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Heather Woods-Elya, 38

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Heather Woods-Elya admits she did not want to go into the family business growing up. 

But after stints in marketing and publishing in New York City, she soon realized all the benefits of joining the Southwest Florida franchise of California Closets her parents started back in the late 1980s.

Heather Woods-Elya with her mentor and mom Suzi Woods.
Photo by Mark Wemple

 

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