It was a night to remember and one for the Tampa Bay Business and Wealth history books. More than 500 guests, including finalists and sponsors, were in attendance for the 2023 Women Awards, held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, in Tampa. Fifty women were honored for their work in business and the … Read more
It’s getting harder and harder to see it, that proverbial glass ceiling we speak of often. The one that women have been attempting to break for decades. Depending on where you sit, and the view you have, it might still be there or you might not see it at all. Maybe you never did. Like … Read more
Tanna Mock started her career doing all the accounting functions for a local company that was diversified in service, management and real estate. She shifted into public accounting. And from there, transitioned to become a chief financial officer. She is now president of Solved by Tanna. HOW DO YOU CONTINUE TO EVOLVE AND GROW AS … Read more
Ryann Halo, founder and chief executive officer of Salon Halo and Halo Consulting & EDU, signed up for the Paul Mitchell hair school when she was 16. On her 21st birthday, she was given the opportunity to purchase her first hair salon. Salon Halo is now one of the top 200 salons in North America. … Read more
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
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
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
