Jo-Lynn Brown 
In 2009, Jessica Easterla became a Licensed Interior Designer in the State of Florida. In 2017, she was awarded the Interior Design Excellence Award for the design of her company’s CDS Ybor Showroom. She is currently the president of design at Commercial Design Services. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR PROUDEST PROFESSIONAL MOMENT? I immediately think about … Read more
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties hosted a volunteer build day, exclusively for the finalists of the 2023 Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Magazine’s Women awards. Finalists worked alongside future homeowner Cheetara Louch on her build site, in St. Petersburg. Habitat Pinellas and West Pasco is the 2023 TBBW Awards nonprofit partner. … Read more
Molly James has been named as the new chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Ministries Foundation, a separate 501c3 of Metropolitan Ministries. James was selected by the Metropolitan Ministries Foundation Board of Directors, succeeding Reverend Morris E. Hintzman who served as the Foundation’s president for the last several years, prior to his retirement, according to … Read more
The Reyes Firm, owned by attorney Edward Reyes, is expanding his legal practice to additional legal services for its clients. Previously a personal injury firm, the Reyes Firm will now offer clients services in the areas of corporate counsel and business law. Subspecialties will include trust formation, articles of incorporation, contract disputes, negotiation and more, … Read more
Synapse Florida held its sixth annual Synapse Summit, on Feb. 14, inviting over 6,000 attendees, 800 investors and venture capitalists, 300 exhibitors and 150 speakers to connect and engage through innovation. The Summit, held at Amalie Arena, in Tampa, featured more than 40 sessions including impactful keynotes from Ally Love, a global ambassador with … Read more
4th & Vine, located at 327 11th Ave. N., Suite 102, St. Petersburg, specializes in sourcing wine from small, independent vineyards from around the world. Its collection of wine and sparkling wine varies in price, ranging from $12 per bottle up to hundreds. The shop carries an assortment of sought-after brands such as Silver Oak, … Read more
Lisa Wolf-Chason joined the Port in November 2019. Before joining the Port, she worked as the public information officer for Pinellas County Schools where she served as the district spokesperson and handled all media inquiries for the district. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST LESSON IN YOUR PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY? I believe a rising tide lifts all … Read more
Lisa Holland was appointed president of Sheltair in January 2020, embracing her father’s vision for Sheltair to remain a family-owned business. She led Sheltair through COVID-19 and took the opportunity of change to cultivate her team and foster a support system for Sheltair employees. HOW DO YOU CONTINUE TO EVOLVE AND GROW AS A LEADER? … Read more
Veronica Cintron joined the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority in April 2020. Before joining TIA, she anchored Spectrum Bay News 9’s weekday evening newscasts for 10 years. WHAT CHALLENGES HAVE YOU FACED IN YOUR CAREER? HOW DID YOU OVERCOME THOSE CHALLENGES? I left Puerto Rico and moved to the United States, alone at 17 years old, … Read more
Tampa has Taylor Swift fever this week, as she begins her three-concert lineup. To celebrate, St. Petersburg-based Kahwa Coffee has released two new beverages inspired by the artist, leading up to her Eras tour in Tampa. The first drink is called Midnight Rain and is described as a sweet coffee beverage that features blueberry syrup … Read more
