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Yara Banks , MBA, CHRMAP, is the CEO and Principal Consultant of BNX Business Advisors, with over 20 years of experience in HR, leadership, and organizational development. She is an expert in DEI, compliance, and talent management, known for building inclusive cultures, aligning HR strategies with business goals, and delivering impactful training programs that drive growth and performance. Yara also supports businesses in navigating government contracting, including DBE certification and RFP strategy, helping organizations position themselves to compete for and win contracts and build sustainable revenue streams. What if the most powerful thing you could do this month is give yourself permission to start over? Six months ago, many of us entered the year with vision boards, business plans, and ambitious goals. We promised ourselves this would be the year we launched the business, prioritized our health, increased our income, or finally pursued the dream that had been waiting patiently i...

Yara Banks , MBA, CHRMAP, is the CEO and Principal Consultant of BNX Business Advisors, with over 20 years of experience in HR, leadership, and organizational development. She is an expert in DEI, compliance, and talent management, known for building inclusive cultures, aligning HR strategies with business goals, and delivering impactful training programs that drive growth and performance. Yara also supports businesses in navigating government contracting, including DBE certification and RFP strategy, helping organizations position themselves to compete, win contracts, and  build sustainable revenue streams. I am building a business, raising six children, and protecting my peace on purpose. Let me be honest with you. There is nothing perfectly balanced about being a mom and an entrepreneur. Some days feel powerful. You are closing deals, making decisions, and moving your vision forward. Other days feel like a constant pivot between responsibilities. You are answering emails, check...

Yara Banks , MBA, CHRMAP, is the CEO and Principal Consultant of BNX Business Advisors, with over 20 years of experience in HR, leadership, and organizational development. She is an expert in DEI, compliance, and talent management, known for building inclusive cultures, aligning HR strategies with business goals, and delivering impactful training programs that drive growth and performance. Yara also supports businesses in navigating government contracting, including DBE certification and RFP strategy, helping organizations position themselves to compete, win contracts, and build sustainable revenue streams. There is a quiet problem happening across small and minority-owned businesses right now. Companies are doing the work. They are delivering quality services. They are building solid reputations in their industries. Yet many are still missing out on millions in available contract dollars. Not because they lack capability. Because they lack positioning. Every year, hundreds of billions...

  Yara Banks , a luminary in entrepreneurship and HR with over twenty years of distinguished service. Honored as Alignable's Local Business Person of the Year for 2023 and 2024, and winner of the Best HR and Finance Consultancy Firm in Florida, Yara exemplifies excellence and innovation in Human Resources. ****************************************************************** What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career? Starting my own business was really scary because of the fear of losing a steady paycheck and the unknowns that come with venturing out on my own. To handle this fear, I planned everything very carefully and asked for advice from people who had done it before. I decided to see every problem as a chance to learn and get better. I also learned the importance of trusting myself and working with a team that supports each other. Overcoming these fears has been a big part of my success, teaching me to be strong and...