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Women to Watch
is a listing of women with new jobs or promotions, business openings and changes and awards and appointments or women who are reaching out and making a difference in our community. E-mail information for Women to Watch to listings@TalWoman.com.
Regina Lowe
Amy Sikes
Regina Lowe, Judicial Access and Security Liaison, Second Judicial Circuit of Florida, was honored as the 2012 Administrative Professional of the Year by Crump & Associates at the Turn About Annual Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon and Vendor Trade Show. Amy Sikes, a 17-year Tallahassee resident and an experienced agent, has joined Weichert Realtors®, The H2Group. She serves buyers and sellers throughout Leon County and surrounding counties.
Ana and Ana Gabriela Lujan
Ebonee Monique
Lolani Green
Ni’Cole McCrae
Mother-daughter team, Ana and Ana Gabriela Lujan began A+a Services, specializing in Spanish tutoring, catering, fine jewelry and artwork and home care services.
Ebonee Monique, owner of the boutique ghostwriting firm Mama I Want to Write, has been named the winner of the 2012 Black Enterprise $10,000 Elevator Pitch contest at the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference. Lolani Green, owner of Divine Delight Custom Cakes, LLC, which specializes in creating one of a kind custom cakes and treats, recently incorporated her business and serves clients in Tallahassee and the surrounding areas. Lolani makes it a point to give back to her community, having donated both her time and treats to The Shelter, Children’s Home Society, Chelsea’s House Breast Cancer Benefit and local schools. Ni’Cole McCrae recently celebrated the grand opening of her business, Ni’Cole’s Performing Arts Center, offering pre-dance, ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, adult, and Mommy and Me classes to students of all ages.
Connie Stevenson
Honey Hilliard
Connie Stevenson recently launched BungoBoxes, a business specializing in renting plastic moving equipment as an alternative to buying cardboard boxes. Connie also serves on the Tallahassee Board of Realtors and is an active member of Habitat for Humanity. Honey Hilliard ‘s recently published a book, Looking for Butterflies, which sold nearly 200 copies before the first printing. Barbara Ray has joined the Tallahassee office of the consulting firm North Highland as vice president and the new local office leader.
Elizabeth Verrier
Barbara Ray
Elizabeth Verrier and her family have launched an online Christian clothing line called Bible Couture. Jacquelyn Porter recently released the book Pretty Girls Love God. Jacquelyn is a student at Florida State University and serves as the youth coordinator at New Life Deliverance Ministries. She is also the founder of Pretty Girls Love God, a nonprofit organization scheduled to open this year.
Jacquelyn Porter
Sally Rude
Sally Rude, ISA, recently completed the course Appraising Silver through New York University. Sally does Personal Property Appraisals for insurance coverage and claims, estates, equitable distributions, bankruptcy and donations, specializing in antiques and art. Karen Moore of Moore Consulting Group recently celebrated 20 years in business. Vickie Spray of Your Life Expressions, Inc., recently opened her business offering spiritual retreats, group sessions and private sessions.
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Jennifer Taylor launched her new business Jennifer Taylor Design, a residential interior design studio.
• A u g u s t / S e p te m b e r 2012