Women’s History Month

march is women's history month

This Women’s History Month, we are proud to celebrate the incredible impact of women in business across Long Island. Throughout the month, we’ll air special vignettes featuring influential local businesswomen as they pay tribute to the women who have shaped their careers and inspired their paths to success. Beyond the airwaves, each woman’s full story is below, click the video players to hear the stories and get a deeper look into their journeys and the mentors who made a difference. Join us as we honor the power of mentorship, resilience, and leadership—because every story deserves to be heard.


Women’s History Month, celebrated by Rocavaka – The Vaka That Rocks!  Distilled with passion.  Inspired by strength.  Cheers to the trailblazers and history makers who pour their all into everything they do!


Terri Alessi-Miceli, President & CEO, HIA-LI – honoring Ruth Bader Ginsberg


Dr Blaine, Owner & Surgeon, Blaine Plastic surgery – honoring her mom, Maryanne


Ida Nicolia Palmiere, President & Owner, Nine Brother’s Building Supply – honoring Condoleeza Rice


Mimi Bishop and Jackie Ghedine, Co-Founders, MGXW Consulting – honoring Eleanor Roosevelt


Mrs. Juliana Terian, President & CEO, Rallye Motor Company – honoring Joan Rivers


Dr. Justyna Balicka, Owner, Amityville Orthodintics, Huntington Orthodontics – honoring Lucy Hobbs

Kristen Reynolds, President & CEO, Discover Long Island – honoring her mom, Patricia O’Donnell


Aoifa O’Donnell, CEO, National EAP – honoring Oprah Winfrey


Melissa Negrin-Weiner, Founding Partner, Cona Elder Law – honoring Margaret Mead


Kim Cottage and Elizabeth Saitta, Co-Presidents & Founders, Philanthropy Network of NY – honoring Amelia Earheart and Susan B Anthony


Janine Stiene, President & Owner, LI Speech and Mayofuncational Therapy – honoring Princess Diana


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