Philadelphia Family Women of Influence Guide
Nominate the women who are reshaping culture for good in Philly for recognition!
Presented by Family Focus Media
Like the dandelion — rooted in strength, blooming in unexpected places, and scattering seeds that grow far beyond where they began — the women in this guide are proof that influence finds a way.
This Women of Influence Guide Spring Edition connects you with the local women who are part of our community, calls for 2026 Philadelphia Family Women of Influence Award nominations, and Young Women of Influence nominations. Revisit the brave stories shared in our fall speaker series, The Power of Rising: Resilience Stories from Successful Women of Influence, browse our proud Members directory of over women-owned and -led local businesses and nonprofit organizations, and explore the legacy stories of our Women of Influence Alumni.
Scroll to meet our trusted women-owned and women-led Bucks County Parent Members, and discover your next meaningful connection. Get your tickets to attend Mom’s Night for Mother’s Day on Thursday, May 7, 2026 and learn more at familyfocus.org/women.
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Celebrating Woman-Owned and Women-Led Philadelphia Family Members
This Community is supported by our Philadelphia Family Members. Get to know our local woman-owned and -led Members in our directory below who can help you raise healthy, happy kids while making a home in Philadelphia. If you represent a family-focused local business or nonprofit organization who feels aligned with our core values, we’d like to invite you to join us as a Member to start collaborating!
Main Line Nutrition and Fitness, LLC
Main Line Nutrition and Fitness offers personalized nutrition from a dietitian that is covered by…
Lowey Psychological Services
Lowey Psychological Services provides therapy, psychiatric care, and forensic evaluations for children, teens, and adults…
Friends School Haverford
The Friends School Haverford Camp program offers 9 weeks of open ended, play-based programming in…
Melissa Joy Photography
Melissa Joy Photography specializes in family & newborn photography & is renowned for capturing bright,…
Bala CBT
Bala CBT is a practice of Licensed Psychologists specially trained to treat OCD, anxiety, health…
Jiselle Rouet, Financial Planning
As a mother of two young girls, I understand firsthand the complexities of financial planning…
Natural Creativity
Natural Creativity is a welcoming, non-profit resource center in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood supporting self-directed education.
Villanova Women’s Soccer – Girls Youth Camp
Villanova Women's Soccer Girls Youth Camps help players develop their skills, compete, and discover a…
Crescent Lactation Care, LLC
Crescent Lactation Care, LLC offers lactation consults, support groups, prenatal classes and weaning sessions.
Philadelphia Chinese Academy
Philadelphia Chinese Academy is an authentic Montessori language immersion school for children ages 0 to…
¡Viva Verano! Spanish Immersion Summer Camp
¡Viva Verano! Spanish Immersion Summer Camp in Rittenhouse Square is where kids 5–12 live the…
Origin Photo by Regina Miller
Regina Miller is a family photographer who focuses on capturing real, love-filled moments of connection…
Mi Casita Spring House
Mi Casita Spring House is a premier Spanish immersion preschool that serves children ages 3-months-old…
B.well tots
B. well provides pediatric OT, PT, speech, lactation, neuroadaptive intensives, and baby play groups for…
How to Doula This (Day and Night Doula)
How to Doula This provides childbirth classes, newborn care education, postpartum overnight support, doula services,…
Samantha R. Wertheimer, Psy.D.
Dr. Samantha R. Wertheimer is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in therapy and neuropsychological evaluations…
Veronika Paluch Photography
Veronika Paluch photographs young families and babies with an authentic and joy-filled approach.
Shuttlebee
Shuttlebee provides safe, small-group school rides for kids with vetted drivers and real-time tracking —…
Philadelphia Couples Therapy
Philadelphia Couples Therapy (PCT) is a couples therapy practice of doctoral-level clinicians offering couples, individual,…
Camp Cupola | 2026 Family Favorite – Day Camp
Camp Cupola at Cupola Academy offers hands-on summer programs for youth ages 5–15 on its…
The Children’s Community School
The Children's Community School is a non-profit early childhood education program for children aged 15-months…
Restore Physical Therapy and Pelvic Health
Restore Physical Therapy offers pelvic floor, orthopedic, and perinatal physical therapy services as well as…
Born With Love Doulas
Born With Love Doulas provides doula care to the Greater Philadelphia area's new and expecting parents.
Small Moments Foundation
Founded by a caregiver and author, this nonprofit organization helps families with children as they…
Spanish Workshop for Children | 2026 LOVE Award Winner – Best Language Classes for Kids
Spanish Workshop is a Reggio Emilia Spanish immersion program where children learn through play, creativity,…
Whole Heart Reproductive Mental Health
Whole Heart specializes in maternal and reproductive mental health, including mood disorders in pregnancy and postpartum depression and…
The Pagano Law Firm, LLC
The Pagano Law Firm, LLC is led by a mother of two with over 25…
Heartwell Yoga
Heartwell Yoga offers yoga and mindfulness for children, adults, schools, and communities.
AIM Academy
AIM's college prep curriculum for 1-12th grade students provides extraordinary educational opportunities to children with…
Baby Gear Group Jenkintown
Baby Gear Group Jenkintown is a baby gear and toy rental library & play and…
Gladwyne Animal Hospital | 2026 LOVE Award Winner – Best Veterinary Hospital
Gladwyne Animal Hospital is a locally owned veterinary practice committed to delivering trusted primary care…
ReBoot4Success, LLC | 2026 LOVE Award Winner – Best Academic Coach
ReBoot4Success, LLC helps students pick up where they left off in college - so they…
Fishtown Montessori
Fishtown Montessori is locally owned and operated and was founded in 2017 to provide children…
The Children’s House of Philadelphia
The Children's House of Philadelphia provides a nurturing Montessori preschool experience for children aged 3…
Better Minds Counseling & Services
At Better Minds Counseling & Services, Brittany Webb leads a team of compassionate and experienced…
Connected Doulas
Connected Doulas is a full service doula agency in Greater Philadelphia offering birth and postpartum…
All of You Therapy, LLC
All of You Therapy is a group psychotherapy practice that works with children, teens, young…
Amigos Spanish Immersion Preschool
Amigos is a Spanish immersion preschool located in Old City, Philadelphia for students 1-5 years…
Tina Ho, MD Facial Plastic Surgery
Dr. Tina Ho is a fellowship-trained and double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon serving…
Gladwyne Montessori
Give your child the best foundation for a lifetime of learning at Gladwyne Montessori, the…
AnneMarie Hamant, Lifestyle Photographer
AnneMarie Hamant is an award-winning luxury family and in-home newborn photographer serving Philadelphia, Chester County,…
Pelvio Physical Therapy
Pelvio Physical Therapy provides rehabilitative and preventative pelvic floor physical therapy to those in Philadelphia…
The Aspen Grove School
The Aspen Grove School is a nature-based, Reggio-inspired program, dedicated to preserving and nurturing the magic and…
Cupola Academy | 2026 LOVE Award Winner – Excellence in Education
Cupola Academy (CA) is a secular, nonprofit educational organization that provides a supportive community-base for homeschooling families.
Waldron Mercy Academy
Waldron Mercy Academy, a Catholic School sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, is a diverse,…
The Philadelphia Dance Academy
PDA offers professional dance training in a positive environment, focusing on technique, wellness, and artistic…
Jessica Catherine Photography
Jessica Catherine Photography is a boutique newborn, baby, and maternity portrait studio specializing in in-home…
