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| 🤩 She’s Top Tier. A local company led by a She-EO based in Tallahassee, was selected among the esteemed 2025 JMI 30 list. ICYMI, we’re sharing highlights from Julia’s CityClips Live interview with Lauren Helm, a lead-her in public relations and strategic communications.
Quick Summary In this 442nd edition, here she goes: Awards: JMI 30 | Tallulah CityClips Live Recap: Lauren Helm PR Featured: Trydent Consulting Community, Networking + Business Events
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| 🎉 Tallulah has been recognized as the top company in Tallahassee on the JMI 30 List of Fastest-Growing Companies. | Chamber of Commerce Tallulah, an alternative wellness concept blending smoke shops, kava bars, and functional retail, has gained top-tier recognition. It was ranked as the #1 fastest-growing company in Tallahassee and #7 in Florida on the 2025 JMI 30 list. The JMI 30 Awards, which launched in 2018, spotlights the 30 fastest-growing companies that are owned or led by JMI alumni. These businesses embody the values, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit that JMI has championed for thirty years. 📈 “We built Tallulah to be different from day one – modern, welcoming, and rooted in real results,” said Ashley Guy, Founder and CEO of Tallulah. “This recognition from JMI is not just about growth. It’s about the team behind it, the customers who believe in what we do, and the movement we’ve created around accessible wellness.” As a wellness leader, Tallulah has grown to 9 locations across Florida and Georgia, with a 10th store opening in Crawfordville this fall. | Tallahassee Magazine Guy leads an all‑female executive team and nurtures a company culture focused on autonomy, creativity, and growth. She emphasizes a hands-on approach, making sure that every location offers a clean and inviting atmosphere along with excellent customer service. 💚🩵
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| 🎙️ Lauren Helm on CityClips Live Ep. 89. Last Wednesday, Julia had the pleasure of featuring Lauren Helm, Strategic Communications Consultant and the President of her PR firm. | CityClips Live Ep. 89 Helm is a seasoned public relations and communications leader with over 15 years of experience helping organizations create compelling and impactful stories. | Learn More Here are the takeaways of her interview with Julia: Maintaining a Consistent Brand Voice: It's important to keep your voice consistent in all communications to convey a clear message or story to your audience. This helps prevent any confusion, although it may take some time to establish. Tallahassee’s Brand Story: A vibrant cultural ecosystem, universities cultivating top-tier talent, a thriving entrepreneurial landscape, the renowned MagLab, and a healthcare sector that is driving technological innovation. ✨ AI Enhances, Not Replaces: AI is here to improve operations and carry out tasks efficiently, yet it does not completely take over all jobs and interpersonal skills, as the human element remains of utmost importance. Lauren’s Advice to Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Connect with individuals who have experienced the journey at various stages. Joining peer networking groups can be an excellent way to turn your ideas into reality and receive guidance on the challenges you face. Local entrepreneurs are often willing to share their experiences, success stories, and provide support as you navigate your own entrepreneurial path. 💗
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| | Trydent Consulting | FAQ 🤔 Problem: Rapid growth without scalable financial systems leads to chaos. 💡 Trydent’s Solution: "We assess your accounting processes, clean up and organize your books, and build scalable management accounting systems. With stronger controls and visibility, you can grow with confidence and control." 🤔 Problem: Many businesses struggle to understand the disconnect between profitability and cash flow. 💡 Trydent’s Solution: "We analyze your income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow to identify timing issues, hidden expenses, or poor receivables management. Then, we implement customized financial reporting and forecasting tools to align profit with real-time cash activity – so you always know where your money is and why."
🔗 Schedule a strategic consultation with Trydent! Operation hours from Mondays to Fridays, 10 AM to 4 PM (appointment only). |
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Until Saturday, July 26 Women Among Us: Portraits of Strength by FSU MOFA | Thursday to Saturday, May 29 to July 26 | FSU Museum of Fine Arts, 530 W. Call St. | Free | Learn More Featured Event: Stretch & Sip by Hearth & Soul | Saturday, July 26 | 10 AM & 11 AM | Hearth & Soul, 1410 Market St. | Call 850.894.7685 to Signup | Learn More
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Thursday to Sunday, Oct. 16 to 19 Save the Date: Harvest Wine & Food Festival by Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation | Thursday to Sunday, Oct. 16 to 19 | Cerulean Park, 45 Watercolor Blvd W. Santa Rosa Beach, FL | From $207.83 Tickets (Use code: HARVEST9)
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Thursday, Aug. 7 Resiliency Through Change by Capital City Chamber | Thursday, Aug. 7 | 8 AM | Parkview at Cascades, 414 E. Bloxham St., Suite 110 | Register
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Tuesday, Aug. 19 The Economic Club of Florida Presents Michael Simas, President and CEO, Council 100 | Tuesday, Aug. 19 | 11:30 AM | Capital City Country Club, 1601 Golf Terrace Dr. | Virtual Registration Onsite
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