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| βοΈβ¨ Women You Need to Know. Todayβs issue is all about lists of notable women who are recognized locally and nationally for their contributions to community and industry. Additionally, we've gathered a list of the highest-rated local nonprofits according to Google Reviews. Plus, this Saturday is Independent Bookstore Day, and a local bookstore is throwing a celebration with raffles, story time, author signings, and plenty of other fun activities!
Quick Summary In this 380th edition, here she goes: In the Spotlight: 25 Women + 5 Young Women You Need to Know Entrepreneurs: Inc. | 2025 Female Founders 500 Featured: CityClips | Top Nonprofits in Tallahassee Community, Networking + Business Events
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| | IN THE SPOTLIGHT 25 + 5 WYNTK |
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| πβ€οΈ 19th year of β25 Women and 5 Young Women You Need to Knowβ. | Tallahassee Democrat The Tallahassee Democrat's 25 Women program began in 2006, with the Young Women category being introduced in 2014. The tradition of recognizing local women leaders has led to the creation of a nonprofit organization known as Club 25. This group, composed of former honorees, is dedicated to supporting others within the community. So far this year, the Tallahassee Democrat has named 530 women from Tallahassee who have significantly contributed to the community's well-being.
Letβs celebrate the local women who have earned a spot on the list:
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| Audrey Alexander Lauren Bacon Robyn Metcalf Blank Wendi Cannon Leeja Collier Cheryl Collier-Brown Dr. Sue Ebbers Elizabeth Desloge Ellis Nicole Everett
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| Patrice Minor Floyd Audra Fournier Patricia Griffin Sara Hassler Jordan Jacobs Jeanne Kimball Lizbeth Murphy Felisha Nicholson Michelle Nickens
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| Dr. Iris Davis Pendleton Lauren Perlman Emily Saras Annmarie Small Alva Swafford Smith Jacquelyn Colson Steele Brandy Vance
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| | Nonye Brantley Brooklynn Crawford
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| Sujin van Hoeij Chase Corine Leonard
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| | |  | | β€οΈβπ₯ Meet the top entrepreneurs from Florida who made it to the Inc.βs 2025 Female Founders 500. | Inc. Inc.βs 2025 Female Founders 500 marks the eighth annual comprehensive list of women entrepreneurs who are making a remarkable impact in the business world. | View Methodology The resilient women entrepreneurs have come out of the pandemic with a remarkable edge, securing around $9B in revenue for 2024 and $10.6B in funding.
21 women entrepreneurs from Florida have been included on the list. | See Full List
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| Innovators: Aliett Buttelman - Fazit Beauty Chelsea Hirschhorn - Frida Kaleda Connell - Kilo Neelam Brar - Total Life Nina LaBruna - Fazit Beauty
Trailblazers: Jennifer Lockwood - Ravin Consultants Nicoletta Tessler - BeMe Health
Power Brokers: Shama Hyder - Zen Media |
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| Change Makers: Leslie Vickrey - ClearEdge Lisa Collum - Top Score Writing Lucy Guo - Passes
Brand Architects: Alisa Metzger - INNBEAUTY Project Ann McFerran - Glamnetic Liliana Gil Valletta - Culture+ Group Shirah Benarde - NightCap |
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| Mountain Climbers: Carol Cone - Carol Cone ON PURPOSE
Trendsetters: Farryn Weiner - Farrynheight Megan Klein - Little Saints Melodie van der Baan - Max Retail Sara Margulis - Honeyfund
Wellness Warriors: Jessica Vogel - Scenthound |
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Nonprofits with 5 stars based on Google Reviews: βββββ Disclaimer: The list results are based on current findings (April 2025) and does not verify rankings based on transparency, or other performance measures. |
| Neighborly - 5 stars, 45 reviews The Oasis Center For Women & Girls - 5 stars, 22 reviews Ladies Learning to Lead (L3) - 5 stars, 12 reviews Junior League of Tallahassee - 5 stars, 8 reviews The Minority Alliance for Advocating Community Awareness and Action Inc (MAACA Inc.) - 5 stars, 4 reviews Uplift Community Outreach - 5 stars, 4 reviews
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| Big Bend AFTER Reentry Coalition - 5 stars, 2 reviews Big Brothers Big Sisters - 5 stars, 2 reviews Hang Tough Foundation - 5 stars, 2 reviews Brehon Institute - 5 stars, 1 review Literacy Volunteers Of Leon County Inc - 5 stars, 1 review 1000 Friends of Florida Inc - 5 stars, 1 review
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| Nonprofits with 4.8 stars based on Google Reviews: Be The Solution - 4.8 stars, 81 reviews Going Places Street Outreach - 4.8 stars, 22 reviews
Nonprofits with 4.7 stars based on Google Reviews: United Way - 4.7 stars, 7 reviews Brehon Family Services - 4.7 stars, 3 reviews
Nonprofits with 4.6 stars based on Google Reviews: Goodnews Outreach - 4.6 stars, 40 reviews American Red Cross - 4.6 stars, 36 reviews
Nonprofits with 4.5 stars based on Google Reviews: Second Harvest of the Big Bend - 4.5 stars, 89 reviews Ronald McDonald House Charities - 4.5 stars, 24 reviews Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence - 4.5 stars, 10 reviews
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| π Interested to become our Featured Partner? Contact Julia at julia@cityclips.net to explore the opportunities and benefits available. |
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| Community Saturday, Apr. 26 Paws & Kisses for Mom by Hearth & Soul | Saturday, Apr. 26 | 10 AM | 1410 Market Street #D1 | Tickets Learn More Featured Event: Independent Bookstore Day by Midtown Reader | Saturday, Apr. 26 | 10 AM | 1123 Thomasville Rd. | Learn More Club-n-Grub by Tallahassee Harley-Davidson | Saturday, Apr. 26 | 11 AM | 1745 Capital Cir NW | Learn More KidsFest 2025 by Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend | Saturday, Apr. 26 | 10 AM | Cascades Park | Free Learn More
Thursday to Sunday, Apr. 24 to 27 Saturday to Sunday, Apr. 26 to 27
Saturday, May 3
Wednesday, May 14
Network + BizTuesday, May 6
Friday, May 9
Thursday, May 15 Key Considerations for Your Business Plan by Chamber of Commerce | Thursday, May 15 | 5:30 PM | SBDC at FAMU, 625 E. Tennessee St. | Register Foundations for Founders by Domi and Living Tallahassee | Thursday, May 15 | 3:30 PM | Domi, 914 Railroad Ave. | $49 Tickets
Wednesday to Friday, June 11 to 13
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