Members
Julie Jones
VP Ultra Luxury Sales, Broker Associate | Douglas Elliman Real Estate
An icon in Fort Lauderdale real estate, Julie Jones has made an indelible impact on this fantastic city. For over two decades, she has been helping society's most accomplished, high-profile individuals find the luxury waterfront or beachfront properties of their dreams.
954.328.3665 | Julie@JulieJonesLuxury.com | JulieJonesLuxury.com
Carole Nugent
Royal Dames | President
Stopping cancer in our lifetime is a commitment we want to see come true. To date, the Royal Dames have raised millions of dollars to encourage, aid, enrich and support valuable educational programs and critical cancer research at the Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute, located in the Center for Collaborative Research at Nova Southeastern University.
954.554.7855 | CLNugent213@Yahoo.com
Rosemarie Laffler
Director of VIP Agent Experience | Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Rosemarie holds two roles with Douglas Elliman, National Director for the Sports & Entertainment Division, and Director of VIP Agent Experience, for their Florida brokerage.
305.924.0833 | Rosemarie.Laffler@Elliman.com
Monica Filpo
Executive Director, Banker | JP Morgan Private Banking
Monica works closely with affluent individuals, families, business owners and C-suite executives who have accumulated substantial wealth and seek a trusted advisor to transform their hard work into a legacy.
786.525.3704 | Monica.Filpo@JPMorgan.com
Jacqueline Gilbert
Executive Director, Banker | J.P. Morgan Private Banking
Jacqueline advises some of the most affluent individuals and families in the area, including business owners, entrepreneurs, and members of the medical community. Most recently, she joins the firm from Truist Wealth where she was a Medical Specialty Relationship Manager focusing on high-net-worth clients.
954.557.9922 | Jacqueline.Gilbert@JPMorgan.com
Danielle Gaudreau
Owner | The Pretty Nomad and The Vintage Nomad
Meet award winning designer and discover the perfect cocktail dresses and gowns tailored for every occasion.
Danielle Gaudreau has built a loyal clientele utilizing her services as a personal stylist and wardrobe consultant. She prides herself on providing her service to VIP clients and ensuring the highest level of discreteness.
During her free time, Danielle continues to cultivate her love for art and has accepted commissioned work.
Danielle continues to work on new ventures and is always receptive to new opportunities.
954.903.8950 | DanielleGaudreau@me.com
Nicole Folkerts
Franchise Agency Owner | John Galt Insurance Franchising
Nicole has over 10 years of experience in the insurance industry, where she has gained a wealth of knowledge that has helped her navigate the ever-changing Insurance market allowing her to tackle her client’s unique requirements.
954.600.1726 | Nicole.Folkerts@JohnGaltInsurance.com
Kelly Derouches
Director Membership | Tower Club Fort Lauderdale
In South Florida I embraced my ability to build relationships and be a community connector. Stepping into the Tower Club Fort Lauderdale as the Membership Director, I bring a unique blend of dedication, creativity, and innovation to the world of membership.
954.723.4168 | Kelly.Deroches@InvitedClubs.com
Baileigh Daoud-Soricelli
5th Generation Jeweler & Director of Marketing | Daoud’s Fine Jewelry
If you are searching for the finest in exceptional quality jewelry, exquisite timepieces and the best customer service, then take the time to view the unparalleled selections offered at Daoud’s Fine Jewelry.
863.258.3129 | Baileigh@Daouds.com
Caroline Muzo
CEO | Zoh Studio
Experienced Interior Design Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the construction and design industry. Skilled in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Sales, Design Management, and Revit. Strong program and project management professional with a Graduate Certificate focused in Project Management, Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design, and Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Florida State University.
954.397.6147 | Cmozo@Zoh.Studio
Christine Redmond
President | Rainmakers Elite
Christine Redmond celebrates over 30 successful years of leadership roles in the South Florida business community and credits her achievement to the extensive network of like-minded professionals she has developed over decades by always striving to exceed client expectations while also making it a priority to learn how she can contribute to their personal and professional success.
305.764.5495 | ChristineRedmond@Live.com
Bonnie Barnett
President | Bonnie Barnett Fine Art
I am a collector of investment art and consequently I started to buy art for people I know and become their fine art consultant. I mainly deal in investment art.
I am Chair of Public Art, Broward County, and am on the Broward Cultural Council.
I am on the Museum of Art Board/Nova Southeastern, Ex. Board of The Broward Performing Arts Center.
954.610.8008 | BonnieBarn@AOL.com
Bellanires Alarcon
Owner | Beauty by Bellanires
Public Insurance Adjuster | Five Star Claims Adjusting
Originally from Ecuador, Bella has been captivated by the entertainment industry's glamour from a young age. Her passion is in makeup and fashion, where she sees beauty as a form of art and self-expression. "I love helping others find their unique sparkle, because true beauty comes from feeling good about who we are."
Specializing in high-end residential and commercial Property & Casualty claims for adjusting and appraisal services. Member in good standing of F.A.P.I.A., and the Windstorm Network.
954.249.3344 | Bella@FSClaims.com
Tonka Cascais
Owner | ProPilates
Tonka Cascais is the creator/ owner of ProPilates and the master mind behind all programs, treatments and products, which are developed by her on the foundation of Neuroscience and Developmental Psychology.
954.224.0408 | TonkaCascais@Icloud.com
Lisa Kasten
Events Manager | NSU Art Museum
Marketing Executive with 20 years professional experience in the United States and Asia in Event Planning, Good communication, and negotiation skills with ability to fosters strong working relationships with internal and external customers to ensure success. Demonstrates talent for building relationships in the community. Public relations, Branding, Sponshorships, fundraising and business development.
954.732.0322| LisaKasten01@Gmail.com
Mary Krystoff
President | Fanizzi & Co.
Event Designer and Producer. Introducing you to the world of Fanizzi and Co worldwide events.
954.609.2379 | Krystoff@FanizziandCompany.com
Lauren Berheim
President | Rainmakers Elite
Rainmakers Elite is Lauren's vision of bringing her professional connections together to foster strong business relationships and help each other succeed.
786.554.1709 | Lauren@RainMakersElite.com
Maria Psoni
Owner | Insights Optics
We offer customized designer sunglasses and eyeglasses with prescription lenses personally tailored to your vision needs.
Our experienced personnel will help you select the perfect pair that will compliment your face shape ,style and lifestyle needs ensuring proper fit while offering various lens options such as polarized, anti-reflective, blue light filtering, and tinting.
863.443.1967 | MariaPsonis@Gmail.com
Jennifer Peacock
Brand Partnerships Manager | Denison Yachting
Jennifer's marketing and sales background includes positions with WTVJ-NBC6 Miami, the Museum of Art Ft. Lauderdale, Clear Channel Entertainment, WFOR-CBS4 Miami, and most recently VENICE Magazine and Denison's own FRANK Magazine before taking on the role of Brand Partnerships Manager.
954.560.8888 | Jen@DenisonYachting.com
Valerie Law
Owner | Genesis Automation, Inc.
Custom Electronics and Home Automation Designer. 16 years in the industry with 10 years of Theater Architecture & Acoustic Design.
Specialties: Home Theater Design & Build. Blueprints to finished rooms.
954.868.5110 | Valerie@GenesisAutomationInc.com
Sheryl Maher
Chief Marketing Officer | Phillips Pet Food & Supplies
Phillips Pet Food & Supplies is a premier pet food and pet supply distributor, servicing pet specialty markets all across the country.
610.730.0256 | SMaher@PhillipsandPhillips.com
Nicole Villarroel
Attorney | Olive | Judd P.A.
Nicole is a partner with the Firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. Nicole focuses her practice on commercial and residential real estate transactions. She represents her clients in all phases of real estate sales and acquisition transactions.
786.554.1709 | NVillarroel@OliveJudd.com
Carolyn Paddock
Founder | In-Flight Insider LLC
In-Flight Insider is a company with bespoke services to help private jet owners elevate their travel experience. We offer Aviation Recruiting, In-Flight Service Training and Aircraft Outfitting. Carolyn is a proud member of Gulfstream’s CAB Committee (Cabin Advisory Board) and ATCAT Committee (Advanced Technology Customer Advisory Team). As a trusted aviation and travel resource, Carolyn has been interviewed by various media outlets including Forbes, CNBC, CNN, MSNBC, TIME, The Huffington Post, The Washington Post, the Robb Report, DuJour, and many more.
917-385-1052 | Carolyn@InFlightInsider.com
Stephanie Toothaker
CEO & Chief Strategist | Toothaker.org
Named a Martindale Hubbell AV-rated “Super Lawyer” and Florida Trend “Legal Elite,” Stephanie has a nationally recognized practice that is dedicated to innovation and success for development, land use/zoning law, P3 public/private partnerships, procurement, and politics. Toothaker.org provides in-house legal and planning solutions to clients who demand the best, including David Beckham’s Inter Miami CF, Tavistock and Kushner Companies.
954.648.9376 | Stephanie@Toothaker.org
Philippine Dubois
Private Client Manager | Bulgari
Philippine, born in Paris and raised in Miami, has over 15 years of experience in the luxury industry. She has been with Bulgari for 6+ years and has become an expert in finding the perfect jewel or watch for her VIP clients. She also creates curated experiences and has access to exclusive Bulgari Events in the US and International that only her clients have access to. She has a passion to deliver the best service, and if there is one thing she loves in her business, it’s bringing joy and happiness to her clients.
305-903-7190 | Philippine.dubois@bulgari.com
Terra Sickler
Founding Partner | Twig, Trade, & Tribunal, PLLC
Whether litigation and transactions, or administering an estate through Probate, my top priority is ensuring my client's peace of mind through honest and efficient counsel.
954.636.1653 | Info@TwigLaw.com
Jeralin Felipe
Specialist | Soundvision Technology
Jeralin Felipe studied at the British Institute of Homeopathy International and is a seasoned
New Business Development Specialist working at Sound Vision Technology. She has a magnetic personality and extraordinary talent for cultivating relationships and inspiring others to contribute to their community.
305.775.2779 | JF@SoundVisionTechnology.com
Rachel Manocchio
CEO | Doctors Best Wellness Center
At Doctors Best Wellness Center in Weston, Florida, we pride ourselves on providing the utmost care for our patients and helping them look and feel their best. We offer a variety of anti-aging & wellness services to patients living in and around the South Florida area including Weston, Fort Lauderdale, Plantation and Davie.
Alison Rolfs
Chief Home Inspector | Rolfs Home Inspections
Rolfs Home Inspections wants you to "Let Us Look Before You Leap"!
We are here to help Home Buyers and Homeowners, Realtors, and Insurance Companies get the right information on the condition of a home. We provide reliable service 7 days a week at a reasonable rate with reports ready the next day or sooner, because we know that time matters.
786.246.1414 | Alison@Rolfs-Hi.com
Tammy Saltzman
Attorney/President | TBS LAW PA
Tammy went to law school at 34 after years in sales and marketing. Graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a JD in 1999. Practicing 23 years in the area of family and real estate and title closings.
786.554.1709 | Tammy@TBSLawPA.com
Debra Wheatman
President | Careers Done Write
Founder and president of Careers Done Write, a marketing and personal branding company providing comprehensive services to job seekers and professionals who are proactive about managing their professional development and career planning efforts. She is passionate about working with her clients as they pursue gratifying career choices.
732.673.2459 | Debra@CareersDoneWrite.com
Ashley Thomas
Vice President | Print Dynamics
Print Dynamics is a full-service printing, mailing, graphic design and fulfillment services provider based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Thanks to our unique mix of equipment and services, Print Dynamics can handle any project from start to finish and help bring your project in on time and within budget.
954.444.0431 | Ashley@FLMag.com
Victoria Martoccia
General Contractor | She Builds It
Victoria Martoccia is an award winning custom home builder in South Florida. Her exquisite dedication to detail and her quest to provide the finest in service has made her the choice luxury home builder in the area. The video below showcases her latest masterpiece in the Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club.
321.263.5326 | VictoriaMartocciaConstruction@Gmail.com
Nicole Mastrangelo
Founder/Creative Director | Daily Drip
The Daily Drip media provides content, resources, programming, and community for South Florida women in business at the ownership, c-suite, director, executive, and start-up levels.
561.906.7526 | Nicole@WorkWithSpring.com
Durée Mellion Ross
President | Durée & Company
The team at Durée & Company shares a passion for our clients, our work and our results. We also share an equal and abiding passion for having a great deal of fun while serving our clients, loving our work and reporting our results. Not every team can juggle such passions, but we’re a special group. Although we come from different professional backgrounds in communications, as a team, we take the same approach to our responsibilities — we bring our “A” game to every project.
305.775.3010 | Duree@DureeAndCompany.com
Dragana Dujovic
Founder | Dragana Fashion Accessories
Dragana as a designer brand is strong, unique and beautiful–just like you. Fashion is our passion. We want you to look good and feel good about every piece of jewelry or accessory you purchase from us. Work, family obligations and hobbies fill our days and our calendars. With your busy lifestyle, it is more important than ever to take time to do something special for yourself!
786-897-4877 | Contact@Dragana.com
Tatyana Tchernov
Owner | TDK Design
As a luxury window treatment designer, Tatyana brings trust and excellence to every project. By concentrating on color, textures, functionality, and quality construction, every detail, from measurement to installation is carefully planned, resulting in first time quality satisfaction.
Rikki Rodriguez
Nurse Practitioner | Golden Aesthetic
My passion for Aesthetic Dermatology has led me into my fifth year of experience as a nurse injector. My skills as an Advance Practice Nurse Injector include injections of neuro-modulators, dermal fillers and collagen stimulators. As an experienced injector I utilize products from Allergan, Galderma, MERZ and Bellafill. I pride myself on my injection skills, the micro-cannula technique, extensive experience in fractional CO2 laser treatments, attention to detail, and satisfied patient outcomes.
754-225-3141
Janie Micek
Founder/Creative Director | Studio 818, Inc
Jane is a licensed Interior Designer with over a decade of commercial and residential design and project management experience. Jane has provided designs and strategic oversight of new construction and renovation projects ranging in size from one-bedroom condos to 150,000sf commercial projects with $3,000,000 budgets.
310-923-5263 | Janie@STUDIO818.design
Jen Kasler
Senior Territory Manager | Inspire Medical Systems
I am an award winning medical device professional with an MBA, corporate leadership experiences, and a consistent track record. I have sold disposable and capital equipment across multiple specialties including Spine, Interventional Radiology, Neuromodulation, and ENT/Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
773-930-9063 | JKasler@Gmail.com
Valerie Cianci
Owner | Charlie St Flowers & Coffee
Charlie Street Flowers & Coffee is located in Fort Lauderdale’s up and coming arts district—Studio City. Join us for breakfast, lunch & our weekly events including pop-up gallery nights, morning yoga and more!
📍 1251 NE 9th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL
908-334-3204 | VTracyCiani@Gmail.com
Mary Rubin
Animal Welfare | Arts and Culture | Children | Civil Rights and Social Action | Education | Human Rights | Poverty Alleviation
Previous Experience: Account executive with a proven track record of nine consecutive President awards in addition to three sales rep of the year awards along with the prestigious Tom Bender award twice all accomplished in a highly competitive market. Self-starter with a desire to lead and win with unstoppable results.
Master Laser Expert | The Laser Queen
I'm here to help enhance your outer-most layer, your skin. My expertise in skin care and non-invasive procedures of the face are my specialty. I can customize a regimen especially for you with treatments ranging from deep cleansing facials, chemical peels, ultra-sonic penetrating moisturizing treatments, to paraffin treatments.
954-444-6579 | LaserQueenFL@Gmail.com
Marketing & Paid Advertising Expert | Luxury Floral Designer
Born and raised in Nashville, Randi is a passionate entrepreneur in marketing and luxury floral design. She founded bblgum marketing in 2016, offering web design, SEO, Google Ads, and more. Randi also launched La Fleur, xo., an upscale floral company with unique bouquets and luxury gifts. She continues to inspire with her creativity and dedication to excellence in both fields.
Lauren Alexander
Luxury Travel Advisor | Private Aircraft Specialist
With almost a decade in private aviation Lauren possesses extensive knowledge of aircraft and luxury travel trends. Lauren excels in arranging various types of trips from executive travel to family vacations that leave lasting memories. From inter-city helicopter rides, a seaplane or propellor plane for island hopping, to large cabin jets, Lauren has the expertise in knowing which aircraft is best suited for the trip. Let Lauren plan your next luxury getaway!
SilverwingTravel.com
Katie Lee
Trusted Clothing Advisor & Image Consultant/Tom James Company
Tom James is the world’s largest custom clothing manufacturer and retailer, ensuring unparalleled quality through its vertically integrated process. Operating in over 100 cities, we offer exceptional value with our direct service model: “I come to you with fine clothing.” Clients enjoy bespoke garments without hassle, benefiting from extensive fabric choices and personalized fittings. With suits from $800 to high-end Oxxford pieces, our business thrives on referrals.
TomJames.com/KatherineLee/ | k.lee@tomjames.com
Karisa Smith
TV Host & Producer Dining Divas TV Destination Divas TV Investor
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in Human Resources, Sales, and Consulting. Proven track record of creating business alignment by cultivating relationships with key stakeholders and streamlining operations from strategy to execution. Utilizes analytical, communication, and creative problem-solving skills to surpass organizational targets across diverse industries. Ability to motivate team members and effectively communicate with cross-functional teams.
Annemarie Frank
Chief Marketing Officer | Amaira Med Spa
Annemarie brings over 25 years of consumer marketing expertise, initially in finance and then in beauty. She currently consults in the Aesthetics industry and serves as CMO for Amaira Med Spa & Surgical. Previously, she was CMO at Ideal Image, overseeing media planning, lead generation, brand development, social media, and PR. Annemarie held VP roles at HSN, Avon, Benefit Cosmetics, and American Express, focusing on digital marketing and eCommerce. She holds an MBA in Finance and Information Technology from NYU Stern.
Dionne Absheer
President | Corporate Move Management Servies
Dionne Absheer is the President and Owner of Corporate Move Management Services, specializing in project management and relocations for courthouses, high-rise buildings, military bases, and educational institutions nationwide. With over two decades of experience, Dionne has a strong background in fundraising and community service across private and public sectors. She has chaired silent auctions and received a Community Award from St. Thomas Aquinas High School. As a committed member of the Royal Dames, Dionne actively contributes to cancer research fundraising efforts.
Al Vojtila
Financial Advisor | Northwestern Mutual
Based out of South Florida, Al is breaking the mold within the world of finance as she works with an opulent crowd spanning across America, and those on their way. While performing strategic portfolio analysis and creating holistic financial planning solutions for successful business owners and professionals, honesty and attention to detail has built her rapport. Al integrates herself into people’s lives as the puzzle piece they didn’t know they were missing. Her focuses while planning lie in tax efficient strategies, maximizing returns, and balancing risk. Although she is a diligent by trade, Al finds joy in speed as her weekend hobbies include NHRA D1 Drag Racing.