Perla Tamez Casasnovas is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, international speaker, and spiritual leader whose life’s work is rooted in liberation, legacy, and leadership. Known for her magnetic presence and natural humor, Perla carries a rare ability to speak truth with warmth, depth, and humanity—making even the hardest conversations feel accessible, real, and transformative.

A proud first-generation American and daughter of South Texas immigrants, Perla grew up witnessing resilience, discipline, and faith in action. Her parents’ entrepreneurial journey laid the foundation for her own, instilling in her a deep respect for hard work, responsibility, and generational vision. Today, that legacy extends beyond business—it lives through her family, her community, and the leaders she has helped rise.
Since launching her first company in 2008, Perla has founded 24 companies across 14 industries, spanning healthcare, real estate, wellness, education, media, and personal development. Collectively, her ventures have generated nine-figure revenues while serving as real-world laboratories for her greatest belief: success without healing is incomplete. Her entrepreneurial path has been shaped as much by challenges as by wins, and she openly credits discipline, humility, and self-responsibility as the forces that sustained her growth.

Perla is the founder of Latina Empire and the Heart·Mind·Money Foundation (HMMF)—a mission that is deeply personal and family-anchored. HMMF represents her commitment to legacy: ensuring that liberation is not a one-time experience, but a system passed forward through leadership, structure, and service. She believes that once a woman is freed from her internal prisons—fear, trauma, scarcity, silence—her innate calling is to liberate others.

At the core of Perla’s work is her Heart·Mind·Money Methodology, a framework that integrates emotional healing, mindset mastery, and financial clarity. This method is not taught in isolation—it is lived, practiced, and transmitted through leaders who use their own stories as vehicles for freedom. Perla trains women not only to heal, but to become disciplined stewards of their transformation, capable of guiding others with integrity.

A spiritual guide at heart, Perla often says: “Once a person is liberated from a mental prison, the soul naturally seeks to pay it forward.” Her work addresses the unseen epidemic of emotional and mental disconnection—where anxiety, depression, and unhealed trauma silently erode potential. Through community, mentorship, and truth-telling, she helps women remember who they are and who they are meant to serve.

As an international speaker, Perla is known for blending humor, honesty, spiritual depth, and business acumen. She speaks not from theory, but from lived experience—captivating audiences with stories that invite responsibility, courage, and action. Her upcoming project, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, set to launch in 2026, marks a new chapter in her creative and cultural impact.
Above all, Perla is human first. A wife, mother, sister, and mentor, she leads with presence and conviction. Her life is a testament to this truth: liberation is not the end goal—it is the beginning of a life devoted to service, leadership, and legacy.

Vannia Joseph is the weekend morning anchor at WPTV News Channel 5 in West Palm Beach, where she delivers impactful, community-focused storytelling across South Florida. With a passion for connecting people through meaningful conversations, she has built a reputation for amplifying local voices and covering the issues that matter most.

Before returning to Florida, Vannia spent three years in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as a morning anchor where she also served as a multimedia journalist and weekend anchor. Her work has taken her from breaking news coverage to in-depth community reporting, always with a focus on clarity, compassion, and truth.

A proud Haitian American, Vannia is deeply committed to community engagement and representation, values that shape both her journalism and her presence off camera. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she continues her commitment to public service and sisterhood. 

Whether anchoring the news or emceeing major events, Vannia brings energy, professionalism, and authenticity to every stage she steps on. She is honored and excited to be part of the 20th Anniversary Business Matchmaker Conference & Expo, celebrating two decades of empowering small businesses and fostering meaningful connections. 

Tania Rogers has been a fixture in the Palm Beaches for more than two decades, reporting on stories that impact the community. She is an integral part of the WPTV Today On 5 morning team and co-anchors WFLX Fox 29 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tania began her broadcast career in radio before joining the WPTV  news team an intern. Born in New York City, Tania lived in Panama in Central America before moving to Florida. She is committed to investing in the next generation and serves as a mentor for girls in her church’s youth group.  She’s also a volunteer with Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control.