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Your Palm Beach Guide

Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to Your Palm Beach Guide, the official podcast of the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce. Curious about the brands, businesses, and personalities that define Palm Beach Island? You"ve come to the right place. Each episode brings you candid conversations with the people behind the island"s most influential organizations - entrepreneurs, business owners, and industry leaders who have shaped culture and driven change in their fields. Our goal is simple: pull back the curtain on Palm Beach Island

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Ep. 128 - 50 Years of Formalwear: Susan Damon on...

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2026/10/07

In this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide, we sit down with Susan Damon, owner of Tux Shop Palm Beach - "A Bridal Shop for Grooms" - celebrating more than 50 years of dressing Palm Beach County's grooms, groomsmen, and formal occasions. Susan shares why staying appointment-only with in-house tailoring has remained core to her philosophy, what most grooms get wrong about formalwear, and how the shop has stayed thriving for five decades. Susan proves that in a market chasing what's new, staying

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Ep. 127 - The Power of Moving Forward: A Conversation...

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2026/09/30

In this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide, we sit down with Fiorella Rondon, founder of Rondon & Co., a coaching and development company built around one core idea: that better decisions build better futures. Fiorella shares her journey from Peru to the U.S. at 17 without a clear roadmap, why confidence doesn't always come before a decision, and the real difference between moving fast and moving with direction. Fiorella reminds us that we don't need all the answers before we move forward - we just

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Ep. 126 - Building the Next Generation: A...

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2026/09/23

In this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide, we sit down with Katie Thompson, President and CEO of Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast, and Erica Henn, the organization's Vice President of Education, to talk about shaping the next generation. Katie and Erica pull back the curtain on how Junior Achievement reaches more than 77,000 students a year with real-world learning in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship — including JA BizTown, where students run an entire

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Ep. 125 - From Mrs. Texas to Medical Innovation: The...

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2026/09/16

In this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide, we sit down with Beth Fishel - Palm Beach resident, philanthropist, entrepreneur, registered pharmacist, author, and former Mrs. Texas - whose life proves you never have to fit into just one box. Beth shares her path from pharmacy into entrepreneurship, her role building businesses alongside her husband across healthcare, medical innovation, and real estate, and what it takes to be both spouses and business partners. We also talk about her deep philanthropic

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Ep. 124 - The Business of Beautiful Music: A...

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2026/09/09

In this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide, we sit down with David McClymont, CEO of Palm Beach Symphony, who has led an extraordinary decade of growth, eliminating a deficit within his first year and bringing the Symphony to the stage of the Kravis Center. David shares the leadership philosophy behind that transformation, balancing data-driven decisions with the creative nature of the arts, and why making classical music accessible to the next generation matters so much. David's story is proof that

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Ep. 123 - Luxury, Leadership & Connection: Lisa...

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2026/09/02

In this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide, we sit down with Lisa Rectenwald, Boutique Director of Cartier Palm Beach and Co-Chair of the Palm Beach Chamber's Women's Leadership Council, whose career has been built around relationships, experiences, and bringing people together. Lisa shares what building an authentic client relationship really looks like, how Palm Beach's luxury landscape has evolved, and why intergenerational relationships between women matter so much to the future of leadership

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Ep. 122 - Smart Homes, Simplified: Paul Biava on the...

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2026/08/26

In this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide, we sit down with Paul Biava, President and Managing Partner of ETC Florida, one of Florida's leading technology integration and automation companies, serving Palm Beach for nearly four decades. Paul shares his path to leading ETC, why a truly integrated home starts with understanding how someone actually lives — not with the technology itself, and what's changing fastest in luxury home automation, from AI to must-have trends worth skipping. Paul shows us how

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Ep. 121 - What Is the Palm Beach Guide? A...

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2026/08/19

In this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide, host Kiana Rivera takes the mic on her own to talk all about the Palm Beach Guide, the Chamber's official membership directory distributed to over 15,000 residents throughout the Town of Palm Beach and along the Intracoastal Waterway, with a copy placed in every room at The Breakers Palm Beach. Kiana breaks down what the Palm Beach Guide is, how every member is automatically featured in the directory at no additional cost, and why advertising in its pages

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Ep. 120 - Building Nora Hotel: Kara DePool on...

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2026/08/05

In this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide, we sit down with Kara DePool, General Manager of the highly anticipated Nora Hotel and a South Florida native whose career began with The Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans before she returned home to help elevate some of West Palm Beach's premier boutique hospitality brands. Kara shares the vision behind Nora Hotel, what it takes to open a hotel from the ground up, and her take on Downtown West Palm Beach's remarkable growth. We also talk leadership, building

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Ep. 119 - Turning the Camera Around: A Conversation...

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2026/07/29

In this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide, we turn the camera around and sit down with Paul Clark, founder of Naji Productions and the creative force behind every episode of this podcast! Paul shares the story behind building Naji Productions, what makes visual storytelling truly resonate, and how a single project with the Palm Beach Chamber grew into a remarkable partnership spanning more than 100 podcast episodes and countless unforgettable moments. We also dig into the entrepreneurial journey,

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Ep. 118 - Master of Mindset: Julie Riga on Leading...

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2026/07/22

In this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide, we sit down with Julie Riga, executive leadership coach and "Master of Mindset," to explore what it truly takes to lead with purpose and lasting impact. Julie opens up about the limiting beliefs that hold leaders back, how to build trust and navigate difficult conversations, and why personal well-being is inseparable from professional performance. A practical, thought-provoking conversation for any leader looking to grow.

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Ep. 117 - The Future of Heart Health with Dr. Brij Maini

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2026/07/15

In this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide, we sit down with Dr. Brijeshwar Maini, interventional cardiologist at Good Samaritan Medical Center, to explore the latest advancements in cardiovascular care available right here in Palm Beach. Dr. Maini walks us through atrial fibrillation and the WATCHMAN device, the power of preventive cardiology and coronary calcium scoring, and how cutting-edge technology is making complex heart procedures safer than ever. A fascinating look at what's now possible

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Ep. 116 - The Heart Behind Place of Hope: A...

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2026/07/08

In this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide, we sit down with Charles Bender -Founding CEO of Place of Hope and one of Palm Beach County's most dedicated advocates for children, youth, and families - for a deeply meaningful conversation about what it takes to build an organization driven by purpose and sustained by community. From the vision that sparked Place of Hope in 1999, to the realities facing vulnerable children and families today, to the role of faith, leadership, and collaboration in

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Ep. 115 - Trust, Culture & the Making of a Great...

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2026/07/01

In this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide, we sit down with John Hosey, CEO of the Advanced Leadership Development Institute and executive coach with decades of experience developing leaders across industries, for a deep dive into what it actually takes to lead well. From the gap between being good at a job and being prepared to lead, to the role of emotional intelligence and trust in high-performing teams, to how remote work and rapid change have reshaped what organizations need from their

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Ep. 114 - Reimagining Education in Florida & Beyond:...

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2026/06/24

In this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide, we sit down with Jay Boggess, President of Jupiter Christian School and a respected voice in Palm Beach County education, for a wide-ranging conversation about how the landscape of learning is shifting and what it means for families, students, and communities. From Florida's emergence as a national leader in school choice, to the trends driving parents toward alternative educational paths, to the challenges and opportunities facing schools over the next

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Ep. 113 - Leading from the Top: A Conversation with...

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2026/06/17

In this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide, we sit down with Dr. Tom Rose, founder and CEO of Capacity Outsourced Operations and former healthcare executive, for a candid conversation about what it actually takes to build a business that grows without burning out its leader. From the moment founders realize they've become their own bottleneck, to the often-overlooked gap between high revenue and real profitability, Dr. Rose brings three decades of operational expertise to the table. Whether you're a

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Ep. 112 - Staff Takeover: Meet the Team Behind the...

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2026/06/10

In this special episode of Your Palm Beach Guide, we hand the mic to the team behind the magic — it's a Chamber staff takeover featuring Director of Communications and Events Katie Reichelt, Membership Coordinator Brendan Patterson, and operational cornerstone Jane Hesser Lill! From Katie's behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to pull off a packed season of events, to Brendan's first 30 days navigating the fast-paced world of Chamber membership, to Jane's perspective as one of the

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Ep. 111 - Strategic Wealth & Community Impact: A...

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2026/06/03

In this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide, we sit down with Michael Simms, wealth strategist and community leader, to explore what it truly means to build, protect, and grow lasting financial well-being in today's evolving economy. With more than three decades of experience, Michael shares his philosophy on comprehensive financial planning, the most common mistakes individuals and businesses make with their wealth, and how strategic thinking separates long-term success from short-term gains. We

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Ep. 110 - Building More Than a Business: Madean...

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2026/05/27

In this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide, we sit down with Madean Gilzene, healthcare executive, nonprofit founder, and entrepreneur, to explore how mission-driven leadership can transform both the business landscape and the lives of those most in need. Madean is the owner of Echelon Executive Suites and Aura Studios, the very space where this podcast is produced, and the President & CEO of The Extraordinary Kids Foundation, supporting children with special needs and medically complex families. We

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Ep. 109 - How Margit Brandt Closes Palm Beach's...

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2026/05/20

In this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide, we sit down with Margit Brandt, one of the leading forces in Palm Beach's ultra-luxury real estate market. Known for her discretion, precision, and deep market insight, Margit offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to operate at the highest level of real estate. From her early experience in New York to building a powerful presence on the island, Margit shares how the Palm Beach market has evolved - and what today's high-net-worth buyers are

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