JW Marriott Tampa Water Street | Tampa Chamber Women of Influence 2024
Sold-Out Tampa Chamber Women of Influence Luncheon
In the heart of Tampa's vibrant corporate event scene, the JW Marriott Tampa played host to an extraordinary annual event, the Tampa Chamber Women of Influence Luncheon. This event always sells out months in advance as hundreds of women come to connect and celebrate the strength, resilience, and accomplishments of the most amazing women in Tampa Bay. Premier Choice Group was running the step and repeat station and also had a video testimonial station where they were interviewing attendees and getting in person testimonials for the Chamber which was a very interactive and awesome way to get video testimonials.
Celebrating Achievements, Building Connections
Among the distinguished guests present were Miss Tampa, former Mayor Bob Buckhorn, current Mayor Jane Castor, and Rhea Law, the President of USF. Every year, there is an award given to recognize a woman whose leadership has made a positive impact on our community - The Dottie Berger MacKinnon Woman of Influence Award. It’s always a surprise to that person, they don’t find out until their bio is read and their name is called. This year it was given to Joanne Sullivan, who is the Assistant VP of Community Engagement for USF and she was completely surprised and overcome with gratitude. It always makes me nervous because I have to capture their reaction but not give it away, her reaction was priceless!
Inspirational Insights: Keynote Address by Emmy Award-Winning Filmmaker Sarah Moshman
This year's Women of Influence Luncheon featured an unforgettable keynote address by Sarah Moshman, a self-made Emmy award-winning filmmaker whose journey left attendees spellbound. Renowned for her exceptional documentary skills showcased in films like "Losing Sight of Shore," "The Empowerment Project," "Unbound," and "A Mother is Born," Moshman captivated the audience with her compelling narrative.
She recounted her transition from a producer role on "Dancing with the Stars" to embracing her true passion for storytelling. Moshman posed a thought-provoking question to the audience: "What would you do if you weren't afraid of failing?" Her query resonated deeply, prompting introspection among attendees, including myself!
Sarah Moshman's presence was not only captivating but also profoundly relatable. Her authenticity and down-to-earth demeanor endeared her to the audience, leaving an indelible impression on all fortunate enough to witness her address. As her inspiring words lingered in the air, attendees departed with newfound motivation to pursue their passions unapologetically, undeterred by the fear of failure. As always, Women of Influence 2024 had the most positive and uplifting vibe, it’s always an honor to photograph!
