{"id":261182,"date":"2026-05-06T21:33:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T21:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/261182\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T21:33:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T21:33:11","slug":"business-community-celebrates-women-in-leadership-with-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/261182\/","title":{"rendered":"Business community celebrates \u2018Women in Leadership\u2019 with event\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Leadership\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0about titles\u00a0\u2013\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0about showing up, speaking\u00a0up\u00a0and staying consistent,\u00a0Chassity Vega\u00a0told a packed room of business and civic leaders at the\u00a0Apopka\u00a0Area\u00a0Chamber\u00a0of Commerce\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0Women in Leadership\u00a0luncheon\u00a0on Tuesday at Highland Manor.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The luncheon nearly doubled its attendance from the previous year\u00a0to more than 100 attendees, marking the largest Women in Leadership event the chamber has hosted to date, according to Chamber treasurer Angela Scott.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a celebration of leadership, impact and the incredible women who are shaping our community here in Apopka every day,\u00a0as our theme reminds\u00a0us of\u00a0when women lead communities thrive,\u201d Scott said.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

As the program\u2019s keynote speaker, Vega, CEO of the\u00a0Greater Orlando Builders Association\u00a0(GOBA), delivered\u00a0a\u00a0message centered on\u00a0three concepts\u00a0of leadership and impact:\u00a0presence,\u00a0voice\u00a0and consistency.\u00a0<\/p>\n

GOBA is a regional homebuilding trade group made up of almost 800 member businesses, which has its annual Parade of Homes set for\u00a0May 9-17,\u00a0showcasing\u00a0new homes and design trends across Central Florida.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not a title person,\u201d Vega told the audience. \u201cI\u2019m about respect, I\u2019m about showing up, I\u2019m about presence, I\u2019m about voice, and I\u2019m about consistency.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Drawing from her own career path\u00a0\u2013\u00a0from executive assistant\u00a0for GOBA\u00a0during the Great Recession to\u00a0becoming CEO\u00a0in 2017\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Vega\u00a0said\u00a0that titles matter far less than how leaders show up, use their\u00a0voice\u00a0and remain consistent in the face of challenges.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Vega also spoke candidly about balancing career demands with personal responsibilities, particularly as a single mother of three, encouraging attendees to embrace imperfection while\u00a0remaining\u00a0committed to growth.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cMost days, I am just like you, figuring everything out as we go along,\u201d she said.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Her remarks highlighted the importance of adaptability, self-confidence and learning from others, urging women to speak up even in spaces where they may feel underrepresented.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cTeach your brain to overcome these challenges,\u201d Vega said. \u201cIf you become the voice in the meeting,\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0be scared.\u00a0You\u2019re\u00a0not going to win every time.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The event also recognized\u00a0Apopka\u00a0Police Chief\u00a0Lovetta\u00a0Quinn-Henry\u00a0as the recipient of a leadership award honoring her more than 30 years in law enforcement and her role in mentoring others and advancing public safety initiatives.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In brief remarks,\u00a0Quinn-Henry, who\u00a0became\u00a0the city\u2019s 16th police chief in November<\/a>,\u00a0echoed the luncheon\u2019s theme of collective support and shared success.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t get here by ourselves,\u201d she said. \u201cWe certainly have to surround ourselves with amazing people that help us show up, be our\u00a0most authentic\u00a0selves.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.<\/p>\n

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