40 Under 40 Class of 2024

Stephanie Heredia, 30

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Stephanie Heredia knows what it’s like to work for someone else. A desire for more control over her time led her into entrepreneurship, and she’s found her happy place as CEO of Taxes Tampa. 

One thing she enjoys about owning her own accounting firm is the face-to-face time she gets with clients. “In accounting, you’re not usually allowed to be the most client facing; unless you’re at the top of the pyramid, you’re behind a cubicle or desk,” she says. “I really like just talking to clients and the relationships.”

Stephanie Heredia with her mentor, her stepmom Donnetta Clayborne Stafford.
Photo by Mark Wemple

 

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Beth Luberecki

Nokomis-based freelance writer Beth Luberecki, a Business Observer contributor, writes about business, travel and lifestyle topics for a variety of Florida and national publications. Her work has appeared in publications and on websites including Washington Post’s Express, USA Today, Florida Trend, FamilyVacationist.com and SmarterTravel.com. Learn more about her at BethLuberecki.com.