HaleLife Bakery // IG As a mother, Laura endured the trials of raising a child with illnesses, all while dealing with celiac disease and food restrictions of her own. This didn't stop her from creating gluten-free recipes that they both could enjoy, let alone a business that could help people just like her.

Sugar Flowers by Kelsie Cakes // IG. Kelsie Delisle is an award-winning sugar artist specializing in handcrafted sugar flowers. After her son was born in 2021, she turned her fledgling Etsy shop into a full-time business, Sugar Flowers by Kelsie Cakes. In addition to ready-made flowers that can be purchased online and shipped worldwide.

The Traveling Tap // IG. Keely Werly is the owner and operator of The Traveling Tap. Her mobile bar company specializes in upscale, efficient, and creative rental services that aim to elevate any event.

NY NY Pizza Bardha is the Co-founder of Tampa Bay’s best New York-style pizza. New York New York Pizza has 8 locations throughout the Tampa Bay area, including airside A at the Tampa International airport! She’s is originally from New Jersey, but calls Tampa, FL her home alongside her Husband and two boys.

Chef Rosana Rivera // IG. Rosana Rivera has been a successful entrepreneur and Chef in the Tampa Bay area for over 15 years. Over the course of her career Chef Rosana has been featured in a variety of publications including Tampa Magazine and Friends of the James Beard Foundation. She’s also been featured on the Today show, and recently beat Bobby Flay on his Food Network show with her beef empanada recipe. She’s most excited now to be launching her lifestyle brand, called Chef Rosana, crafted for Home and Kitchen.

Book + Bottle // IG. Terra is the proud founder of Book + Bottle : a bookstore with wine and a wine bar with books in Downtown St. Pete. She's always loved books and as an adult became fascinated with wine, too. Terra is thrilled to engage others with these two passions in a business that creates a space for conversation, discovery, and relaxation.