IOM, CEO, President

Trish serves as President of the Bonita Springs Downtown Alliance, Co-Chair Director of the Bonita Springs Short Film Festival, President Emeritus of the Wonder Gardens, a 1936 historic roadside attraction, Past President of the Zonta Club of Bonita Springs-Estero, Past Board of Director for Speakers Assembly of SW FL, Past Director for the Center of the Arts- Bonita Springs amongst others.

Throughout her professional career, Trish has won numerous awards and accolades. She is 2023- 2023 Marquis Who’s Who in America, 2023 Top 100 Registry, 2022 Woman of the Year from the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce, 2016 Bonita Springs Citizen of the Year by Naples Daily News/ USA Today, Zonta Club of Bonita Springs Estero and Woman of the Year 2011 and 2008 Woman of Distinction.

Her company has won numerous awards, including the 2023 Small Business Excellence from the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce, 2022 Best of Bonita, the 2018 Small Business of the Year by the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce, and 2015 Business of the Year from Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce.

She is proud to say she is a considerable donor to not-for-profits organizations such as the Wonder Gardens (who named the Welcome Center in her honor), Florida Gulf Coast University, First Generation Scholarships (for students who are the first to attend college in their family), Cortese St. Angelo, Veterans Room at the Wilson Bradshaw Library, as well as SBDC William O. Webb Entrepreneurs’ Scholarship. She is also the founder of the License to Swim at the local YMCA for children who cannot afford swim lessons.

Trish loves to garden, be with her family in her spare time, and read. Most importantly, she loves helping businesses and not-for-profits grow and prosper.

Public Affairs Specialist

Event Logistics Coordinator

Brittni enjoys building relationships, making an impact in our community, and providing a helping hand to others. She brings over 8 years of nonprofit experience, including event planning and support to TLC. While earning her high school diploma, Brittni volunteered/ interned at a dance studio teaching jazz and tap to children ages 4-15. She attended Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana earning a Bachelor in Business with a Small Business and Entrepreneurship concentration, while dancing for the university and working as an Assistant Manager at Walgreens.

Brittni moved to Southwest Florida in 2014 and began attending Keiser University- Ft. Myers. Soon after earning her Master’s in Management and Leadership, she continued her education with Keiser University and is now a doctoral candidate for a Doctorate in International Business Administration. Brittni is very involved in our community and seeks ways to make an impact that is everlasting.

Marketing Coordinator

Alexandra (Allie) is our latest addition to the team. She is originally from Parkland Florida, and recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). Allie earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations and a minor in Marketing. Some of her hobbies and interests include staying active whether it is in the gym or on the pickleball courts, or just spending time with family and hanging
with her cats Lux and Grizz!

Allie’s passion for the ever-evolving social media industry is what makes her deeply connected to her work. She excels at creating eye-catching graphics and bringing creative ideas, which brings a fresh dynamic to the TLC team. Additionally, Allie is dedicated to building and nurturing relationships with clients, exceeding all expectations.

Web Director

Jasmine is an accomplished web designer and branding expert. Spending most of her life creating, Jasmine’s mission to tell her client’s stories and help businesses connect through brand strategies has lead her into the digital marketing world.

A lover of all things nerdy, Jasmine can list off tidbits from wrestling, video games, and even old black and white sitcoms! Down to Earth and passionate about every project, Jasmine brings a level of excitement to every project by helping set unique goals per client and accomplishing them; be it with a website redesign or strategy with audience connection.

Graduating from Rasmussen College with a Bachelor’s of Science in Web & Interactive Design, Jasmine set out to make a difference in her community straight out of college by gaining experience as a Web Director and Graphic Specialist in both marketing firms and marketing departments of Florida clinics. Jasmine is no newcomer, with over 10 years of work experience. She uses fresh visual skills, engaging copy, and a keen eye for customer-first strategies to manage website and branding creation for TLC Marketing.

Copywriter

Justin brings his desire to help clients reinforce their brand by creating content that emphasizes their specialities and goals for success. He does this primarily through his passion in storytelling and coming up with content that not only targets specified markets and demographics but improves upon the image they have already created. Justin’s skilled in creating building blocks of specially curated content to fit short and long term goals of connecting clients with their audience.

Being a Mississippi boy, born and raised, Justin became a Florida transplant over six years ago. He has over a decade of experience in various fields of work including banking, insurance and management positions throughout various companies known throughout the country. This has created a customer-first mentality for him where he has prioritized the needs and wants of clients over anything else. His team-based experiences allow him to work well with the team members of TLC to ensure every client’s goals are accomplished.

Office Administrator

Susan brings 35 years of experience to TLC. Susan worked as an Administrative Assistant to the Sheriff, Undersheriff, and two Captains in Michigan before retiring in 2021 and moving to Estero, Florida, to be near family.

Susan met the owner, Trish Leonard, and they instantly connected on their shared love of events. Susan was so impressed by the TLC team’s positivity and professionalism that when offered the part-time position, she accepted it as it was a perfect fit for her retirement.

Susan is instrumental in the office, bringing different views, marketing ideas, organization, and structure. Susan truly enjoys meeting new people and learning about their companies, providing current and potential clients with a more personal experience.

Florida Gulf Coast University, Intern

Sofia is originally from Dayton, Ohio and relocated to Estero, Florida in 2017. She is now a senior at Florida Gulf Coast University pursuing a higher education in communications, with a concentration in public relations. She is expected to graduate in May, 2025.

Her love for social media and building relationships within her community has brought her to TLC Marketing as our latest intern. She is eager to gain first-hand experience and build her skillset alongside the TLC Marketing team. In her free time she likes to work on her wellness podcast “From Love” that she built through her university’s radio station Eagle Radio.

“When TLC formed during the height of the real estate crash, I was worried about how to get through it, but with determination and the help of peers and others who supported my efforts, here we are 15 years later.”

At the time the company offered marketing and public relations, and over the years evolved into other areas, such as event planning, social media, and websites.

“I am very proud of how far the company has come in a short time,” states Leonard. “We have been through a market crash, COVID, two hurricanes and still moving forward.”