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01/07/2026

✨ Meet Our January FIERCE Honorees ✨

We are honored to introduce the four remarkable women nominated for January FIERCE. Each of these women represents resilience, transformation, and the strength to rise—no matter the circumstances.

💪 Ashley Brantley
After battling op**te addiction in her 20s, Ashley found herself in drug court with a choice: jail or an intensive recovery diversion program. Through required community service, she discovered Jesus Loves You Ministry, a volunteer-led mobile nonprofit serving the homeless. There, she was welcomed without judgment—and her life changed.

💪 Elizabeth Delsole
When Elizabeth became pregnant, she knew she had to stop abusing prescription drugs. Carrying the weight of generational trauma, abuse, and neglect, she chose a better future for her family, including her two boys. With support from Kids Thrive in Charlotte County, Elizabeth found healing—and purpose—shifting from client to support specialist to help others.

💪 Malori Eichler
Malori shared an unbreakable bond with her brother Gary. When she lost him at just 17 years old after surgery, the grief shattered her world. Struggling to cope, she turned to substance use before her family helped her find a new path, sending her to the University of Utah. Malori’s journey is one of deep loss, honesty, and perseverance.

💪 Nicole Ledesma
A lifelong Englewood resident, Nicole’s story reflects the strength of community and the power of coming full circle. After years of addiction and life challenges, she found her way back home—drawn by the healing pull of the ocean, the familiarity of her community, and the grounding force of the water that continues to guide her journey.

🗳️ Voting is now OPEN!
You can vote once per day, every day—so be sure to come back daily and support the woman who inspires you most.

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Vote, share, and celebrate these incredible women.

01/07/2026

With hearts full of love and remembrance, we invite our community to join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of our beloved colleague and friend, Amy Hall.

This Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., we will gather to honor Amy’s beautiful spirit, her kindness, and the profound impact she made on all of us who had the privilege of knowing her. Amy was more than a colleague—she was a light, a constant smile, and a founding member of FIERCE, whose heart for people and passion for life will never be forgotten.

The memorial will be held at
A Vermont Touch Florist and Events
5240 Duncan Road
Punta Gorda, FL 33982

All are welcome to attend as we share memories, love, and gratitude for a life that meant so much to so many. We hope you will join us in remembering Amy, honoring her legacy, and surrounding her family, friends, and coworkers with support.

Forever in our hearts, Amy.
With love,
Our FIERCE Team

01/07/2026

✨ Announcing Our December FIERCE Woman of the Month: Ciara Wells! ✨

We are proud to celebrate Ciara Wells as our December FIERCE Woman of the Month, selected through community voting. 💛 Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and help lift up these incredible stories.

Ciara is a lifelong cheerleader and trusted “base” — someone who has spent more than a decade lifting others up as both a teammate and a coach. Even after being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, Ciara has faced each challenge with unwavering strength, determination, and grace. Just weeks after a double mastectomy, she was back to living life and supporting those around her — a true testament to her fierce spirit.

Ciara’s resilience, heart, and commitment to others embody what it means to live fierce without limits. We are honored to recognize her and grateful to our community for helping choose this month’s honoree.

Please join us in congratulating Ciara Wells!

01/06/2026

💖 Call for Nominations: Women Who Work with Matters of the Heart 💖

We are inviting our community to help us recognize extraordinary women whose work centers on the heart in all its forms.

Whether she is a cardiologist, heart surgeon, nurse, marriage counselor, grief counselor, spiritual leader, or someone who heals, supports, and strengthens hearts in her own unique way—we want to honor her impact.

These women care for physical hearts, mend emotional ones, and guide others through love, loss, healing, and hope. Their work changes lives every single day.

✨ Nominate a deserving woman today at
👉 sunfiercewomen.com

Let’s celebrate the women who lead with compassion, strength, and heart.

12/30/2025

✨ Your Vote Can Make a Difference! ✨

Four remarkable women are being honored this December for living fierce without limits. Nominated by members of our community, their stories are filled with courage, perseverance, and heart — and now it’s time for you to help elevate them.

💛 Vote once per day at SunFIERCEwomen.com and support the woman whose journey inspires you:

• Cynthia Fabian — An educator who turned early loss into lifelong purpose while navigating life with epilepsy.
• Amber Jacob — A mom, business owner, and community connector who continues to lead with strength despite a chronic pain diagnosis.
• Francesca Ledesma — An Englewood mom who transformed adversity into empowerment through a women-focused boutique.
• Ciara Wells — A cheer coach and lifelong supporter of others, facing stage 4 breast cancer with grit and grace.

✨ Every daily vote helps shine a spotlight on resilience, hope, and perseverance.
Thank you for helping us celebrate these extraordinary women.

12/23/2025

✨ Help Us Choose Our December Woman of the Month! ✨

This December, we are celebrating four extraordinary women whose stories reflect resilience, courage, and living fierce without limits. Each was nominated by someone in our community — and now your voice matters.

💛 Vote once per day at SunFIERCEwomen.com for the woman whose journey inspires you most:

• Cynthia Fabian — Turned profound loss into purpose, earning her degrees and becoming an educator while living with epilepsy.
• Amber Jacob — A dedicated mom and community advocate who continues to lead and uplift others while navigating a chronic pain diagnosis.
• Francesca Ledesma — An Englewood mom who transformed personal challenges into empowerment by creating a boutique centered on women.
• Ciara Wells — A cheer coach and lifelong “base” who keeps lifting others while facing stage 4 breast cancer with strength and determination.

✨ Every daily vote helps amplify their stories and celebrate their strength.
Thank you for standing with these inspiring women.

12/22/2025

With heavy hearts, we share that we have lost one of our very own—Amy Hall, a truly one-of-a-kind soul and a founding member of FIERCE.

Amy loved adventure and she loved big. Whether she was swimming with pigs in the Bahamas, traveling the world, or getting married on a yacht in Lake Las Vegas, she embraced life with joy, curiosity, and that unforgettable smile. If it involved water, it had her heart.

But even more than her love for adventure was her love for people. When Amy wasn’t on the water, she focused her energy on taking care of others. “She was always willing to lend a helping hand or try to make things better,” shared Linda Gillis, Features Editor at The Daily Sun. Amy’s kindness was constant, and her presence brought comfort and light wherever she went.

Those who worked alongside her remember her warmth just as clearly. “Amy was a super sweet soul who was always smiling and never had anything bad to say about anybody,” said Danielle Sellers, Marketing Specialist. And as Liana Lazaridis, Multimedia Account Executive, reflected, “It’s not by chance that certain people come across your path… Amy taught me kindness. Our paths were short, but the love for our womanhood will live on forever.”

Amy’s impact at The Daily Sun extended far beyond advertising. Her work, her heart, and her belief in lifting others left a lasting imprint on her colleagues, her community, and the many small businesses she helped build throughout Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte.

As our own Events Manager, Celeste Tobey, shared, “She carried a fierce and beautiful spirit—always happy, always positive, and always sharing a smile that made others feel seen. My heart is shattered.”

Though her time with us was far too short, Amy’s light will continue to ripple through the lives she touched. We are forever grateful for the love she gave so freely and the legacy she leaves behind.

Please keep Amy’s family, friends, and her coworkers in your thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.

With love,
Our FIERCE team

Read more about Amy: bit.ly/44FPaGB

12/18/2025

✨ Vote Daily for Your December Woman of the Month! ✨

💛 Cast your vote once per day at SunFIERCEwomen.com for one of these inspiring women:

• Cynthia Fabian — A survivor of loss who built a life of purpose through education and perseverance while living with epilepsy.
• Amber Jacob — A devoted mom and community leader who continues to uplift others after being diagnosed with a life-altering chronic pain condition.
• Francesca Ledesma — An Englewood mom who turned hardship into empowerment by building a boutique focused on uplifting women.
• Ciara Wells — A lifelong cheerleader and coach who continues to lift others up while facing stage 4 breast cancer with courage and grit.

✨ Your daily vote helps shine a light on their strength and resilience.
Thank you for supporting these remarkable women.

12/12/2025

💖 We’re gearing up for our February feature and looking for extraordinary women whose life’s work centers around matters of the heart. 💖

If you know a woman who dedicates her career to healing hearts — whether she is a cardiologist, heart surgeon, cardiac nurse, technician, therapist, heart-health advocate, or a true “heart mender” in any capacity — we want to share her story. 💝

Help us highlight the women who keep our communities beating strong. Nominate someone today at sunfiercewomen.com.

12/12/2025

✨ It’s Time to Vote for Your December Woman of the Month! ✨
Theme: Fierce Without Limits: Honoring Women Who Rise Above Physical Challenges

Four extraordinary women were nominated by our community — and now it’s your turn to help elevate their stories. Cast your vote once per day at SunFIERCEwomen.com for the woman who inspires you most.

🌟 Meet the Nominees:

• Amber Jacob
A devoted mom and business owner, Amber’s life changed after developing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Despite chronic pain, she continues to pour into her community and uplift others through connection and compassion.

• Ciara Wells
A lifelong cheer “base” and coach, Ciara has always lifted others up. Even after a stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis and a double mastectomy, she returned to life and work with fierce determination and resilience.

• Cynthia Fabian
On her own at 17 in New York City, Cynthia pushed through unimaginable challenges, earning both her BA and MA while living with epilepsy. Her journey reflects strength, perseverance, and endless resolve.

• Francesca Ledesma
After lupus and a neurological disorder left her unable to walk unaided, Francesca refused to let her diagnosis define her. She built a boutique focused on empowering women and continues to lead with courage and creativity.

💛 Cast your vote daily at SunFIERCEwomen.com and help shine a light on these remarkable women.

12/11/2025

✨ Meet Our Fourth December FIERCE Woman of the Month: Ciara Wells! ✨

Theme: Fierce Without Limits: Honoring Women Who Rise Above Physical Challenges

Rounding out our December honorees is our 4th FIERCE Woman of the Month, nominated by our community — Ciara Wells. 💛

🌟 Ciara’s Story
Ciara has been a cheerleader since childhood, proudly serving as a trusted “base” — the one who lifts others up and keeps them safe. For more than a decade, she’s done the same as a coach, inspiring and empowering young athletes.

When Ciara was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, she faced it with the same fierce determination she’s always brought to her team. Just three weeks after a double mastectomy, she was out Black Friday shopping… and shortly after, back at work. Through every step, her best friend stood by her as her “base,” offering strength and support.

Ciara’s courage, optimism, and unwavering spirit continue to inspire everyone around her.

💛 Help Us Celebrate Ciara!
Cast your vote for her once per day at SunFIERCEwomen.com.
Your support helps lift up her incredible story.

Thank you for celebrating all of our amazing December Sun FIERCE Women!

12/10/2025

✨ Meet Our Third December FIERCE Woman of the Month: Francesca Ledesma! ✨
Theme: Fierce Without Limits: Honoring Women Who Rise Above Physical Challenges

🌟 Francesca’s Story
Francesca has spent years courageously battling lupus and a neurological disorder. When her condition worsened, she was hospitalized and left unable to walk without assistance. But even in her toughest moments, this Englewood mom refused to let her circumstances define her.

Instead, she poured her heart into her dream — building a boutique centered on uplifting and empowering women. Her strength, creativity, and determination shine through everything she does.

💛 Help Us Celebrate Francesca!
Cast your vote for her once per day at SunFIERCEwomen.com.
Your support helps honor her resilience and her inspiring journey.

Stay tuned as we introduce our final Sun FIERCE Women honoree for December!

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