The the difference the right environment can make
“When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.” – Alexander Den Heijer
TBBW Staff
Puppy Yuppies: Pampering your pet
When the world seemingly shut down, during the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing individuals into their homes and away from social settings, Zoom wasn’t the only thing to explode. Lacking human interaction, Americans — and people across the globe — turned to a safer companionship, given the times: Pets. A 2021 report by the American Pet Products … Read more
The Halo effect: Finding light in the dark
Few people know what it is to overcome adversity better than Ryann Halo, who found success as a salon owner and business mentor, despite a childhood that feels ripped straight from a made-for-television miniseries. But to hear her tell her story, one could be forgiven for not noticing that there was ever any adversity to … Read more
The founders of BKS Partners are empowering the next generation to take hold
Laura Sherman, Lowry Baldwin and Elizabeth Krystyn never thought they’d end up in the insurance industry, yet their unique paths brought them together to co-found Baldwin, Krystyn, Sherman (BKS) Partners, an agency that works outside the box cultivating long-haul relationships and partnerships with regional and national insurance companies, to ensure the best possible experience for … Read more
In Memoriam: Remembering David Pizzo
On February 9, David Pizzo, market president of West Florida for Florida Blue, a Tampa Bay community leader and our friend, passed away, after silently battling pancreatic cancer. Pizzo was with Florida Blue for 27 years. He was also known locally for his significant work, in the community, in the realm of economic development, nonprofits, … Read more
Letter from the Publisher: It’s the little things
I’ve been in publishing for almost 25 years now and it still amazes me, when we visit our cover story subjects and we start talking to them, just how resilient the human spirit is and how generous we, as people, can be. Since our very first cover story interview with Punit Shah, in September 2018, … Read more
The art of tropical distancing at Little Palm Island Resort & Spa (PHOTOS)
My husband and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary, in August. And, over the years, we promised each other we’d go back to St. Lucia for our monumental celebration of love. It is where we were married. August 10, 2013, was one of the best days of our lives and we wanted to relive it … Read more
Letter from the publisher: Women Who Win coming in 2024
The month of October is full of particular importance to yours truly. October 7 is “You Matter to Me Day,” a day dedicated to telling those you love just how much you love them. As we all know, people will leave our lives at some point and we might miss the chance to tell them … Read more
Scenes from TBBW’s Women’s Wellness Invitational 2023
According to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, Florida ranks No. 32 in the nation with a score of 2.00 and a grade of C- for women’s overall health and well-being. The fact is, Florida women aren’t in the top 10 on any of the tracked statistics. Let’s face it, women are caretakers of others … Read more
Letter from the Publisher: The Touchdown Dance
I’ve spent years managing large teams, serving on boards, chairing committees and being a “leader” in professional circles. For the most recent four and a half years, I only had a partner and an editor – a team of three. And, while we were often overwhelmed with the number of hours we worked or big … Read more