Fifty years ago, the most expected of women was to maintain a home, raise their children and have dinner on the table by 6 o’clock. Today, they create their own expectations. They are owners, presidents, doctors, managers and more, as well as mothers, daughters and wives. More and more females are entering the business world and proving that a woman’s touch is just as effective as a man’s.
These local businesswomen have risen to the tops of their fields and achieved tremendous success. It is their type of accomplishments that inspire other women to take charge in their own lives and careers.
Eton Bridge Insurance and Financial Solutions
7625 W. Sand Lake Road, Suite 201, Orlando • 407-351-3331
sherri@etonbridgesolutions.com • www.etonbridgesolutions.com
Sherri Asadi is the president and founder of Eton Bridge Insurance and Financial Solutions. She came to Orlando 16 years ago from abroad with her three sons. She was educated in three continents and speaks multiple languages. She graduated from New York University, where her knowledge of risk management began. She interned at Morgan Guaranty Trust and achieved 15 awards in the insurance industry. Sherri’s 20-year insurance career spans companies such as PepsiCo Inc.; Hilb, Rogal and Hamilton; Universal Studios and State Farm Insurance.
Connie Emmerson, President/Owner
Royal Landscape Nursery Inc.
2204 Hempel Ave., Gotha • 407-296-3042
www.royallandscapenursery.com
Connie Emmerson is the president/owner of Royal Landscape Nursery, a beautiful landscape nursery owned and operated by the Emmerson family. The nursery is open to the public (retail and wholesale). Items available for delivery include shrubs, trees, sod, mulch and more. At Royal Landscape Nursery, personal attention is given to all customers, and landscape advice is offered for free. Operating hours are Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sharon Hill, Vice President
Eton Bridge Insurance and Financial Solutions
7625 W. Sand Lake Road, Suite 201, Orlando • 407-351-3331
sharon@etonbridgesolutions.com • www.etonbridgesolutions.com
Sharon Hill is the vice president of Eton Bridge Insurance and Financial Solutions. She and her husband moved to Orlando from Scottsdale, Arizona, in 2000. She attended Arizona State University, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration and educational leadership. With comprehensive training and knowledge in the areas of personal and commercial risk management, she focuses on business development, expanding markets and fostering strategic alliances. She is an owner of Bay Hill Cruises & Travel, providing travel services and insurance to Eton Bridge customers.
Lori K. Lambert, M.D.
7051 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 5, Orlando • 407-363-2000
www.lorilambertmd.com
Lori K. Lambert, M.D., is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist in private practice for more than 26 years. Providing superb care to her patients, she proudly delivers babies and performs surgeries at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies and Dr. P. Phillips Hospital. Her office is conveniently located across the street from Dr. Phillips YMCA and Family Center. Dr. Lambert’s facility is open Monday-Friday.
Keshini Parbhu, M.D.Orlando Eye Institute
4750 The Grove Drive, Suite 230, Windermere • 407-704-3937
www.orlandoeyeinstitute.com
Keshini Parbhu, M.D., is one of the physician owners of Orlando Eye Institute. She is the only female oculoplastic surgeon trained under the American Society of Oculofacial Plastic Surgery in the Orlando area. She specializes in reconstructive surgery involving the eyelids, orbital and lacrimal systems, in addition to cosmetic services, including Botox Cosmetic, fillers, permanent eyeliner and blepharoplasty. With her partner, Dr. Deepak Raja, Keshini offers comprehensive eye care at Orlando Eye Institute. The practice recently relocated to a new office in The Grove.
Harsha Raval, Ph.D., Center Director
The Tutoring Center
2572 Maguire Road, Ocoee • 407-614-5980
ocoeefl@tutoringcenter.com • www.tutoringcenter.com (location Ocoee)
The Tutoring Center Ocoee’s center director, Harsha Raval, holds a Doctor of Pharmacy and has a passion for education. The center empowers children in the Windermere, Winter Garden and Ocoee communities to reach their potential. It provides one-on-one instruction in reading, writing, math and SAT/ACT prep in a fun, caring environment with no long-term contracts. The Tutoring Center Ocoee boasts an excellent staff and a free initial assessment.
Monica Semaan, Co-Owner
Body20 LLC
8081 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 300, Orlando • 407-363-0020
www.body20.com
Monica Semaan, co-owner of Body20 LLC, left a job of 18 years to manage a one-of-a-kind personal training studio. The studio’s innovative workout system eliminates the many excuses people have for not working out. With this unique exercise experience, people with busy lifestyles now have a chance to perform a high-end, 20-minute workout at an affordable price. Heart and calorie monitors are used to track progress, and monthly assessments keep clients on the right track.