Category: 2023 Women to Watch

Devan Weisser is a multi-million dollar, top-producing agent who has been in real estate since 2011. She started door-knocking and has now accumulated numerous prestigious awards from Century 21. That passion started early for Weisser, who designed and built her first Barbie... Read More

With a focus on depression, anxiety, OCD and women’s mental health, Dr. Megan Toufexis uses an evidence-based, empathic and practical approach toward her specialty in adult and child psychiatry.   “My success in my practice,” Toufexis says, “lies with my warm, supportive atti... Read More

Jade Timmerman embraced the interior design world as a preteen wanting to redecorate her bedroom. That experience followed her to adulthood and led to the foundation of JNT Interiors in 2015. “Many people think of interior design as just making spaces pretty,” Timmerman says.... Read More

As the largest fertility clinic in the country, SGF is a leading fertility and IVF center of excellence. With 4 Tampa locations, SGF Tampa Bay offers patients access to unique financial options for advanced fertility treatment. Dr. Sprague specializes in IVF, egg freezing, End... Read More

A five-star physician, Dr. Monica Shah’s purpose is driven by her passion for making a positive impact and transforming the health of her patients battling autoimmune diseases, while forging bonds based on honesty and knowledge. “I’m grateful,” she says, “to restore an active... Read More

Ally Prince pours her creativity into Social Revelry, an event-planning company launched in 2014. In 2020, Social Revelry opened a party supply store to complement the business and in 2023 launched an online store to serve clients across America. “My dad told me, ‘Hard work a... Read More

Since 2007, Brooke Palmer Kuhl has been the sparkle behind R.S.B.P. Events + PR, a full service PR and events firm, from conception through execution. Kuhl has served a variety of clients on local, regional and national levels from luxury weddings to nonprofit events, profess... Read More

For two decades, Basia Irzyk has worked with leading tastemakers, offering strategic public relations and event planning in luxury fashion, hospitality, design, real estate and entertainment. After relocating from Manhattan, she developed her consultancy working with Marie Fr... Read More

After Karley Gerbenskey took over Blo Blow Dry Bar Tampa in 2020, the business has grown from two employees to a staff of 20 and a second location opening in Sarasota this year. “Blo was created because everyone deserves to feel beautiful inside and out,” Gerbenskey says. “We... Read More

Dr. Monica Doyle is an expert in General Dentistry as well as esthetic and implant dentistry. She is passionate about her career while being a mother to four boys. “Now that I have been practicing for 15 years, it is rewarding to see our profession growing with women dentists... Read More

Starting her photography studio over 16 years ago, Andi Diamond knew she wanted to make an impact in women’s lives and primarily focuses on boudoir, personal branding and family portraits to help empower women of all shapes, sizes, life stages and diverse backgrounds. Diamond... 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

Michele Chapman is the brains and the beauty behind MC Aesthetics, a mobile spa on wheels. The company’s services appeal to the busy woman on-the-go: there’s no need to waste time driving to appointments because her concierge spa services come to you! “Our services help boost... Read More

With over 18 years of experience caring for singles, multiples, and preemies, Susan Capodanno’s passion is working with newborns and providing parental education. A Good Night’s Sleep offers new parents and new-again parents a customized 24/7 plan for newborns and infants, inc... Read More

A highly accredited realtor and Certified Relocation Expert, Abraham enjoys introducing new residents to Tampa. Tunisia is a Tampa resident of over 26 years and specializes in executive and professional athlete relocation, whether in or out of state. She knows first-hand the ... Read More

A Tampa native, Jennifer Ulmer is the co-owner of two successful restaurant brands. Starting in restaurant operations while at USF, Ulmer now has over 22 years of industry experience and is one of the only female owners of Glory Days with over 40 national locations. “People t... Read More

From Gasparilla to the Tampa Pig Jig, Crackerjack Media is helping connect Tampa to the area’s biggest events. Jennifer Renspie and her team leverage backgrounds in event marketing, promotions, and strategic communications to build buzz for brands. Renspie has worked with nat... 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

Tampa native Cheri Morales, APRN – BC, has been running one of Tampa’s hottest med spas, Viso Juvé, since 2021. This mother of three has nearly 30 years of experience in dermatology and aesthetics and is certified and extensively trained in neurotoxins, dermal fillers, lasers,... Read More

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