✨ Celebrating Trailblazers. This week, we’re spotlighting women leading with purpose, from Savannah Jefferson stepping into her new role at KPMG to the latest honorees in Florida’s Women’s Hall of Fame. Add in a community spin for a cause with Pedal for Pink, and October’s already off to a powerful start. 💼💪🎀

Quick Summary

In this 495th edition, she got this:

• Leadership: Savannah Jefferson Joins KPMG

• In the Spotlight: Florida Women's Hall of Fame

• Local: Announcement & Volunteer Board

• Featured: KB Studio | Client Testimonial

• Things To Do, Networking + Business Events

LEADERSHIP

SAVANNAH JEFFERSON

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🌟 Savannah Jefferson Joins KPMG as Director | Florida Daily

• KPMG announced veteran government executive Savannah Jefferson as its newest Director, bringing deep experience in public affairs and legislative outreach to the firm’s Tallahassee-based government services practice.

• Jefferson most recently served as Director of External Affairs for Governor Ron DeSantis, where she led statewide engagement and strategic outreach efforts on behalf of the Executive Office.

• Her career also includes senior roles with the Florida Hospital Association and Volunteer Florida, where she advanced public policy, legislative relations, and community impact initiatives.

• Jefferson’s appointment comes alongside several team promotions at KPMG’s Tallahassee office, underscoring the firm’s continued investment in Florida’s leadership and public-sector expertise.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

FWHF HONOREES

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👑 Heroines Making History | Tallahassee Magazine

• Since 1982, the Florida Women's Hall of Fame has honored trailblazers whose impact shaped our state, from Mary McLeod Bethune to Gloria Estefan and Marjory Stoneman Douglas.

• This year’s inductees continue that legacy: Belle Yates Bear, a force for inclusion and philanthropy in Pensacola; Mary Brickell, Miami’s visionary founder and advocate for Native and Black communities; and Dotti Groover-Skipper, a lifelong champion against substance abuse and human trafficking.

• Together, they join 118 extraordinary women whose stories reflect resilience, leadership, and service that define Florida’s future.

• 💡Learn more about the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame and the women transforming our state here.

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. |

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Volunteer

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

FEATURED

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KB Studio | Client Testimonial

"We’ve used KB Studio for SEO, web design, Facebook re-targeting, and other services. Hemal and his team are very professional and know how to drive website traffic. I would highly recommend them!"

– Bernie Gandy (Gandy Printers)

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

EVENTS

FOR HER

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Things To Do

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

Sunday, Oct. 12

• Pink Pancakes for a Purpose by Shavonne McCants & Alasdair Rowe, Tallahassee Rotary | Sunday, Oct. 12 | 8 AM | Ponce de Leon, 127 E. Park Ave. | Free Register

• Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation by Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee | Sunday, Oct. 12 | 10:30 AM | 200 S. Duval St. | Free Learn More

Wednesday, Oct. 15

• Foodies Photography Class by Tallahassee Foodies and Lonely Fox Photography | Wednesday, Oct.15 | 7 PM | Charlie Park, 801 S. Gadsden St. | $35 Tickets

  
  

Thursday, Oct. 16

• Featured Event: Pedal for Pink Spin Super Class by Premier Health & Fitness Center | Thursday, Oct. 16 | 12 PM | 3521 Maclay Blvd. S. | Learn More

Friday, Oct. 24

• “Flannel & Fizz” Moms Night Out by Madison Geiger Zabala, Emma Reed Wedgewood, and Tally MOBS - Tallahassee Mommy Meetup Group | Friday, Oct. 24 | 6:30 PM | 2910 Kerry Forest Pkwy Unit 8 | 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

Monday, Oct. 13

• 📎Tallahassee 100 Club Lunch Meeting | Monday, Oct. 13 | 11:30 AM | Tallahassee Elks Lodge #937 | Sign Up | Learn More

Tuesday, Oct. 14

• Professional Women’s Forum by the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce | Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 11:30 AM | Dunlap Champions Club, 225 Champions Way | $45 to $55 Register | Learn More

Thursday, Oct. 16

• October Innovations & Libations by Domi Station | Thursday, Oct. 16 | 5:30 PM | Domi Station, 914 Railroad Ave. | Free Register

Tuesday, Oct. 21

• 📎IGNITE Tallahassee Grand Opening | Tuesday, Oct. 21 | 9 AM | IGNITE Tallahassee | Register

Sports

⚽ FSU Women's Soccer | Seminole Soccer Complex

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

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

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CITYCLIPS LIVE

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