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Local Celebrities Celebrate a Healthy, Wealthy, Wise Community

Local celebrities, community heroes and area influencers came together at Locale Market in St. Petersburg on May 7.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (May 18, 2015) – Local celebrities, community heroes and area influencers came together at Locale Market in St. Petersburg on May 7 to connect and celebrate what makes Tampa Bay a health, wealthy, wise community.

The event, “Celebrities Celebrating a Healthy Wealthy Wise Community,” was sponsored by PEACE Wealth Management’s Healthy, Wealthy, Wise Move/Mint, which provides the tools and resources necessary to proactively pursue a well-rounded lifestyle.

Guests included Dawna Stone, former winner of Martha Stewart’s Apprentice and local author of several healthy living cookbooks; John Gilmore, former tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Anne Schleper, defenseman for the Boston Blades and the United States women’s national ice hockey team; Kelly Pry, professional golfer; Karen Seel, county commissioner for Pinellas County; Kori Hendricks Ralston, former Mrs. Florida; Mark Ralston, entertainer; Kellie Gilmore, Fit4Allkids Outreach Coordinator; Arthelene Rippy, host of HomeKeepers on the Christian Television Network; and Pamela Settle, editor of Good Living Magazine.

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“We believe Tampa Bay is a healthy, wealthy, wise community and think that’s big reason why people who could presumably live anywhere choose to live here,” said Kris Hartland, CFP®, CFS, CEBS, Founder of the Healthy, Wealthy, Wise movement and President of PEACE Wealth Management. “The evening was a great opportunity for community leaders, athletes and media to convene for a positive, energizing and inspiring evening focused on fitness, finances, faith and fun.”

During the event, Chef de Cuisine Jeffrey Hillman prepared recipes from Stone’s new cookbook, The Healthy You Diet. Attendees were also given the opportunity to join the Healthy, Wealthy, Wise Move/Mint. “

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Key to living healthy, wealthy and wise is joining a community where you can be encouraged to achieve your goals,” said Hartland. “Our hope is that by coming alongside these local celebrities and other individuals, we will support their efforts and create a movement of living well in Tampa Bay.”

Hartland will continue to promote these free tools and resources for a well-rounded life-style to the community. She is available for media interviews. To find out more about the Healthy, Wealthy, Wise Move/Mint log onto www.peace-wealth.com.


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From left to right: Dawna Stone, former winner of Martha Stewart’s Apprentice and local author of several healthy living cookbooks; Jeffrey Hillman, Chef de Cuisine at Locale Market in downtown St. Petersburg; Kris Hartland, Founder of the Healthy, Wealthy, Wise movement and President of PEACE Wealth Management.

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