Event Set for May 15 at Seminole State College in Sanford, FL
ORLANDO, FL, May 07, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Orlando is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 PropelHER Pitch Competition, which will take place during the highly anticipated Take Flight Women’s Business Conference on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Seminole State College, located at 100 Weldon Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773.
Presented by NAWBO Orlando, this year’s conference promises to be a celebration of innovation, leadership, and the entrepreneurial spirit of women across Florida.
2025 PropelHER Finalists
Finalists will pitch live in three categories—NextGen, Emerging, and Established—for a chance to win a share of cash prizes and over $18,000 in business services including legal support, marketing, HR, and promotion packages.
“PropelHER isn’t just a competition—it’s a launchpad for women who are transforming industries and changing lives,” says Karen Kurta, Chair of the PropelHER Committee and President-Elect. “We’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on this incredible group of women founders.”
NextGen Finalists
• Line Cherrelus – Hair Hub: A mobile app empowering Black women with affordable DIY hair care tutorials, product guidance, and a supportive community—all designed to reclaim time, money, and confidence.
• Elaina Dixon – Blossoming to Broadway: A developmental program that uses drama therapy, arts education, and faith-based support to nurture social-emotional growth in children and youth.
Emerging Finalists
• Janell Borrero – MoneyPOP: A fintech platform providing AI-powered financial coaching for beauty entrepreneurs.
• Daisy Parks – Wellside Health: A telehealth provider delivering digital healthcare services to residential and commercial real estate communities.
• Tasanee Durrett – Tasanee Art: An art collective using cultural storytelling and public art to foster connection, healing, and economic opportunities for diverse creatives.
Established Finalists
• Julie Kostic – JK Creative: A design agency redefining small business branding with high-impact, affordable creative services.
• Cristina Duncan – Leaders in Training (LIT): A youth development program combining leadership training, dance, and community service to empower underserved students.
Attendees of the Take Flight Business Conference will also gain access to inspiring keynote speakers, expert-led panels on marketing and funding, and powerful networking opportunities with women business leaders, investors, and mentors.
“NAWBO Orlando is proud to lead this movement of women uplifting women,” says Deanna Novak, Judging Coordinator and NAWBO Institute President Elect. “These finalists represent the innovation, purpose, and resilience that drive Florida’s entrepreneurial economy forward.”
NAWBO Orlando is committed to fostering an environment where women entrepreneurs can flourish. This conference is a testament to our dedication to supporting the growth and success of women-led businesses in our community.
For more information on the conference or to register, visit www.nawboorlando.org/take-flight-business-conference.
About NAWBO Orlando
NAWBO Orlando is a 5-Star Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, the unified voice of over 12 million women-owned businesses in the U.S. Our mission is to propel women entrepreneurs into economic, social, and political spheres of power through advocacy, education, and community. For more information visit us on the web and social media at www.NAWBOorlando.org. NAWBO National is celebrating its 50th anniversary in June.
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