Women to Watch

Dr. Brittany Peters, a dedicated advocate for mental well-being, is renowned for inspiring change as a mental health professional. As a Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trained practitioner, certifi... Read More

A board-certified Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic surgeon, Dr. Landy is passionate about eyes, education and helping people look their best. “My experience as a surgeon provides an in-depth understanding of facial anatomy and aesthetics,” Dr Landy says. “This knowledge helps ... Read More

Dr. Laura Bonnemort is passionate about helping clients obtain quality and effective care in a warm, trusting and collaborative environment. She specializes in trauma, anxiety/depression, relationship issues and identity/self-esteem concerns. Her podcast, “Mind Candy with D... Read More

Dr. Lisa Koche’s battle with leukemia at 15 sparked a lifelong commitment to healing. Now a triple board-certified physician, functional medicine expert and quantum energy practitioner, she’s also an international speaker, Tony Robbins’ lead physician for his Life Mastery... Read More

In her first year of practice, Dr. Nicole Chapple was named “Best Chiropractor of South Tampa” for 2023. She utilizes her expertise in various methods including manual, drop table, Activator protocol and Logan Basic; maintains her Webster Technique certification and is curren... Read More

Sana Dental Studio + Spa is unlike any dental office you’ve ever experienced. “We are Tampa Bay’s FIRST boutique dental office and full-service med spa specializing in facial aesthetics ranging from all aspects of dentistry to non-surgical cosmetic procedures,” says owner Dr. ... Read More

Nestled in the heart of South Tampa, Elixir Aesthetics is a results-focused aesthetic sanctuary where advanced treatments meet genuine care. Founded by Elzbieta Greene, LE; Caitlin Gorman, APRN-C; and Kate Williams, APRN-C—three aesthetic experts with more than 50 years of co... Read More

Dr. Emily Devol knew she wanted to be a doctor from the time she was 14, but it was a breast cancer diagnosis and bilateral mastectomy in her 20s that led her to pivot to aesthetic medicine. “I associated so much of being feminine with how I looked, and I figured other people ... Read More

Through New Vitality Health & Wellness, founder Erica Francois, DNP, APRN, helps individuals achieve lasting health transformations through weight management and lifestyle changes. A Tampa native, Francois holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and advanced degrees in nurs... Read More

There is a growing need for healthcare specific to the aging process. Yet in our current system, many older adults and their families are left with more questions than answers. Patients fear memory changes may be dementia. Caregivers feel isolated and overburdened. “I started... Read More

Faces of South Tampa is home to five of the nation’s top facial aesthetics injectors. With 75 years of combined aesthetic experience, the expertise and collaboration among this team of nurse practitioners is what has made Faces so unique and the go-to med spa in the Tampa Bay ... Read More

Felicia Doring, a luxury real estate professional with Smith & Associates, has built her career on a passion for helping others, inspired by her love for architecture and design. With over 17 years of experience, she specializes in luxury new construction development sales... Read More

The Word “impossible” is not in Felicia Lacalle’s vocabulary. Maybe that’s how the Tampa native has found time to develop a new restaurant while running another, produce her own podcast, spend time feeding the homeless and represent Tampa in a Super Bowl cook-off on the Today ... Read More

A Tampa native, Francesca attended Tampa Catholic High School and Florida State University where she studied marketing before realizing her passion for law. “After graduating from FSU in 2007, I lived in Spain and worked for a marketing agency. Upon returning to Tampa, in th... 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

Gianna Accardi has loved fashion all her life, and she and her mom had long dreamed of opening a boutique together. During Accardi’s last year in college, they had a conversation about how difficult it is to buy swimwear and how Tampa was lacking brick-and-mortar locations out... Read More

A long time resident of Hyde Park, Gloria has never forgotten where she came from. Growing up in poverty stricken Honduras, she was determined to live the American Dream. However, achieving early success as an entrepreneur left her in a peculiar state. “I was bored,” says Glo... Read More

Couture Cabinetry is redefining “couture” to encompass tailor-made interior design, offering cabinetry solutions perfectly suited to each client’s aesthetic, lifestyle and home. With over 24 years of combined expertise in cabinetry, design and remodeling, the visionary duo be... Read More

Heather Funk, owner of The Sanctuary Day Spa, and AnnaMarie Caras, owner of Enchanteria Day Spa, have joined forces to create a beautiful oasis where results-driven skin and body care meet spa rejuvenation and relaxation. The pulse of the business is to create a nurturing spa... Read More

Heather Rivas, Director of Operations at Next Level Brands, is a dynamic force in Tampa Bay’s hospitality scene. With over 20 years of experience in high-volume, casual, and fine dining restaurants across New York, Boston, Providence, and Savannah, she brings operational excel... Read More