Patty Dent
Senior Vice-President
Regional Manager Palm Beach South BankAtlantic
“I always say there are nine wonders of the world: the eighth wonder clearly is compounding interest; the ninth wonder is networking. I have always been a networker.”
When you were a child, did you have a hero or heroine? If so, who?
I can’t say that I had a specific [...]
Lani Click
Palm Beach Affiliate Director, Work-Life
Balance Institute for Women;
Owner & Designer, Palm Beach
Purses & EcoChic Purses; CEO Lani Click Consulting
“Passion and a wise heart result in a meaningful life. Remember to have reverence for the earth and its resources.”
When you were a child, did you have a hero or heroine? If so, who?
A lot of [...]
Cathleen R. Pratt
President and CEO
Revenue Generator
Cate’s tenacious and positive outlook on work and life is uplifting and contagious.
If you have a difficult decision to make, how many people do you discuss it with?
The one constant in making decisions has always been tuning into my own instinct first, then I may seek advice and verification. There are [...]
Tia Diaz-Balart
Tia Diaz-Balart
President / Founder EcoChamber
Tia is a woman whose belief in “striving for progress, not perfection” is indeed her winning formula catapulting her to perfection, indeed!
If you have a difficult decision to make, how many people do you discuss it with?
I always involve other people in my decision-making process. I subscribe to the idea of [...]
Kristi Krueger
Co-Anchor, Local 10 Morning and
Noon News Medical Reporter,
“Kristi’s Good Health” Segments
Kristi Krueger talks fast. She has to in order to fit all that she does into one single day. I think what makes her stand out among the other hardworking moms I meet is that she is so cheerful and upbeat about it all.
What [...]
Cindy Krischer Goodman
Writer, The Miami Herald
Cindy Krischer Goodman is a perfect example of how art imitates life. She took her biggest challenge, balancing family and work, and turned it into a newspaper column. Smart, resourceful and determined to make it all work, Cindy now shares her valuable insights and suggestions with her readers.
I love your column. How [...]
Laura Raybin Miller
Commissioner, South Broward Hospital
District Executive Director, State of Israel Bonds
It’s easy to understand why the Governor of the State of Florida has twice appointed Laura Raybin Miller to Commissioner. She is a devoted mother, caring friend, community activist and efficient manager. In short, Laura makes a difference.
What are some of the experiences that moved [...]
Debi Davis
Founder & President,
Fit America MD
Debi Davis is a successful self-made businesswoman, author and parent. She exhibits the kind of balance most women long for—a combination of straightforward business skills with the sensitivity, creativity and intuitiveness of a true Renaissance woman.
What prompted you to start a weight-loss business?
I was significantly overweight—by 85 pounds. At the time, [...]
Sandra Franco, MD
Co-Director, Breast Cancer
Center Memorial Cancer Institute
Strong, yet gentle is how I would describe Dr. Sandra Franco. She is as dedicated to nurturing the spirit as she is to treating disease. Her upbeat, positive attitude is contagious, and that’s something she wants to share with others.
Tell me about some of the situations or experiences that led [...]
Jane Clayson Johnson
Broadcast Journalist
In 2004, Jane Clayson Johnson, former broadcast correspondent and anchor of shows such as Good Morning America, ABC World News Tonight, The Early Show, 48 Hours and CBS Evening News, made her own headlines when she announced she was leaving her career to have a family. In the past, the background of her interviews [...]
