WOMEN IN BUSINESS Dedra Bennett ZINNIA’S GIFT BOUTIQUE
Dr. Ana Mummah, M.D. BEAUTY WITHIN
I have a passion for supporting local artists,” says Dedra Bennett, owner of Zinnia’s Gift Boutique in Scotts Valley. “As a young child, I took trips with my artisan mom to Santa Cruz that always included stopping to visit home-based artists as well as the wonderful craft fairs. These excursions made a lasting imprint on me and I now weave these artists into Zinnia’s. My exposure to worldwide cultures, micro-economics and businesses during my professional career added to my love of artisans; especially artists at large through fair trade selections, micro-loans, woman-run businesses, and those striving to educate their children. My parents empowered me to dream and work toward making my dreams realities,” says Dedra. Zinnia’s is proof of this dynamic upbringing. Zinnia’s features local artisan jewelry, paintings, top quality handbags, gifts, clothing for kids and adults, cooking items, furniture, garden décor, and well-loved vendors such as Spartina, Hobo, Brighton, Annieglass, Vera Bradley and more. Dedra is in the store most days and is happy to help you find the perfect gift for any occasion.
219C Mount Hermon Road | Scotts Valley 831.430.9466 | zinniasgiftboutique.com
Amber Kramer and Brittnee Bramy CO-OWNERS AND BEST FRIENDS TIPSY GYPSY
Amber had family in Soquel and had always wanted to move down to the Santa Cruz area, so by 2016 they started talking about a possible second location of Tipsy Gypsy. It was a no-brainer when they stumbled upon the perfect space in Capitola. They opened last April, right next to Trader Joe’s! Shoppers say visiting Tipsy Gypsy is a fun experience. They always leave with a new friend after chatting with whoever is working that day, and customers seem to leave with smiles and good vibes while walking out with something new to wear!
Tipsy Gypsy 818.515.7844 | 3555 Clares Street, Capitola Brown Ranch – Near TJ’s
The move to the coast offered her the opportunity to continue helping women look younger faster by opening Beauty Within. The boutique medi-spa started in Santa Cruz in Dec 2015 and then relocated closer to home in Aptos Center a year later. She provides customized botox treatment, dermal fillers, and chemical peels to her clients who are interested in looking their best without resorting to surgery. Preparing for the holiday season should ideally happen at least 3-4 weeks in advance. She has found chemical peels later in the year is a good way to reverse the fun in the sun damage from summer. The doctor is available by appointment to help you for a special occasion or ongoing face rejuvenation treatments. Free consults are available to discuss your needs and answer any questions you may have about what’s available to help you feel more confident.
Beauty Within 7492 Soquel Dr. Suite D, Aptos, CA | 831.313.4844
Jaimi Jansen CEO AND FOUNDER OF SANTA CRUZ CORE FITNESS + REHAB
Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab is an integrative wellness center inspiring health and wellness in the community. Jaimi’s innovative approach and focus on functional training inspires the clients. Every client sees success whether their goal is weight loss, performance, or rehabbing an injury! Jaimi has started a Corporate Wellness program that is catered to individual businesses to improve employees energy, overall health, and prevent workplace injuries. Santa Cruz CORE also sponsors and partners with local competitive athletes to give them the extra edge they need to excel in their sports. Working with the top notch programs CORE offers, professional athletes, Olympic hopefuls, Division I, and high school athletes have seen a tremendous improvement in performance. Santa Cruz CORE offers personal training, corrective exercise, acupuncture, massage therapy, sports chiropractic and nutrition. “Our philosophy is to improve an individual’s functionality and therefore increase one’s fitness level at whatever stage that may be.” “We have something for everyone,” explains Jaimi. “We are here to lead by example, have fun and inspire!” Please call for a complimentary Sports Chirotherapy assessment and insurance verification.
Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab 831.425.9500 | santacruzcore.com
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Amber Kramer and Brittnee Bramy have been best friends since middle school in Incline Village, Nevada. After working at small boutiques in Truckee, the idea for Tipsy Gypsy Boutique came up. They discussed how wonderful it would be to have their very own boutique with affordable, fun and unique fashions. In 2013, they fulfilled their dream and brought their passion for fashion to the first shop, Tipsy Gypsy in Tahoe City, combining Bohemian flair with everyday casual wear at great prices.
Dr. Mummah moved from the SF Bay Area to Aptos to enjoy the coastal views and downsize her medical practice. She is a Stanford trained obstetrician/gynecologist who truly enjoyed also providing facial aesthetics procedures to the community, including customers in the healthcare field, since 2008 at her shop Caramia in San Mateo.
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