Fabi Preslar is the owner and president of SPARK Publications, a national, award-winning, custom design firm specializing in niche magazines and independently published books. Her firm's publications enhance credibility and distinction – enabling individuals and organizations to thrive and excel. Preslar has been honored as Woman Business Owner of the Year by the National Association of Women Business Owners – Charlotte Chapter, B2B Marketer of the Year by the Business Marketing Association of the Carolinas (BMA Carolinas), and twice as one of Mecklenburg Times' 50 Most Influential Women. Her firm's recent accolades include 2018 First-Generation Family Business of the Year by the Charlotte Business Journal and three years running as the B2B Service Provider of the Year by BMA Carolinas. Her 20-plus years of business ownership provided great lessons and fuel for her second book titled "Fabulous F Words of Business Ownership: Redefining Choice Words to Fuel Your Small Business."