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WOMEN IN BUSINESS
ANA HOWE
SHELLE MISIOROWSKI
NATASHA SMITH
ROCHELLE JACKSON
JACQUELINE MITCHELL
DARA GORMAN
MICHELLE SPITZER
EMILY JAMES
M. FRANCESCA PASSERI
LEANN TOTH
JENNIFER JOHNSON
MERIAM REED
VICKI TRACY
NADIA KERIC
DEANNA RENDA
AMY TURNER
TAMMY KIPP
LADONNA ROYE
REBECCA VACCARIELLO
LISA BAYNARD MARIE BENSON ILONA BOX CAROLINE CEDERQUIST SHELLY CHURCH JILL CICCARELLI RAPPS
KIRANJEET GILL
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Want to know a little more about
some of Naples’ successful female
business leaders? What drives
them? How do they accomplish their
dreams? We reached out to learn a
little about what makes them tick.
From their accomplishments, and
attitudes, to their business acumen—
there’s plenty to identify with and
to admire. For more questions and
answers, visit ebellamag.com
RENEE CONTI
TRISH LEONARD
JEANNE SEEWALD
NIKI VARVERIS
SANDI DARLING
PATRICE MAGRATH
CONNIE SIMS
BETH VOGELSANG
JENNIFER DEVRIES
KRISTI MALLOY
DIANE SMITH
REBECCA ZUNG
KATHY FEINSTEIN
DONNA MARSHALL
BARBARA FUEREDI
MARSHA MCDONALD
JACKI GARLAND
MICHELE MCKENNEY
PROMOTIONAL FEATUREWOMEN IN BUSINESS
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If you wrote a memoir, what would the title be?
“You Matter!” Everyone has a place in life, everyone has a
meaning. I want each individual to know they matter. Through-
out my life, I’ve tried to make people feel powerful, inspired or
just plain liked.
~ Ilona Box, Certified Financial Planner, Vice President of
Investments, Church and Box Planning Group of Raymond James
“A Lotus Grows in the Mud.” This is an old Confucian saying
which means that something beautiful can grow no matter
what the circumstances. I was married at 19, had three kids by
23 and then divorced. After that came law school, remarriage to
my soul mate, another baby, a phenomenal law practice and a
life blessed beyond measure.
~ Rebecca Zung, Esq., Zung Clough PLLC
“Oh, That Was Easier Than I Thought.” Some-
times I get bogged down by all I need to do.
Several years ago I was stressed out about
some computer work that I thought would
take weeks to complete. I had a young
hairstylist who worked for me.
I told her that our summer project was
to complete this work. She sat down and
had it done in one afternoon. I just had
to laugh at myself and realized that I do
this in so many areas of my life—making
simple things complicated. You just need
to sit down and start.
~ LaDonna Roye, Founder/Owner,
LaDonna Roye Hairstylist
“I’ve Got a Tip For You...Life Lessons Learned From Our
Mom.” After losing our mother this year, we realized more
than ever how much knowledge and wisdom she imparted to
us throughout our lives, including when we told her we were
going to start our own business and become entrepreneurs.
Mom always started out by saying, “Girls, I’ve got a tip for you.”
~ LeAnn Toth and Diane Smith, Owners,
The Woodhouse Day Spa
“All Things are Blessings.” I try to approach challenging
life situations with the affirmation that I can likely find
some lesson or blessing in the adversity. This always
proves to be true when I seek the opportunity to be
teachable and cultivate a grateful heart.
~ M. Francesca Passeri, Esq., Salvatori, Wood,
Buckel, Carmichael and Lottes
“Can I Quit Shaving My Legs Yet?”
I’ve been hiding the hippie so long!
~ Emily James, Owner, Emily James Gallery
“I Did It My Way!” Having been brought up in a very
conservative family, I feel that I have embraced the
so-called American dream (freedom) my way!
~ Ana Howe, Owner, Here’s Howe Catering
“Trust Your Instincts.” Often times, brief observations can
be used to assess outcomes. Trust your initial judgment:
Most times, it will be correct. Jumping in the direction
of your subjective leanings can often lead you to
positive outcomes and happiness.
~ Amy Turner and Tammy Kipp, Co-owners,
Ooh La La Jewels Du Jour
“Life is Too Short to be Living Someone Else’s Dream.”
~ Natasha Smith, Naples Laser and Medspa
“Don’t Tell Me No!” I didn’t have a lot of encouragement
growing up and I heard a lot of “no,” or “you can’t do
that.” That just gave me more fire in my belly and
drive to accomplish what I set out to do.
~ Shelly Church, Certified Financial Planner, Senior Vice
President of Investments, Church and Box Planning
Group of Raymond James
“Turns Out My Mother Was Right All Along.” The
more I look back on my life with gratitude, and think
of some of the lessons I learned or not, it becomes
more evident each year that most of the time,
my mom was right!
~ Vicki Tracy, Director, The Arlington
PROMOTIONAL FEATUREWOMEN IN BUSINESS
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Who inspires you?
My biggest inspiration comes from Mother Nature...
I am constantly moved by the vast beauty of the
outdoors, especially the skies, sand and surf of
the Gulf of Mexico.
~ Renee Conti, Co-owner,
Chesterdale’s Home & Garden
I feel everyone has a gift to share. If
I listen and just “be” with them,
there is always inspiration that
comes my way. I am especially
inspired by people who can
think “outside of the box” with-
out succumbing to the pressure
of what society may or may not
think is possible. They approach
challenges with passion; they know
there are solutions they simply
need to uncover, and they think
10 times bigger than most of us!
~ Jill Ciccarelli Rapps, Certified Financial
Planner, Vice President, Ciccarelli
Advisory Services, Inc.
Dr. Thomas Detre was a huge inspira-
tion to both of us. Born to a Hungarian-
Jewish family, he escaped the Holocaust
alone at age 15. He survived in Italy where
he went to medical school. He moved to the
U.S. and was hired at Yale and established a new
model of psychiatric care at Yale School of
Medicine. He then transferred to Pitts-
burgh where he ultimately became presi-
dent of University of Pittsburgh Medical
Center in 1984, overseeing the growth of
this world-class medical center.
~ Patrice Magrath and Michele McKenney,
Managing Members, McKenney Home Care
My patients and my staff members. My patients
have great courage and have made a commitment to
work on their self-care even when they have so many
other things going on that can make it challenging. My
staff inspires me by their commitment to our
charter and the well-being of our patients.
~ Caroline J. Cederquist, M.D., Founder/Owner,
Cederquist Medical Wellness Center
My father was from humble beginnings,
but had the courage to believe in himself
and in his ideas, and the perseverance
to achieve his goals. What made my
father’s success in business and
in life was his exuberance and
genuine compassion for every
person he encountered.
~ Donna J. Marshall, Family Law
Attorney, Marshall Law Office
I am inspired by women (and men)
who have had the courage to start
their own business and figure out
through diligence, perseverance and
hard work what it takes to make it
successful. Even more inspired if
they can do this while still maintain-
ing balance in their personal and
professional lives.
~ Lisa Bayard, Managing Partner,
Salons by JC
My skin care representative. She is
77 years old and she just loves what
she does. She can’t step away from this
industry because she loves all the new
technology that keeps coming out as well
as I do. I will probably be in this industry
until I’m 99½.
~ Shelle Misiorowski, Owner, Trim & Tone Spa
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I am most inspired by individuals who persevere
through adversity. Anybody can make something if
you’re handed all of the right ingredients and have all
the right connections, but when you can make some-
thing out of what might be considered nothing, now
that inspires me. Jeff Bezos started Amazon out of his
garage. Michael Dell started Dell computers from his
dorm room with a $1,000 investment. They inspire me!
~ Rochelle Jackson, Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch
Financial Solutions
It probably sounds corny, but there really is such
beauty in the world around us here, especially for an
artist who never tires of painting seascapes, orchids,
palms, etc. I am also surrounded by people who
support me in every way—such a blessing.
~ Emily James, Owner, Emily James Gallery
Veterans, for all their selfless sacrifices for our freedom.
I am on the board of Collier County Honor Flight, which
transports veterans to Washington, D.C. to see their
memorials, and the veterans on the flights are the most
impressive crew, yet also the most humble and grateful.
~ Rebecca M. Vaccariello, Esq., Salvatori, Wood, Buckel,
Carmichael and Lottes
My grandmother has always inspired me to be the
best person that I can be. She worked on a farm her
entire life so she knows all about hard work. She always
encouraged me to enjoy the little things, work hard, put
family first and never forget to stop and breathe.
~ Jacki Garland, Marketing Manager, Sundance Orchids
My dad is my inspiration. He motivates me just being
the way he is on a day-to-day basis. Sometimes I think
he must have more than 24 hours in a day! The many
and varied tasks that are handed to him are always
done flawlessly. He has consistently taught me to try
my hardest each and every day and to always do
what is right. His dad emphasized that our lives come
together if we simply abide by these simple building
blocks that we are taught early on.
~ Jacqueline Mitchell, General Manager, The Local
Eleanor Roosevelt was a strong woman who was
never afraid to take a stand. She was a humanitarian,
leader and giver. One of my favorite quotes is, “The
future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of
their dreams.” It hangs from the mirror of my car.
~ Trish Leonard, CEO, TLC Marketing & Creative Services, Inc.
My father’s passion for his
business, his employees and his
clients has been an inspiration
for me. He always shared stories
about his work at the dinner
table, and I was inspired to find
something that I loved to do.
He created strong relationships
with his clients and, after being
retired for 10 years, many of
them call to tell him that they
wish he was still running his
business. I feel that from his
example, I have the same work
ethic and have created lifelong
relationships with my clients.
~ Connie Sims, Owner,
Wildflower Boutique
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What is the best business decision you’ve made?
The best business decisions I’ve ever made were the
deals that I said “no” to. Tons of opportunities have
come across my plate; not all are right for the vision
and success of the company. It can be quite flattering
when seemingly great opportunities come; you have
to know when to take them and when to pass on
them. Consider the opportunity and whether or not
it distracts you from your core vision and focus.
Sometimes the best move is no move.
~ Deanna Renda, Founder/CEO, Naples Soap Company
To believe in myself and in my dreams, and to move
in the direction of people who supported my vision.
~ Marie Benson, Owner, Permanent Makeup by Marie
To be involved in all day-to-day operations. It’s so impor-
tant to keep my finger on the pulse of what is going on
each day. It’s also important because I can meet
our customers and consignors when I am so
involved. Personal touch is everything.
~ Jennifer Johnson, Owner, True Fashionistas
Always remaining flexible in my
career choices. I have been blessed
to enjoy careers in both financial
services and law. I think it’s critical
to always keep your skills sharp.
Don’t become stagnant in what
you do. Determine how your skills
might also be useful in other
careers and don’t be afraid to
consider a new challenge.
~ Rochelle Jackson, Financial Advisor,
Merrill Lynch Financial Solutions
To work with a business coach
to create a legal practice that
empowers and fulfills me.
~ Jeanne L. Seewald, Southwest Florida
Offices Managing Partner, Hahn Loeser
and Parks LLP
Ten years ago, I set up a system to replicate myself
in the sales process of our company. Instead of
being the only sales person, I now have three
dynamic sales people on our team who can
produce three times the amount I could do by
myself. Implementing systems is the key to being
able to replicate one’s self.
~ Meriam Reed, Co-owner, Reed Design Build
When I was in the planning stage of opening my
upscale salon (L’Image), I encountered so much
adversity it was overwhelming. I worked and solved
all of the problems, stayed with the business plan
and it was a very successful business.
~ Sandi Darling, Master Colorist, Running with Scissors
Find a business partner who shares similar values.
Even if you don’t agree (or completely disagree) on
every aspect of your business or personal life, if you
have the same moral compass and commitment to
serving your clients, you will find a way to persist
through adversity.
~ Nadia Keric, Certified Financial Planner, Family
Wealth Planning Group of Raymond James
Expanding my practice to include sport
performance psychology services is the
best business decision I’ve made so
far. The depth and breadth of
knowledge I gained through
my specialized training
has influenced my overall
counseling style and given
me a unique approach
to helping my clients,
athletes and non-athletes
alike, reach their goals.
~ Kathy Feinstein,
Licensed Mental Health
Counselor and Certified
Association for Applied Sport
Psychology Consultant,
KAF Counseling and
Sport Performance
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Certifi ed Sport Performance Consultant
Removing Barriers To Performance On and Off The Field
“Play into the possibilities with a mental edge.”
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How do you achieve work-life balance?
Build a great team that has their own individual strengths to
allow me to spend time with my family, travel and have fun.
~ Michelle Spitzer, Founder/Owner, MaidPro of SW Florida
It is always a work in progress, but I try to live by
the quote, “Never get so busy making a living
that you forget to make a life.”
~ Jennifer DeVries, Esq., Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A.
I’ve found to have work-life balance, I have to plan
for it. If it’s not on my calendar, it doesn’t happen!
Each week I schedule time for building business,
working out, and just having fun. Most importantly,
I start each day with a devotional and prayer.
~ Marsha McDonald, Financial Representative,
Advantage Retirement Group
I wake up early. Because I work in the hospitality
industry, I work irregular and sometimes late hours.
I find that the earlier that I wake up, the more time
I have for myself. I try to get up by 6 a.m. every
morning so that I have time to read, meditate,
work out and get errands done before I arrive
at the restaurant.
~ Jacqueline Mitchell, General Manager, The Local
You must enjoy what you do in life. Your career should
be filled with passion, fun and also be meaningful.
If you love what you do, it doesn’t feel like work.
~ Amy Turner and Tammy Kipp, Co-owners,
Ooh La La Jewels Du Jour
Not an easy task. I stay focused, smile, take
the punches and let them slide off. I keep up a
healthy mind, body and soul and give back to all.
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That’s a tough one. When I am home with my kids, I
try to give them 100 percent of my attention. I put my
phone down and don’t check email or social media dur-
ing homework, dinnertime, bath time and when reading
bedtime stories. I want them to know I am present.
~ Kristy Malloy, Owner, Gigi’s Children’s Boutique
Exercise is the best stress relief there is, and it makes
me more efficient and productive at work. I also believe
in self-pampering. A good massage relaxes the body
and the mind, and can be so healing.
~ Beth T. Vogelsang, Henderson, Board Certified Marital
and Family Law Attorney, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
The hardest question to answer—ever wonder why
they don’t pose this question to men? I’ve learned
over the years, I will never find the perfect balance
and I allow myself that. Taking care of myself is critical,
which for me is working out at 5 a.m. I start the day
right, feel like I can tackle almost anything and I’m
just a better mom, wife, friend and professional.
~ Ilona Box, Certified Financial Planner, Vice President
of Investments, Church and Box Planning Group of
Raymond James
Time management is the key for me as well as making
sure I get enough exercise, sleep and eating well.
~ Sandi Darling, Master Colorist, Running with Scissors
By taking an hour every morning with my husband
to watch the sun rise and the birds fly in from where
they roost at night while we drink coffee and share the
events of the day before as well as plan our day ahead.
~ Connie Sims, Owner, Wildflower Boutique
It has taken years to achieve this and, at times, when
you own your own business, it can be impossible.
However, hiring the right people who share your vision,
values and passion has allowed us to trust that things
will run well, even when we are not physically present.
This has been a major contributing factor to allowing us
to do what we love from a business perspective
and spend quality time with family and friends.
~ LeAnn Toth and Diane Smith, Owners,
The Woodhouse Day Spa
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What’s your favorite tech gadget? How does it make your life easier?
Truthfully, I am super-behind my generation when it
comes to gadgets. I’m more of a pen-and-paper type
of a person. Working at a spa, I am hardly ever in front
of a computer, so I am terrible with technology. But for
my profession, I do use the best top-of-the-line digital
permanent makeup device on the market and have
been looking forward to getting the newest model
as soon as it comes to the U.S. next year.
~ Marie Benson, Owner, Permanent Makeup by Marie
My iPhone. I have everything at my fingertips. However, just
when I get comfortable understanding all of its features, a
new update is launched that requires more learning.
~ Trish Leonard, CEO, TLC Marketing & Creative Services, Inc.
I have a love/hate relationship with the speaker phone in
my car. I spend a lot of time on the road driving between
stores. The speaker/Bluetooth allows me to conduct busi-
ness out of the office and make valuable use of that time
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spent in the car. The downside is most people think I work
in a tunnel. The technology is frustrating at times but I
can’t imagine the loss in productivity without it.
~ Deanna Renda, Founder/CEO, Naples Soap Company
Immersion blender…What did we ever do without this
piece of equipment?
~ Ana Howe, Owner, Here’s Howe Catering
Kindle Paperwhite. I never thought I would convert from
paper books to e-books, but the Kindle is so easy on the
eyes, holds so many books, and it makes it easy to read
indoors or outside. I am now a believer.
~ Beth T. Vogelsang, Henderson, Board Certified Marital
and Family Law Attorney, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
I love how my car starts without a key and with the
push of a button. It makes the process much faster,
except for the time a few months ago when I locked
the key fob in the car at the Miccosukee gas station
in the Everglades.
~ Rebecca M. Vaccariello, Esq., Salvatori, Wood, Buckel,
Carmichael and Lottes
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I love to find and restore old houses. It is a way for me
to explore my creativity and problem-solving skills. The
physical aspect of the work can be almost meditative and
provides a diversion from all the purposeful thinking
I must do in my profession.
~ M. Francesca Passeri, Esq., Salvatori, Wood, Buckel,
Carmichael and Lottes
My husband and I are avid RVers. We own a refurbished
1994 Airstream and belong to the Airstream Club WBCCI.
We travel to Florida state parks for various rallies and
festivals. We enjoy the leisure lifestyle and get away
from the hustle of the city. We are also avid boaters
and enjoy a day at Keewaydin Island.
~ Meriam Reed, Co-owner, Reed Design Build
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Playing tennis is a perfect break from the intensity of
my work day. For me, tennis guarantees a good mood.
It gets me outside, spending energy, taking chances,
challenging myself physically, and smiling.
~ Donna J. Marshall, Family Law Attorney, Marshall Law Office
Exercise and shopping. These days, its exercise
before I can go shopping.
~ Kiranjeet Gill, M.D., Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgeon, Aesthetic Surgery Center
Relaxation is my time just to chill out. I prefer to be
in the company of just a few trusted friends. I like
dining out, meeting for coffee and some retail therapy.
Being at home with my husband and three Rhodesian
Ridgebacks is always at the top of my list. For fun,
traveling is the best. My favorite travels have been
to Africa. Safaris are tough to beat!
~ Barbara A. Fueredi, D.D.S., Co-owner,
Clary & Fueredi Prosthodontics & General Dentistry
We are blessed with husbands who are very
compatible and so we enjoy spending time together
outside of work. We both golf and work out regularly.
Patrice likes to cook, read, travel and spend time with
her husband, sons and friends. Michele is a wonderful
nonna to 11 grandchildren and, as a good Irish girl,
keeps a kosher kitchen for them.
~ Patrice Magrath and Michele McKenney, Managing
Members, McKenney Home Care
Enjoy my 2-year-old and 4-year-old as much as
possible. It is fun, but for the most part not relaxing.
~ Jennifer DeVries, Esq., Woodward,
Pires & Lombardo, P.A.
I love spending time at the barn. There is something
calming about horses and it’s a chance for me to
spend quality time with my daughters.
~ Niki Varveris, Doctor of Physical
Therapy/Owner, PhysioNetics
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What’s the best advice you received from a mentor?
From another physician who created a nontraditional
practice who I think quoted Buddha. “It is better to
light a candle, than to curse the darkness.”
~ Caroline J. Cederquist, M.D., Founder/Owner,
Cederquist Medical Wellness Center
This is from my mother: “You need to ask for help.
You can’t do everything yourself.” Once I accepted
that, everything fell into place.
~ Kiranjeet Gill, M.D., Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon,
Aesthetic Surgery Center
I try to always remember this phrase: To speak ill
of others is a dishonest way of praising ourselves.
~ Jeanne L. Seewald, Southwest Florida Offices Managing
Partner, Hahn Loeser and Parks LLP
To never give up and keep pushing forward. There is
always light at the end of the tunnel. Every year, I set
short-term and long-term goals for both myself and
my business, then I reflect back on them to see
where I am and how far I have come.
~ Kristy Malloy, Owner, Gigi’s Children’s Boutique
Early in my career my boss told me, “Facts are your
friends,” and I’ll always remember that. I’ve found it
applies to work as well as your personal life. You have
to know where you are to be able to get to where you
want to be.
~ Marsha McDonald, Financial Representative,
Advantage Retirement Group
If you don’t use it, you will lose it. Keep active and
challenge yourself. It will keep you from getting old.
~ Barbara A. Fueredi, D.D.S., Co-owner, Clary &
Fueredi Prosthodontics & General Dentistry
Practice gratitude every day. Be thankful for what you
have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on
what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.
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We experience this every day in our business. Financial
wealth alone does not bring happiness. Those who are
grateful for what they have and use it as a means to
live out their life’s purpose have the most joy.
~ Nadia Keric, Certified Financial Planner, Family Wealth
Planning Group of Raymond James
I was 19 years old when I went to work for my mentor,
Velma Bolin. She told me that to make it in the beauty
business it was important to always continue my educa-
tion. Never stop learning. She was right. There is always
something new to learn or something old that gets a
new twist. There have been times in my 38-year career
that I thought I was going to burn out, but learning
something new always brings me back.
~ LaDonna Roye, Founder/Owner, LaDonna Roye Hairstylist
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Listen to your mother and go for your passion. If you are
following your passion, you will always be happy.
~ Vicki Tracy, Director, The Arlington
Early in my career, a dear mentor encouraged me to name
my dream and go for it. Not to let all the little obstacles,
including fear, get in the way. I remember this advice
often as I have forged ahead with my businesses.
~ Lisa Bayard, Managing Partner, Salons by JC
To succeed, you must have an extraordinary
amount of determination.
~ Michelle Spitzer, Founder/Owner, MaidPro of SW Florida
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� e Greater Naples American Association of University Women Charitable Foundation Inc,gratefully acknowledges the outstanding contribution the following ASID members
Christina Porter Forbes, Jackie Drake, Peggy K. Cassner, Sandra Elliott, Teresa D. Sachs, Diane Torrisi,Janet Bilotti, Leslie Cheek, Pamela Durkin, Lisa Ficarra, Lisa Lovetto, Hal Atzingen, Creasha Weglarz,Kira Krumm, Peggy Oberlin, Jean Sloan, Linda Burke, Josie Presar, and Karen Gomez have made to
the success of the � rst, Art of Table Design Bene� t, by their participation and supportof scholarships for mature women in the Greater Naples Community.
We would also like to thank èBella Magazine, our sole corporate sponsor, for the amazing exposuregiven to our event, showcasing one of our scholarship recipients and examples of innovative ideas for
table design. Our thanks to our members and guests for their generosity and participation.
Art of Table DesignNovember 5, 2015
Grey Oaks Counrty Club6:30 p.m.
Thank You
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Do unto others as you would want done to you. I love
going the extra mile for my clients and stepping out of the
box when it comes to giving my clients the most ultimate
treatment. It makes me happy to see my clients happy and
satisfied. It’s so rewarding at the end of my day!
~ Shelle Misiorowski, Owner, Trim & Tone Spa
Step outside your comfort zone and take a risk.
Without risk, there is no reward.
~ Jennifer Johnson, Owner, True Fashionistas
Do your best with even the smallest task given to you
and you will prove yourself. Integrity is everything and
the foundation to having a positive life. Without integrity,
nothing works.
~ Rebecca Zung, Esq., Zung Clough PLLC
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What do you plan to do when you retire?
Continue to be involved with my charities and spend
time with my new grandbaby. Travel as much as pos-
sible, and catch up on a lot of reading and movies that
I’ve missed over the years because I was too busy!
~ Shelly Church, Certified Financial Planner, Senior Vice
President of Investments, Church and Box Planning
Group of Raymond James
I would like to volunteer and help people out. I have
traveled a lot in my life and I would love to visit many
different places in the world that I have never been.
~ Jacki Garland, Marketing Manager, Sundance Orchids
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Boat around the Bahamas, Florida and the
Caribbean. Did I mention boat around the
Bahamas?! Perhaps the world as well.
~ Dara Gorman, Owner,
Artichoke & Company
I plan to retire on a great big farm where
I can rescue, rehab, and repurpose horses.
~ Niki Varveris, Doctor of Physical Therapy/Owner,
PhysioNetics
I don’t plan on changing my lifestyle much,
as I am doing what I love most of the time.
~ Renee Conti, Co-owner, Chesterdale’s
Home & Garden
For me, retirement is not defined by
its traditional definition: stopping to
work. I think of it as a time of financial
security where I have the flexibility
to do what I want without relying on
a paycheck. It is the next phase of
my life where I can take my skills or
passions that I have not fully realized
and continue to evolve as a human
being. And if I get paid to do this,
that’s a bonus!
~ Jill Ciccarelli Rapps, Certified Financial
Planner, Vice President, Ciccarelli
Advisory Services, Inc.