Women to Watch

Self-conscious about hormonal acne scars after having her second child, Brittney Diakonis was overwhelmed by the rows of beauty products claiming to be the right treatment. After researching the science behind creating outer beauty within, she opened Skin Radiance Med Spa to h... Read More

Tami Oberbroeckling, Tampa’s expert in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement and Master Injector, is celebrating her 60th birthday, or “diamond jubilee,” this summer. She is living the healthy, fabulous life that she brings to so many clients.  “I never imagined being 60, but if... Read More

Dr. Laura 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 Dr. Laura tackle... 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

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

Dr. Rosh is your one-stop destination for all your cosmetic needs. As a double board-certified ophthalmologist and oculofacial cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon, she offers personalized care at her locations in Lutz and South Tampa. Voted Tampa Bay’s Best Cosmetic Surgeon ... Read More

Dr. Pina Panchal, a board-certified physician, garners recognition on both national and global scales for her mastery in aesthetics and laser procedures. Founding The Aesthetics Lab from scratch, she advocates for individualized self-care, providing a safe haven for clients se... Read More

“We build lifelong memories...one client at a time.” For over a decade, Shannon Mathews has provided dozens of clients with a concierge-level service of homebuilding not commonly seen in South Tampa. From producing initial design concepts integrating customer desires to break... Read More

As a first-generation college graduate, Melanie Henry has always been a risk taker. When she first walked through the door of a Rukus Cycling Studio, she felt called to the brand. After 23 years in Corporate America, she resolved to realize her dream of entrepreneurship. Spar... Read More

During her first volunteer role at a senior living facility, Kimberly developed a passion for promoting health and helping others. She fostered this passion into a career and co-founded MaxHealth – a Tampa based primary care organization focused on the health and wellbeing of ... Read More

Rashae Doyle is a distinguished expert in the medical aesthetics industry and the visionary founder of BevelUp, a leading medspa with a strong presence in Florida. Her journey is marked by a commitment to excellence, dedication and a passion for advancing the field while emp... Read More

Katrina Riley and Lindsey Cronk co-founded ÉLAN Aesthetics in 2019 to provide South Tampa with a luxury, boutique option for advanced, non-surgical aesthetic treatments. With over 15 years of industry experience, they are passionate about natural results and progressive techni... Read More

Board-certified pediatric dentist Dr. Lauren Companioni Strahan has positively shaped the way thousands of children feel about going to the dentist. Children love to visit her at her practice, South Tampa Dental Krewe. “Working with kids every day is pretty amazing,” she says... 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

A mother, wife, attorney, and business owner, Barbara Brown is consistently voted by her peers as a Top Lawyer in Tampa Bay.  She has over 25 years of experience and knowledge in litigation, probate and estate planning. Barbara has worked tirelessly to develop a boutique firm... Read More

MISARI Design Collective specializes in showstopping custom interiors and historic renovations across the Tampa Bay Area. Atencio offers a unique approach to elevated design with a concierge level of service from start to finish. Best known for creating experiences with uniqu... 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 ... Read More

Growth, consistency and taking chances against the odds are the backbone of Premiere Center for Cosmetic Surgery, which Valerie McAllister founded nearly 30 years ago. Working as a nurse anesthesiologist, McAllister realized the need for qualified anesthesia services in plasti... Read More

“While building a successful plastic surgery practice, you must ask your patients for a monumental amount of trust. Every interaction must exhibit sincere empathy, honesty, and an extraordinary amount of care” says Nisreen. Nisreen and her husband Jose, spent years building b... Read More

Faces of South Tampa is consistently recognized as Tampa Bay’s Top Med Spa and one of Allergan’s Top 10, making it one of the country’s top-rated, largest, and most trusted medical aesthetics facilities. At Faces of South Tampa, patients can find some of the nation’s  foremost... Read More