Women to Watch

Dr. Michelle Jordan Gonzalez, a proud Puerto Rican woman and board-certified endodontist, is passionate about the art and science of saving smiles. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she ensures that all patients, regardless of background, feel informed and comfortable throug... Read More

Dr. Michelle Gillespie, with over 30 years of expertise in internal and emergency medicine, recognized the limitations of conventional healthcare’s focus on disease management over prevention. Compelled to transform and elevate patient care, Dr. Gillespie founded The Haven Con... 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

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

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

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

Adrianna Araya, a Tampa native and University of South Florida graduate, leads marketing for Next Level Brands—one of Tampa’s fastest-growing hospitality groups. She oversees strategy, content and guest engagement for three unique restaurant concepts: Boulon Brasserie, Union N... Read More

AgeRejuvenation is “Aging Redefined”! Established in 2007, the practice has grown to five clinics, with three in Tampa and two in Orlando. Led by chief medical officer, Dr. Dawn Ericsson, the team’s goal is to provide the ultimate patient experience and educate patients on h... 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

Alessandra Haybittle’s journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship is a testament to the power of prioritizing family and passion. With over 20 years in marketing, she mastered the art of brand-building in highly competitive industries. Today, she is the force behi... Read More

For Alexa Rodica, opening her own business was the beginning of a newfound freedom and creativity in how she practices the art of aesthetics. “I find that flexibility to be so valuable in this industry. The ability to customize my patients’ treatments was never an option when ... Read More

Alexandra Graham is the vibrant Chief Operating Officer at Foley Family Law. Specializing in divorce, custody and alimony, they provide compassionate legal support during life’s toughest moments. Outside the office, Graham co-chairs the MOST (Moms of South Tampa) Business N... Read More

Alexis Rae Campos, a bilingual Florida native, has called Tampa Bay home for 15 years. A Stetson Law graduate, she excelled as a student-advocate, earning national recognition on the top-ranked mock trial team. Since 2015, she has litigated personal injury cases of varying lev... Read More

The Āyu vision is to create a transformative and unforgettable client experience with a range of bespoke facials, sound healing, reiki, facial cupping, gua sha, and more. Owner Alexzandra Exterkamp is a certified sound healer and facial reflexologist whose core values are ro... Read More

Allison Wilkins, affectionately known as “Ms. Alli” by her students, has been singing and performing with children since childhood. She believes humans are born musical and recalls music-making as a central part of her early memories. With a background in drama and voice from ... Read More

Ally Prince channels her creativity into Social Revelry, an event-planning company she founded in 2014 with the belief that every celebration matters, regardless of size or budget. In 2023, she expanded her reach by launching an online store to serve clients nationwide.  “M... Read More

The word “bespoke” means “custom-made” or “tailored,” and that is precisely how Amanda Conti approaches aesthetic medicine. Amanda is a board certified family nurse practitioner. She named her practice Bespoke Rx to emphasize the focus she places on individualized treatments a... Read More

Amanda Koenn is a marketing pro whose love for her work is evident the moment you meet her. With over fifteen years of experience, she’s earned the trust of her clients who depend on her for all their marketing needs. She founded AKA Integrated Marketing to offer affordable... Read More

Amber Boskers (left) is a South Tampa resident with over 10 years of experience in real estate investment, portfolio management, and residential remodeling project coordination. As a go-giver Grabbing Life by the Horns, she is dedicated to empowering others to live with intent... Read More