🌟 She’s a Survivor. October is here, and so are stories of resilience and fresh beginnings. From courtside courage to culinary firsts, today’s lineup has it all. 🏀🍳 We’re spotlighting resilience with Cards for a Cure honoree Brooke Wyckoff and celebrating the permanent home of Damas. Add in a K-Pop Demon Hunters skate night, and a live convo with WeatherSTEM’s Ed Mansouri, this issue’s got spirit.

Quick Summary

In this 490th edition, she got this:

• In the Spotlight: Brooke Wyckoff Honored

• Women-Owned: Damas | From Pop-Up to Permanent

• Local: Announcement & Volunteer Board

• Featured: KB Studio | Meet the Founder

• Things To Do, Networking + Business Events

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

BROOKE WYCKOFF

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🏀 Brooke Wyckoff Honored at Cards for a Cure

• Florida State Women’s Basketball coach Brooke Wyckoff was recognized at the 2025 Cards for a Cure gala, hosted by the TMH Foundation at The Moon on September 27th.

• Wyckoff shared her journey of being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, balancing treatment while coaching the Seminoles for the NCAA tournament, and now celebrating life cancer-free.

• As a wife and mom, she spoke candidly about the challenges of facing cancer while raising her daughter, underscoring the importance of strength, support, and survivorship.

• Now entering her fourth season as head coach, Wyckoff and the Seminoles will open their season on Nov. 3 against FAMU at the Tucker Civic Center.

• 💡Learn more about Cards for a Cure and TMH Foundation programs here.

WOMEN-OWNED

DAMAS

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🍴 Damas: From Pop-Up to Permanent

• Once a women-led pop-up at Goodwood’s Rough House Cottage, Damas is now a full-time dining destination.

• Sommelier Amanda Morrison and Chef Jasmine Dunn are teaming up to spotlight women in hospitality and build community around the table.

• Expect European-inspired brunches every Fri-Sat, Chef’s Table dinners with wines, and a monthly cookbook potluck that sells out fast.

• Locally sourced herbs and produce from Goodwood add a true garden-to-table touch.

• 👉 Reserve your spot via Resy.

LOCAL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Announcement

• Own a Piece of TLH Reckoning | Tallahassee’s first women’s pre-pro soccer club is opening the door to community ownership, creating a local-to-professional development pathway with the vision to become a global destination for players and coaches. | Learn More | Become an Owner

• WTE Tallahassee | We’d like to bring Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE) to North Florida, a growing statewide network of 9+ incredible chapters, and we’d love for you to be part of it. Let’s show them that there is a community of women in tech & entrepreneurs by action. We’d like to get a roster together. | Fill Out This Interest Form

  
  

Volunteer

• Volunteers Needed at She Academy | Select Saturdays | FSU Stadium Concessions | Learn More | Sign Up

FEATURED

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KB Studio | About the Founder and CEO

• KB Studio is a Tallahassee-based web design and digital marketing agency founded in July 2008 by Hemal Patel. The company specializes in custom website design, SEO, site maintenance, and digital strategy, with a focus on helping small businesses and solopreneurs grow their online presence.

• Founder and CEO Hemal Patel created his first website at age 13 and has remained hands-on in both the creative and strategic direction of the company.

• Under his leadership, the studio not only delivers strong digital results but also donates a portion of its income to causes such as children's welfare, clean water, and food access–underscoring a commitment to both business impact and community giving.

• 🗓️ Ready to grow your online presence? Connect with KB Studio.

EVENTS

FOR HER

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Things To Do

Friday, Oct. 3

• Featured Event: K-Pop Demon Hunters Edition by Skate World Center, Inc. | Friday, Oct. 3 | 5 PM | 2563 Capital Circle N.E | $10 Tickets | Learn More

• Downtown GetDown by Tallahassee Downtown | Friday, Oct. 3 | 6 PM | Adams St. Commons | Learn More

• Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience | Friday, Oct. 3 | 7:30 PM | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall | $80 to $115 Tickets | Learn More

Saturday, Oct. 4

• Local Soundfest by The Sound Bar | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 4 PM | The Sound Bar, 1105 W. Tharpe St. | $20 Tickets | Learn More

• 3rd Annual Alumni Tailgate Weekend by Hispanic/Latin Alumni Network | Saturday, Oct. 4 | Doak S. Campbell Stadium, 403 Stadium Dr. W. | Register | Learn More

Sunday, Oct. 5

• 14th Annual Moon Over Maclay Jazz Concert by Friends of Maclay Gardens | Sunday, Oct. 5 | 6 PM | Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, 3540 Thomasville Rd. | $20 to $30 Tickets | Learn More

Tuesday, Oct. 7

• Kendell Marvel by FSU Opening Nights | Tuesday, Oct. 7 | 7:30 PM | Opperman Music Hall | $15 to $45 Tickets | Learn More

Saturday to Sunday, Oct. 11 to 12

• Fall Farm Tour by Neighbors Farm | Saturday to Sunday, Oct. 11 to 12 | 9 AM | 2966 Foxcroft Dr. | Learn More

Friday, Nov. 7

• A John Williams Cinematic Celebration with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra | Friday, Nov. 7 | 7:30 PM | The Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park | $32 to $51 Tickets

Network + Biz

Wednesday, Oct. 8

• News Service of Florida 2025 Above & Beyond | Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 6:30 PM | DoubleTree by Hilton Tallahassee, 101 S. Adams St. | Learn More

Tuesday, Oct. 14

• Professional Women’s Forum by the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce | Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 11:30 AM | Dunlap Champions Club, 286 Champions Way | $45 to $55 Register | Learn More

Sports

⚽ FSU Women's Soccer | Seminole Soccer Complex

• FSU vs. Miami Hurricanes | Friday, Oct. 3 | 7 PM | Live Stats

• FSU vs. Stanford Cardinal | Thursday, Oct. 16 | 7 PM | Learn More

• FSU vs. California Golden Bears | Sunday, Oct. 19 | 1 PM | Learn More

• FSU vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons | Thursday, Oct. 30 | 7 PM | Learn More

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