Her Story
About Victoria
Victoria Nahrwold is Managing Director of eWomenNetwork in Sarasota/Bradenton, where she is dedicated to building meaningful connections, fostering collaboration, and creating a supportive community for women entrepreneurs. She is also an entrepreneur, executive leadership advisor, travel planner, and retired federal executive with a distinguished career spanning banking, finance, financial services regulation, and public service. Nahrwold most recently served as Principal Associate Director and Deputy Director at the Federal Housing Finance Agency, where she provided executive leadership in regulatory oversight, enterprise risk management, governance, and compliance. As a first-generation college graduate and former young single mother, she built her career through perseverance, professional development, and a commitment to creating opportunities for herself and others. Following her retirement from federal service, Nahrwold successfully transitioned into entrepreneurship, drawing on her extensive leadership experience and passion for helping others achieve meaningful growth. She founded Travel is Life, LLC, a custom travel planning company inspired by her extensive travel experiences and her belief that travel can broaden perspectives, create lasting memories, and transform lives. She also founded Victoria Nahrwold Advisory, LLC, an executive leadership development and consulting firm providing executive coaching, strategic planning, leadership development, business strategy, and organizational transformation. Through her advisory practice, she created The VANTIS Method™, a proprietary leadership framework designed to help professionals strengthen their leadership capabilities, develop greater confidence, enhance executive presence, and translate their goals into purposeful action, with a particular focus on supporting women in leadership. Nahrwold earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Economics from the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has also completed executive leadership education through Wharton, Pepperdine University, and premier federal executive leadership programs, complementing her extensive practical leadership experience. Her approach is grounded in integrity, empathy, continuous learning, strategic thinking, and empowering others to recognize and develop their potential. Beyond her professional pursuits, Nahrwold has a deep appreciation for the outdoors and enjoys birding, hiking, kayaking, traveling, photography, and spending time with family. Through her leadership, entrepreneurial ventures, and community involvement, she continues to create opportunities for connection, growth, and purposeful leadership.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Victoria
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to leading by example, maintaining a positive outlook, and building strong professional relationships through networking. I am goal-driven and committed to continuous education, always remaining eager to learn new things and grow both personally and professionally.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve received is not to be intimidated by others and to recognize the unique qualities and perspective I bring to the table. I’ve learned that it is important to have confidence in who you are, voice your opinions, and remember that your perspective matters.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would encourage young women to embrace continuous learning because the more you know, the more you grow. Be resilient, keep pushing forward through challenges, and support one another by being uplifting and positive. Strive to make a meaningful difference every day through your work and the way you empower those around you.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the greatest opportunities in my field is helping organizations and individuals navigate change through a combination of executive leadership, transformational coaching, consulting, and human-centered empowerment. As an entrepreneur and former senior executive, I see an opportunity to help leaders develop their potential, strengthen organizational cultures, and create meaningful, sustainable growth.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are integrity, honesty, and kindness. I believe in helping others whenever possible, being an attentive listener, and remaining open to new ideas and perspectives. These values guide how I build relationships, approach challenges, and contribute both professionally and personally.
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