Hillsborough business owners give an update on the business of wellness
Hillsborough County, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2026) - Many entrepreneurs in Hillsborough County start businesses in industries close to their own heart, and wellness entrepreneurs come at their businesses naturally.
February's Local Stories Live event on Friday, "The Business of Well-Being," includes a panel of wellness industry entrepreneurs who have turned passion for health into burgeoning small businesses.
February Local Stories Live panelists
- Sriram Moorth, VED Living
- Nate Hammond, Elevated Embers
- Leta Perez, Not Guilty Pleasures
Breakfast is provided for attendees. Register for the free event here.
Ved Living is an Ayurvedic health and wellness company offering services that help people overcome health challenges, reduce stress, and become disciplined with healthy habits.
Elevated Embers is a mobile sauna company specializing in private rentals for luxury experiences on location.
Not Guilty Pleasure brings gluten free/sugar free/vegetarian baked goods to a market concerned with healthful living without sacrificing the taste, appearance, and decadence of traditional baked goods - using Allulose as a sweetener.
Visit the ECC's online calendar to RSVP, and subscribe to the newsletter for updates on future events, workshops, and small business resources.
This event will be hosted in person at the Entrepreneur Collaborative Center, 2101 E. Palm Ave., Tampa, FL 33605. The panel discussions will also be available live on Hillsborough County's Facebook Page: @HillsboroughFL.
Who: Hillsborough County Economic Development
What: Local Stories Live
When: 9 a.m., Friday, Feb. 13
Where: Entrepreneur Collaborative Center, 2101 E. Palm Ave., Tampa, FL 33605
Online: Hillsborough County's Facebook Live