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🥰 Dynamic. That is one word to describe today’s edition of Women on Wednesdays. A local creative agency took home a Silver ADDY Award, reminding us that creativity flourishes when it serves the community. Mark your calendars for an evening with mother-daughter duo as they recount stories from their travels around the world, during their book signing. ICYMI, we’re sharing the highlights from the CityClips Live episode with Elena Brandt, the Founder and CEO of Besample.
Quick Summary
In this 414th edition, here she goes:
Awards: Grova Won the District 4 American Advertising Awards
Save the Date: Have a Love Affair with Travel
CityClips Live Recap: Besample | Elena Brandt
Featured: Strategic Health Insurance Consultants
Community, Networking + Business Events
AWARDS
DISTRICT 4 ADDY
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🩷 Grova takes silver at the District 4 American Advertising Awards. | Grova
Grova Creative is proud to announce that they received a Silver ADDY Award at this year's District 4 American Advertising Awards for their work with the Frenchtown Neighborhood Improvement Association (FNIA) on their rebranding.
They are honored to represent Tallahassee at the district level, especially as the only local agency to win over fierce competition from across Florida and the Caribbean. 👏
FNIA is a strong advocate for Frenchtown, working to create jobs, promote a healthier lifestyle, support entrepreneurship, and combat food insecurity. Despite economic challenges, Frenchtown's spirit is filled with history, resilience, and hope. FNIA is at the center of all this, establishing key partnerships with groups like the City of Tallahassee and the USDA to drive lasting change.
“Winning this award is more than just recognition for design—it’s a powerful reminder that creativity thrives when it serves the community. Collaborating with FNIA was about capturing the heartbeat of Frenchtown: its resilience, its hope, and its hunger for positive change. This is exactly the kind of work that fuels our passion at Grova Creative,” said Giavona Williams, Founder and Owner of Grova Creative.
SAVE THE DATE
LOVE AFFAIR WITH TRAVEL
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✒️ Hearth & Soul hosts book signing with bestselling Mother-Daughter duo, Evelyn and Natalie Kelly. | Hearth & Soul
Hearth & Soul is excited to host an evening dedicated to the transformative power of travel. Everyone is welcome to join the book signing and discussion featuring mother-daughter authors Evelyn and Natalie Kelly. Their #1 Amazon bestselling memoir, Have a Love Affair with Travel: Your Ticket to an Exhilarating Life, has received praise from Jack Canfield, the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. ✨
This memoir and guide has struck a chord with readers around the globe, recently achieving high rankings in several Amazon categories: Travel Writing, Biographies & Memoirs of Women, and Travel Tips. Combining heartfelt narratives with useful insights, the book presents 79 colorful stories inspired by the authors’ adventures in 88 countries, all 50 U.S. states, and every continent.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Hearth & Soul, a place that feels like home and adventure all at once,” says Dr. Evelyn Kelly. “This event is not just about the book—it’s about connecting with fellow dreamers and travelers who know the best stories begin when you step outside your comfort zone.”
The event will take place on Tuesday, June 24th, from 5:30 PM at Hearth & Soul, 1410 Market St. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the authors, listen to exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, discover travel tips that aren’t available on Google, and receive personalized signed copies of the book.
Evelyn Kelly, PhD, is a renowned author and speaker based in Ocala, Florida, who earned her doctorate from the University of Florida.
Natalie Kelly, MS, serves as the CEO of a state organization, has degrees from Florida State University, and lives in Tallahassee. Together, they have nurtured a lifelong enthusiasm for exploration, traveling the world for over 30 years and capturing its spirit through insightful storytelling.
CC LIVE RECAP
BESAMPLE
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🎙️ Elena Brandt on CityClips Live Ep. 85.
Last Wednesday, Julia had the pleasure of featuring Elena Brandt, the Founder and CEO of Besample. | CityClips Live Ep. 85
Besample is a new data collection platform that provides online access to thousands of pre-screened research participants in 42 countries across Africa, Asia, South America, and Europe. It is a female-founded startup on a mission to make behavioral research truly diverse and globally representative. 🌎
Here are the takeaways of her interview with Julia:
During her time in Graduate School at FSU, she realized that the science of humans primarily focuses on Americans, who do not reflect the global population. Her work at Yandex, a major tech firm in Russia, along with her experience at Toloka, a provider of crowdsourcing and generative AI services, motivated her and her co-founder, Tamila, to develop a comparable initiative in research.
At present, they utilize AI as a language tool for instant translations. Nevertheless, human participants are still an essential resource for gathering data on human behavior.
As a mompreneur, she cited that a woman can successfully juggle being a mother and pursuing a career simultaneously. It is entirely feasible to excel in both areas without compromising either role.
FEATURED
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EVENTS
FOR HER
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Community
Up to Saturday, July 26
Women Among Us: Portraits of Strength by FSU MOFA | Thursday to Saturday, May 29 to July 26 | FSU Museum of Fine Arts, 530 West Call St. | Free Learn More
Saturday, June 14
Donuts with Dad by Skate World Center Inc | Saturday, June 14 | 8 AM | 2563 Capital Circle NE | Online: $5; Day-of: $8 Tickets
Family Fun Day by Amicus Brewing Ventures and Charlie Ward | Saturday, June 14 | 2 PM | 717 S Gadsden St. | Tickets | Learn More
Sunday, June 15
Pops, Hops & Hot Rods - Father's Day Celebration by Hearth & Soul | Sunday, June 15 | 1 PM | Hearth & Soul, 1410 Market St. | Free | Learn More
Tuesday, June 24
Have a Love Affair with Travel Book Signing & Discussion by Hearth & Soul | Tuesday, June 24 | 5:30 PM | Hearth & Soul, 1410 Market St. | Free RSVP
Saturday, June 28
Artopia 2025 by Big Bend Cares | Saturday, June 28 | 6:30 PM | Donald Tucker Civic Center | Artists/Donors: Free, General: $25 Tickets | Learn More
This event benefits the Big Bend Cares’ Client Services Department.
Network + Biz
Saturdays, up to July 12
Capture the Flag by FSU Computer Science | Saturdays, June 7 to July 12 | 9:30 AM | James Jay Love Building Room 016 | Free Register | Learn More (For high school and undergraduate students interested in cybersecurity - no experience necessary.)
Wednesday to Friday, June 11 to 13
14th Annual Jim Moran Institute Conference | Wednesday to Friday, June 11 to 13 | James Museum, St. Petersburg | Register
June 11: 5 PM - Welcome Reception
June 12: 8 AM to 7 PM
June 13: 8:30 AM to 12 PM
Tuesday, June 17
Featured Event: Beyond the Basics - Strategic Planning by Chamber of Commerce | Tuesday, June 17 | 8 AM | Courtyard by Marriott North, 1972 Raymond Diehl Rd. | Free for Members, $15 for Non-Members Register
Wednesday, June 18
Professional Development Series: Free Online Training Courses by Chamber of Commerce | Wednesday, June 18 | 8 AM | Online | Free Register before June 11
Thursday, June 26
Optimizing Business Processes: Promoting Efficiency and Cost Savings by Chamber of Commerce | Thursday, June 26 | 5:30 PM | SBDC at FAMU, 625 E. Tennessee St. | Register
Thursday to Friday, June 26 to 27
2025 Creator Summit: Digital Media Con by Creators INC | Thursday to Friday, June 26 to 27 | Tickets Sponsorship
Youth All-Access Pass (Ages 8–17): Free; Student All-Access Pass (FSU, FAMU, TSC): $20; General: $50
Thursday, June 26: Venue is at Pedros, 750 Apalachee Pkwy. | 4 PM
Friday, June 27: Venue is at Domi Station, 914 Railroad Ave. | 6 PM
Tuesday to Wednesday, July 15 to 16
2025 Annual UPHS Conference for Nonprofit Management & Leadership | Tuesday to Wednesday, July 15 to 16 | 4 PM | $135 for UPHS Members, $200 for Non-UPHS Members Register
LIVE PODCAST
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