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Lexline Johnson
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Kids to Know: Lexline Johnson

Winner of Apple’s prestigious Swift Student Challenge, Lexline taught herself coding, and then created her own app on quantum physics.

Dr. Amy Patenaude
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Moms to Know: Dr. Amy Patenaude, ED.D., NCSP, A Child’s Path

What if we approached the “tough” seasons of parenting differently? Dr. Amy Patenaude is helping families make lasting positive changes.

Karrie Mueller

Moms to Know: Karrie Mueller, Webhead Interactive, Parties With Character, Cheap Cookie Cutters, Dairy Joy

Karrie Mueller has successful businesses, three happy children and a soulmate husband. Beyond Super Mom, she’s a Mom to KNOW!

Noah Cheong Kids to KNOW

Kids to Know: Noah Cheong

At a time of year when so much is celebrated with the holidays, it’s important to remember that so much can change in a short time…and honoring and cherishing the people- every person- around us is what makes December truly special. This is precisely why we get to know Noah Cheong, someone who has always put others first.

Lindsay Hernandez and Julie Tingley.
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Moms to Know: A nonprofit leader’s mission inspires meaningful holiday family traditions

Mother of three boys, Tampa Bay realtor, and founder of the Christian Michael Hernandez Foundation (CMHF), Lindsay Hernandez lives by the mission of her nonprofit in every way possible: to be a light in this world through the provision of unconditional kindness. In a month that focuses on giving and gratitude, we are thankful for…

Victoria Reyes

Kids to Know: Victoria Reyes

A gifted creator at 13 years old, Victoria Reyes has already shown her work at an art show and started her own clothing and accessories line.

Amy Dascola

Moms to Know: Amy Dascola

A psychic medium since she was six years old, Amy Dascola experiences life, people and energy on a different level than you and I.

Barbara Tripp

Moms to Know: Chief Barbara Tripp, Tampa Fire Rescue

Chief Barbara Tripp made history in Tampa when she was sworn in as the first-ever female fire chief for Tampa Fire Rescue.

Elaine Feaster

Kids to Know: Elaine Feaster, ScoutingForBooks.com

Elaine Feaster completed the Girl Scouts Gold Award to land amongst other role-models who are making the world a better place.

Kennedy McCormick

Kids to Know: Kennedy McCormick

Riverview resident Kennedy McCormick, 16, has fed thousands of meals to people across the Bay area that struggle with food insecurity.

Marium Shariq

Moms to Know: Marium Shariq

Marium Shariq of The Chilli Apron, is sharing her passion for cooking while making family meal prep easier for busy moms (and dads).

Jaime Brown

Moms to Know: Jaime Brown, Tampa Homestyles

Amidst the chaotic Tampa Bay real estate market, Jaime Brown is serving her customers, the community and her two sons most of all.

Shloke Patel

Kids to Know: Shloke Patel

Hillsborough High School student Shloke Patel’s work with sustainable agriculture could impact hunger on a global scale.

Courtney Vermette Butter Bug Boutique

Moms to Know: Courtney Vermette, Butter Bug Boutique

Courtney Vermette’s Butter Bug Boutique helps parents discover solutions for kids while supporting purpose-driven mom-owned brands.

Maisy Kiefer

Kids to Know: Maisy Kiefer

Along with Maisy’s “magical” personality, her involvement with Gigi’s Playhouse helps make a difference to people with Down Syndrome.

Charlotte kay yepsen

Moms to Know: Charlotte Kay Yepsen – Back Off Bands

Charlotte Kay Yepsen created Back Off Bands as a proactive solution to help protect our children from abduction.

Taylor Koulouris

Kids to Know: Honoring the life of Tampa teenager, Taylor Koulouris

Every once in a while a child is called to make a big difference in a very short time, because that is all they are given. We remember Taylor for how she lived and learn more about her through her mother, Alexa Parker.

Moms to KNOW: Diana Blinkhorn of @mrsblinks

Moms to Know: Diana Blinkhorn of @mrsblinks

You may recognize this mother of beautiful birthday bashes, creative costuming and idyllic ideas: Diana Blinkhorn @mrsblinks

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Kids to Know: Emily Araujo of Little Miss Emily

Bright and joyful statement accessories are every little girls’ dream…but a bright and joyful accessories business? Meet Little Miss Emily.

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Kids to Know | Miles Fetherston-Resch, Kids Saving Oceans

Miles Fetherston-Resch is known locally for ocean conservation through his Kids Saving Oceans nonprofit organization.

Kiva Williams

Moms to Know | Sevi Lagos, Vasilea Kaplanis and Maria McAdams

As April captures the most important holiday on the Greek Orthodox church calendar, it is the perfect time to meet these three moms to know

Supporting Military Families Athens Pelligrino The Military Child Chronicles

Moms to Know: Athens Pellegrino, author of ‘The Military Child Chronicles’

The Tampa mom talks about her children’s books written to help civilian families understand military family life, ‘The Military Child Chronicles’.

JL Fun Colorz

Kids to Know | Jordan and Joshua Liburd | JL Fun Colorz

Joshua and Jordan launched JL Fun Colorz, a custom crayon business that offers allergy friendly products that all children can safely enjoy. 

moms to know sara roman

Moms to Know | Sara Roman

Sara Roman | University Area Community Development Corporation and iCommunity Multiservices | International Women’s Day is March 8

Kids to Know: Delanie Dennis

Kids to Know: Delanie Dennis of Delanie’s Lemonade Stand

Since April 2019, Delanie has raised over $34K for organizations and nonprofit rescues that directly benefit animals in the Tampa Bay area.

Savvy Jack Wear

Moms to Know: Savenah Libertiny | Savvy Jack Wear

With a booming business that reaches across the U.S., Libertiny of Savvy Jack Wear is sure to make history in the fashion world.

Julie Tingley, Wee Macree.

Moms to Know: Julie Tingley, founder of Wee Macree

Julie Tingley’s latest venture, Wee Macree, continues uplifting others by donating 40% of the sales of each child’s shirt to a nonprofit

Carolynn Smith-Jones

Moms to Know: Carolynn Smith-Jones, Seven Marketing + PR

Carolynn Smith-Jones, owner of 7 Marketing + PR, has rebuilt her life from the ground up. Follow her journey, struggles, and faith!

Moms to Know Kristen Brown

Moms to Know: Kristen Brown, TRIBE Seminole Heights

Social Entrepreneur Kristen Brown talks about TRIBE Seminole Heights, an after school program which serves 1,800 families and 2,500 students