With a Passion for Innovation, Technology & Education, Meet CEO & Founder, Marnie Forestieri at Young Innovators Academies & Childcare Network
Q: Let’s begin after High School Graduation … did you know what type of career you wanted to pursue? MF: I've always had a natural inclination for journalism, entrepreneurship, and writing. When it was time to choose a college major, it was tough to make a decision. Therefore, I did what most teenagers do: the opposite of what your dad tells you. That's how I ended up in the school of medicine. Three years into the program, I realized that I couldn't do th..
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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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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’s Tough, Ambitions & Works Hard for Success! Meet Jennifer Moon, Founder of New Moon Market Orlando’s Cool Juice Bar!
Q: Lets start with the story behind New Moon Market, what made you decide there was a need and were going to pursue this venture?JM: My name is Jennifer Moon-Huggett. I began this journey in 2009 when I decided to make changes in my life. Clean it up if you will in all aspects. I began watching food documentaries Food Inc., Forks over Knives, Hungry for Change … I must have watched them all - I wasn't’ just watching I was taking notes. Driving my family an..
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Dedication, Experience & Knowledge. Meet Orlando Attorney, Deborah L. Moskowitz
Q: Did you know while attending high school that you would pursue a career in the legal field?DM: Yes, actually since Junior High School. We were allowed to job shadow for a day, and I went to work with our family’s attorney. Needless to say, I was inspired and knew right then and there this was the career for me. Q: What expectations did you have after graduating and receiving your law degree?DM: I pursued my law degree at the Cumberland School of Law bec..
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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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Meet Bobby Govanus, Founder of Reinvention Retreat & Bestselling Author, A True Visionary Leader Who Connects Entrepreneurs to Their Pasion & Success in Life!
Q: Prior to starting your own company … can you share with us a little about your career in retail?BG: I began in retail at age 16 and took on increased responsibility and different roles. I was eventually a Buyer for women’s clothing, Merchandise Manager and store manager with my biggest store doing $17 Million annually. I loved my years in retail because it is a people business and creating relationships that build sales and training people to do the s..
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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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Since Age 4 she Always Wanted to Forecast the Weather, Meet Spectrum News 13 Meteorologist, Maureen McCann
Q: What made you decide to go in the field of telling the weather?MM: I knew I wanted to be a meteorologist since age 4 when Hurricane Gloria hit New England. Our tree fell over in the front yard and to a 4-year old, that was a big deal! We watched the news every night while having dinner, and the weather was always my favorite part. I also had a fear of thunderstorms, so I thought if I was a meteorologist I would know when storms were coming, and I wouldn..
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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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Progress & Experience with A Passion for Education. Meet Orange County Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Barbara Jenkins
Dr. Barbara Jenkins has been dedicated to serving the needs of students for 30 years. She was named superintendent for Orange County Public Schools in 2012.Under Dr. Jenkins' leadership, the district won the prestigious 2014 Broad Prize for Urban Education. The prize earned half-a-million dollars for student scholarships from the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation. The district also received the Governor’s Sterling Award in 2014 and 2015 and the Sustained Exc..
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Our Exclusive Interview with CEO Deanna Snyder, Wellness Warrior, Natural Solutions Education, Health Coach & Life Changer!
Q: What made you decide to become a Critical-Care Registered Nurse?DS: I graduated nursing school in the mid-eighties. The nursing shortage was not prevalent and getting a job was difficult. I took the first job that gave me a chance to prove myself and learned the foundation of my career on a very busy Family Practice Unit. At that time, I was taking care of 13 patients and wanted to spend more quality time with them and their families. I just turned ..
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Inspired to Provide Innovative Solutions & Protection for Her Clients Rights Meet Orlando Attorney Ava Doppelt
Q: When did you know you wanted to pursue a career in the legal field?AD: After college.Q: What type of cases do you generally handle? AD: Everything related to intellectual property.Q: Can you share with us some of your work you do as a mentor?AD: I’ve mentored younger lawyers for the OCBA, the Florida Bar, Central Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Inns of Court and law students.Q: Can you tell our audience one of your most memorable moments of your ..
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She Advocates for Public Education & Focuses on Hard Working Florida Families! A Conversation with Florida House of Representative Anna V. Eskamani
Q: After high school, where did you feel your career path would take you? AE: I graduated from Orange County Public Schools K-12, and really was not sure where life would take me. I came from a working-class background and my parents were immigrants from Iran. In 2004 my Mom passed away after a long fight with cancer— I was one of her main caregivers, and knew I wanted to honor her life through the act of empowering others and one way to do that would be ..
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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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Smart, Gifted & Tough. Making a Change to Create a Better World, Meet The Color Blue & Hope Founder, Jenna Dail
Q: For those in our audience, who may not be familiar with the nonprofit, The Color Blue and Hope, can you share the story behind it?JD: The Color Blue and Hope started as a blog after the loss of our twins, Grady and Ryder. At five months pregnant, I went into preterm labor after one complication followed another. At the time, not many knew I was expecting, let alone experienced a great loss, and I needed to find an outlet to share my feelings and process..
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