Bridgette Bello

2 months ago | tbbwmag.com | Bridgette Bello |Jason Baker

It might just be the title of that book I’ve been promising myself—and others—that I will write. The Power of the Pause has a nice ring to it, don’t you think? A quick Google search reveals similar titles, but none seem to focus on “the” pause. Said another way, my husband, Jose Bello, often reminds me, to “learn to be still.” Being still isn’t something I’ve ever been good at, nor have I enjoyed. He and I often joke that he’s better than anyone I’ve ever met at doing absolutely nothing.

Feb 9, 2025 | tbbwmag.com | David Krakow |Bridgette Bello |Jo-Lynn Brown |J.C. Barrott

Gerene Keesler’s parents were told she would not live past the age of two. She grew up having seizures and her parents were told it meant there was a 98 percent chance she had epilepsy. But, for most of her childhood, she was shepherded along the standard path. “They could not handle having a differently wired kid,” says Keesler. She did her K-12 education and was taken off anti-seizure medications when she was around 12.

Feb 3, 2025 | tbbwmag.com | Bridgette Bello |Jason Baker

It’s February, and that means Valentine’s Day. While some refer to it as a manufactured Hallmark holiday—created only to increase retail sales post-Christmas and make those who are single feel worse about it—I don’t see it that way. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans spent nearly $26 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts in 2023.

Feb 3, 2025 | tbbwmag.com | Jo-Lynn Brown |Bridgette Bello

It’s a tale as old as the 2000s: boy meets girl, boy likes girl, girl likes boy, and circumstances keep them apart—but only temporarily. Much like a Valentine’s Day Hallmark movie, the pair grows up, reunites and finds their forever with each other. Together, they build a St. Petersburg-based beer empire—one the entire community falls in love with. 3 Daughters Brewing stands as a testament not only to entrepreneurial grit but also to the endearing love story of its founders, Mike and Leigh Harting.

Dec 4, 2024 | tbbwmag.com | Jo-Lynn Brown |Bridgette Bello |Kiran Malik-Khan

The Women’s Conference of Florida returns for its eighth annual event on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the Tampa Convention Center. Since its inception, in 2015, the conference has provided a platform to empower women, across Florida, through impactful speakers, workshops and networking opportunities. This year’s event promises to inspire even more with trailblazing keynotes and festive holiday cheer. You can find the full lineup here.