Business and Networking Resources
From Waiting Tables to Writing Policies: Audrey Young’s 27-Year Journey in Insurance
Sometimes, the best career paths aren’t planned — they just happen. For Audrey Young, Insurance Agent at Brightway Insurance in Rockledge, Florida, her start in the industry was as unexpected as it was life-changing. “It was ages ago,” Audrey recalls with a smile. “I...
From Cruise Ship Shocker to Financial Freedom Coach: Meet Ruby Scotland
It was supposed to be a relaxing escape—her first cruise after 23 years in corporate life. But on the fourth night, as Ruby Scotland prepared for dinner, the news ticker on the ship’s TV blindsided her: her company was shutting down its U.S. stores. By the time Ruby...
Forging Justice with Heart: The Story of Attorney Jorge Rafael Alfonso, Jr. of WhiteBird, PLLC
A Rising Attorney with a Passion for Advocacy In a quiet office tucked into Waverly Place in Melbourne, Florida, attorney Jorge Rafael Alfonso, Jr., greets each client with a calm confidence that only comes from genuine passion for the law. At just a few years into...
Solving Tax Troubles with Heart: Meet Linda Smith of The Florida Tax Place
When most people hear the word “taxes,” their stress level goes up a notch. But for Linda Smith, Tax Analyst at The Florida Tax Place in Melbourne, Florida, taxes aren’t just numbers on a page—they’re opportunities to solve problems, ease worries, and give people...
Restoring More Than Homes: How Kaylee Hanes Built 321 Restore It, Inc. with Heart and Grit
Walk into 321 Restore It, Inc.’s brand-new West Melbourne office, and you’ll feel the energy right away. It’s not just the hum of phones or the buzz of dryers and dehumidifiers heading out to a job site—it’s the passion of co-owner Kaylee Hanes, who, together with...
At the Wheel of Innovation: Larry Stair and the Muzeum Marketing Story
When Larry Stair—CEO and Founding Partner of Muzeum Marketing—describes his role, he doesn’t reach for corporate jargon. Instead, he grins and says, “I drive the bus!” It’s a simple phrase, but it carries the weight of 19 years of leadership, innovation, and trust....
Jennifer Parrish of 321 Closing: Putting Heart Into Every Real Estate Transaction
When you step into the world of real estate, the process can feel like a whirlwind—endless paperwork, complicated terms, and deadlines that make your head spin. But for Jennifer Parrish, Owner and Licensed Title Agent of 321 Closing, LLC, the heart of every...
Niki Jones: Protecting Futures, One Floridian at a Time
When you step into Niki Jones’ Allstate Agency, you’ll quickly realize this isn’t just an insurance office—it’s a hub of community connection and personal care. With nearly two decades of experience under her belt, Niki doesn’t just sell policies—she helps people...
Behind the Scenes with Robert Pharoah: Turning Vacations into Investments in Brevard County
When you first meet Robert Pharoah, owner of PMI Brevard, you immediately get the sense this isn’t your average property manager. There’s a spark—a combination of business savvy, local knowledge, and a genuine love for helping people—that’s hard to miss. “I’ve always...