Meet LaShawnda K. Jackson, First Black President of the Orange County Bar Association
Leadership, Activism & Community Service She Models the Way for What Makes a Lawyer a Great Leader.Q: Why did you decide to attend law school? LJ: While attending Astronaut High School in Titusville, my American Government teacher, Sherry Johnson, told me to join her mock trial competition team because I had a big mouth and I liked to argue. I had no clue what mock trial was or what it would entail, but Mrs. Johnson was quite right, and I so much liked com..
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She Stands Up for Every Child with Cancer, Meet Melissa Wiggins, Founder of Cannonball Kids’ Cancer Foundation
Q: When you were 10, what did you want to be when you grew up?MW: When I was 10 years old, I wanted to be a lawyer. I was very determined and in high school I would work in law firms in my town for no pay - they had me file papers and read and summarize documents - I didn’t care I just loved the whole law firm vibe and knew it’s what I wanted to do with my life. From a very young age learning excited me! It still does! I live to learn more every single day..
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Come Find Out Why Paradise is Just a Cupcake Away! Meet Jillycakes Owner, Jillian Hopke
Q: Is it safe to say it all started when you were a young girl baking in the kitchen with your Mother and Grandmother? Tell us about some of those elaborate cakes you baked?JH: Oh yes! Our house always threw the parties around major events, Birthdays, Halloween, Christmas, etc. If there was such a thing as a “Pinterest Mom” back in 1985 my mom pioneered that lifestyle. Whatever we (my brother and I) were into she would turn into a showpiece cake. She made..
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She Provides Each Client, a Marketing-Driven Real Estate Experience! Meet Successful Orlando Real Estate Agent, Tiffany Pantozzi
Q: Can you share with our audience, why you chose Real Estate as a career?TP: I had recently sold my apparel company which I had started straight out of college and was looking for what my next venture would be. Given my professional skill set, I knew I had to follow a career path that would allow me the independence I was always used to having and the ability to share my expertise to the benefit of others. I also knew that there is more wealth created in ..
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Inspiring Women to Lead Meet, CEO Advisor, Executive Coach & Consultant Heatherann Antonacci
Q: When you graduated from high school, did you have an idea, where your career path would take you?HA: At a very young age I wanted to be a teacher. I loved school and I was sure that was the reason for my career choice. What I learned much later in life was that I had natural leadership skills and that is what teachers really are-they are leaders. So, I made a commitment to hone my leadership skills and use them in a way that would help others achieve th..
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Dream, Believe & Achieve Meet Shellman & Company President, Avani Desai
Q: When you were 10, what did you want to be when you grew up?AD: I wanted to be a doctor. Q: After you graduated from the University of Florida, did you pursue the career path you thought you would? AD: Not. I never thought I would go into computer science and then somehow segue that in to working for an accounting firm. However, when I think back, everything that I considered exciting and attractive in a potential job – solving problems, data analysis,..
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Defined by Service & Expertise to Her Clients Meet Central Florida Real Estate Agent, Eve Metlis
Q: Before you went into Real Estate, it sounds like you had a couple of cool jobs working for Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World Talent … can you tell us about those positions?EM: I interned with Walt Disney World Entertainment’s Talent Casting office before graduating from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Theatre Performance. That is where they cast all of the shows across their property. It was an amazing opportunity to learn how..
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Read Our Exclusive Interview with Author, Entrepreneur & Community Activist, Joanie Holzer Schirm
Q: Let's turn the clock back … after high school graduation, can you tell us what type of career you wanted to pursue?JHS: Believing I was destined to play a significant role in uncovering the secrets of human history, growing up, my dream job was to become an archeologist. When I entered Florida State University, I assumed I’d more likely become an English or history teacher. By the time I left college, I wasn’t close to any of these endeavors. Little di..
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She’s an Air Force Veteran, Mental Health Therapist & Founder of the I Am Enough Movement! Meet Best Selling Author, Megan Fenyoe
Q: When you graduated from High School, did you have any idea you would be an Air Force Veteran, a Mental Health Therapist, Best Selling Author and run a Nonprofit Organization? MF: Absolutely not. I knew I wanted to help people, but I have a learning disability and when I was in high school my guidance counselor told me that I should never go to college because I was never going to graduate. Little did I know that at that exact moment I would begin worki..
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KLG is Devoted To The Clients They Are Privileged To Represent, As They Strive To Affect The Best Possible Outcome For Each & Every One. A Conversation With The Kendrick Law Group
Founding partner Jessica Kendrick received her undergraduate degree in Marketing from the University of Central Florida, to expand her professional career and broaden her opportunities to make an impact in her community. She earned her Juris Doctor Degree with honors from Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in 2013. Jess made the ambitious decision to open Kendrick Law Group after just a few years removed from law school. Although risky, she..
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She Pursued Her Dream with Passion & Appreciation, Meet Orlando’s Premiere Wine & Cheese Enthusiast, Tonda Corrente
Q: When did you discover you were a wine and cheese enthusiast?TC: My passion for wine started over 20 years ago while working in various restaurants around town. I was always intrigued by wine pairings, paying close attention to the chef’s skills and menus, I really trained my palate through pairing the different dinner courses of my guests. When I took a job at a local wine shop offering a unique cheese program, my life really changed. I mean it is the o..
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An Exclusive Interview with Hall of Fame Golf Legend Annika Sorenstam
Annika is often regarded as the greatest female golfer of all-time. During her 15-year, Hall-of-Fame career, she rewrote the LPGA and Ladies European Tour record books, won countless awards, and changed the way women’s golf was played, viewed and covered. She amassed over 90 worldwide victories, including 72 on the LPGA and 10 Major Championships. Annika holds a record number of Rolex Player of the Year awards (eight) and Vare Trophies for the lowest sc..
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Ursula Evans - Leading Women in the Adventure of Self-Discovery!
Author & Certified Life Coach for Women Around The World “Life isn’t about wait ing for the storm to pass, it’s about learning how to dance in the rain”Q: What made you want to write a book about self-love/care? UE: I had first-hand experience of being a doormat woman, a woman with no identity and a woman who didn't fully love herself. Through my own personal growth, my spiritual foundation and using coaching techniques I knew ..
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Defined by Service & Expertise with a Passion for Her Clients Meet Orlando Real Estate Consultant, Yessenia Cruz
Q: As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?YC: I wanted to be an actress. I think it’s every child’s dream to be famous and I truly felt that was what I would become. I remember being 10 years old and looking at the Orlando sentinel for acting ads. At that time, wet n wild had an ad for a commercial audition, and I contacted them to schedule my audition. Can you believe I actually got the audition!Q: Can you share with our audience, why you chos..
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She’s The First to Open a GLO30 Membership-Based Skincare Brand in Florida. An Exclusive Interview With Dr. Aparna Sharma
Q: After high school, where did you feel your career path would take you? AS: Interestingly enough, I was voted “Most likely to succeed” in my high school superlatives. I knew even then that I would not choose a traditional path and that I wanted to set my sights high. I was certain that medicine was my heart, but I studied foreign affairs, got my MPH, and had planned on using my medical degree beyond only the bedside. I wanted to use that knowledge in dif..
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Doing What She Loves by Knowing the Value of an Idea & Believing! Meet Amy Pennock, CEO of Pennock Consulting Group
Q: Can you share with us some of the events that have shaped your career?AP: There have been many events or moments that have helped shape my career … but they all point back to another person seeing something in me that I might not have seen. They encouraged me to do more, go for what I want, or even to jump into the political world. Each of these leaders took the time to mentor me which allowed me to grow and find my own success. Q: After you graduated..
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