B Student Podcast
The B Student Podcast is hosted by Betsy Gardner, the President and CEO of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce. The podcast focuses on exploring the "B side" of influential and dynamic professionals.Just like the B-side of a record, where deeper, more personal passions often live, this podcast highlights the less publicized yet deeply impactful aspects of these individuals' work and lives. Betsy brings her extensive experience as a CEO, speaker, consultant, and executive coach to dive into conversations with experts from diverse fields.The goal is to provide listeners with actionable insights, strategies, and inspiration to help them...
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34. The Long Game of Entrepreneurship: Loyalty, Ethics, and Sustainable Growth
Welcome back to the B-Student Podcast, where we sit down with Arnaldo Oliveras, CEO of 180 Commercial Real Estate Advisors, to unpack the real superpower behind sustainable success in business: relationships, family, and playing the long game. Recognized by the U.S. Congress as a distinguished leader during Hispanic Heritage Month, Arnaldo shares how loyalty, ethics, and service-first thinking turn clients into lifelong partners and referral-driven growth into the norm, not the exception.<br /><br /><br />From his entrepreneurial roots in Puerto Rico to building a bicultural, multinational advisory practice across Central Florida, Puerto Rico, Mexico City, and Madrid, Arnaldo explains...
33. How Strategic Partnerships Create Exponential Impact with Jill Vaughan
Collaboration isn’t a soft skill. It’s a growth strategy.<br /><br /><br />In this episode of the B-Student Podcast, Betsy sits down with Jill Vaughan, President & CEO of the Downtown Orlando Partnership, for a powerful conversation about partnership, leadership, and why choosing collaboration over competition changes everything.<br /><br />What begins as a discussion about working across organizations becomes a masterclass in playing the long game, building trust, and creating exponential impact without duplicating effort. Jill shares how intentional partnerships helped fuel the revitalization of Downtown Orlando and why saying “yes and” instead of guarding territory leads to stronger bu...
32. Why Most Professionals Struggle to Get Noticed (And How to Fix It)
Season Two of the B-Student Podcast is officially here — and this episode marks a major milestone.<br /><br /><br />In this powerful and reflective conversation, Betsy is joined by Addison Cursey, longtime collaborator, former Chief Marketing Officer of the Winter Park Chamber, and now the podcast’s resident correspondent on the mindset of young professionals in today’s workplace.<br /><br />Together, they unpack why the B-Student Podcast has resonated so deeply with listeners and viewers, what it means to deliver mentorship at scale, and how presence, judgment, and trust have emerged as the defining themes shaping careers in a rapidly c...
31. We Hit 1 Million Views in Under a Year — The Power of Podcasting & Partnership
In this special year-end episode of the B-Student Podcast, Betsy sits down with the producers behind the show, Carlos and Carolina Flores, founders of Hi Hello Labs, to unpack the power of podcasting, branding, and clear messaging in a noisy digital world.<br /><br />2025 has been the “year of millions” for the B-Student Podcast. Together, the team crossed a huge milestone of 1 million YouTube views in under a year. In this conversation, they go behind the scenes on how the show launched, why they shifted from monthly to weekly distribution, and how data, AI, and intentional branding turned a simple idea in...
30. From Refugee to Congress: Stephanie Murphy on Belonging, Leadership, and America’s Future
In this episode of The B-Student Podcast, host Betsy Gardner, president of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, sits down with former U.S. Representative Stephanie Murphy for a powerful conversation on belonging, bipartisanship, and the future of American communities.<br /><br /><br />Stephanie shares her remarkable journey from escaping communist Vietnam as a six-month-old baby on a boat, to being rescued by the U.S. Navy, growing up in rural Virginia, working at the Department of Defense after 9/11, and eventually representing Central Florida in Congress. She reflects on how that immigrant experience shaped her deep sense of gratitude, service, and...
29. How to Build Trust in a World That Moves Fast — with Laura Walda
Loyalty might sound old-fashioned, but in an AI-enabled world, it’s quickly becoming one of the most powerful “unautomatable” skills you can have. In this episode of the B-Student Podcast, we sit down with attorney and community leader Laura Walda, shareholder at Lowndes, to explore what loyalty really looks like in law, leadership, friendship, and civic life.<br /><br /><br />Laura shares her journey from growing up in Indiana and working in state government to becoming a law partner, board chair, mom, and deeply engaged community advocate in Orlando. Together, we unpack how loyalty shows up in real client relationships, how to...
28. Dress Smarter, Lead Stronger: Fashion Tips from Stylist Fiona Rubie
What you wear is a message. In this B-Student <b>Study Abroad</b> episode, host Betsy Gardner sits down in London with Fiona Rubie — fashion stylist and brand consultant, former Fashion Director at BOAT International, and former Senior Fashion Editor at Harper’s Bazaar UK and InStyle UK. With credits spanning Eva Green, Linda Evangelista, and brand work for Graff, Monica Vinader, and Bergdorf Goodman, Fiona shows how style can build trust, credibility, and presence.<br /><br /><b>In this Episode you’ll learn:</b><br />• How to curate a professional presence that signals trust<br />• “Buy the outfit, not the separate” to end morning...
27. Juliet Mayhew’s Playbook for Influence, Community, and Courage
Give first. Get later. In this B-Student Study Abroad episode, host Betsy Gardner sits down in London with her longtime friend Juliet Mayhew — actress turned event and lifestyle imaginator, philanthropist, brand personality, and cast member of Real Housewives of London — to unpack the “give first” mindset that can transform your work, your network, and your life.<br /><br /><br />You’ll hear Juliet’s global story from Queensland to London, what fearless generosity looks like in action, and how simple encouragement can unlock extraordinary results on any team.<br /><br />In this episode:<br />• The “give first, get later” approach to business and networki...
26. 10 London Must-Dos + Life Lessons You’ll Actually Use
Welcome back to The B-Student Podcast with your host Betsy Gardner — where we explore the B-Side of people’s stories: the lessons, curiosities, and moments that shape who we become and how we show up in life, leadership, and business.<br /><br /><br />In this special <b>Study Abroad </b>episode, Betsy takes us to London, England, her former home and one of the cities that most transformed her personally and professionally. She shares her Top 10 things to do in London — from hidden museums and cozy theaters to parks, pubs, and perfect martinis — plus the deeper life lessons she learned living abroad.<br...
25. 16 Pieces Every Man Needs with Craig Delongy | The Men’s Capsule Wardrobe Guide
If you want to look sharp, scale a business, and lead with gut and grit, this one is for you. Betsy sits down with menswear icon Craig DeLongy, founder of John Craig Clothier with eight Florida locations, to unpack the B-side of his 30-year journey from a single Park Avenue shop to a statewide brand known for service, style, and community. Award-winning retailer behind John Craig Clothier in Winter Park, Naples, Jupiter, Ponte Vedra, Ocala, and more. Recognized by industry and local publications for excellence in men’s style and service.<br /><br /><b>In this episode:</b><br />How trust...
