Moms To Know: Nicole Northway, Founder, Emerson and Friends
Get to Know the founder of Emerson and Friends, the Clearwater-based children’s lifestyle brand, specializing in clothing, pajamas, and more!
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Moms to Know: Arch Tuli, Founder, Arch & Sons
For Arch Tuli, food has always been a love language. She remembers gathering around the family table as a child to enjoy wholesome, delicious meals that her parents lovingly prepared from scratch. “When I became a mom, I intentionally carried those traditions into raising my two boys,” she says. Today, those two boys, now 20…
Moms to Know: Danielle Bayard Jackson, Female Friendship Coach, Educator & Author
With schedules that are packed with playdates, sports, school, and the many other ways we socialize our kids, what, then, is left for us parents who also dream of a Monica to our Rachel? This is where a Friendship Coach comes in.
Moms to Know: Jen Smurr, Owner, Born + Bread Bakehouse, Lakeland
Meet Jen Smurr, Owner of Born + Bread Bakehouse in Lakeland, Florida.
Moms to Know: Jenny Hales, Vice President of Operations, Grateful Hospitality
Fifteen minutes before the doors of Hales Blackbrick open, the staff of the popular South Tampa restaurant gathers for a motivational meeting. “It’s really a pep talk before a busy dinner service,” says co-owner Jenny Hales. “We have something in our company called grateful armor, and we like to touch on that in those meetings. It helps…
Moms to Know: Steffany Rodriguez-Neely, Founder, The Tampa Bay Moms Group & TBMG Cares
Meet Steffany Rodriguez-Neely, Mom and Founder of The Tampa Bay Moms Group and Tampa Bay Moms Group Cares!
Moms to Know: Amy Martinez-Monfort, Founder/CEO, Tampa Laundry Company
Owning her own business was a childhood dream that nagged at Amy Martinez-Monfort even after succeeding as a corporate litigator for a top law firm and climbing to upper management at a pharmaceutical company. “I loved the work and the people,” she says, “yet deep down, I knew I was destined to build something of…
Moms to Know: Yamel Belen, Founder, One Love Doula & One Love Nanny
Yamel Belen was 17 when she had her first of five children. Another baby arrived three years later. Fast forward two decades and those daughters, now 27 and 24, are a huge part of their mother’s career success. They not only help with childcare for their younger siblings but also work alongside their mom at…
Moms to Know: Margaret Zakarian, CEO of Zakarian Hospitality
Meet Margaret Zakarian, CEO of Zakarian Hospitality and mom of three.
Moms to Know: Malissa Spencer with Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Get to know mom and businesswoman, Malissa Spencer, senior entertainment manager for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
Moms to Know: Molly Lippincott, Senior Curator of Florida & Marine Life at ZooTampa
Get to know Molly Lippincott, senior curator at ZooTampa at Lowry Park as the Zoo gets ready to debut all-new animal experiences in 2026!
Moms to Know: Angeline Howell, Creating Change Through Play and Purpose
Local mom and changemaker, Angeline Howell, is inspiring hands-on learning, building community and shaping the future of education in Tampa Bay.
Moms to Know: Dr. Lisa Hayes, Hayes Pediatrics
Read about Dr. Lisa Hayes, a pediatrician and mom, and how she’s building her own practice while navigating motherhood and life’s challenges.
Moms to Know: Kate White, Glazer Children’s Museum
Learn how Kate White brings play into everyday life, from leading at Glazer Children’s Museum to making memories at home with her kids.
Moms to Know Tami Kent: The No More Foundation
Get to know Tami Kent, founder of The No More Foundation, which aims to eliminate poverty, orphans, and human trafficking in Tampa Bay.
Moms to Know: Mindy McCord, University of South Florida Women’s Lacrosse
Learn how Mindy McCord is shaping the future of lacrosse at USF, building a competitive program while inspiring the next generation of athletes.
Moms to Know: Lia Beatty, Télia Agency
Read about Lia Beatty’s journey from being a mom of four to founding Télia Agency, where she helps brand stand out in a crowded market.
Moms to Know: Tyra Andre, Mommy and Wee Travels
Learn about Tyra Andre’s journey from scientist to world traveler and how she turned her passion into a travel agency, “Mommy and Wee Travels.”
January Moms to Know: Amber Uhler, Mrs. Universe USA
Read about Amber Uhler’s story of perseverance, water safety advocacy, and her journey to becoming Mrs. Universe USA 2024.
Reinventing Ringling: Creating an All-New Show for Generations of Families
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is returning with an ALL-NEW show in 2026. We caught up with Juliette Feld Grossman, who teamed up with her father to produce The Greatest Show on Earth, to talk about the evolution of the show.
