WOMEN WHO MEAN BUSINESS sponsors' content

Real Estate Transactions & Development Agribusiness

Faison@murchisontaylor.com

Real Estate Transactions & Development

Ftrask@murchisontaylor.com

Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning & Estate Administration Business Law

AMiars@murchisontaylor.com

Real Estate Transactions & Development Agribusiness Litigation

AVanTrigt@murchisontaylor.com

Trusts, Estate Planning & Estate Administration Business Law Labor & Employment Law

LWilliams@murchisontaylor.com murchisontaylor.com

Founded in 1955, Murchison, Taylor & Gibson provides a variety of legal services, including business law, healthcare, agribusiness, mergers/acquisitions, employment, and real estate. Committed to provide highquality legal services in a prompt, efficient manner, the firm now includes 19 practicing attorneys. With an emphasis on maintaining a reasonable fee structure and strict ethical standards, Murchison, Taylor & Gibson has earned a variety of legal accolades.

DEB READ BioSymmetry

Deb Read is the co-owner of BioSymmetry Wilmington, which specializes in hormone replacement therapy and medical weight loss. A bioidentical hormone specialist, Deb has also worked as the office manager and lead nurse for the past eight years. She meets with each patient to determine their individual needs and draws the necessary labs prior to the patient's appointment with the physician. Deb is bilingual and spent the first 18 years of her life in South America. BioSymmetry

Wilmington is ready to optimize your health so that you can be the best version of yourself.

Info@biosymmetrywilmington.com

910-399-6661

BiosymmetryWilmington.com

TRACI ESPINOSA, DMD

MICHELLE HOLMES, DDS

MELISSA PAPIO, DMD, MS

AMY LEWIS, DDS, MPH

Riccobene Associates

Family Dentistry

910-795-1287

Dr. Traci Espinosa focuses on comprehensive restorative dentistry. She believes dental health is about having a great smile, and that the mouth is the gateway to an individual’s overall health.

Dr. Michelle Holmes has a focus in cosmetic dentistry and sleep medicine. From children to adults, her passion is to encourage healthier breathing and to help patients change their lives one breath at a time.

Dr. Amy Lewis is a Board-Certified Pediatric dentist. Her positive and gentle approach allows her to comfortably treat children with simple to complex needs in a state-of-the-art facility.

Dr. Melissa Papio is the only Board-Certified female Orthodontist in Wilmington, NC. Her use of new technology and the art behind orthodontics helps her to transform her patients’ lives by improving their confidence and their smiles.

DR. KHALILAH OLOKUNOLA ReEngineering HR

As the founder of ReEngineering HR, Dr. Khalilah “KO” Olokunola uses Industrial/Organizational Psychology and HR Management processes to help businesses develop strategies, systems, solutions and training platforms that align with company goals and sustainable development. Formerly the Chief People Officer at Tru Colors, KO has been recognized as a Top 20 HR Innovator by AIHR, a Top 22 Conscious Business Leader by Conscious Company Magazine and a Top 30 Fearless Women Leading Sustainability/Regeneration by Sustainable Brands. Along with her team at ReEngineering HR, KO is focused on changing the modern workplace, one path and one person at a time.

Info@reengineeringhr.com

910-541-3622

ReEngineeringHr.com

JENNIFER KRANER RILEIGH WILKINS Big Sky Shop + Studio

At Big Sky Shop + Studio, Jennifer Kraner and Rileigh Wilkins work with a talented team of designers to translate the ideas/vision of their clients into unique, personalized interiors. As the president and principal interior designer, Jennifer Kraner focuses on creating an open and collaborative work environment. As creative director, Rileigh Wilkins develops inspiring vignettes for the showroom floor. Together, they push the boundaries of design and deliver unique experiences through event and design packages. Researching the latest trends, finding emerging artists and sourcing the newest gifts and accessories are a part of daily life for everyone at Big Sky.

910-793-3995

BigSkyShopOnline.com

JC RICHARDS + TEAM

20 Orange Spa info@20orangespa.com

910-448-4332

20OrangeSpa.com

Whether looking for therapeutic relief or a day of indulgence, the talented team at 20 Orange Spa draws from their rich field of combined expertise to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience. Upon arrival, the team will craft the perfect combination of technique and approach to address needs, including treating underlying causes of pain, promoting natural healing, alleviating tension, or just well-deserved papering. Leave feeling balanced, rejuvenated and cherished. The tempting array of offerings includes therapeutic massage and body treatments, esthetic services, cold plunge, infrared sauna, Shirodhara and more all provided in a tranquil and modern hideaway in historic downtown Wilmington.

Ellen King

NerdsToGo

Ellen.King@nerdstogo.com

910-827-6167

Nerdstogo.com

As the owner of Nerds to Go, Ellen King and her team offer professional IT solutions for residential and commercial clients. Previously the executive director of special events for Syracuse University, Ellen has worked on events featuring former Vice President Joseph Biden, Oprah Winfrey and Trevor Noah. A veteran entrepreneur who ran a consulting business specializing in business plan writing, Ellen has also worked at various entertainment firms including Comedy Central, MP3.com, and Rollingstone.com. An advocate for women and girls who enjoys serving the community, Ellen holds a bachelor’s degree from Hunter College and an MBA from Syracuse University.

MAGGIE BLACKHAM Elevate Coworking

Maggie Blackham is a seasoned entrepreneur, co-owner of Cheeky Monkey Coffee Co and a recent graduate of WILMA's Leadership Institute Class of 2022. Her newest project is the opening of Elevate Coworking last year, a new coworking space exclusively for women. Offering coworking memberships, private and shared offices, along with a variety of monthly community workshops & social events. She looks forward to creating connections and a community for working women, especially moms here in Wilmington.

ElevateCoworkingILM@gmail.com

910-900-5453

Elevatecoworking.info

Adrienne Moore

James E. Moore Insurance

Adrienne Moore is a thirdgeneration owner and CEO of James Moore Insurance, which connects customers to an array of personal, commercial, specialty, and life insurance products. She is proud to lead a dedicated team of licensed insurance professionals, many of whom hold multiple insurance designations. Adrienne, Erin, Melinda, and Sharon, all grew up in Wilmington and have been with the agency for over a decade! Whether it is securing proper coverage, navigating a claim, or ensuring your insurance policy matches your exposure, the team at James E. Moore Insurance will put in the work to provide you peace of mind.

AMoore@JamesEMoore.com

910-256-5333

JamesEMoore.com

THERESA L. BASSETT The Diamond Group

Theresa Bassett is the CEO of a locally-based national digital marketing and sales enablement agency called The Diamond Group. Her experience stems from a decade of sales and marketing training for Fortune 500 companies. She transferred her passion for professional and personal development into entrepreneurship, launching her own coaching agency. As an executive leader, speaker, and entrepreneur Theresa has personally produced over $360 million in sales. Theresa enjoys helping companies amplify their unique brands, using their proven process called Momentum. At the core of her mission she believes that every day is a gift, an opportunity, an awesome privilege and responsibility.

Info@diamond-group.co 910-672-6000

Shannon Chiarello

Edward Jones

As an Edward Jones financial advisor, I help individuals and business owners transform financial goals into reality. A veteran who served my country as a nuclear mechanic in the Navy, I was encouraged to start investing by a friend in 2005. The experience led me to earn a master’s degree in Accounting from Oklahoma State University and a CPA license. My focus is to educate and advise my clients on their most significant decisions. Along with my seasoned Branch Office Administrator, I enjoy providing others with the knowledge and tools they need to work toward financial success.

shannon.chiarello@edwardjones.com

910-452-6432

EdwardJones.com

Women Who Mean Business

Michelle Clark-Bradley and her top producing team of brokers at Intracoastal Realty have a proven record of successfully guiding their clients through this highly competitive real estate market. They are focused on advising buyers, sellers, and investors in all price points throughout Landfall, Wrightsville Beach and the greater Wilmington area. With more than a half billion in SOLD real estate and more than 190 years of combined business experience, the Michelle Clark Team is a name you can lean on. Michelle and her team are also passionate about this community and actively serve on boards and volunteer with numerous local organizations. Contact them today to start creating your new memories.

MClark@IntracoastalRealty.com

910-367-9767

MichelleClarkTeam.com

RACHEL MARYYANEK Movement Financial Group, LLC

We have far more ideas than time to pursue them all. As the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Movement Financial Group, Rachel helps people increase their profitability and quality of life through a number of solutions. Typically, she works with business owners, a few corporate executives, and growing families by helping them identify and move toward their greatest financial opportunities in a judgment free space. Rachel helps her clients to become financially empowered and has a commitment to understand the needs and goals of each person she meets with. Learn more about Rachel and her experience by visiting the website below.

Rachel@movementfg.com

910-398-8464

MovementFg.com

TYLAR BRANNON Optimal Bio

As the CEO of Optimal Bio, Tylar Brannon, Esq. and her team use all-natural hormones to alleviate medical issues, like fatigue, brain fog and ease the degenerative side effects of aging for patients in North Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, and Charlottesville, Virginia. A graduate of North Carolina State University, Tylar earned her JD and MBA from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Having focused on making life easier for the staff, vendors, and, most importantly, the patients, she rose to the position of CEO in 2018. Since then, Optimal Bio has expanded across the Southeast to help patients achieve healthier, more balanced lives.

Wilmington@optimalbio.com

910-769-7031

OptimalBio.com