026 edition Hi, we're Lexi and Mo, the founders of Northshore Women in Business, and we're so excited to introduce you to something we have been building. We’ve been part of this community for six years, and it didn't take long to see what was right in front of us: women