B Student Podcast

In this powerful episode of the B-Student Podcast, host Betsy Gardner sits down with Debora Mendonca, Executive Director of the Glass Knife and a shining example of resilience, hustle, and leadership. From arriving in New York City with one suitcase, no English, and a big dream, to now leading a multi-million dollar business in Central Florida, Debora’s story is anything but ordinary.You’ll hear how she traded cigarettes for English conversations, faced humiliation with grit, and worked her way up

Welcome to the B Student Podcast with your host, Betsy Gardner—CEO, public speaker, business consultant, and executive coach. In this special launch party episode, recorded live at the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, Betsy sits down with Addison Cursey, Chief Marketing Officer and a powerhouse behind the Chamber’s voice and impact.Three years ago, Addison joined the team fresh out of MBA school. What followed was a dynamic collaboration grounded in creativity, courage, and communication. In this

In this episode of B Student Podcast, host Betsy Gardner sits down with digital entrepreneur and Leadership Winter Park graduate Nasser Weaver, founder of Homespun Digital. At just 25, Nasser is redefining what it means to lead with intention, hustle, and heart.Betsy and Nasser dive into the power of saying yes to opportunity, the value of mentorship and sponsorship, and how building relationships across generations can be a competitive advantage in today’s fast-moving world. From launching websites

Welcome to a thought-provoking new episode of B Student Podcast! Join Betsy Gardner, CEO of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, as she explores the “B side” of impactful professionals who are making a difference in business and community. This week, we’re diving into the fascinating world of emotional intelligence with Nick Seidule, attorney and jury selection expert.Nick shares his unique insights into how EQ—encompassing self-awareness, situational awareness, communication, and empathy—can be a

Lauren Sigman is a fine jewelry designer and business owner who took a courageous leap from a successful corporate career in telecommunications to pursue her passion for jewelry design. Lauren shares her entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the courage and self-belief required to transition from a stable corporate environment to the uncertain world of entrepreneurship. The episode explores the challenges Lauren faced, like developing her brand and navigating the opaque world of fine jewelry, and

Forget what you think you know about sales; what are the secret ingredients it takes to truly be highly successful at sales? Sales is a part of every job, every meeting, and every initiative or idea, even if it’s not in the job description. In this episode of The B Student Podcast, host Betsy interviews sales expert Tim Lesnick, co-founder of Trova and veteran recruiter who has placed over 4,000 professionals. Tim shares insider insights on what top performers do differently, the mindset shifts

Tune in to uncover actionable takeaways and unlock the power of EQ in your personal and professional life!Podcast Produced by Hi Hello Labshttps://www.hihellolabs.com/