KNOW Best of Home & Life 2019

SPECIAL EDITION: HOME & LIFE 2019

Vol 1

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We snapped hundreds of photos to prepare the KNOW 2019 Books...and we had a whole lotta fun doing it!

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STATISTICS ON WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES women employ more than

9 MILLION people

37%

1.6 trillion 0

10

20

30

OF WOMEN EARN MORE THAN THEIR HUSBANDS

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WOMEN FIRMS GENERATE

IN SALES

more than

OF ALL BUSINESSES ARE OWNED AND OPERATED BY WOMEN

11.3 40% MILLION firms are owned by women

SOURCE: AMEX OPEN / WOMENABLE

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We are a collection of highly successful, authentically driven women.

PUBLISHER: SARAH BENKEN

COLLABORATION We collaborate to support one another & build clout that inspires & motivates the advancement for all women.

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Launched in 2017, The KNOW Women began as a way to bring more attention to dynamic women doing remarkable things in the Phoenix metro. We knew there were an outstanding number of women impacting the community and making big strides in their industries. Our goal was to get those women out from behind their computer screens and into the public eye. Thus, we created the KNOW Book, a carefully curated publication that would feature vision-led women in a glamorous and authentic style.

As the momentum grew and we recognized the need for more, we launched our Collaborative around the women featured in our KNOW Book. Our mix & mingles soon ensued and we witnessed incredible things happening. We saw our women doing business with each other, creating friendships, supporting each other, collaborating on projects together, and so much more.

What started as a fun project to spotlight women, has turned into a full-blown movement. The KNOW Women has expanded beyond its birthplace of Phoenix, Arizona; its aim is to launch in every major city across the United States and Canada.

Sarah Benken FOUNDER AND CEO

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26 CALGARY

105 RALEIGH

45 CHARLOTTE

122 ST. PETE | CLEARWATER

60 EDMONTON

133 TAMPA

75 LOS ANGELES

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JAN YOUNG ALREADY TRAINED AUSTRALIAN LABRADOODLES

Jan’s six-month training program employs gentleness and consistency to produce doodles who are “Extraordinarily Trained to Brighten your Heart and Life.” Each puppy learns excellent manners and outstanding

Jan Young had an idea, one so big that it

response to commands. Frequent visitors

qualified more as a dream than a thought.

and trips to town, local stores, nursing

She asked herself, “What if I could raise

homes and schools foster highly socialized

and train dogs like the fabulous ones I

pets. Photography and videography keep

own?” She imagined beautiful Australian

long distance families connected on their

Labradoodles raised where there would be

pup’s growth and training progress.

no chain link fences or concrete runs, just shady playgrounds, beautiful flowers in spring, and fresh, fallen leaves in autumn.

Jan enjoys serving in the community in a variety of ways, local and national. A deserving veteran has a magnificent well trained forever

Today Jan is founder and owner of Already

buddy through the Wounded Warriors Program.

Trained Australian Labradoodles, providing first-

Jan also assists pet rescue and service

class breeding and a premium six-month training

programs, supports local arts through Open

program in good manners and obedience.

Hearts and Sonrise, a local food kitchen.

Indoors, both humans and “doodles” enjoy a

Outside work, Jan’s pleasures are her

cheerful, delightfully decorated multi-purpose

amazing, supportive husband, her twin

training and playroom. Outdoors, puppies romp

granddaughters, family and friends and, of

in natural open spaces. They have the luxury

course, driving her vintage restored 1948

of prancing about on canine artificial turf.

Studebaker full of “doodles.”

Soothing classical music, the highest quality foods and lots of love fill the puppies’ days.

Jan’s dream is now a reality and it has created happy endings for so many, both two- and four-legged alike.

www.alreadytrainedaustralianlabradoodles.com kaninekomforts@gmail.com 828.712.2710 2019 9

BRANDIE HUFFMAN BROKER BRANDIE KELLER WILLIAMS PROFESSIONALS From a Western Carolina University graduate to now one of Asheville area’s premiere Realtors, I have worked throughout my career focusing my attention on others and the quality of service I provide.

I have successfully assisted in the selling of hundreds of homes within my community and exceeding a volume of $100 million dollars in sales.

Recognition for my efforts include that of a Top 100 Asheville Realtor, Trulia Top Agent, Contributing to Excellence Award, and my most is the coveted “Raving Fans Award”. Relationships formed with clients and providing positive experiences give me joy!

I am also “connected and actively engaged” within my community through several volunteer organizations. I strive each day to leave this world a little better than I found it.

It is more than being a strong, successful, female; it’s overall focus on being a genuinely good person to others.

828.545.3096 bhuffman@kw.com @brokerbrandie PHOTO CREDIT: PAUL JACKSON PHOTOGRAPHY

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ELENA HUGGINS ELENA’S EVENTS Award winning Designer, Planner and Florist.

Elena believes that every bride deserves to have the wedding of their dreams. This is why she is committed to assisting her clients in every way to bring their vision to life.

With 14 years of experience; she brings to the table logistical knowledge, her eye for intricate detail, design artistry and the planning to execute the vision seamlessly.

Her work includes corporate events, weddings and fundraisers.

When she is not designing or consulting with her clients she enjoys public speaking, volunteering and being a solomom to her two beautiful little daughters.

PHOTO CREDIT: STUDIO 828 PHOTOGRAPHY

www.elenaevents.com

828.545.6259

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MEGHAN O’MALLEY, LPC FIERCE LOVE COACHING Meghan’s journey to unearth and live her own truth has been the inspiration fueling her coaching. After years of perfectionism, “fitting in” and living a life she thought she “should” live, she embraced a full life renovation and now lives from what she calls a place of “Fierce Love.”

She LOVES her work and she LIVES it daily by unapologetically embracing her own sense of heart-centered wholeness as a life coach, licensed psychotherapist, mom, conscious partner, intuitive empath, and hip hop dancer - Think oracle cards, energy psychology, quirky humor, and intuition meets applied neuroscience and a HUGE personal growth toolbox. . . set to a hip hop beat with some fabulous Beyoncé hair flips!

Meghan believes that courageously living into one’s authentic wholeness and power feels like freedom. . . and she’s on a mission to empower women in claiming the magical lives and relationships they most deeply desire.

PHOTO CREDIT: STUDIO 828 PHOTOGRAPHY

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828.337.9361

@fierceloveway

APRIL GAHAGAN-FORE FURNITURE SPECIALTIES

A creative mind…a dynamic curator, and an Impactful leader.

April Gahagan- Fore is the co-founder and Design Principal for Western North Carolina’s only custom furniture manufacturer. She prides herself in providing clients with a customized experience. One that includes education on the benefits of purchasing heirloom quality furnishings made right in their back yard.

Through a collaborative process, she helps clients navigate the waters of all things interior design related. She flourishes in providing mindful and impact driven design based on the client’s budget and vision. April leads her industry in holding clients’ hands from start to FURNISHED.

Her success is driven by the support of her business partner and husband, and their 4 beautiful children. When she is not making your house a home, she is conquering her own home which includes a family farm.

april@furniturespecialtiesinc.com 828.683.1177 @avlfurnituredesignshowroom

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FRANNY TACY FRANNY’S FARM

Franny Tacy is the inspiring, first female farmer in North Carolina to plant hemp and has entered the scene with a force behind education, collaboration and ethics in business.

Alongside her husband, Franny’s Farmacy evolved bringing hemp from seed to sale with farmers growing for the Franny’s Brand, processors, product development, manufacturing, distribution and Women in Hemp nonprofit. Follow the expansion of multiple Franny’s Farmacy CBD Dispensaries across the region, new hemp/CBD product launches and our stock option campaigns all designed to support community and health while building a brand based on fans, friends and family.

@frannytacy @frannysfarm @frannysfarmacy PHOTO CREDIT: STUDIO 828 PHOTOGRAPHY

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GIANNA RACKHAM DATING AND RELATIONSHIP COACH She believes in mindset, energy, law of attraction and bring these into her coaching style. She helps her clients overcome many personal struggles such as low self-esteem, body image issues, codependency issues, getting over ex’s, and breaking unhealthy romantic patterns that only sabotage your happiness.

Gianna does not believe in playing games, being

inauthentic, and using manipulative tactics to attract the relationship you desire. She believes in being your genuine self, owning your worthiness, and becoming a genuinely whole, healthy, happy, high value women in order to live your best life and attract the relationship of your dreams. She believes we all deserve the life and love of our dreams. She has worked with amazing women all over the world overcome their relationship struggles and attract and create the relationship they’ve always wanted!

PHOTO CREDIT: STUDIO 828 PHOTOGRAPHY

giannarackham@giannalightworker.com

www.giannalightworker.com

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www.IDologyAsheville.com

LAURA K. SULLIVAN, CAPS, CGP, ALLIED ASID ID.OLOGY INTERIORS & DESIGN Being a believer in the power of home Laura K. Sullivan (Owner & Principal Designer of ID.ology Interiors & Design) looks back to her childhood where she was born into a family of creativity and real estate. She was immersed in all aspects of real property design and construction from an early age, and through these exposures, she excelled through her B.S. in Interior Design, Real Estate Brokerage and General Contractor licensures before her debut in the Interior Design market in Asheville. Laura channeled her passion for Interior Design, and God given creativity, into the conception of ID.ology Interiors & Design (Asheville’s leading Interior Design firm & furniture showroom) to design and furnish inspiring, healthy spaces.

Laura has cultivated a highly talented, all female, team that collaboratively works hand-in-hand with architects, builders and homeowners to curate personalized, livable, comfortable spaces that speak to the essence of each homeowner’s personality and lifestyle. Consciously selecting non-toxic materials, finishes and furnishings, the ID.ology team designs for your vitality.

Further nourishing her passion for WHOLE LIVING she and her husband, Sean Sullivan of Living Stone Design+Build (Asheville’s leading green custom home builder) will be opening Atelier Maison & Co. Spring 2020, which will be Asheville’s elevated furniture destination. Atelier will offer an unparalleled immersive experience in furniture shopping with artful, benchmade, non-toxic, furnishings in conjunction with an unrivaled concierge service to the public as well as through exceptional trade programs.

PHOTO CREDIT: STUDIO 828 PHOTOGRAPHY

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KAITEY LEE HANLON HAVENLEE HOME AND PETSITTING

Kaitey is the owner of Havenlee Home and Petsitting.

Havenlee was created to give home and pet owners in the Asheville area peace of mind while they are away; knowing that their home is well taken care of and their pets remain comfortable in their haven.

With a variety of home and petsitting services, Kaitey and her team are dedicated to making clients’ time away stress free. Whether it be for a weekend or for a whole season, Havenlee will handle all details with care.

Originally from Indiana, Kaitey moved to Asheville in 2013 and fell in love with the mountains and the downtown atmosphere. She is a member of Young Professionals of Asheville, enjoys volunteering, exploring local shops & restaurants in the area, and is passionate about supporting other small businesses.

PHOTO CREDIT: STUDIO 828 PHOTOGRAPHY

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Kaitey@havenleepetsitting.com

www.Havenleepetsitting.com

BETHANY THAMES Joy Unscripted is a luxury wedding stationery design company specializing in custom invitation suites and pointed pen calligraphy. From illustrated watercolor maps to day-of pieces such as place cards and seating charts, Bethany has turned her love for fine details into one of the most respected wedding businesses in Western North Carolina.

Her friendly smile and quick humor puts clients at ease, allowing Bethany to cohesively infuse her couples’ personalities throughout their wedding pieces. Fellow vendors also love working with Joy Unscripted, praising the quality of Bethany’s designs and her eagerness to help everyone around her succeed.

Outside of her home studio, she is a member of Engaged Asheville and a trainer at Beer City CrossFit. Bethany is spoiled by pour over coffee each morning, eats entirely too much Mexican food, loves loud music and enjoys getting outdoors for adventures with her boyfriend and two pups!

PHOTO CREDIT: STUDIO 828 PHOTOGRAPHY

bethany@joyunscripted.com

www.joyunscripted.com

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Shawna Penland is Co-Owner and Selections Manager for Milestone Contracting Custom Homes located in Asheville, NC. As Selections Manager, Shawna assists clients in the scheduling, budgeting and selection of everything from lighting, plumbing fixtures, tile, flooring, paint colors, custom finishes and everything in between. She also manages the company website and social media platforms and attends a number of local and national building and design events each year to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technology in the industry.

Aside from the business, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Dustin, and their two daughters, Blakely and Everly.

PHOTO CREDIT: STUDIO 828 PHOTOGRAPHY

SHAWNA PENLAND Milestone Contracting - Asheville, Nc www.milestonecontracting.net

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spenland@milestonebuilding.com

@milestonecontracting_avl

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MARIE FOX MOVEMENT MORTGAGE Marie Fox is a native of Asheville, NC. Her passion is to help her clients through the lending process and to ultimately reach their dream of home ownership.

Marie began her career in 2000, in the lending and real estate field, and is now a Senior Loan Officer for Movement Mortgage. If you ask Marie’s clients about their experience, they will tell you that she treated them like family!

Her long term goal is to grow her business while giving her clients a referable experience and not sacrificing their best interests. She also hopes to provide her team members with opportunities for professional growth.

Outside of work, Marie spends time with her son, Caleb, and her dog, Lily. She loves immersing herself in the Asheville community which features beautiful hiking trails, art, restaurants and a local music scene. She also enjoys giving back to the community and has been involved in many local charities.

PHOTO CREDIT: STUDIO 828 PHOTOGRAPHY

www.movement.com/marie.fox

Marie.Fox@movement.com

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KRISTI MAYRAND STARGAZERS DESIGNS

Meet the owner of Stargazers Designs, Kristi Mayrand. Kristi has been in business for over 25 years and continues to grow in the knowledge of the ever changing floral industry. Kristi is an “accidental” florist.

She thought her career path was headed in a different direction, but God had bigger and better plans for her. Kristi has always had a love for drawing, creating and cultivating new and unique designs. One of her greatest passions is designing weddings. The look on a brides face when they see their bouquet for the first time and are overcome with joy, is amazing. Kristi’s love for life, family, hard work and travel have brought her to where she is today. Every client is made to feel as special as the floral art she creates for them.

www.ashevillewed.com stargazersfloral@gmail.com 828.254.3621 PHOTO CREDIT: STUDIO 828 PHOTOGRAPHY

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KATIE VIE RIVER ISLAND APOTHECARY

Katie Vie helps women claim their wisdom.

As a perfumer and aromatherapist, Katie uniquely uses scent at the heart of her work. Through sophisticated essential oil blends and powerful women’s circles, Katie teaches women to see themselves clearly.

Katie Vie has been a beloved teacher of healing arts in Asheville since 2005.

Shifting easily between corporate staff retreats to rites-of-passage to bachelorette parties, Katie’s inclusive nature empowers each group to discover their authentic magic.

Katie launched river island apothecary in 2010 and has been sharing her signature essential oil blends with open-hearted women ever since. Her business now includes bespoke educational opportunities like The Archetype Academy and The Mystical Year.

Katie is a trusted ritualist and teacher, and a gifted scent designer.

“Katie teaches birthright medicine in a way no one else does. Don’t miss the opportunity to know yourself through Katie’s eyes.” Kind words from a Mystical Year student.

riverislandapothecary.com @riverislandapothecary riverislandapothecary@gmail.com

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CAT FORD-COATES STUDIO 828 PHOTOGRAPHY

Cat Ford-Coates is a Portrait Photographer based in Asheville, NC who specializes in boutique branding campaigns and transformative portraiture. She is the Principal Artist and Owner of Studio 828 Photography and an accredited Master Photographer by The Portrait Masters, currently working to attain her Grand Master certification. She travels regularly to photograph clients anywhere in the world, most recently in Phoenix, AZ and Venice, Italy to name a few.

Cat loves her creative portrait work most of all: “Holding space for people as they come in and experience my process, one which takes them into a place where they allow themselves to be truly seen by me, is wholeheartedly WHY I do what I do. The portraiture is simply a byproduct of that experience. It’s more than confidence. It’s more than beauty. It is total personal acceptance of who you are in that moment, and trust that I will really SEE you. There is nothing like it.”

PHOTO CREDIT: STUDIO 828 PHOTOGRAPHY

@studio828photography

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SARAH JOHNSTON / ADVENTURES IN REAL ESTATE As the current Chair of the Calgary Real Estate Board and licensed REALTOR (r) with CIR Realty, Sarah has realized the importance of giving back. Known for her quick wit, sarcasm and all things teal, her personal branding has made an impact and taken the real estate industry by storm. From sharing her experiences and stories online, to speaking in front of large crowds or happily meeting competitors for coffee, Sarah is trying to raise the bar in real estate while remaining embarrassingly relevant. Her self-depreciating humour makes an easy entrance and has made her a fan favourite with nationwide podcasts and interviewers alike. Of course, she has to have some downtime too and that is usually spent with her horse, dog, pretending to enjoy yoga or yelling at herself on the golf course. Welcome to the Tealiverse!

PHOTO CREDIT: SMITHFIELD PHOTOGRAPHY

sarah@sarahjohnston.ca

sarahjohnston.ca

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ANA CUMMINGS ANA INTERIORS

Ana Cummings owns and operates ANA Interiors, a multiple national and international award-winning boutique interior design and decorating firm based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Since 2006, she has specialized in show homes, residential renovations and delivering original, unable-to-leave spaces here in North America, the Caribbean and abroad. Ana is passionate about the healing power of beauty, loves solving her clients’ design challenges with creative possibilities and recognizes the vital nature of ambience, nourishment and aesthetic in her process. She supports local wherever she can and continues to learn about leading edge, planetfriendly designs through her travels, vast network of manufacturers, and trade conferences.

PHOTO CREDIT: MIKO PHOTOGRAPHY

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ana@anainteriors.com

anainteriors.com

HILLARY BENEY / CDL CARPET & FLOOR CENTRE With over 10 years of customer service and a keen eye for design, Hillary Beney has started her professional design career at full speed. Her dynamic and creative abilities have led her to many opportunities in all types of business ventures and is currently excelling in the flooring industry as a sales/design rep for CDL Carpet & Floor Centre.

Combining the knowledge gained from her role as Vice President & Creative Director of the former local clothing brand, Even Odds Collective and her 6 years of design experience, she has recently taken on a new side hustle as Principal Designer with her Interior Design business, Elysian Dezin.

PHOTO CREDIT: SKY BLUE PHOTOGRAPHY

hillary@carpetandflooring.com

@cdlcalgary

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JENNIFER MCINTOSH AND JAMIE OSTBY EXP REALTY

For some partnerships, the pieces just fall into place. After years of searching for the perfect fit, real estate agents Jennifer McIntosh and Jamie Ostby of EXP Realty formed a business partnership, discovering that sometimes two truly is better than one.

Both women already had years of real estate experience and equally believed in hard work, honesty, and transparency before establishing their partnership. While their perspective is the same, they have different talents. For Jennifer and Jamie, serving clients well means offering the best of what both of them bring to the table.

Using their personal strengths, Jennifer and Jamie work together on every home sale or purchase. They’ve built a strong reputation in Calgary as a reliable, trustworthy real estate duo. By focusing on the parts of the process that they each enjoy most, they can make sure all clients receive the best possible experience.

PHOTO CREDIT: MIKO PHOTOGRAPHY

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thebigpinkchair.com

info@thebigpinkchair.com

MONIQUE SHAW HOMES BEAUTIFULLY

BY MONIQUE SHAW

A serial entrepreneur, Monique Shaw is Lead Designer of Homes Beautifully Interior Design & Staging. Monique has run several businesses, from running a successful restaurant in London England, to designing and running her own mother and baby-wear company in Britain. After completing her interior design training in London, Monique returned to Canada and now runs a boutique interior design firm, and has appeared on t.v. on Homes And Lifestyles, as well as Style In The City television shows, where she was a featured expert on how to style and stage your home. She creates glamorous environments for homeowners, sellers, home builders and realtors, giving homes that show home look and feel. Working with the media, she provides opinions on the Canadian staging market and is a home staging mentor. Monique loves exploring the mountains and beaches, from L.A. to Kelowna and continues to dream about her next creation or venture. ‘Let’s take the ordinary and make it extraordinary’.

PHOTO CREDIT: STEPHEN LEE

homessoldbeautifully.com

homessoldbeautifully@gmail.com

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RACHEL WARD HOPE CLEANING INC.

Growing up the daughter of an immigrant, Rachel Ward’s business deeply reflects her roots. In 2013, she co-founded Hope Cleaning Inc., which provides meaningful employment opportunities for members of Calgary’s most vulnerable populations. She is passionate about creating employment for newcomers to Canada, as well as empowering women to reach their potential. Rachel believes that work is a gift, one that everyone deserves to have. Through Hope Cleaning, Rachel has helped create more than fifty jobs for women that have worked hard to rise above their circumstances.

Some of these women have even left social assistance alltogether. When asked to describe her greatest contribution, Rachel says “I create opportunities for women. When they take them it makes all the hard work worth it.”

PHOTO CREDIT: MIKO PHOTOGRAPHY

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hopecleaning.ca

hopecleaninginc

MELISSA WAGNER & JENNIFER REICHERT INTERIORS TO INSPIRE Interiors to Inspire is a creative team of artists installing decorative finishes together for over 20 years. They specialize in creating custom paint, plaster and concrete finishes on canvas, walls, ceilings, fireplaces and other architectural features. Best friends and entrepreneurs Melissa Wagner and Jennifer Reichert co-founded Interiors to Inspire in 2006. Having been friends and partners in crime since their early 20’s, the business partnership was an organic progression and obvious next step. The Internationally trained, artistic dynamic duo have grown their grassroots, small business into a sought after creative team of artisans. The partners have crafted a successful culture and vision, building upon traditional faux finish methods in cutting edge, contemporary, and innovative ways. Their team will transform your space, adding depth, versatility and personality, fully understanding your vision throughout the process and ensuring the final product leaves you feeling inspired.

PHOTO CREDIT: SARAZIN PHOTOGRAPHY

interiorstoinspire.com

info@interiorstoinspire.com

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JACQUI LOUCKS JACQUI LOUCKS INTERIOR CONCEPTS Established in 2003, Jacqui Loucks is the founder and award-winning principal designer at Jacqui Loucks Interior Concepts, a premiere design firm in Calgary, Alberta. Her professional career is comprised of formal design education and years of new construction and onsite proficiency. Her client list includes successful business owners, legal and financial executives, medical specialists, and sport professionals.

Her vast portfolio includes primary residences, vacation homes and executive office spaces.

Jacqui Loucks has the remarkable privilege of learning about her client’s personalities, values, lifestyles and aspirations that are essential to the design. With the gift of being able to deeply connect with her clients, she is able to provide a discerning assembly of natural textures, colours and bold use of materials to uncover her trademark look of fresh sophistication and timeless elegance. At the end of each project, an inspired sanctuary, reflecting heart and soul is realized ‌and felt for a lifetime.

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403.651.7897

PHOTO CREDIT: SKY BLUE PHOTOGRAPHY

jloucksinteriors.com

JANA MIKO MIKO PHOTOGRAPHY

Jana is an award winning photographer who has been serving Calgary and area since 2004. Capturing personalities & relationships through photography is her motto and her goal as she works with families of all shapes and sizes to capture what family really means to them. Whether in the studio, your home or office, or in the beauty of nature, Jana works with families & individuals to create meaningful images and lasting memories.

Jana is also a trusted resource for business professionals in the community, helping them to showcase themselves and stay current with photos they love.

mikophotography.com

403.451.9769

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Kakes & Kanvas Inc. (K&K) was born out of Kalia Gounden’s passion for creativity and art. The selftaught baker and artist wanted to be as bold as her creations and started her own business 2 years ago.

Since then Kalia has partnered with local charities, supporting women’s mental health and the Children’s Hospital, as well as local businesses and cafés.

When Kalia is not pouring her heart into her confections, you can find her taking time to paint. Her paintings continue to travel the globe with commissions across the Americas, Australia, and Europe. Here at home, The Art Box of Calgary, displayed her pieces during its Grand Opening in October 2013. Kalia has continued to inspire novice painters through her Paint Nights. By sharing her talent and inspiration, be it a spatula or paint brush, Kalia brings her clients along on a journey filled with love, light, and laughter.

PHOTO CREDIT: PAMELA BERYL PHOTOGRAPHY

KALIA GOUNDEN Kakes & Kanvas Inc. kaliagounden.com

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@kakesandkanvas

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CHERYL SANGUINETTI THE MORTGAGE GALLERY - INVIS Cheryl’s passion is to walk alongside her clients to help them fulfill their dreams.

Born and raised in the beautiful City of Calgary, Cheryl has been active in the real estate industry for over 17 years.

As a certified Mortgage Broker and top producer in her brokerage, she is dedicated to her clients, and works hard to save them time, energy, and money.

Cheryl takes a strategic approach to financing. With education and planning, she helps her clients to achieve their financial goals through home ownership. This includes new home purchases, second & vacation homes, investment properties, refinancing, renewals, commercial and much more.

Cheryl is particularly passionate about assisting clients who are self-employed as they can often find it challenging to get qualified. No matter what the situation, her service is highly personalized, with Cheryl caring deeply about the success of her clients.

Cheryl has built her client base by focusing on relationships rather than transactions, and through this, her business has continued to grow.

cheryl@themortgagegallery.ca themortgagegallery.ca @themortgagegallery

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RENA ST. CLAIR TMG THE MORTGAGE GROUP Rena St. Clair is no stranger to what it takes to find and finance a new home. In fact, she’s moved over a dozen times, living across Canada and around the globe. When her journeys led her back to Alberta over a decade ago, she wrangled her passion for homes into a career as a certified mortgage broker with The Mortgage Group.

With her dedication to client relationships and vast knowledge of the mortgage industry, Rena has empowered hundreds of Calgarians realize their dream of home ownership. Because her company is an independent mortgage lender, she’s able to offer unbiased advice to help clients find a mortgage that best suits their individual needs.

Rena is passionate about supporting the Calgary community as a member of 100 Women Who Care. She enjoys life with her husband and her two dogs, Kitty & Sally Brown, and she’s excited to welcome her second grandchild soon.

PHOTO CREDIT: PAMELA BERYL PHOTOGRAPHY

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rena@mortgagegrp.com

renastclair.ca

SAMANTHA ANDERSON ONE CRAFTY MOTHER

Samantha’s creative journey started long ago with her move from British Columbia to Alberta.

As the maker and mastermind behind One Crafty Mother, Samantha is also a proud wife and mom to two little girls.

While most days are filled with sawdust and coffee, Sam keeps busy outside the shop curating The Picket Fence Market in Olds while working closely with organizations and events across Central Alberta, and in the new year she will co-host the All Things Pretty Market in Red Deer.

Samantha understands the power of market collaboration: makers, small businesses and entrepreneurs find outlets to promote business, communities to connect with, and ways to live what they love. Her goal is to build a network of likeminded people who support and inspire others, and she refuses to settle for anything less than One Crafty Mother’s best.

PHOTO CREDIT: SKY BLUE PHOTOGRAPHY

onecraftymother.ca

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AMANDA AND ANGELICA BENNETT / THE PAINTED BOTTLE The Painted Bottle Art Gallery is a collaboration a love for thick rich textures, bold colors, and between sisters, Amanda and Angelica Bennett; finding beauty in the world around us and putting small town country girls who always dreamt of her visions on canvas. Her energy and heart goes into every piece which makes them very personal. running their own business and are excited to be operating The Painted Bottle off their website, Angelica’s favorite things when she isn’t painting while also working towards opening a brick and are traveling and spending time with family and mortar gallery. Amanda is a business oriented friends. Together they aim to create and provide professional, a published author, world traveler, moving pieces of art that represent “Dreaming photographer, grandmother to two beautiful girls Big” and to always support giving back to the and is passionate about art, writing, wine and community of YYC. traveling. Angelica is a self-taught artist with

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CASSIE SARAZIN SARAZIN PHOTOGRAPHY

Cassie is a Wedding and Portrait Photographer who will take you on an adventurous photo session in the mountains. Capturing couple’s genuine love for each other is her absolute favorite and she finds beauty in the tender, and sometimes hilarious candid moments. Her quirkiness will make you feel comfortable enough to be your weird, funny, awesome self too! Originally from Ontario, Cassie was inspired to follow her heart to the Rocky Mountains where she loves to spend her time enjoying the breathtaking views. If you’re looking to create beautiful memories in a fun, scenic shoot in the mountains, it would be Cassie’s absolute pleasure!

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SKY WESLEY SKY BLUE PHOTOGRAPHY SkyBluePhotography is a Wild at Heart Adventure photographer based in Airdrie, Alberta. Originally born in South Africa, Sky has travelled to numerous destinations documenting adventurous elopements! SkyBluePhotography’s goal is to make your wedding day as memorable as possible, to capture those precious moments in-between. Your love story is the most important thing to Sky, and she hopes that through her images you are able to go back to that day and feel every emotion one more time. Wild At Heart Elopements are for those who feel more at home in nature. For those who aren’t afraid to get their hearts pounding, to get their feet muddy, their hands freezing, their adrenaline rushing or their breath taken away. From mountain tops to hidden waterfalls and everything in between, this is your adventure of a lifetime. Hand in hand, and Wild At Heart.

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LEAH CAZEMIER & LORI NIKKEL SUPPER STUDIO

Sisters Lori and Leah have always had a passion for meal planning, cooking, and serving healthy food to their families.

Knowing that life with a family can get busy, especially when unexpected circumstances arise, these sisters wanted to provide a service that could help any family be able to serve healthy, wholesome food to their loved ones no matter what the circumstances. Supper Studio offers ready-to-cook, freezer-friendly meals that can be completely personalized to your family’s dietary needs. Their goal is to help you have meals on the table quickly so that you can feel confident in what you are serving to your family while also freeing up your valuable time.

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Jenny has experienced many traumatic life events and innumerable lessons. Her rebel yet humble attitude and resilience had made her a survivor. She is a Living Organ Donor to her daughter and a fierce medical advocate. In 2011 she found the gift of creativity and became an Artist. Adding to her adventures and unafraid of risk she blossomed it into a creative career where her work was published in International Magazines, she ran a DIY & Supply Studio, taught women from all over Canada, co-designed a stencil line and ran The Alberta Dames Markets for the past 5 years. She now fearlessly shines with her own Ava Blake brand including the wildly popular Pretty Profanity Drinkware Collection. She is hosting her own high energy event, The Ava Blake Show this Fall. Being authentic is her only choice, she has a wisdom beyond her years, her stories are raw, real, tragic and magic and she has lived to tell you about them. She believes we all need more laughter, and this shall be her mission.

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AMY SHOOK FAITH FAMILY AND A BIT OF HUMOR BLOG

Amy is the voice behind the Blog, Faith, Family and a bit of humor, a fresh look at a family trying to find the balance in life with working full time, having two kids and being active in their community. Amy started her blog to share ways their family makes slowing down and being intentional with their time, money and relationships. After adding a second child to their family, Amy and her husband were struggling to balance work, kids, family, church and everything else going on in their life.

It was stressful and overwhelming, but as a family they made goals to take back their priorities to create a strong family culture that slows down to be intentional with their time and relationships. Follow along for a witty blog about what Amy and her family have found that works for them!

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Amy Walsh Stock is the founder of Charlotte Candle Company – an all-natural, soy-wax candle company along the shores of Lake Norman with views of uptown Charlotte. Amy, a long-time communications manager in the NASCAR industry, started making fragrant candles as a hobby, and soon turned it into a fullfledged side hustle. Charlotte Candle Company candles are now sold online and in various retail outlets across the region. Amy enjoys growing the business, teaching candle making classes and attending pop-ups around the greater Charlotte area alongside her husband Travis, who handles the operations side of the candle making. Charlotte Candle Company was selected by Google to represent North Carolina in its 2018 Google Economic Impact Report. They have collaborated with Doc Porters, a local craft spirit distillery, Brooke Knaus a local contemporary artist, and various charitable initiatives such as Catwalk for a Cause, The Kyle Busch Foundation, SherryStrong.org and Madelyn’s Fund.

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AMY WALSH STOCK Charlotte Candle Company charlottecandlecompany@gmail.com

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AUDREY ALEXANDER HOOD AUDREY HOOD ART & INTERIORS

A creative soul who thrives on relationship, Audrey Alexander Hood is an interior designer and artist in Charlotte who works to create luscious and livable spaces for her clients. She is also a mother, a wife, a volunteer, a friend, and a connector.

A former teacher, Audrey dove into her artistic side when her father passed away.

His legacy inspired her to chase her own dreams. In addition to her work as an interior designer, Audrey launched her own product line in September of 2019 called Atelier Alexander Hood. The line includes accessory items featuring art by Audrey and other local artists including handcrafted candles and pillows to custom fabrics and handbags. All pieces from Atelier Alexander Hood are local crafted and economically sustainable. You can find them on her website or in Charlotte-area stores.

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MEGHAN HAMPTON & CAT LONG COTTINGHAM CHALK | HAMPTON & LONG TEAM Meghan & Cat share an unparalleled energy, passion and love of people and real estate. They both have similar personalities but bring their own strengths that they share with each client. They work together on every transaction ensuring the client is getting two, full-time, top producing agents instead of one. Their goal is to provide industry knowledge, staying in “The KNOW”, exceeding client expectations and offering a seamless transaction. Their clients become like family so finding them the perfect home is always their priority.

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They both have a deep connection to the community that goes beyond helping families with their real estate needs. Cat co-founded Baby Bundles in 2009, a non-profit that provides newborn essentials to families in financial need. Meghan co-founded the Cottie & Cake fund in 2010, supporting the Neo-natal Intensive Care unit at Levine Children’s Hospital and Charlotte Fetal Care. Both non-profits were created out of love and in memory of the infants they lost. clong@cottinghamchalk.com

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CHRISTINA ROTH VIBRANT PHOTOGRAPHY

Christina Roth is the Owner of Vibrant Photography. Since falling in love with her Pink Polaroid 600 in the late 1980’s, Christina Roth has been determined to photograph as many captivating moments as possible.

Her lifelong passion for photography inspired the launch of Vibrant Photography in 2000. She specializes in capturing moments with raw emotion and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Blending fitness and photography, Christina has worked closely with the local CrossFit community, as their premiere fitness photographer.

Her passion for the community also inspires her volunteer efforts with local charities across the Carolinas, such as the Charlotte Chapter of Flashes of Hope, Project Momentum Fitness, and the DreamOn3 organization. As a self-proclaimed globetrotter, Christina captures landscape images all around the world in pursuit of her travel goals.

When she’s not behind the lens of her favorite camera, she’s likely planning her next adventure or searching for the best coffee in town.

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CRYSTAL GOVAN MCCORKLE FABULOUSLY CREATED EVENTS

Crystal is the owner, creative, and award winning force behind Fabulously Created Events LLC, a boutique event firm located in the heart of the Queen City. This event firm seeks out client’s looking to host an awe-inspiring and unforgettable event. Crystal has always had a niche for noticing the details. Because of her uniqueness to manage details succinctly while adding her own pop of contrast, she knew early on she had a great passion for planning and organization. Prior to having her own firm, Crystal spent 16 years at Bank of America. Her tenure included various roles, however it was the latter career position as a Business Support Manager planning meetings and events domestically and internationally, that her passion was able to thrive and flourish. Personally, Crystal enjoys spending time with family and friends. She enjoys giving back to the community through philanthropic work with the Junior League of Charlotte.

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IVY ROBINSON IVY ROBINSON EVENTS

Ivy Robinson is a cutting-edge event planner and designer with over 20 years of experience in the event industry. Ivy graduated from Meredith College and North Carolina State University. Ivy Robinson Events was founded in 2002 when she discovered her passion for meeting and connecting with clients one-on-one.

Ivy has experience with high-style weddings and events. She is sought out across the U.S. by social and corporate clients because of their trust in her talent. Ivy Robinson Events’ clients continue to work with her time and time again because she strives to integrate their individuality with original ideas, making it a one of a kind experience.

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JULIE TACHÉ HOMES WITH CACHET What is better than expert service with a boutique feel? In a time where personal attention seems to be vanishing, when it comes to the biggest investment you will ever make, don’t trust it to a website, trust your local expert. If you are talking real estate, then the woman with “Know” is Julie Taché from Homes With Cachet.

After years in broadcasting, Julie started her real estate career in 2003, opening Homes With Cachet in 2007.

Their tag line is “Find Your Place”, something she truly believes in. She and her team take the time to listen and get to know her clients to make selling, buying or investing in North and South Carolina an exceptional experience!

With many advanced designations including in the top 3% of Realtors nationwide, a multi-year “5 Star” Agent named by Charlotte Magazine, and a Realtor consultant for HGTV, Julie has the knowledge and experience you can trust to put you at ease, so you can LOVE the place you LIVE! PHOTO CREDIT: DANI NICOLE PHOTOGRAPHY

704.236.7536

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KATIE ENRIGHT KRAZY FOR RUGS

In 2017, Katie refreshed her room with a fresh coat of paint after a break up.

She was on the hunt for a rug to place at of her bed for her dog, Morrison, to jump onto instead of the hardwood floors. She disliked the rug she eventually purchased and put it up for sale. It was a sign, because she fell in love with an antique Persian rug soon after and purchased it.

After finding the rug of her dreams, Katie starting sourcing rugs, and Krazy for Rugs was born. Katie operates Krazy for Rugs fulfilling a passion she never knew she had and loving every moment.

When she is not working, Katie enjoys spending time with her family and Morrison, traveling, and educating other type 1 Diabetics.

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LISA FOLEY / WESTDALE PROPERTIES

Lisa Foley is a Warrior Motivator who took hardships in her past and empowers those around her to live a better future. As the Regional Director for Westdale Real Estate Investment & Management she is highly regarded as a leader, communicator, and a team player with excellent analytical, problem solving skills. Her ability at identifying talent and building teams as well as creative marketing opportunities engaging social and networking opportunities enable her to create healthy returns for her owners. As a community leader, she helps others take their past hardships and allow them to strengthen and empower them rather than define who they are. As Lisa has learned to embrace every scar, she is now in the process of writing her personal biography: “Lisa’s Love Mark: Embracing your Scars.” Lisa’s greatest achievement is being a mother of two amazing daughters. When not working she can be found spending time with her family and friends.

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@lisaf7466

@lisatfoley1

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MAUREEN ANDERS AND ADRIA RUFF AR WORKSHOP

Maureen Anders and Adria Ruff are the designers behind Anders Ruff®, a company featuring trendy graphic design, a DIY blog and party printables since 2010. With the success of their popular do-it-yourself column, “The Ruff Draft,” their followers were eager for more unique inspirations. In 2016, the duo came out from behind the screen to create their very first brick-andmortar DIY decor studio - this is where AR Workshop® was born. Realizing their audience stretched across the nation and wanted to join in on the AR Workshop® classes, fans asked to open studios in their areas too! With scale in mind, the company developed a franchise concept and just three years later, AR Workshop® is growing by the minute and now has over 140 franchise locations in 31 states!

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Shelly L. Henderson has co-owned Henderson Properties, a successful real estate business, for more than twenty years. She and her husband Phil started their business before there was Google, social media, or mobile phones. While they were starting their business, they started a family.

The lessons Shelly learned throughout growing a family and business are invaluable so in 2018, she graciously decided to share them with the world in her book Starting from Scratch. Today, Shelly shares hilarious, and true, stories of life as a business owner, wife, mom, carpool chauffeur, fashionista, life liver, and joy bringer through her podcast, blog, and speaking engagements. As you read and listen, you’ll get tips on how to Start From Scratch every day, why it’s important to have a firm foundation, and why the people around you should be a team.

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SHELLY L. HENDERSON Henderson Properties shellylhenderson.com

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TIFFANY DIGGS KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY BALLANTYNE AREA

Tiffany Diggs has a passion for guiding people through the process of buying or selling a home, whether it’s leading first-time home buyers to the perfect place to grow or helping clients sell a home as they look to downsize; and every stage in between. Tiffany has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University, so she knows how to build a rapport and relationship with each person throughout her work with them. She understands she is helping her clients make one of the most important decisions of their lives and feels grateful for each person who entrusts her with this decision.

Her passion quickly paid off in the spring of 2014, after her first year as a licensed realtor, when Tiffany sold her first $2.5 million home. And, with each sale, Tiffany donates a portion to different charities. When she isn’t helping clients find their dream home, Tiffany is a dedicated mom to two beautiful children and volunteers with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in memory of her mother.

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Whitley Stewart is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina and owner of Déplacer Lifestyle Management and Director of Stewart Standouts Foundation Inc. Déplacer Lifestyle Management is a full-service concierge and estate management company that assists its clientele by providing the convenience of efficiency in all facets of life. Déplacer services include national and international relocation services, event planning, home management and staffing. A graduate of Howard University with a degree in Advertising, Whitley is often referred to by loved ones as the most resourceful person he/she knows, with a love of organization and a distinction for providing premiere customer service, Whitley opened Déplacer Lifestyle Management in 2019. In addition to managing Déplacer Lifestyle Management, Whitley founded Stewart Standouts Foundation Inc. (SSF) with her husband Darian Stewart in 2014. SSF Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide educational initiatives for underserved communities.

Whitley currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina with her husband Darian, and daughter Hayden and their toy poodle Fancy.

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WHITLEY STEWART Déplacer Lifestyle Management whitley@deplacerlifestyle.com

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NICOLA DOHERTY, CHRISTINE BRUCKMANN, KIM OUELLETTE, DEANNE FERGUSON, CHRIS REEVE Alberta Mamas is an online community for parents in Alberta created by parents in Alberta. Kimberly, Chris, Deanne, Nicola, and Christine work together to share, educate, and support Alberta parents on important topics.

Empowering women with stories of real people in the trenches of motherhood is near and dear to the Mamas.

In keeping with their values, they encourage their readers to submit their own unique stories.

The Alberta Mamas inspire and support each other in the same way that they hope the people in their online community can inspire and support one another. Alberta Mamas is a passion project, and these ladies all wear many other “hats”. They’ve learned that women can work together AND be good friends, which makes Alberta Mamas a sisterhood rather than a company. Collectively, the ladies have experience in all types of professional work but it was motherhood that brought them together.

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ANNA LISKA & SAMANTHA BURNS ALWAYS OCCASSIONS INC. With the belief that people should enjoy every minute of their special events, including the planning process, Anna and Sam formed Always Occasions to make

that happen. They provide a wide range of services to coordinate a beautifully organized event with the help of their talented team. Anna specializes in creative concepts and unique solutions. She goes above and beyond to bring their clients’ visions to life. Sam has always had a love for the wedding & event planning industry

and her talent for organization and eye for detail creates the perfect balance with Anna. Their love for what they do is matched by their love for celebrating the people they meet along the way.

They look forward to the years to come working within a community they love.

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’ Amy Jo is the Founder and Photographer at Amy’s Eye Photography.

Her love for photography began at a young age and she purchased her first DSLR camera at the age of 15. She dove straight into the world of photography and began using her creative skills to capture significant moments. She has a passion for people and a goal to show men and women that they are beautiful, strong, and smart human beings that can take over the world with a little confidence and a great photo!

With over 10 years of photographic experience, Amy Jo puts her full heart into every session! It isn’t unusual to find her teetering over a ledge or standing precariously on a fence post to guarantee she captures that perfect shot!

Amy Jo was born and raised in the Edmonton area and remains there with her loving husband, two big dogs, and her bunny!

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AMY LAWLEY Amy’s Eye Photography 780-977-0752

amyseyephotography@gmail.com

@amyseyephotography

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JACQUELINE FREND FLAIR INTERIORS ~ DESIGN & DECORATING Jacqueline Frend is the owner of a boutique interior design and decorating company. She is a property stylist and designer for both residential and commercial projects.

She is passionate about making a personal or professional space functional, stylish and beautiful.

Jacqueline fosters and maintains trusting relationships with her clients and has grown her company through those clients who confidently refer her. Jacqueline believes that her clients should have an enjoyable, collaborative, and respectful design experience with their projects.

Jacqueline wants her clients to be completely happy and feel authentic at home or at work, in a space she helped create. www.flairinteriorsdd.ca 64 WWW.THEKNOWTRIBE.COM

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jacqueline@flairinteriorsdd.ca

IG: @flairinteriors_designdecorate

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JACLYN PANYLYK & SUZY KENNY GIRLS CLUB DJS Jaclyn and Suzy are co-founders of Girls Club, an Alberta based DJ collective and booking agency. They represent and showcase talent with a strong dose of femme. For almost ten years, Girls Club has been elevating the DJ landscape in Western Canada. They started as a club bookings@girlsclubdjs.com

night in August of 2009 at a legendary Edmonton venue and have since performed and created events in cities all over.

They’ve worked with over 200 brands, event planners, and promoters to-date.

They’re passionate about giving back to the Edmonton community in a unique way. Jaclyn and Suzy both have over 10 years of experience DJing on top www.girlsclubdjs.com

of pursuing careers outside of the entertainment industry; Jaclyn in Human Resources and Suzy in Commerce and Digital Marketing. As avid members of the fitness community, they are actively working towards a healthier Edmonton.

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When I was in school, I photographed fresh bread from the local Italian Bakery. The aroma, intensified by the studio lights, drew fellow students to investigate what I was shooting.

They hovered, waiting for me to get the shot so they could eat. We shared bread. Grateful, hungry students and friends came together.

This is the power of food.

Food is connection. The creators of food add a part of themselves and not only nourish others but add a little soul to what they make. For every bite of food we take, there is a story behind it.

Creating food photos and videos is not a commercial pursuit; it is art. It is my passion. Making custom sets and props and using the right lighting to bring it all together allows me to tell the food and people stories for my clients.

And it’s a beautiful thing.

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SANDY WEATHERALL Jinsei Photographics | Food & Commercial Photographer jinseiphoto.ca

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Born in Edmonton, Lisa spent her childhood unintentionally navigating the many landscapes of Alberta and British Columbia. Throughout her travels she discovered a passion for finding a new location and making it home for her and her family.

Following a dream of living by the ocean, Lisa pursued a career as a Financial Service Rep at TD Bank in Victoria, BC. During her off time she owned and operated a hiking tourism company for 5 years, before moving back to be closer to family.

The desire to work in real estate never faltered and neither did her entrepreneurial spirit.

Strengthening her roots in Edmonton as a business owner over the past 7 years, Lisa helped over 300 families, honed her skills as a consultant, contractor, and builder- a true force to be reckoned with. Her intimate knowledge of her hometown compliments her well-rounded education. She’s motivated by educating, problem solving and exploring all the possibilities for her clients. It’s easy to see that this industry suits her tenacious and extremely dedicated personality!

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LISA DAVIES Realtor www.LisaDaviesRealtor.com

IG: @lisadaviesrealtor

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Nicole’s focus is on capturing the connection with yourself, your life and your love. She strips it down to what’s really important, creating time to encapsulate the beauty happening in your life and yourself right now. A photographer for over a decade, Nicole is truly living her passion. Helping you preserve memories that you can look back on for years to come. Nicole is a wife, mom of three and studio owner.

When she isn’t taking photos of beautiful people, she is spending quality time with her family.

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NICOLE DANIELLE MCLEAN Nicole Danielle Photography info@nicoledaniellephoto.com

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COLLEEN TERLSON RE/MAX ELITE

Colleen Terlson has spent the last 15 years honing her skills in the Real Estate industry. She is proud to be a strong community supporter and volunteer. Her approach in business is to be a positive force to those she encounters. Purchasing a home is one of the most important transactions her clients make and she’s passionate about ensuring they have the best possible experience. She loves her job and this always shines through when she works with clients. Colleen’s market knowledge, personal drive, and dedication to her clients make her a leader in the Real Estate Industry.

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780-803-8600

colleent@remax.net

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KRISTIN BOSER SARASOTA REALTY

Kristin Boser began her career in real estate at a young age within her family’s business, Sarasota Homes & Realty. Her combined talent at making people feel comfortable and an eye for fabulous décor has made the perfect foundation for leading her team of REALTORS®. When she’s not staging homes and closing deals, you’ll find her out in St. Albert supporting other local businesses and planning up her next community event. Kristin’s thrilled to be able to live, work, and raise her girls in a community that she loves. She’s a real go getter and a planner, she comes up with a story for the showhomes that brings the homes style to the next level. With Sarasota Realty, she has the tools to stage your home with the right pieces to get your home sold and gets you moving on to your next dream home. If you’re looking for an experience like no other, Kristin and Sarasota family are ready to work for you!!

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OLIVIA CARBONNEAU SIMPLY LIV YOGA & MASSAGE

Olivia is an intuitive spiritual healer and people call her Liv. She’s worked with various energy healing modalities for over 20 years. As an energy healer Master and Teacher, she felt a calling to open Simply Liv Yoga & Massage to create a safe place for the community to come together to heal. She helps people connect with their true core soul by releasing, clearing, and bringing awareness to any blocks, negative cycles or past life Karma. She helps them discover who they are and their true desires so they may move on from what may be holding them back from their true heart connection.

Simply Liv is an energetically charged space that gives a calming and clear atmosphere for clients to feel at home, safe, and comfortable to heal. Yoga, massage, and meditation are complimentary to the healings facilitated at Simply Liv and their offerings embody all healing-mind, body, and spirit.

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simplylivstudio@gmail.com

www.simplylivyoga.com

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VICKY KUJUNDZIC

look on their faces is priceless. It makes my heart smile.”

Vicky is a pioneer for women in construction. She has been a custom home builder for 19 years designing and building dream homes for Albertans. “This is my passion, I truly love what I do. I enjoy seeing a hand sketched concept on paper develop into our clients dream home. The

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“I am very competitive by nature and enjoy pushing the envelope with design and incorporating unique elements. I feel very blessed to have an amazing team that works hard and embraces the challenges of each project whether a custom home or extensive renovation.”

Vicky is an inspiration to young women and has paved the way of acceptance of women in this very much male dominated industry.

Vicky’s Homes is a national award winning, Mike Holmes Approved builder and Edmonton’s 2019 Small-Volume Builder of the Year!

vicky@vickyshomes.ca

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JULI WENGER SOLD EDMONTON REAL ESTATE GROUP INC. Real Estate isn’t just about buying and selling houses. It’s about connecting with people and partnering with them through their life transitions. Juli is passionate about changing the standards of what is expected from her industry. As a REALTOR®, she

spends her time out in her community and believes in giving back and using her reach for the benefit of local charities. She uses the success of her business to contribute to causes she believes will help better the world. Juli leads by example when it comes to community over competition. She is driven to find ways to empower people and inspire them to create positive change in their own lives and communities.

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Floral Crush is an event floral design studio founded by longtime friends and flower lovers, Danielle Gary and Katie Hartman.

Our appreciation of nature as the truest form of beauty, as well as our love of design, inspired us to create our business. With backgrounds in event planning and public relations, we bring the highest level of professionalism and creativity to everything we do and approach each project with a fresh, innovative eye.

We embrace texture and elegance in design, choosing florals and vessels that reflect the client’s vision.

We believe florals are the final detail of natural beauty essential for every event! Our goal is to always exceed expectations by delivering exquisite designs, within budget, in the most efficient and enjoyable manner.

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DANIELLE GARY AND KATIE HARTMAN Floral Crush floralcrush.com

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JENNY BIRCHFIELD-EICK REALTOR® | PRODUCER CALIFORNIA PROPERTIES Jenny Birchfield-Eick is known for bold choices and recreating herself in the world of real estate is one she will never regret.

Jenny joined Warren Buffett’s acclaimed Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties and it’s nationally top ranked team Spitz|Cameron Group from a successful 25 year career as a producer in the Hollywood television and movie business. Working with the industry’s top executives and talent, she has adeptly honed selling, negotiation and communication skills making her a valuable asset. Jenny brings her producing expertise to clients creating powerful narratives that help sell a home, including savvy social media, images and video to promote properties to an expansive customer base.

Informed and passionate about the LA real estate market, Jenny is recognized for her authenticity, honesty and dynamic spirit, offering the highest standards of integrity, expertise, and sophistication. Ensuring an outstanding experience for every client is her top priority. We KNOW Jenny is indeed a woman to watch!

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Jenny@jennybirchfield.com 818.601.8663 IG: @Jenny_B_from_the_Block

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KIM BUTAN CLOTH AND STONE STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY

Kim Butan is Co-Founder and lead photographer of Cloth and Stone Studio Photography. Cloth and Stone Studio Photography is a small collective of photographers working to elevate product and lifestyle photography to a place where art meets commerce. Cloth and Stone Photography specializes in the production of jewelry and clothing photography for designers and boutiques in the Los Angeles area. With a holistic approach to the needs of designers and boutiques, Cloth and Stone Studio delivers complete packaging for e-commerce, social media and print needs including: product images, lifestyle social media bundles, line sheets and look books. Kim holds a B.A. in Political Science and graduated with honors from the UCLA Photography Certificate Program.

PHOTO CREDIT: COURTNEY PAGE RAY

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323.428.8331

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Laura Grier known as the “Indiana Jones of Adventure Travel Photography” was named on Discovery Channel UK’s “20 Richest People in the World List”; people who are rich in life experiences. Living overseas and working for the CIA by age 18, began what would become a lifelong wanderlust for Laura. As a photojournalist for the past 19 years, she has photographed weddings and travel on all 7 continents making a career out of exploring and documenting the world.

Laura’s most notable work has been shooting for Novica, National Geographic’s catalog that represents global artisans practicing “Vanishing Arts”. Passionate

about mentoring, women’s education and empowerment, photography and travel, Laura leads workshops, expeditions, and has recently launched Andeana Hats her passion project with National Geographic.

The mission behind Andeana is to empower women and help global artisans continue their cultural traditions; enabling them to support themselves and lead their communities out of poverty. www.lauragrier.com www.beautifulday.photography www.jetsetcollectivemedia.com www.andeanahats.com

PHOTO CREDIT: LAURA GRIER

323.788.4824

IG @lauragriertravel

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Lin is an advertising executive turned professional photographer. She specializes in personal branding photography for female entrepreneurs, industry influencers, and executives. Through her photography she helps people control their online narrative by creating images that showcase who they are as a brand online (website and social media). Beyond the images, due to her extensive experience in the advertising industry, she also provides her clients with content strategy to enhance their existing brand deals, upcoming business launches, and/or marketing campaigns. .

Lin understands whether you are a fashion blogger or CEO, potential clients want to know the people behind the brands. This translates to authentic and professional images throughout all levels of marketing.

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LIN MARTY Lin Marty Photography

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www.linmartyphotography.com

lin.marty@linmarty.photography

SANDRA P. MENDELL

Sandra’s passion is helping her clients navigate the most financially complex and emotionally gut-wrenching transaction of their lives -- divorce.

Sandra has been practicing exclusively family law for more than a decade at a premier Beverly Hills firm. Prior to that, she practiced high-level corporate and real estate law at a prestigious firm.

Sandra brings Ivy League credentials and a strong business background to her work handling the most complex, high-stakes family law matters.

“It is my privilege to guide and advocate for women and men experiencing family transitions, whether it be the negotiation of a prenuptial agreement or the dissolution of a marriage.”

In addition to providing expert family law guidance to businesspeople, athletes, celebrities and their spouses, Sandra is active in the community and the local bar, including pro bono work for clients of the Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law and divorce education for the Women’s Institution for Financial Education (W.I.F.E.).

www.jaffeclemens.com SMendell@jaffeclemens.com 310-550-7477

PHOTO CREDIT: LIN MARTY PHOTOGRAPHY

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RACHEL CANNON You may recognize Rachel Cannon from one of your favorite sitcoms, but that’s not why she hopes you’ll remember her name. Five years ago, Rachel partnered with the Stanfordeducated dermatologists, Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields, representing their high-end clinical skincare brand with a mission to empower women with entrepreneurship.

“You shouldn’t have to choose between being a stay-athome mom OR a powerful business woman. You can do both!” says Cannon.

Rachel mentors to thousands of women as they start a business of their own. She helps them crawl out of that pesky comfort zone, shove their fear in the closet and take a chance on themselves. Rachel has created an incredible community where women truly support each other, not only in business, but in life. These girls are dreaming bigger and running harder after the things that make them happy. And they never have to do it alone.

“Ladies, the only limits we have are the ones we allow.”

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Rachelcannon.com

@rachelwcannon on IG

STEPHANIE LEESE, ALLIED ASID L2 INTERIORS Stephanie Leese is a Partner and Principal Designer at L2 Interiors, a Santa Monica-based design firm that she co-founded in 2010. Through a collaborative design process, she expertly guides her clients, bringing their dreams to life. Driven by design vision, she never shies away from demolishing a wall or two if it means achieving the best results. Her fresh perspective and originality, coupled with a high level of technical expertise, has led to the successful completion of a wide array of projects from small bathroom remodels to full ground-up home builds, you can see her in action on HGTV’s House Hunters Renovation.

L2 Interiors has also been one of the selected designers of the Pasadena Showcase House of Design for 6 years.

Stephanie is an outspoken social justice advocate with particular interest in women’s rights, LGBTQ equality, and immigration rights. She is co-leader of her church’s Church & Society Committee, whose mission focuses on economic and environmental justice, civil and human rights outside of the church.

www.L2Interiors.com Stephanie@L2Interiors.com 310.390.6849

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STEPHANIE DAY-MCGANN OGRAPHR Stephanie Day-McGann is an artist and founder / CEO of Ographr, a marketplace for booking photographers and videographers right at your fingertips. Hiring photographers used to be costly with a time consuming process. Ographr makes it easy and affordable to find & book local talent based on their type, rate, portfolio images, and availability through our iPhone app.

It has been described as “the Uber for photographers.” Book shoots for headshots, social media content, video content, lifestyle, events, portraits, and more. Ographr verifies each photographer to ensure a great photoshoot with quality results.

Since Ographr’s launch, they have made an impression in the Los Angeles influencer space, helping create eye catching content for social media. Ographr has worked with celebrities and notable brands like Simply, Neiman Marcus, Google, and Mixbook. Several images from jobs booked on Ographr have been published in Rue Magazine, Parents Magazine, Soap Opera Digest, and UsWeekly.

PHOTO CREDIT: LIN MARTY PHOTOGRAPHY

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friends@ographr.com

IG: @ographr

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KARI ZURN YOUR LOAN GAL Kari Zurn is a Senior Loan Officer, and has been in the mortgage industry for seven years. Former public school teacher, she holds a Master’s Degree in Education as a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Northern Arizona University, and uses her background in education to apply a hand holding approach in her business model.

Her relationships in the industry and community have helped her expand her brand YourLoanGal.com, and has turned her business into an overwhelming success. Kari is committed to helping others, and loves seeing families achieve their dream of homeownership. From the first time home buyer, to the seasoned investor, she is there to walk you through the process every step of the way.

Kari is also a founding member of Arizona’s Heroes Home Team, a program which offers discounts to police officers, firefighters, first responders, educators, health care professionals, and military, active or retired. Her caring spirit continues into the community where she is a huge proponent of small businesses, and heavily involved in local charities and giving back. © 2018, ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, 1750 E. NORTHROP BLVD., SUITE 230, CHANDLER, AZ 85286. THIS IS NOT A COMMITMENT TO LEND. ALL PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL. LICENSED BY THE DEPT. OF BUSINESS OVERSIGHT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LENDING ACT. LIC BK-0904081, NMLS 3113, CA LIC 4170013 KARI ZURN: AZ LIC 0923400, CA LIC CA-DB0941783 KARI NMLS 941783

HOME BUILT BY: WALL & SONS CUSTOM HOMES WALLANDSONSCUSTOMHOMES.COM

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YourLoanGal.com

FB: YourLoanGal

Stephanie (Bray) Greenfield is a Realtor ® and the team leader at The Bray Team at Berkshire Hathaway. As a native Arizonan who grew up in a family of real estate entrepreneurs, it was only natural for her to get her real estate license at age 18. Stephanie was named one of the Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors ® “40 Under 40” for 2017 and 2018. This award recognizes Realtors® under 40 years old who demonstrate business success, leadership, and community and industry involvement.

Stephanie is a graduate of Arizona State University, where she attained her Bachelor of Science in Management and Bachelor of Science in Marketing. She also graduated summa cum laude from Barrett, the Honors College.

She volunteers for the Government Affairs Committee for Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors® and the Tempe City Council Neighborhood Advisory Commission. In her spare time, she likes to hike Arizona’s beautiful trails with her husband, Kiel, and their two Australian Shepherds.

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STEPHANIE GREENFIELD Associate Broker at The Bray Team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties 602.989.6057

stephanie@bray.biz

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As a proud resident of Arcadia, Debbie Pontikas, who is a successful real estate agent at The Brokery, has created a unique approach to educating the community about the benefits of living in her neighborhood. As co-host and co-creator of Arcadia Life TV, Debbie highlights and supports local businesses that are the heart and soul of Arcadia. Her approach to real estate is based on a belief that you should choose a neighborhood before a home. When it comes to serving her clients, she is a knowledgeable, professional, results oriented agent, that makes the real estate buying and/or selling experience a productive and pleasant one.

PHOTO CREDIT: IT'S ELIZABETH MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY

DEBBIE J. PONTIKAS REALTOR , MBA, ABR, SRS, Co-Host, Arcadia Life TV, The Brokery ÂŽ

debbie@debbiepontikas.com

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www.debbiepontikas.com

480-335-8604

ANALISE ZAREMBA

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BROWN & BROWN INSURANCE Analise Zaremba is Vice President, Senior Private Client Advisor of Brown & Brown Insurance, the 6th largest Independent Insurance Agency providing Commercial, Employee Benefits, and Personal Lines Insurance.

luxury automobiles, and rare collections. Utilizing premier insurance companies such as CHUBB Insurance, she provides peace of mind as she creates personalized solutions protecting her clients growing assets and future earnings.

She attended The University of New Mexico, as a student athlete for her Undergraduate degree, and later earned her MBA with an emphasis in Leadership from Grand Canyon University.

She is an Arizona native and prides herself on giving back to her community and focuses on the Empowerment of Women, Education, and the Arts. She currently serves on the Board of YWCA, active member of Suns Charities 88, 5 Arts Circle, Contemporary Forum and AZ Costume Institute with the Phoenix Art Museum.

Analise specializes in the High Net Worth personal market segment, tailoring personal insurance for multimillion dollar estates, Azaremba@bbphoenix.com

http://www.bbphoenix.com

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KRISTINA CUTILLO & SARAH MCKAY COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY Kristina is an Account Manager at Commonwealth Land Title. An Arizona State University alum with a double major in Business and Public Relations, her favorite part of her job is connecting and building solid relationships with prospective clients.

Always excited to learn more, Kristina believes having the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances is key to being successful.

Sarah prides herself on providing her clients and customers with the VIP service, class, and attention that they all deserve. With a combined 20+ years of experience in Escrow, Mortgage Underwriting and Operations, she has accumulated a wealth of knowledge bringing a level of awareness & understanding to the industry that is unparalleled. Although she grew up in San Diego, California, Sarah is a Scottsdale native and loves spending time traveling and being outdoors.

Closings. Connections. Community…

Discover the difference of a boutique Title & Escrow closing experience with Kristina & Sarah.

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kristina.cutillo@cltic.com

sarah.mckay@cltic.com

ANDI LAWRENCE HALLIER LAWRENCE PLC

Andi Lawrence leads her clients to a new beginning. Unapologetically straightforward, her winning approach helps clients understand what is possible and probable, in dissolving their marriage so they can make informed, smart decisions. Andi reviews the continuum of possible outcomes with clients to help negotiate the best possible settlement or be fully prepared for court if that becomes necessary. She has practiced family law exclusively in Illinois since 1997 and Arizona since 2005, Andi is a 1997 graduate of DePaul University College of Law in Chicago. Andi has extensive litigation and appellate experience in both custody and financial-related matters. Andi also serves as a Judge Pro Tem volunteering services to the court for settlement conferences and coverage of court calendars. Andi has been named a Super Lawyer by Superlawyers.com and a Top 100 Matrimonial and Family Lawyer by the National Advocates. Andi loves to spend her out-of-the-office energy with her teenagers. She enjoys scuba, skiing and travel.

602 285-5500 alawrence@hallierlaw.com hallierlaw.com

PHOTO CREDIT: IT'S ELIZABETH MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY

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MATIANA MITCHELL DANG! FINE RENTALS Matiana Mitchell is the brilliant mind behind Dang! Fine Rentals and Designs. If you’ve gone to a corporate event, wedding or showcase in Phoenix in the last 4 years chances are you’ve sat in one of her beautifully curated lounges, taken a photo by one of her extravagant and one of kind installations and been in awe of her design prowess.

Matiana is an event production and corporate branding genius;

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creating “wow moment” installations for big brands like Burberry, Jeep, Macy’s and various local hotels and restaurants.

In the coming year, she will be combining her ingenuity and passion with a few other creative virtuosos to establish THE BANG CREATIVE, a full event production and design company that can do it all.

If you’re looking for someone who will go the above and beyond your wildest design dreams then Matiana is the DANG! Fine Choice!

www.DangFineRentals.com

PHOTO CREDIT: IT’S ELIZABETH MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Elizabeth Marie is passionate about telling a person or brand’s story through visuals. The Arizona native graduated from the University of Arizona, fueled by her exploration of the creative arts – especially photography. Since then, Elizabeth has evolved her career into branding photography, where she specializes in highlighting products and services while also showcasing the faces behind them. As a photographer, Elizabeth understands that brand awareness is vital to a thriving business and that high-quality photos are an essential piece of the branding puzzle.

With a keen eye for making brands shine, Elizabeth does a variety of photography for influencers, websites, entrepreneurs, companies and products. She is also an experienced portrait photographer – including doing the portraits for the 2019 KNOW Phoenix Book. Elizabeth’s interest and expertise in food and restaurant photography has led her to capture the heart of hospitality for commercial and editorial work, including for such publications as So Scottsdale, Phoenix magazine, Modern Luxury and

Edible Phoenix.

ELIZABETH MARIE It’s Elizabeth Marie Photography

www.itselizabethmarie.com

elizabeth@itselizabethmarie.com

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ALLISON KIERMAN KIERMAN LAW Allison L. Kierman is the managing partner of Kierman Law, PLC, a boutique estate planning and probate litigation firm in North Scottsdale.

Allison works with families, small business owners, and individuals of all ages on their wills, trusts, financial powers of attorney, medical directives, and business planning. Allison also helps those who have lost a family member or other loved one navigate the probate process and sort through the various obligations of a personal representative and successor trustee.

PHOTO CREDIT: IT'S ELIZABETH MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY

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akierman@kiermanlaw.com

www.kiermanlaw.com

LISA FONTAINE LISA FONTAINE DESIGN STUDIO, LLC Lisa Fontaine is a creative and innovative Interior Designer. She has over 16 years of industry experience and has been self-employed for the last six. Entrepreneurship came after accumulating a local design portfolio and as her projects, brand and market knowledge expanded. Her work can best be described as a flowing conversation of connecting colors, pattern, texture & light that creates a story for each client’s unique space.

Fontaine’s Phoenix-based firm focuses on high-end residential projects that span the valley including Central Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale and Cave Creek.

Lisa prides herself on serving the customer’s ideas and turning them into reality. She loves meeting interesting people and enjoys the variety of experiences a design career provides. Along with the design development of interior design, Lisa offers services such as room space planning, tile design, custom furniture & drapery and interior architectural detail design.

PHOTO CREDIT: IT’S ELIZABETH MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY

www.Fontaine-DS.com

LisaF@Fontaine-DS.com

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From teacher to academic coach to administrator, these two leading ladies have had an impact on the education of thousands of students.

Alana Ragland and Erika Twohy have invested a combined 45 years in education in low socioeconomic schools. They have worked with students in the highest crimeridden populations of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Alana and Erika have also welcomed hundreds of refugees from war torn countries to an American Education.

In addition to Alana’s current position of Principal, In 2008 she was selected as one of the first cohort members of Aspiring Administrators by the RODEL Foundation. Alana also serves as Co-pastor for a spiritual community in Tucson.

Currently, Erika serves as an Assistant Principal where she has created clubs for empowering Jr. High girls to lead our future. Families say that her relentless passion for the community and families is evident in her caring approach to everyone.

PHOTO CREDIT: IT’S ELIZABETH MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY

ALANA RAGLAND AND ERIKA TWOHY R.E. Simpson School ektwohy@hotmail.com

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lanaragland@gmail.com

623-210-9749

SHARLA J. SCHWARTZ REGIONAL MANAGER, TALENT ACQUISITION Sharla Schwartz could not have imagined when she started with Southwest Airlines 24 years ago that one day she would become the manager of Talent Acquisition, leading the Western Region of hiring for Southwest Airlines.

Sharla transitioned from airport operations into the People Department, where she launched her career into Talent Acquisition working her way up as regional manager. Sharla forecasts strategy for operational recruiting where she leads human resource professionals, responsible for recruiting, attracting and retaining the BEST talent for 28 cities.

Sharla is responsible for implementing company goals, coaching, and developing her Teams. She is passionate about hiring the right people to ensure Southwest Airlines continued success. She is an Alumni of the Southwest Airlines Diversity Council and is a member of the Phoenix Servant Leadership Learning Community. She is an industry veteran with a LUV for people. One thing for certain, Sharla continually strives to learn and follows the Golden Rule!

PHOTO CREDIT: IT’S ELIZABETH MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY

sharla.schwartz@wnco.com

(602) 304-3925 Office Line

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JERI MCGWIN

Jeri McGwin is the proud co-owner of Sonoran Classic Builders, a custom home builder and remodeler.

A passionate communicator who has called Phoenix home for more than 20 years, Jeri loves helping Valley residents realize their dreams and find “home at last.� Along with her husband, she started Sonoran Classic Builders in 2002 when two couples approached them for help with their homes.

Since then, Phoenix Business Journal has named Sonoran Classic Builders to its top Custom Builders and Remodelers list, and Phoenix Home & Garden featured one of their custom homes in a 10-page article. Together, Jeri and her husband bring more than 45 years of experience in construction to Sonoran Classic Builders. Jeri is honored and humbled to be included in the Know Tribe community and she looks forward to supporting other women leaders across the Valley!

Jeri@SonoranClassic.com www.SonoranClassic.com (480) 223-3996

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TRACI AHLSTROM BEAGLEY SUNLAND HOME CARE Traci Ahlstrom Beagley is following in the family legacy of working with seniors for over 60 years, that her great grandfather and grandpa, Joe and Ross Farnsworth, built in the East Valley in 1958, and currently, her dad, Craig Ahlstrom, continues.

Today, Traci’s entrepreneurial spirit has led her in working with seniors in her business, Sunland Home Care. Sunland Home Care provides qualified caregivers to assist people as they age in the comfort of their home. She has been actively involved in all aspects of the business.

Community service is an important conviction to Traci. She was a founding member of the Arizona Family Council.

Traci has served in her legislative district and has, also, enjoyed her membership in the Mesa Rotary.

In 2018, Traci was diagnosed with breast cancer. Although it has been difficult to fight the cancer, she feels grateful for the life lessons she is learning from it. Traci and her husband, Paul, have 3 children.

PHOTO CREDIT: IT’S ELIZABETH MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY

480.447.8893

www.sunlandhomecareaz.com

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ABIGAIL SHIRVINSKI & RACHEL TARMAN V.I.P. MORTGAGE Abigail found her home at V.I.P Mortgage following an impressive journey through the residential lending industry. Wanting to fully understand and master each facet of the process, Abigail has excelled in numerous roles of mortgage, from business development, marketing, and now a highly sought-after Director of Sales.

When she is not handing over the keys to a new home, Abigail is a relentless champion for numerous charities both locally and overseas in Haiti. In addition to providing financial support to her charities with each loan she closes, Abigail puts her boots on the ground every year by organizing and participating in medical mission trips in Haiti.

Born and raised in Georgia, this Southern woman champions for women’s empowerment and is currently composing her first book, She’s Money.

Rachel joined the Bates Team at VIP Mortgage following an impressive endeavor in the title industry where she began her journey to becoming a proven and respected leader in the real estate community. In addition to working in title and escrow, Rachel paved the way for her family’s construction company to be recognized as one of the top small businesses in Scottsdale.

Rachel herself has received recognition both for her business practices and volunteerism including the 2018 Humanitarian Award for Women’s Council of Realtors, as well as nominations for 2018 Title Rep of the Year and 2018 Young Professional Athena Award for the City of Phoenix.

Rachel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, as well as a Master’s degree in Education from Arizona State University. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys traveling (especially to her home state of Wisconsin), cheering on her Texas Rangers and spoiling her rescued Boxer, Olive!

ams.az@me.com

480.495.6690

480-206-1075

rtarman@vipmtginc.com

Office Phone: 480-417-4274

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DANIELLE BRYANT // THRIVE CONSTRUCTION

I founded THRIVE Construction with the intent to provide clients with a dynamic partner who will work personally with them to achieve timely results. We are a One Stop boutique firm that offers full service design and construction services in both commercial and residential markets. We intentionally restrict our workload to consist of no more than two concurrent projects at any given time in order to allow us to provide our clients with our focused attention.

Our mission is to deliver purposeful building solutions that THRIVE upon integrity through a uniquely energetic, passionate, committed and collaborative process.

Construction is my first love and allows me to DO and BE more in this life! Another reason for starting my own firm was to give back to the community in a purposeful way.

Proceeds from each THRIVE project go toward the MAKE IT COUNT 4 DANI Foundation which promotes MOVEMENT all over the world for those living with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Want to know more, visit www. makeitcount4dani.com.

PHOTO CREDIT: IT’S ELIZABETH MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY

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danielle@thrivecm.com

www.thrivecm.com

RALEIGH

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CARA POWELL F8 PHOTO STUDIOS

Cara Grace Powell, owner of the award-winning f8 Photo Studios in Raleigh, celebrated her 15th year in business this January. Cara and her team work with companies from all over the world for their commercial work, but are best known locally for their organic business portraiture and emotive wedding photography. Cara believes that the cornerstone of her success has been the relationships that she builds with her clients. Not only does that trust transcend from the subject through to the camera, but also creates lifelong customers. When Cara is not photographing, she is spending time with her husband Brad and their three daughters. She would describe herself as a humanitarian, wanderlust, photo-ninja and fun-loving goofball.

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Stewart Harris Corchiani, co-owner of Cambridge & Associates Real Estate Group, has invested and sold Real estate for over 25 years in the Triangle. Stewart’s investor’s eye helps her clients identify the perfect property and negotiate the best possible deal. As a Raleigh native, she has watched the area grow and kept up with the market trends. Her passion for real estate started when she was young with the influence of her father, a successful real estate attorney in Raleigh. With real estate being in her blood and her passion in life, she feels like she hasn’t worked a day in her life since entering the business.

Her greatest achievement however is her children. Every day with them is fun and exciting…She gives them accolades for keeping her young and “giving her a life”.

PHOTO CREDIT: REVOLUTION STUDIOS

STEWART HARRIS CORCHIANI Cambridge & Associates Real Estate Group cambridgeandassociates.com

info@cambridgenc.com

@cambridgerealestatenc

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TULA SUMMERFORD DESIGN BY TULA

As a dynamic entrepreneur, Tula combines a deep respect for tradition and history with a profound appreciation of current design trends.

She enjoys incorporating modern elements with classic design in her forward thinking projects. Tula finds inspiration in her custom designed office where she is surrounded by an array of colors, intricate fabrics, and extraordinary textures. This exciting and stimulating space provides the ideal environment from which to create the perfect plan to capture her client’s individual personality and style.

Tula’s forte is incorporating unique objects from her many travels around the world. Design By Tula provides design and decorating expertise for both residential and commercial clients throughout the Triangle. Through her passion, knowledge, and experience, Tula offers expert design solutions.

PHOTO CREDIT: REVOLUTION STUDIOS

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designbytula.com

@designbytula

GRETCHEN COLEY GRETCHEN COLEY PROPERTIES

Gretchen Coley continues her commitment to the KNOW Tribe as one of Raleigh’s top producing real estate brokers. Her dedication to serving the Triangle’s new home and exclusive luxury market by ensuring her clients find their dream home provides a priceless advantage in today’s market. A Luxury Certified Specialist known for her innovative use of social media and digital marketing combined with her can-do attitude and ability to connect with clients, enable Gretchen to provide an advantage to both buyers and sellers. Since being licensed in North Carolina, Gretchen has sold and closed more than 800 homes totaling more than $225million placing her among the top 3% of agents in North Carolina. When not working, Gretchen enjoys time with her husband and three children. Much of her spare time is spent supporting programs that empower women through entrepreneurship and through her numerous health and wellness initiatives. She joins the KNOW Tribe because she believes women in business need more avenues to connect intentionally, while supporting and collaborating to increase the experiences they provide the communities they serve.

PHOTO CREDIT: REVOLUTION STUDIOS

gretchencoleyproperties.com

919.422.3794

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

PHOTO CREDIT: F8 PHOTO STUDIOS

HEIDI HARRIS / HOMES SWEET HEIDI REALTY The Home Sweet Heidi real estate team joins the KNOW TRIBE because they know that women working together is like lightning in a bottle. Dynamic. Driven. Enthusiastic. All in. This is a femaleonly powerhouse team of Realtors that prides themselves on the success and happiness of their clients. Their cutting edge marketing and client satisfaction won them the Best Realtors in Raleigh, Best of Cary, Best of Western Wake, and top 100 Realtors on social media in the United States, all within the last year alone. heidi@homesweetheidi.com 110 WWW.THEKNOWTRIBE.COM

This team helps. They do respect. They do coffee. They keep their word. They do hot pink. They communicate and listen. They do motivation. They do great things. Most importantly, they do real estate and they do it best.

Team leader, Heidi Harris, lives in Raleigh with her two kids and husband, Chad. Their family was featured on HGTV’s House Hunters in 2019.

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@homesweetheidi

AMBER ROBINSON IMAGES BY AMBER ROBINSON

All you need is 5 minutes with Raleigh native Amber Robinson, and her passion for empowering women comes shining through. As a serial entrepreneur, Amber has built her 5 businesses on the capstone that there are no passengers in this life, only crew, and as a team, every woman becomes more empowered than if she were on her journey alone.

Amber works tirelessly to connect women both in and outside of business, and her goal is to help them move from their day job to their daydream by using their imperfections as springboards to greatness, rather than reasons to wait on the sidelines.

Amber is a zealous fighter for diversity, inclusion, and the rights and representation of marginalized groups and communities, especially within the wedding industry, where she is a full-time photographer and educator.

Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mom, Mentor, Photographer, Friend, and Cheerleader are just a few of the hats that she happily wears each day. Her life motto: Stay afraid, but do it anyway.

PHOTO CREDIT: IMAGES BY AMBER ROBINSON

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JENNY CIMINO LAVISH RALEIGH

With the start of her 15th year as an Interior Designer in the Triangle, lavish founder, Jenny Cimino, has built her career on her passion for enhancing both residential and commercial spaces.

In early 2016, Jenny opened the doors to lavish with her retail studio. The studio offers unique decor, furniture, lighting, wine, accessories, and original art to revitalize your space.

In addition to interior design & decor, lavish offers real estate, remodeling, boat brokerage, and cuisine servicesto bring all of your lifestyle needs together, under one roof. Jenny considers it a success when she is able to define the vision and bring the designs to life, resulting in a stunning environment that inspires people every day...that is lavish.

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jenny@lavishraleigh.com

ALISA ARNHALT LINDEN CREEK HOME STAGING

It was an easy decision when Linden Creek Home Staging founder, Alisa Arnhalt, discovered she could merge her two passions: helping others achieve a financial success and bringing out the best in places we call home. Her captivating, fresh interior designs have quickly gained attention throughout the Triangle’s luxury real estate market, and her homes are selling 2.5 times faster than the neighborhood competition.

The collaborative, dedicated team she built has been integral in the company’s exponential growth. And although purchasing a 26’ box truck and palette racking never crossed her mind as a childhood dream, each milestone she attains has been an exciting adventure that translates to helping more clients achieve their next stage in life in a better position than they started.

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Liz Williamson, Managing Partner of metro’s other woman® of the Triangle and her team of assistants bring the solution to your biggest challenges with all-in-one services for the busy professional and business owners who are on-the-go but wise enough to delegate and share the load.

A fully licensed and bonded business and personal assisting firm, metro’s other woman® understands your busy life. Offering an array of services that cover every last one of those demanding details that complicate your life. From errands and laundry to complete overhauls and moves, consider it done.

It’s through hustle and heart that her team of assistants ensure every client feels like they can breathe again and have accomplished their to do list. Not only does she empower those that work for metro’s other woman® to live their best life, they help empower their clients to do the same.

PHOTO CREDIT: DANI NICOLE PHOTOGRAPHY

LIZ WILLIAMSON Metro’s Other Woman® triangle@metrosotherwoman.com

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A 2007 Park Scholarship Alumna of North Carolina State University, Chasta Hamilton believes the performing arts can change the world, and she’s on a mission to make it happen.

At the heart of her vision is Stage Door Dance Productions, a dance studio designed to empower and inspire children ages 2-18. The studio features a unique model that focuses on the overall, well-rounded development of each child. Featuring two locations, multiple satellite programs, an Intensive Training Program rooted in philanthropy, and a non-profit subsidiary, Girls Geared For Greatness, the studio is paving a new path in the extracurricular market.

When Chasta isn’t at the studio, you can find her directing and choreographing in the local theatre community, volunteering with the Junior League of Raleigh, cheering on successful program alums, and speaking for varying dance events and organizations.

Recognitions include: the Goodmon Award for Regional Leadership Excellence in the Area of the Arts, Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under and 40 and Women In Business’s Future Star Award. #BeMoreAtStageDoor PHOTO CREDIT: REVOLUTION STUDIOS

CHASTA HAMILTON Stage Door Dance Productions stagedoordance.com

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In 2010, Rachelle Chapman was playfully pushed into a pool at her bachelorette party weeks before her wedding. She hit the bottom of the pool head first, breaking her neck, and sustained a severe spinal cord injury. She was told she’d never walk again.

Rachelle could have easily given up on life, constantly asked why her and wondered what if? But she made the decision to move forward in her life with positivity and determination. 13 weeks after her injury she began playing adapted sports such as wheelchair rugby, hand cycling and even surfing.

Since then she has started a blog called Diary of a Wheel Girl and has become a disability rights advocate, speaker, NYT bestselling author, wife and mother to a little girl.

She aims to educate others and break stereotypes about people who have a disability. Read her full story by picking up a copy of her book, The Promise.

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RACHELLE CHAPMAN @rachelles_wheels

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Nina is a young entrepreneur, wife and mother with a passion for helping women be successful. While studying to be a Civil Engineer she realized that cleaning people’s homes was her true passion. She opened her company at 20 years old. For Nina, it wasn’t just cleaning toilets, but giving others precious free time and ability to do what they love. When Nina was told her services helped save a marriage she knew she was doing something special. In less than five years, she has grown an award winning company to a level that less than 3% of all cleaning businesses are able to reach. Nina and her team are recipients of Wake Weekly’s “Best of the Best” Home Cleaning Service the last four years running, Indy Week Finalist for Best House Cleaning in Wake County 2019, ARCSI National Cleaner of the Year 2018 finalist and with cleaning skills that are featured on HGTV’s ‘Love It or List It’ Nina has made a name for herself in the cleaning industry. Nina believes that cultivating meaningful relationships and having a tribe is the key to running a successful company.

PHOTO CREDIT: ROSE TRAIL IMAGES

NINA FENWICK Raleigh Cleaning Company 919.925.2378

hello@raleighcleaningcompany.com

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Meet your Ambassador Somer Handley! Mother of 6 boys (8-18), superstar artist, driven business owner, advocate for women entrepreneurs... we can go on and on! Her roots and how she earned her name and fame in Raleigh is by empowering individuals through statement photography at her Raleigh-based studio! The passion of her business and its continuous success isn’t just the dynamic imagery produced but the focus placed on an unparalleled customer experience.

Two years ago Somer and her husband opened a unique Corporate Entertainment Company called Scoop. The crazy idea to offer a “carpool karaoke” type of experience for companies for corporate events exploded and is now offered in 8 cities across the US! Her latest adventure? Creating large format mixed media pop art which you can now find around town! Its part-time crazy but fulltime awesome in her world and she wouldn’t want it any other way!

PHOTO CREDIT: REVOLUTION STUDIOS

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@revolution_studios

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AUDREY PRIEL ROSE TRAIL IMAGES

Audrey Priel of Rose Trail Images is a North Carolina Photographer serving the Triangle area. She takes a lifestyle and photojournalistic approach with her subjects, focusing on connections and the story behind the photos. The more candid and authentic, the better!

She is inspired by sunshine, infectious laughter, and the joy of the here and now. She’s an icedcoffee drinker, a sunset chaser, boy mom and wife, and keeps her camera by her side like an added appendage. Audrey was born to laugh, meant to make people happy, and she truly TRULY loves giving people a reason to smile!

Audrey is the recipient of several photographic and wedding industry awards, and has been featured in over 30 online publications and print magazines. She loves to teach and inspire other business women!

PHOTO CREDIT: IMAGES BY AMBER ROBINSON

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audrey@rosetrailimages.com

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TIFFANY MCLAURIN / THE MCLAURIN REALTY GROUP

Tiffany McLaurin, is the founder and broker in charge of The Mclaurin Realty Group. She grew up in Wake and Johnston Counties, where she saw communities double in size and value through her teenaged and early adult years.

Since 2015, Tiffany has been presenting options to buyers and sellers in and around two of the most booming real estate markets in North Carolina, Raleigh and Charlotte. And she’s certainly been prolific—just in the last two years, she has been nominated for top broker, with a sales volume in the top 25% of all brokers selling in RDU, making her a multi-million dollar producer. Coupled with being recognized as one of the fastest growing real estate brokers in the area, Tiffany is known for her out of the box social media marketing and innovation. In her down time, you can find Tiffany exploring the hottest new neighborhoods, relaxing on the beach, or enjoying a good latte.

PHOTO CREDIT: ROSE TRAIL IMAGES

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tiffany@mclaurinrealtygrp.com

MALLORY HEDDEN TOMCZYKOWSKI / THE PERRY GROUP

Mallory Hedden Tomczykowski is the Listing Specialist/Director of Sales for The Perry Group with Keller Williams Elite Realty. She graduated from Sacred Heart University is 2008 with her BS in Political Science. In 2012 she joined forces with Matt Perry, founder of The Perry Group.

In 2012, Mallory was named KW Rookie of the Year as a buyers agent with the team. In 2017, she transitioned to the listing specialist. She’s been outdoing herself and outselling the competition ever since! She is exceptional at staging, pricing, marketing identifying the key selling points of each home. She describes herself as an expert negotiator. Mallory also coaches and assists in training the agents on The Perry Group. In her free time, Mallory enjoys spending time on the golf course and at the beach with her husband Alan and their two young children.

PHOTO CREDIT: REVOLUTION STUDIOS

mallory@theperrygroupnc.com

919.609.5363

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NINA GRACE GRACE STUDIO As a St. Pete native the love of arts and culture are deeply ingrained in her and at the age of 19, Nina officially launched N~Grace Photography.

Ten years later what started as a portrait photography business expanded to what is now known as Grace Studio, a visual marketing studio focused on helping locally owned businesses attract, engage and sell to their customers by using visual storytelling and marketing. In this digital age, businesses have to think about capturing their audience’s attention quickly; Grace Studio provides visual content at speed, quality, and scale.

With her extensive background in photography and marketing, Nina recently expanded her studio to include a program that helps people understand which visual resources to use and how to use them when marketing their business.

With a passion for supporting locally owned businesses both in her hometown and abroad, Nina is excited to serve and help businesses continue to succeed.

PHOTO CREDIT: SYNTHIA THERESE PHOTOGRAPHY

gracestudio.co

studio@gracestudio.co

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URSULA MAE MANGANARO

Ursula Mae is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, local influencer and nonprofit advocate.

After premiering on the TLC Channel in 2017, Ursula was able to use her platform to be a positive role model for strength and independence for women around the world. She was recently named CEO of Rico’s Travel Cuba, connecting people through travel from the U.S. and Cuba. She also founded ‘The Beat St Pete,’ a mobile hip-hop dance company.

As it is her passion to work with children, Ursula has served underprivileged kids in Tampa Bay for six years. In 2019 she partnered with Cupid’s Charities to launch the first annual Bathrobe Brunch event, a movement she plans to expand across the U.S., to raise money for a cure for neurofibromatosis (a disorder that affects 1 in 3,000 births).

Ursula believes that the most important thing in life is to create something that will improve the world, and leave a lasting positive impact on those around her.

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CHRISTINA JONES CHRISTINA JONES PHOTOGRAPHY Christina Jones is a Tampa/St. Petebased natural light photographer, with a passion for helping female-led businesses tell their brand story through custom brand photography.

She loves working with women to capture who they are, their personality, personal style and the work they love to do. She takes a lifestyle approach to photography, and believes transparency connects businesses with their ideal clients, and builds trust and confidence.

Christina worked for several marketing agencies before pursuing brand photography. She always enjoyed working on campaigns and collaborating with others on projects. Her core values are joy, positivity, fun and creativity.

She has been married to her best friend Gary for 9 years, and is mom to Solomon who is 7 and Olivia who is 2.

When she’s not snapping photos, she loves spending time with her family somewhere near water or at a park, watching a good movie and visiting new spots around town.

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Jessica is a photographer specializing in weddings and lifestyle portraits.

She’s drawn to capturing the beauty in what makes an individual or couple unique through light and bright images in dreamy, lush, outdoor locations in St. Petersburg and beyond.

Her signature style is grounded in keeping you moving throughout your session by laughing and loving, so that every image comes together naturally.

Her all-time favorite compliment is that she makes even the most camera-shy clients feel comfortable in front of her camera. She keeps things casual and playful by embracing silly moments, asking questions and using the time to truly connect.

A Portland, Oregon native, Jessica moved to St. Petersburg, Florida in October 2017 from San Francisco, California. Her cross-country move inspired her to leave behind her career in corporate apparel merchandising to pursue her passion of photography full-time.

Jessica feels at home in St. Pete and loves life in the sunshine with her husband, 1 year-old son and French Bulldog!

PHOTO CREDIT: CHRISTINA JONES PHOTOGRAPHY

JESSICA FREDERICKS Jessica Fredericks Photography jessica@jessicafredericks.com

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@jess.fredericks

Faith, family, and fun are the foundation of Jodi Avery’s Real Estate business. She is committed to providing the highest standard of excellence in customer service, innovative business practices, and mentorship to fellow agents. One of her favorite things to do is celebrate her clients’ closings with her signature “Happy Dance!”. Jodi is widely known for her complimentary “A-List” book that is widely circulated and offers tips on her favorite community spots, things to do, and recommendations for preferred local business. Over 50,000 copies are printed every year and an average of 50 or more referrals are given each week through the A- List book! She is heavily involved in her community, and received the Humanitarian of the Year Award in 2018. Jodi is also a motivational speaker who encourages and inspires others to find ways to be different.

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JODI AVERY Keller Williams 727.238.9660

jodiavery@kw.com

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Though her visual storytelling is gifted and her camera serves as a transformative tool, what clients remember the most from their experience with Kimberly is how she made them feel, and how it changed the way they saw themselves. These real expressions shape the narrative of a journey and the identity of a brand that connects entrepreneurs with their dream clients. Kimberly’s passion of being a photography professional proves her work is not just a business, but also her mission.

As a Pinellas resident for 25 years, a photographer for 17 years, and entrepreneur for 12, Kimberly has been recognized for her South Asian wedding features, her inspiring health journey, and her role as a loving wife and mother. With a camera in her hand for most of her life, she knows she has what it takes to change the world - one story, one vision, one transformation at a time.

PHOTO CREDIT: JASON MIZE

KIMBERLY ROMANO Kimberly Photography kimberly@kimberly-photography.com

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@ksromano

LISA GILMORE LISA GILMORE DESIGN Lisa Gilmore, is known for customized one-of-a-kind interiors she creates for residences in Tampa Bay and throughout North America.

Lisa has over a decade of experience providing luxury environments. Her work and unique “liveable glamour” style have been featured in online and print publications worldwide.

Lisa’s full range of design services includes everything from consulting on architectural plans, to specifying finishes, furnishings and creating detailed hand renderings of her work.

Lisa establishes close personal relationships with her clients. She is often praised for pulling people out of their comfort zone with interior design and giving her clients what they never knew could exist.

Her clients benefit from the luxury design expertise, problem solving insights, product knowledge and other skills she gained during her successful earlier career working for interior design firms in central Florida and Chicago. Her designs are influenced by her travels throughout North America, Europe and Africa.

PHOTO CREDIT: SYNTHIA THERESE PHOTOGRAPHY

lisagilmoredesign.com

interiors@lisagilmoredesign.com

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SHANNON THOMAS THE PAINTED TABLE You might not be familiar with the creator behind some of the area’s most recognizable decorative art, but chances are you’ve seen her work.

From the bronze Locale Market fish sculpture to the gothic architectural elements adorning historic homes in the Old Northeast, Shannon Thomas has spent the past two decades restoring treasured antiques, transforming interior/exterior spaces and staying ahead of the latest trends in applied arts.

The name of her art gallery and custom finishing business – The Painted Table – is as unassuming and humble as Shannon herself, often found in paint-splattered overalls working in concert with her clients to materialize a dream. Whether she’s stenciling whimsical pink hearts on wooden beams or gilding an opulent foyer in metallic damask, Shannon’s client-led artistic direction keeps her commissioned work schedule healthy and her palette as dynamic as her imagination.

Rarely without a paintbrush or concept board nearby, Shannon gleans inspiration from home too as the mother of a teenager whose Instagrammable style motivates her mother to constantly remain on the leading edge of design.

PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA FREDERICKS PHOTOGRAPHY

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@the_painted_table

SYNTHIA DENIS SYNTHIA THERESE PHOTOGRAPHY

Synthia of Synthia Therese Photography has worn many hats these past sixteen years. From child care work and being a nanny to a parent educator for the under privileged. It only made sense that she found her passion photographing children and their families.

Synthia Therese Photography has been in business for five years but has focused solely on families for the last two years. She has always made it a point to connect with her clients to get the best authentic shots, which include natural light and lots of love to create images that last a lifetime. She also plans on expanding her business into various other ventures that include providing tools and education for her fellow photographers.

She also has a strong philanthropic spirit. When she isn’t working her full time job or doing photography, she volunteers for Voices for Children of Tampa Bay and is a Guardian Ad Litem.

PHOTO CREDIT: GRACE STUDIO

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@SynthiaTheresePhotography

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DEBORAH STAGG TAMPA BAY INTERIORS DESIGN | BOUTIQUE Deborah created Tampa Bay Interiors with the vison of the breezy California coast mixed with our warm Florida staples to create a casual coastal, yet refined feel.

Tampa Bay Interiors is located in an historic Dunedin home built in 1911. The residence has been carefully remodeled into a design shop where they craft and bring their most authentic ideas for creating a home you’ll want to retreat too. Deborah and team have designed their own line of furniture that can be customized to fit any home. Walking into Tampa Bay Interiors you will immediately be greeted with light filled rooms, colorful textiles blended with natural elements that creates a sophisticated, timeless oasis. Tampa Bay Interiors specializes in contemporary fine art from established artist through the south east to help give your home a personal point of view.

PHOTO CREDIT: GRACE STUDIO

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@tampabayinteriors

TAMPA

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MEG SKELLY AR WORKSHOP

Meghan was born into a family of artists, and grew up extremely creative. In 2008, Meg moved from NY to Tampa to chase the sunshine & ambition to be a strong creative force.

Upon graduating with a Bachelors in Graphic Design, she immediately leaped into the real world, working for numerous different companies & brands, pouring herself into each & every role.

In 2017, life threw Meghan a curveball, and things unexpectedly shifted. “I believe the universe carefully placed this opportunity in my path.” Meghan’s hard work & ambition quickly created her a spot on the AR Workshop Corporate Team, where she contributes a variety of design collateral for 150+ women owned businesses across the nation!

“AR Workshop Tampa is such a special business opportunity,” she says. Meghan believes that being creative is so necessary in life. “ It makes me beyond happy knowing that I can provide such a memorable experience for so many different people, through art.”

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@arworkshoptampa

BETTY DAWL

Self proclaimed “Healer”, Tampa native Betty DawL is a woman of many talents: Singer / Songwriter / Producer / & DJ. DawL began writing music when she was about 8 years old. She would spend hours alone in her room with her keyboard lip-syncing to Alicia Keys, foreshadowing her passion for not only songwriting, but also production.

In 2012, Betty DawL wrote her first mixtape while learning to DJ. In 2014, she met Jordan Patrick and they started a duo called “TRAPFONE”.

By 2015, DawL added production to her range. While TRAPFONE lends to a digital-pop feel, Betty DawL’s solo sound is more personal. She released her first self-produced single “Mylkshake” on all streaming platforms & has big release plans for 2019. Her in-tention as an ever-evolving artist is to heal and teach other women they can do anything and everything they want. Her greatest hope is that she can continue to inspire the art community to grow and exceed all limitations.

@bettydawl Astral Forever bettydawl@gmail.com PHOTO CREDIT: KAY POTS

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EMMA YEPSEN PARDO & SHEILA CALISTRI / PARDO CALISTRI GROUP / BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES

As co-founders of the Pardo Calistri Group, Emma Yepsen Pardo and Sheila Calistri pride themselves in building strong, long-lasting relationships with their customers. They are both Top-Closed real estate agents with Berkshire Hathaway Florida Home Properties Group represent the top 5% of BHHS agents nationwide.

With a combined 15+ years of experience, Emma and Sheila’s strengths in negotiation, contracts and marketing are key to their success. Both women are actively involved with the community and enjoy giving back to the place they call home. Emma and Sheila are honored to be a part of the Know Tribe’s select network of women and support women-owned businesses. They are also members of the prestigious Leadership Tampa Bay. Emma was nominated for Woman of the Year for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and is on the board of Onbikes.

Emma and Sheila both reside in South Tampa with their families.

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Nicole Carver, CEO and Founder of Carver Concierge, truly embraced the quote that every military spouse lives by “grow where you are planted,” when she launched her boutique concierge and lifestyle management company in Tampa, FL in 2012. With over 20 years of experience as an Executive Assistant to both Corporate & State Government Executives, combined with her personal experiences living and traveling overseas, Nicole has created a lifestyle service agency that supports some of Tampa’s most influential and elite businessmen and women.

Nicole and her team of professionals provide an extensive list of high level personal, business, and relocation services, tailored to the individual needs of their clients through a collaborative network of national and international concierges. Nicole is happily married to her husband Drew and mom to three great children- Kyle, Trace and Sophia (age 10) who has aspirations to be the future CEO of Carver Concierge.

PHOTO CREDIT: HOWIE MAC PHOTO HAIR & MAKEUP: JESS WALDROP

NICOLE CARVER Carver Concierge carverconcierge.com

nicole@carverconcierge.com

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RACHEL HAMAN | THE RACHEL HAMAN GROUP COASTAL PROPERTIES GROUP - CHRISTIES INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE

Rachel Haman’s alliance with Coastal Properties Group, an affiliate of Christies International Real Estate, represents a powerful partnership that supports her real estate endeavors and ensures her customers achieve success in their search for the perfect home.

That partnership provides incomparable marketing resources dedicated to every listing Haman represents. In addition, Rachel assists sellers and buyers alike by accessing 100+ affiliates across the U.S., as well as the exclusive global clientele Christies represents.

Rachel’s continued success in the real estate industry comes from multiple attributes. For her sellers, she can assist with staging as well as strategic and out-of-the-box marketing concepts that enable her listings to stand out. Buyers benefit from her ability to look at a home and visualize its potential, whether it simply needs updating, requires renovating or could accommodate additions to better meet the needs of a growing family.

With firsthand, insightful knowledge of South Tampa neighborhoods, as well as her knack for navigating the complexities of real estate transactions while always keeping her clients’ best interests at heart, she effectively and expertly addresses all of her customers’ needs.

Rachel and her husband, Jason, live in their current dream home in lovely Parkland Estates with their three children. When she is not making her customers’ dreams come true, Rachel enjoys hanging with her two Basenjis on the back porch while reading a romance novel featuring its own happily every after. She invites you to follow her on her personal and business FB pages at Rachel Wertheim Haman and The Rachel Haman Group.

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DEVAN WEISSER CENTURY 21

Devan Weisser is a multimillion dollar-producing Realtor in Tampa Bay. With just seven years of real estate experience, she has consecutively earned prestigious awards within Century 21 since 2013. Devan started into this competitive market by door knocking, and by 2017, she was the #1 producing Century 21 agent in Tampa.

Devan works alongside some of the leading builders and developers in the Tampa Bay Area, all the while having the opportunity to represent buyers and sellers, most of which are repeat clients. In 2018, Devan was personally selected to represent Century 21 on a live ESPN SportsCenter commercial with longtime host Kenny Mayne.

Devan is best known for her uncanny ability to pour herself personally into every partnership, recognizing that the process of buying a home is more than transactional; it’s emotional.

Devan is married to husband Jack and has three sons.

1501 West Dale Mabry Hwy., Suite A1, Tampa 321.591.9308 devanweisser@c21be.com PHOTO CREDIT: LUXE LIGHT IMAGES

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BROOKE LAYTON DEVONSHIRE CUSTOM HOMES Brooke Layton is a Tampa native and second-generation custom home builder. She is passionate about building homes families will treasure.

Alongside her business partner and brother, Brooke is a co-owner of Devonshire Custom Homes, a luxury home builder in Tampa Bay. Brooke is committed to providing a best in class experience for her clients through careful planning and extraordinary design. Brooke values her clients trust in Devonshire and while there are several aspects that Brooke enjoys about building homes, the lasting friendships are what she values most.

Born and raised in Tampa Bay, Brooke is also passionate about giving back to the Tampa community. She has served on the board of Tampa’s Pig Jig benefitting Nephcure for five years and most recently joined the advisory board of First Tee of Tampa Bay. Through Devonshire Custom Homes, Brooke has been able to support several Tampa Bay philanthropies.

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brooke@dchtampa.com

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MANDY DREW / DREW DESIGNS Home renovation specialist. Self-taught design consultant. Devoted mother. Loving wife. Seasoned entrepreneur.

style she is asked to create, every space feels cozy, functional and inviting upon completion.

With a growing portfolio of diverse projects and recognition, Mandy Drew sustains success as a business owner by applying inherent competencies and God-given talents. With a seven-year history in flipping houses with her husband, she discovered and developed a finesse in home design.

From small-scale residences to full home renovations and new construction, Mandy works closely with architects and contractors to bring her distinct vision to life. Light filled rooms, neutral palettes, soft textures, and brushed metals are the elements that define a Drew Designs project.

Mandy inspires a touch of sophistication and femininity in all of her projects, but craves a design challenge and opportunities to show off her ever-evolving style. No matter the

Mandy lives in Tampa with her husband Chris and their daughters Manning (6) and Charleigh (2).

PHOTO CREDIT: LUXE LIGHT IMAGES

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@mandydrewdesigns

TINA CARDOSO / HOWIE MAC PHOTO See all things with your heart, not just your eyes. Tina Cardoso grew up two doors down from her grandfather (Howie Mac) who taught her that the sun did not have to be a flat, yellow circle - it could be whatever you see with your heart and imagination. So many years later, Tina realized that she applied that creative wisdom to many channels of her life, especially her photography.

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howiemacphoto.com

Following her dreams (and her heart), Tina started Howie Mac Photo in 2010, shortly tina@howiemacphoto.com

after her daughter was born. In early 2019, after 18 years in marketing, she launched her full-time studio at Winthrop Town Center in Riverview.

Capturing the perfect moment, not just the perfect pose, Tina helps businesses and entrepreneurs share the heart of their business with brand photography, as well as families documenting their story and major milestones - with a little fun and a lot of love! @howiemacphoto 2019 143

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JENNIFER PARIDO FEED PET PURVEYOR

Jenni Parido is the founder of Feed Pet Purveyor, the freshest take on pet care in the Tampa Bay area. Her passion is to provide a thoughtfully curated selection of edibles and essentials.

“I knew there had to be other frustrated pet parents out there seeking the safest options for their animals.” Jenni began her research as a response to the abundant need for clarity in the pet world. What started as a blog grew to an online store and within 2 years she opened her brick and mortar store on South Howard Avenue.

“I was inundated and inspired by the support I received from the pet community. Everything comes down to the well-being of our pets” she explains. Nearly 5 years after its launch, Feed is still the only pet store without processed foods on their shelves.

Feed Pet Purveyor’s commitment to quality is by no means limited to their food. They boast a lovingly curated selection of toys and accessories. Including a growing section of locally crafted goods from the Tampa Bay Area.

Jenni’s understanding, of the challenges facing today’s modern pet parents, drives Feed’s innovative approach. Feed offers their clients a variety of convenient pet services including an online store, local delivery, and nutritional consulting.

She also organizes in store events and services like visits from holistic veterinarians, pet food specialists and animal photographers.

Her hope is to create a resource that will inspire pet owners to make the best possible choices for their pets.

PHOTO CREDIT: HOWIE MAC PHOTO

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Christina is a Florida native with a passion for making people feel beautiful. She believes wholeheartedly that a boost of self-confidence can be life-changing.

With a thriving photography business and a busy family, she gets what it’s like to be a woman trying to do it all. That’s why she specializes in photography for women.

Whether it’s boudoir, beauty or branding she’s got you covered with gorgeous photos and a jolt of self-confidence.

Shooting with Christina is like meeting up with a girlfriend. Her sessions are specifically tailored to you. She has a fabulous client wardrobe and even provides professional hair and makeup!

Every woman is uniquely beautiful and deserves to feel that way. Her motto is to give you images that don’t change you but rather showcase you as your best self on your best day.

PHOTO CREDIT: HOWIE MAC PHOTO

CHRISTINA BARRETT Luxe Light Images christina@luxelightimages.com

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MIRIAM SALGADO MIR SALGADO PHOTOGRAPHY Miriam is an AWARD & PUBLISHED Photographer. She started her business of photography seven years ago in Europe, while traveling and living in four different countries like England, Scotland, Spain, and Portugal. Originally born and raised in Mexico. She found herself living a “dream come true” when she started her photography business.She has a degree in Marketing and ten years of experience.

Mir Salgado Photography is one of the most popular sites online and with more than 30K followers and 5 star reviews on GOOGLE. Additionally to photography she runs another business called BOSSMOMCOACH. This business focuses on teaching online “HOW to grow your business using social media” and “marketing online strategies”.

She produces a PODCAST and loves to share online advice with every entrepreneur. She grew her online business with students from 6 different countries, speaking at events like BizNetLatina and working with influencers all over Florida.

PHOTO CREDIT: MIR SALGADO PHOTOGRAPHY

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RUTH TERRERO RUTH TERRERO PHOTOGRAPHY

Ruth is a Dominican wedding photographer in Florida. Although she’s always been fascinated by the arts, she graduated with a degree in International Business & Marketing from USF. It wasn’t until working in the corporate world for years that she realized that photography was her true passion and calling. Starting as a selftaught photographer and later seeking in depth photography and business education, Ruth Terrero Photography became incorporated in 2017. Today, Ruth manages a thriving wedding photography business in Tampa, Florida and worldwide.

She studied abroad in Italy, where she developed an adventurous heart! She has received many awards from trusted wedding authorities including The Knot and Wedding Wire. Ruth’s timeless, candid & vibrant photographic style and joyful approach allow her to carry out her mission of capturing moments for couples to pass down to future generations as their legacy of love.

ruthterrerophoto.com info@ruthterrerophoto.com PHOTO CREDIT: MIR SALGADO PHOTOGRAPHY

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SABRINA HENDLEY S&S HENDLEY PHOTOGRAPHY LLC

Sabrina Hendley, owner of S&S Hendley Photography LLC, specializing in helping new and established entrepreneurs create strategies that will profitably position them while reaching their ideal client. Sabrina serves Hillsborough County but she’ll gladly travel, when the right fit is determined.

When Sabrina’s not crafting a brand strategy or capturing images, you’ll find her educating those that aspire to or have already started a business.

She does this through her Branding on Purpose Blueprint in a one on one mentoring session or group workshops.

Sabrina also teaches Beginner’s Photography on an individual or group setting to those that desire to grow from hobbyist to professional photography.

Sabrina resides with her husband who’s also a photographer within her company. She’s a mother of 6 beautiful boys and is very active in her church and volunteer in her community.

sshendleyphotography.com sshendleyphotography@gmail.com PHOTO CREDIT: S&S HENDLEY PHOTOGRAPHY

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CITY

NAME

BUSINESS

PAGE

ASHEVILLE

JAN YOUNG

Already Trained Australian Labradoodles

8-9

ASHEVILLE

BRANDIE HUFFMAN

Broker Brandie | Keller Williams Professionals

10

ASHEVILLE

ELENA HUGGINS

Elena's Events

11

ASHEVILLE

FIERCE COACHING

Meghan O’Malley

12

ASHEVILLE

APRIL GAHAGAN-FORE

Furniture Specialties, Inc.

13

ASHEVILLE

FRANNY TACY

Franny's Farm

14

ASHEVILLE

GIANNA RACKHAM

Gianna Rackham

15

ASHEVILLE

LAURA SULLIVAN

ID.ology Interiors & Design

16-17

ASHEVILLE

KAITEY LEE HANLON

Havenlee Home and Petsitting

18

ASHEVILLE

BETHANY THAMES

Joy Unscripted

19

ASHEVILLE

SHAWNA PENLAND

Milestone Contracting

20

ASHEVILLE

MARIE FOX

Movement Mortgage

21

ASHEVILLE

KRISTI MAYRAND

Stargazers Designs

22

ASHEVILLE

KATIE VIE

River Island Apothecary

23

ASHEVILLE

CAT FORD-COATES

Studio 828 Photography

24-25

CALGARY

SARAH JOHNSTON

Adventures in Real Estate

27

CALGARY

ANA CUMMINGS

ANA Interiors

28

CALGARY

HILLARY BENEY

CDL Carpet and Floor Centre Ltd.

29

CALGARY

JAMIE OTSBY & JENNIFER MCINTOSH

EXP Realty

30

CALGARY

MONIQUE SHAW

Homes Beautifully by Monique Shaw

31

CALGARY

RACHEL WARD

Hope Cleaning Inc.

32

CALGARY

MELISSA WAGNER & JENNIFER REICHERT

Interiors to Inspire

33

CALGARY

JACQUI LOUCKS

Jacqui Loucks Interior Concepts

34

CALGARY

JANA MIKO

Jana Miko Photography

35

CALGARY

KALIA GOUNDEN

Kakes & Kanvas Inc.

36

CALGARY

CHERYL SANGUINETTI

The Mortgage Gallery - Invis.

37

CALGARY

RENA ST. CLAIR

TMG The Mortgage Group

38

CALGARY

SAMANTHA ANDERSON

One Crafty Mother

39

CALGARY

AMANDA & ANGELICA BENNETT

The Painted Bottle

40

CALGARY

CASSIE SARAZIN

Sarazin Photography

41

CALGARY

SKY MAE WESLEY

Sky Blue Photography

42

CALGARY

LORI NIKKEL & LEAH CAZEMIER

Supper Studio

43

CALGARY

AVA BLAKE CREATIONS

Jenny Pyykonen

44

CHARLOTTE

AMY SHOOK

Faith Family and a bit of Humor Blog

46

CHARLOTTE

AMY WALSH STOCK

Charlotte Candle Company

47

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CITY

NAME

BUSINESS

PAGE

CHARLOTTE

AUDREY ALEXANDER HOOD

Audrey Hood Art & Interiors

48

CHARLOTTE

CAT LONG & MEGHAN HAMPTON

Cottingham Chalk

49

CHARLOTTE

CHRISTINA ROTH

Vibrant Photography

50

CHARLOTTE

CRYSTAL GOVAN MCCORKLE

Fabulously Created Events

51

CHARLOTTE

IVY ROBINSON

Ivy Robinson Events

52

CHARLOTTE

JULIE TACHE

Homes With Cachet

53

CHARLOTTE

KATIE ENRIGHT

Krazy for Rugs

54

CHARLOTTE

LISA FOLEY

Westdale Properties

55

CHARLOTTE

MAUREEN ANDERS AND ADRIA RUFF

AR Workshop

56

CHARLOTTE

SHELLY L. HENDERSON

Henderson Properties

57

CHARLOTTE

TIFFANY DIGGS

Keller Williams Realty Ballantyne Area

58

CHARLOTTE

WHITLEY STEWART

Déplacer Lifestyle Management

59

EDMONTON

KIM OUELLETTE, NICOLA DOHERTY, DEANNE FERGUSON, CHRISTINE BRUCKMAN, CHRIS REEVE

Alberta Mamas

61

EDMONTON

ANNA LISKA & SAMANTHA BURNS

Always Occassions Inc.

62

EDMONTON

AMY LAWLEY

Amy's Eye Photography

63

EDMONTON

JACQUELINE FREND

Flair Interiors ~ Design & Decorating

64

EDMONTON

JACLYN PANYLYK & SUZY KENNY

Girls Club DJs

65

EDMONTON

SANDY WEATHERALL

Jinsei Photographics

66

EDMONTON

LISA DAVIES

Lisa Davies Realtor

67

EDMONTON

NICOLE MCLEAN

Nicole Danielle Photography

68

EDMONTON

COLLEEN TERLSON

Remax

69

EDMONTON

KRISTIN BOSER

Sarasota Realty

70

EDMONTON

OLIVIA CARBONNEAU

Simply Liv Yoga & Massage

71

EDMONTON

JULI WENGER

Sold Edmonton Real Estate Group Inc

74

EDMONTON

VICKY KUJUNDZIC

Vicky's Homes

72-73

LOS ANGELES

DANIELLE GARY & KATIE HARTMAN

Floral Crush

76

LOS ANGELES

JENNY BIRCHFIELD-EICK

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, CA Properties

77

LOS ANGELES

KIM BUTAN

Cloth + Stone Studio

78

LOS ANGELES

LAURA GRIER

Laura Grier

79

LOS ANGELES

LIN MARTY

Lin Marty Photography

80

LOS ANGELES

SANDRA P. MENDELL

Jaffe + Clemens Family Law

81

LOS ANGELES

RACHEL CANNON

Rachel Cannon

82

LOS ANGELES

STEHANIE LEESE

L2 Interiors

83

LOS ANGELES

STEPHANIE DAY

Ographr Photography

84

PHOENIX

KARI ZURN

Academy Mortgage, Your Loan Gal

86

PHOENIX

STEPHANIE GREENFIELD

Berkshire Hathaway

87

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CITY

NAME

BUSINESS

90PAGE

PHOENIX

DEBBIE PONTIKAS

The Brokery

88

PHOENIX

ANALISE ZAREMBA

Brown and Brown Insurance

89

PHOENIX

KRISTINA CUTILLO & SARAH MCKAY

Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company

90

PHOENIX

ANDI LAWRENCE

Hallier Lawerence, PLC.

91

PHOENIX

MATIANA MITCHELL

Dang! Fine Rentals

92-93

PHOENIX

ELIZABETH BARRY

It's Elizabeth Marie Photography

94-95

PHOENIX

ALLISON KIERMAN

Kierman Law

96

PHOENIX

LISA FONTAINE

Lisa Fontaine Design Studio, LLC

97

PHOENIX

ERIKA TWOHY & ALANA RAGLAND

R.E. Simpson School

98

PHOENIX

SHARLA AVILA

Southwest Airlines

99

PHOENIX

JERI MCGWIN

Sonoran Classics

100

PHOENIX

TRACI BEAGLEY

Sunland Home Care

101

PHOENIX

DANIELLE BRYANT

Thrive Construction

104

PHOENIX

ABIGAIL SHIRVINSKI & RACHEL TARMAN

VIP Mortgage

102-103

RALEIGH

CARA POWELL

f8 Photo Studios

106

RALEIGH

STEWART HARRIS CORCHIANI

Cambridge & Associates Real Estate Group

107

RALEIGH

TULA SUMMERFORD

Design by Tula

108

RALEIGH

GRETCHEN COLEY

Gretchen Coley Properties

109

RALEIGH

HEIDI HARRIS

Home Sweet Heidi Realty

110

RALEIGH

AMBER ROBINSON

Images by Amber Robinson

111

RALEIGH

JENNY CIMINO

Lavish Raleigh

112

RALEIGH

ALISA ARNHALT

Linden Creek Home Staging

113

RALEIGH

LIZ WILLIAMSON

Metro's Other Woman

114

RALEIGH

CHASTA HAMILTON

Stage Door Dance Productions

115

RALEIGH

RACHELLE CHAPMAN

RALEIGH

NINA FENWICK

Raleigh Cleaning Company

117

RALEIGH

SOMER HANDLEY

Revolution Studios & Scoop

118

RALEIGH

AUDREY PRIEL

Rose Trail Images

119

RALEIGH

TIFFANY MCLAURIN

The McLaurin Realty Group

120

RALEIGH

MALLORY HEDDEN TOMCZYKOWSKI

The Perry Group

121

ST. PETE | CLEARWATER

URSULA MAE MANGANARO

ST. PETE | CLEARWATER

CHRISTINA JONES

116

124 Christina Jones Photography

125

ST. PETE | CLEARWATER

NINA BARRON

Grace Studio

123

ST. PETE | CLEARWATER

JESSICA FREDERICKS

Jessica Fredericks Photography

126

ST. PETE | CLEARWATER

JODI AVERY

Keller Williams

127

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CITY

NAME

BUSINESS

PAGE

ST. PETE | CLEARWATER

KIMBERLY ROMANO

Kimberly Photography

128

ST. PETE | CLEARWATER

LISA GILMORE

Lisa Gilmore Design

129

ST. PETE | CLEARWATER

SHANNON THOMAS

The Painted Table

130

ST. PETE | CLEARWATER

SYNTHIA DENIS

Synthia Therese Photography

131

ST. PETE | CLEARWATER

DEBORAH STAGG

Tampa Bay Interiors

132

TAMPA

MEG SKELLY

AR Workshop

134

TAMPA

EMMA YEPSEN PARDO, SHEILA CALISTRI

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

136

TAMPA

BETTY DAWL

Betty DawL

135

TAMPA

DEVAN WEISSER

Century 21

140

TAMPA

RACHEL HAMAN

Coastal Properties Group- Christies International Real Estate

138-139

TAMPA

NICOLE CARVER

Carver Concierge

137

TAMPA

BROOKE LAYTON

Devonshire Custom Homes

141

TAMPA

JENNIFER PARIDO

Feed Pet Purveyor

144-145

TAMPA

MANDY DREW

Drew Designs

142

TAMPA

TINA CARDOSO

Howie Mac Photo

143

TAMPA

CHRISTINA BARRETT

Luxe Light Images

146

TAMPA

MIRIAM SALGADO

Mir Salgado Photography

147

TAMPA

RUTH TERRERO

Ruth Terrero Photography

148

TAMPA

SABRINA HENDLEY

S & S Hendley Photography

149

EDMONTON

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SPECIAL EDITION: HOME & LIFE 2019 The KNOW Book: Home & Life Section is an annual compilation publication that recognizes all of the women featured in the KNOW Book’s Home & Life section for 2019. Every woman featured in the KNOW Book has been vetted through peer-review. Because our mission is to showcase the best and brightest, the only way one can claim their slot is through invitation. Those featured in the KNOW Book are proven leaders, high producers, and rising stars.

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