Women to Watch

Christy is a multi-award winning professional recognized for her contribution in evolving the aesthetic industry over the last 23 years.  Deciding to pivot from her career to partner with the founders of Squeeze, a new concept offering “A Way Better Massage Experience”, she w... Read More

Ciji Castro is the foodie mastermind behind Domestic Gourmet, a lifestyle brand that caters to the sophisticated and discerning individual who values quality, exclusivity, and indulgence. Primarily known for digital content that specializes in food and wine, the brand’s food p... Read More

Mal and Coco Strong are the sisterpreneurs behind goldplaited, a brick-and-mortar beauty brand dedicated to excellence in finishing services. The Strong sisters first arrived on the beauty scene with the launch of the original goldplaited location in Chicago in 2013. The int... Read More

Cody Calvo is passionate about bringing people’s luxury dream homes to life. The University of South Florida graduate got her real estate license in 2005 and established her niche in custom homes – buying lots and overseeing the construction, design and build. Calvo has worke... Read More

Before founding Bubbles & Blowouts, Corina Kowalski spent over a decade building a successful medical sales company in Sarasota. In 2018, her entrepreneurial spirit nudged her to pursue a career that allowed her to embrace her passion for fashion and beauty. Bubbles and ... Read More

Zara Mohammed has been using her knowledge to help others since she started her beauty industry career 20 years ago - teaching makeup skills to patients at the American Cancer Society, inspiring others and encouraging women everywhere. An expert in many different beauty servic... Read More

A fourth-generation Tampa Bay native and accomplished luxury REALTOR®, Crystal Dukes knows that today’s buyers and sellers want to work with a knowledgeable agent who deeply understands the local market. This is exactly what Dukes delivers. She has developed a wealth of marke... 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

After struggling to find a well-fitting bra, Tampa native Danielle Rushton decided to revolutionize the bra for what women need today. With her patented design, Wherewithal bras, voted “Best Strapless Bra” by Us Weekly and sold at Nordstrom, allow women to create their own bra... Read More

Deana Cannella is a Tampa native with over 14 years of experience in commercial and residential real estate. As a Top Agent at Lombardo Team Real Estate, Cannella represents commercial and residential clients, delivering market expertise, strong relationships and personalized ... Read More

As the gallery director for Tampa’s premiere fine arts gallery and custom framing resource, Deana Buckley brings 20 years of sales and business development experience and a lifelong love of the arts to Michael Murphy Gallery. When Buckley decided that she wanted to pivot to a ... Read More

Debbie Perez understands how design can impact a space and its atmosphere. Growing up in hospital environments, she witnessed her mother soften those sterile spaces with personal touches, sparking a lifelong passion for design. After starting her career in real estate, Pere... 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

Devan Weisser has built a successful career as a realtor of 11 years, producing over $100,000,000 in sales. She started door-knocking and quickly became a regular recipient of prestigious awards from Century 21. She also represented the company in a live ESPN commercial. Weis... 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

When Diane Crespo got her masters in mental health counseling, she didn’t realize that it would lead her to a career in organizing. “When life gets overwhelming, I’m able to help get things in order and accomplish projects without judgment,” she says. “With my education, I ha... Read More

Dianna Paxton created Flix CV to transform inefficient portions of the recruiting interview process to make them more effective and impactful. Flix CV’s original “10-minute interview highlight reel” utilizes a proprietary digital platform for candidates to easily create a vide... Read More

Dominique Cagle, a 2024 Top Woman in Global Hospitality and 100 Women to KNOW in America honoree, founded Nika Corporate Housing in 2003. What started as a single unit for a friend in the U.S. Marine Corps has grown into a trusted provider of luxury housing in Tampa Bay and... Read More

At Stockham Law Group, Donna DeVaney Stockham specializes in property damage insurance claims, representing homeowners, business owners, condominium associations and more. Stockham got into law wanting to be an FBI agent, but realized that she enjoyed and excelled at trial wor... Read More

Dr. Alexandra Grob is a board-certified dermatologist and founder of the newly opened Modern Dermatology, a woman-owned practice designed to provide highly personalized care. Seeking a more patient-focused approach to care, Dr. Grob left the world of corporate-style dermatolog... Read More