Women to Watch

Oliviana Catrone serves as Senior Vice President, Private Client Team Leader and Relationship Manager at Amerant Bank, where she works with accomplished individuals, business owners and philanthropic families throughout Tampa. With over 20 years of experience, she focuses on a... Read More

Dr. Melanie Aya-ay, CEO and owner of Melanie L. Aya-ay, M.D. Plastic Surgery and Vivia MedSpa, is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Tampa Bay with over 15 years of experience. She specializes in cosmetic surgery, reconstructive breast surgery and minimally invasive facial a... Read More

Specializing in residential luxury interior design, Debra Ackerbloom is ranked among the top 10 designers in Florida and is also a Pro HGTV Designer.  Local awards include Best of the City, Best of South Tampa and Best of the Bay.  She has also been published nationally in AD... Read More

Dr. Millie Cortes is a dedicated pediatric dentist, passionate about providing the best care for children’s oral health. As the owner of Wang and Cortes Dental, she focuses on creating a welcoming, comfortable environment for both kids and parents. With a strong belief in prev... Read More

Founded in 2021, Charleston Bay Interiors was named after Jen Kravchuk’s daughter, Charleston, and her love for the Tampa Bay area. As the owner and principal designer, Kravchuk leads the company in providing bespoke design solutions for both residential and commercial project... Read More

Carin Zwiebel is the lead interior designer behind CZ Interior Designs, a Tampa-based studio specializing in designing timeless and sophisticated interiors that are meant to be lived in and enjoyed. A Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) graduate, she draws inspiration from... Read More

A former teacher with 15 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Kristine Zostant co-founded Rome + Fig with her husband in 2020. Growing up in an Italian family, food—and the connections it creates—has always been her passion. Her knack for motivating others has fu... Read More

Aicha Yoder envisioned creating a makeup bar to help women feel beautiful. However, soon after opening, she realized that true beauty comes from within, not just what’s applied on the surface.  After a brief closure for a rebranding, The Blush Bar reopened in 2018, focusing... Read More

With over 14 years of experience in Tampa Bay real estate, Devan Weisser has earned a reputation for providing personalized, attentive service to buyers and sellers, whether local or out of state. She’s closed over $200 million in transactions, specializing in resales, inve... Read More

Tampa natives Karly Thompson and Kyrsten Schlyer are redefining social media management with Millennial Social Media Marketing. Launched during the pandemic, their agency specializes in social media strategy, content creation and consulting for luxury brands. Prioritizing g... Read More

Abby Stulir is the Chief Growth Officer and part owner of Abella Built, a company that continues five generations of craftsmanship. Partnering with co-founder Vincent Abella—a USCG veteran, third-generation Tampa firefighter and master craftsman—they specialize in high-end ... Read More

Jenn Elizabeth Smith is the CEO of Fit Couture Collection, an athleisure brand designed to promote body empowerment through stylish, high-quality apparel, accessories and supplements. She’s also the founder of Wanderlust Properties, a luxury vacation home rental company wit... Read More

Taryn Sabia, Assistant Dean for Research at USF’s College of Design, Art & Performance, also leads AuthentiCITY Studio, a consulting agency dedicated to shaping vibrant, resilient cities. A facilitator of urban strategies, she champions collaborative city development, f... Read More

CC Rinehart, founder of CC Lagree, is pioneering Lagree training in athletics. A former collegiate soccer player, she discovered its high-intensity, low-impact benefits after back-to-back ACL injuries. She introduced Lagree to D1 Football, MLS and NWSL players, growing a cl... Read More

Before she and her husband purchased their first salon, Aviles Hair Studio in Orlando, Tampa native Madison Rahman was an executive director at a digital marketing company specializing in aesthetics and salons. This experience helped them nearly double Aviles’ numbers after... Read More

Since 2007, Brooke Palmer Kuhl has been the sparkle behind R.S.B.P. Events + PR. Kuhl has served a variety of clients on local, regional and national levels, from luxury weddings to nonprofit events, professional athletes, celebrities and restaurants, including Lightning Ha... Read More

Candis Massey, a USF Accounting graduate with an MBA and CPA certification, brings over a decade of expertise in accounting and finance. Specializing in nonprofits and service-based businesses, she offers a personal, strategic approach grounded in excellence. Candis’ firm p... Read More

After 20 years in the healthcare industry, Danielle Krueger decided to take a leap and pursue her passion for animals by purchasing a pet care franchise, Woofie’s of South Tampa. The transition was driven by her desire to create a more fulfilling and personal venture, invol... Read More

Dr. Megan Toufexis is a respected, double-board-certified psychiatrist known for her work with a wide range of mental health conditions, including women’s mental health. She provides personalized treatment at her South Tampa office and at TMS of South Tampa under the mentor... Read More

Genevieve King-Orebaugh is the mind behind Brand House Promotions, South Tampa’s supplier of high-quality promotional products.   As a minority-owned, women-led business homegrown in South Tampa, Orebaugh and her team take pride in providing custom solutions that elev... Read More