Out of Office Orlando is extending our commitment to support women on the rise with the Grow through Golf Grant, an initiative designed to nurture their entrepreneurial journey and enrich their leadership skills and well-being.

This initiative will award four female founders with executive mentorship, high-end golf equipment, golf apparel so they can feel confident on the course, and membership within an organization where they can learn from some of the most successful female founders in the country.

It’s all part of our aim to help more women scale their businesses to $1 million in revenue. We believe that investing in the personal and professional growth of founders is just as crucial as funding their businesses. 

Four winners will receive:

  • A set of Callaway golf clubs

  • Fashion-forward golf apparel from Fore All

  • A copy of FairWays to Leadership: Building your Business Network one Round of Golf at a Time

  • And a year-long membership to The CEO School (an online community created by Stax founder Suneera Madhani to propel women toward scaling to $1 million in revenue) 

The Grow through Golf Grant

Meet our 2024 Winners


  • Sonia's Vokalized Kreations

    Sonia Ballantyne is the founder of Sonia's Vokalized Kreations, a gifting business specializing in unique gift baskets and items for "women on the move." With five years of experience, Sonia is passionate about growing her business into a recognized lifestyle brand and supporting her community through employment opportunities for teen moms, veterans, and individuals in work release programs.


  • Ethos Benefits

    Chelsea Ryckis is the founder of Ethos Benefits, an employee benefits and health insurance firm for corporations, which she has led for six years. Inspired by her parents' entrepreneurial journey, Chelsea focuses on providing fiduciary advisory services and challenging the status quo in healthcare costs. With a commitment to people development and community involvement, she aims to grow Ethos Benefits into a $5 million agency within five years.


  • Women on the Rise, Inc.

    Arlene Blake is the founder of Women on the Rise International, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women through community support, education, and career development. Inspired by personal tragedy and community support, Arlene has led the organization for eight years, focusing on expanding its reach and addressing systemic challenges like the benefits cliff. Her vision includes nationwide chapters and strong partnerships to enhance their impact.


  • Butterfly Transformation Nutrition Coaching

    Arnetra Shettleworth is the founder of Butterfly Transformation Nutrition Coaching, a health and wellness business she has led for three years. She transitioned from a lucrative corporate career to pursue her passion for helping others through executive nutrition and lifestyle coaching. Arnetra aims to empower women, particularly in the black community, to navigate aging healthily and confidently.