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Meet Denise Alexandra of A Beautiful Mindset Coaching!
Meet Denise Alexandra, an empowering force within our community! With a heart full of compassion and a passion for helping women navigate the complexities of divorce, Denise of A Beautiful Mindset Coaching is your go-to certified life coach. Whether you're on the verge of making life-changing decisions, knee-deep in the divorce process, or embracing the dawn of a new chapter post-divorce, Denise is here to be your guiding light. She's all about empowering you to take the reins of your own destiny and create the vibrant, beautiful life you've always dreamed of.
Meet Pinterest Fairy Godmother, Kayla Watkins!
Meet Kayla Watkins! Kayla is a proud wifey, mama of 3 and business owner. Her company, Kayla Watkins LLC, is a Pinterest marketing agency that helps bloggers get more blog traffic & make more money by strategically repurposing their content on Pinterest. When she’s not helping bloggers use their Pinterest accounts to get eyes on the beautiful content they create, she’s making memories with her young daughter and twin boys and creating space in her life for prayer and movement.
Meet Andrejka Hirsch of Andrejka Photography
Ready to party?! Blog party, I mean. ;) It’s time to say hey girl hey to Andrejka Hirsch of Andrejka Photography. Andrejka is the proud daughter of Slovenian immigrants and has built a beautiful, unique life for herself. She splits her time between Northern Michigan, St. Petersburg, FL and Bali. When she’s not photographing magical weddings in Michigan’s Mackinac Island, she’s working on business-building projects and enjoying island life in Bali.
Meet Rana Tierney of Roohi Photography
Dive into Rana Tierney’s story with us! Rana is the Owner of Roohi Photography and Tierney Lane. She’s also a mom to two young boys and a wife. Rana and her family are an incredible testament to the American Dream. Rana’s mother and father immigrated to the United States from Iran to build a better life for their family. Today, both of their daughters are successful entrepreneurs with a passion for family.
Meet Ashlee Creighton of Ashlee Hamon Photography!
Ready to dive into a creative biz owner’s story?! When I met Ashlee in 2012, she was a Wedding Photographer and I was running the marketing department for Creative Loafing Tampa. Since then, Ashlee has has pivoted to focus more on Branding Photography, has become a homeowner and gotten married. It’s been amazing seeing her build the life and business of her dreams and I have felt so lucky having her as a Founding Member since day 1. Enjoy getting to know Ashlee!
Meet Rosana Rivera of Chef Rosana!
Rosana Rivera of Chef Rosana and I have been friends since meeting in 2015 at a Creative Loafing event where she and her now Husband, Chef Ricardo Castro were showcasing one of their dishes. Fast forward to today, and not only has she launched a new lifestyle brand, but she’s also the first Latina to Beat Bobby Flay! She’s a super kind, humble, talented AF woman who always has words of encouragement to share. Enjoy take a peek into her story and the moves she plans to make in her business.
Meet Mandy Schulis of The Schulis Creative!
Mandy Schulis of The Shulis Creative is a strategic content marketing specialist, rescue animal lover, believer in the greater good and a consummate wing woman. She has a “you can sit at our table” mentality and believes that women should always lift each-other up. Enjoy taking a dive into Mandy’s story!
Meet Salma Benkabbou of The Benkabbou Law Firm, PLLC!
Meet Salma Benkabbou! Salma launched her own firm in October of 2014 and has been Helping Entrepreneurs Protect Their Creative Greatness™ through business formation, contracts, trademarks and copyrights ever since. We’re featuring all 25 of our Founding Members like Salma who have been with us since year 1. Enjoy getting to know Salma’s journey as a business owner and vision for the future of what’s to come.
Meet Sara Toftegaard of Home & Garden by Toftegaard Design!
Sara Toftegaard is an honest and passionate Interior Designer who lives in sunny St. Petersburg, FL. Sara loves bringing peace and ease to her client’s homes. She can also be found designing meditative outdoor spaces lush with native and edible plants. Enjoy taking a dip into Sara’s journey as a biz owner!
Meet Real Estate Advisor, Brittany Ranew!
Say hey girl hey to a fab biz owner we know you’ll love! Brittany Ranew is a Real Estate Advisor who understands the stresses of relocating from one state to another, as she herself did in 2015 when she moved from Alabama to Florida with her husband, Stephen and their two golden retrievers, Piper & Parker. As a real estate advisor with years of experience, Brittany enjoys helping other families make a smooth transition and fall in love with Tampa Bay as quickly as she did.
Meet Jessica Sheehy of Social Savvy!
Ready to dive into the inspiring story of a SHE-E-O?! Meet Jessica Sheehy, the Owner + Founder of Social Savvy, a boutique social media marketing company that helps service-based businesses build a social media presence that thrives and converts. She also created a content club and membership for brands looking for hybrid solution of guided support and DIY called The Social Savvy Membership. Jessica lives in Tampa area with her husband and mini-goldendoodle, Winston.
Meet Shawnee Rose of Shawnee Rose Consulting!
Cheers to getting to know an inspiring business owner today, babe! So proud to introduce you to Shawnee of Shawnee Rose Consulting. Shawnee is a Systems Strategist, wife, boy mom, & dog mom based in the Tampa area. She helps service-based business owners gain time freedom, avoid burn out, enjoy their business, and live the life they want! Get to know the babe behind the brand and get motivated by her biz philosophy and journey so far.
Meet Terra Dunham of Book + Bottle!
Get ready for a boost of inspiration, babe! Dive into the story of Terra Dunham, the Founder of everyone’s favorite bookstore and wine bar, Book + Bottle. Terra was living in Denver when she decided to move back to her hometown of St. Pete, FL and open a shop to celebrate her two biggest loves: books and wine. Book + Bottle is a special place… everything from the locally made pastries in the case to the fabulously curate wine list is beautiful and feels like it was made just for you.
Meet Tina Caye of Clover Collective!
Make yourself comfortable because, ‘cuz we’ve got an epic Founder Feature ahead for you. Tina is a mom, wife and CEO based in Washington, D.C. Tina started Clover Collective in the summer of 2019, just 6 months before COVID hit. Starting a business is an exciting, but challenging venture. Now take launching a brand new business and add a global pandemic! Although it was a tough road, it was also a great opportunity for her. Clover Collective, a women-led, full-service marketing and branding agency that firmly believes in the power of community.
Meet Deb Fusek of EverParent Coaching!
Time to feel inspired by the story of one of our wonderful members! Meet Deb Fusek of EverParent Coaching, based in St. Petersburg, FL. Deb is that person who understands that being a parent is fun and great but also comes with a lot of feelings of overwhelm, exhaustion and fear. She is here to help you feel empowered and confident in your decisions as a parent, but also to provide you with the tools you need to do so.
Meet Stephanie Acevedo of Casa Ria Design!
Ready to dive into an amazing biz owners’ story?! Cheers to that! Stephanie Acevedo is the Owner of Casa Ria Design, an Interior Design firm based in Tampa, Florida. Stephanie is very proud of her Colombian heritage and is the dog mom to 4 crazy pups. Having four dogs makes it hard to achieve every girl's dream of having a home that looks like no one lives there, but she wouldn’t have it any other way. Stephanie is here to tell you it is possible to have a functional and beautiful home that is easy to tidy up at the end of the day.
Meet Ellie Vates of The Heart Temple!
Fill up your mug & settle in, babe! Get ready to meet the wonderful Ellie Vates of The Heart Temple. Ellie is a Love Embodiment Coach, Ordained Minister and Holistic Bodyworker for people who feel fed up and frustrated with the sh*t that’s not working and want lasting transformation. She empowers people with skills to attend to their own mental, physical, emotional wellbeing so they can live a well-balanced life.
Meet Djeneé Dunn of D.TAMU and Prymel Elements!
Born and raised in the US Virgin Islands, Djeneé made Tampa, Florida, her home upon graduating from the University of Tampa with a BA in Advertising and Public relations in 2013. She’s the Founder of D.TAMU, Inc. and the co-owner of Branding Agency, Prymel Elements, with her business partner, Allysen Kerr. Djeneé loves every aspect of branding, including content development, graphic + web design, and strategy.