Valerie Lavin and Action Zone Featured by FOX 13 for Empowering Veteran Entrepreneurs

St. Petersburg, FL — Valerie Lavin, Founder & CEO of Luminary Global and Co-Founder of Action Zone, was featured in a FOX 13 News story highlighting how Action Zone helps veterans succeed in business.

The segment, “Action Zone Helps Veterans Succeed in Business,” showcases how veterans often face challenges when transitioning into entrepreneurship—and how Action Zone provides the structure, education, and community needed to bridge that gap.

Through its programs, Action Zone teaches veterans how to identify and validate business ideas while translating military experience into real-world business success. Participants gain hands-on exposure to entrepreneurship, mentorship from experienced founders, and the opportunity to collaborate with fellow veterans—creating both professional growth and a renewed sense of purpose.

“Any kind of exposure to the entrepreneurial mindset is going to aid that veteran,” Lavin shared in the feature, emphasizing the importance of equipping veterans with the tools to succeed beyond their service.

By combining education, mentorship, and community, Action Zone continues to play a critical role in helping veterans transition from military service to business ownership—strengthening both individual success and economic impact across the Tampa Bay region.

Read the full story:
https://www.fox13news.com/news/action-zone-helps-veterans-succeed-in-business