Kay Johnson Women In Business Award 2026

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Kay Johnson

Corporate Consulting

CEO

Lexington

Kay Johnson is a global nonprofit/business consultant and tax strategist who partners with CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs to make ideas reality — transforming communities and changing lives. With more than a decade of experience, her work goes beyond strategy — it is rooted in a deep belief that meaningful change begins with connection. She empowers leaders to not only define their vision but to communicate it with authenticity, compassion and clarity to the people they are called to serve. As the owner of Corporate Consulting and founder of the nonprofit BUILDING U, Johnson leads with purpose, passion, and an unwavering commitment to impact. She is driven by a single mission: to help others build legacies that uplift communities, inspire change, and create opportunities for generations to come.

What’s the best advice you have received in business that you wish to pass on to our readers?

"Don't let perfect be the enemy of good." Many entrepreneurs delay their ideas because they wait for perfection. The advice is to launch sooner, learn from real-world feedback, and iterate. Perfectionism is slow, hinders growth, and increases stress. Get a mentor and launch!

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