Category: 2025 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

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

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

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

For over 20 years, internationally renowned interior designer Angie Wetzel has been transforming spaces with a vision that goes beyond aesthetics. As the CEO and Principal Designer of InterLux Interiors, Wetzel creates environments that stir emotions, inspire and endure. Educa... Read More

Beth Ann Valavanis has always focused on leading with impact. With a background in business, she spent years guiding purpose-driven organizations. After leading a successful exit to PE firm Warburg Pincus in her role as Chief Operating Officer of GA Foods, she knew she wanted ... Read More

Brianne Faas, founder of Skynn Medical Aesthetics, turned her teenage acne struggles into a passion for helping others achieve clear, healthy skin. Opening her clinic in 2025, she specializes in treating all types of acne, hyperpigmentation and scarring. With a focus on per... Read More

Since 2007, Brooke Palmer Kuhl has been the sparkle behind R.S.B.P. Events + PR. Kuhl has served a variety of clients on local, regional and national levels, from luxury weddings to nonprofit events, professional athletes, celebrities and restaurants, including Lightning Ha... Read More

Candis Massey, a USF Accounting graduate with an MBA and CPA certification, brings over a decade of expertise in accounting and finance. Specializing in nonprofits and service-based businesses, she offers a personal, strategic approach grounded in excellence. Candis’ firm p... Read More

Carin Zwiebel is the lead interior designer behind CZ Interior Designs, a Tampa-based studio specializing in designing timeless and sophisticated interiors that are meant to be lived in and enjoyed. A Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) graduate, she draws inspiration from... Read More