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B Student Podcast

B Student Podcast

著者： Betsy Gardner
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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 succeed and create meaningful impact in their own careers and communities. Each episode introduces listeners to unique perspectives and lessons on topics like leadership, emotional intelligence, community building, and personal growth—empowering the audience to "be" more successful and impactful in their own lives.

About the host:
Betsy Gardner is a dynamic leader with a diverse professional background. Since January 2017, she has served as the President and CEO of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, where she has been instrumental in modernizing the organization and implementing innovative programs to support local businesses and the community.

Under her leadership, the chamber has received national recognition, including the North American Chamber Innovation Grand Prize, surpassing larger chambers such as Greater Boston and Vancouver. Before her tenure at the chamber, Gardner co-founded Longwave Apparel Ltd. in London, a company specializing in luxury UV-protective swimwear. She also served as the Director of Business Development for Mentore Consulting Ltd., focusing on mentoring programs for women in leadership roles.

A native of Winter Park, Florida, Gardner holds a degree in History from the University of Florida, where she was recognized for her leadership and academic achievements. She is passionate about community development and has been involved in various initiatives, such as "Relaunch: Career Re-entry for Professional Women," which assists women returning to the workforce. She is also known for advocating for important issues and her efforts to make the chamber's programming more inclusive and relevant.

Her leadership style is characterized by a strong bias toward action, strategic clarity, and a commitment to driving transformative revenue growth and innovation. She is dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and is recognized for her ability to energize cross-functional teams to consistently outperform targets.Copyright Hi Hello Labs Network マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 経済学
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  • 52. 25 Years at Disney: Leadership Lessons & Career Reinvention with RK Kelley

    52. 25 Years at Disney: Leadership Lessons & Career Reinvention with RK Kelley
    2026/06/03
    In this episode of the B Student podcast, RK Kelley shares her incredible career journey from spending more than 25 years in leadership roles at Disney to becoming a driving force behind the Central Florida Pledge, a community initiative dedicated to fostering dignity, respect, and civil discourse across Central Florida.

    RK discusses career transitions, purpose-driven leadership, mentorship, women in leadership, community engagement, Disney leadership lessons, workplace culture, and the challenges facing organizations in today's divided environment.

    Throughout the conversation, RK discusses:
    • Disney Leadership Lessons: What 25+ years in global operations taught RK about workplace culture and respect.
    • Career Reinvention: Navigating the shift from a high-intensity executive role to a purpose-driven "second act."
    • The Central Florida Pledge: Why dignity and civil discourse are the most critical tools for today’s community leaders.
    • Redefining Success: How to prioritize family and values while maintaining professional impact.
    RK also shares how stepping away from a demanding executive career allowed her to redefine success, prioritize family, and embrace a purpose-driven chapter focused on creating lasting impact.

    If you're exploring a career change, leadership growth, personal development, women in business, nonprofit leadership, or community impact, this episode is full of actionable insights and inspiration.

    Time Stamps:
    00:00 Welcome to the Podcast
    02:01 What Is the Central Florida Pledge?
    04:26 Why RK Kelley Chose a Purpose-Driven Career
    06:45 How Businesses Can Get Involved
    09:12 Creating Respectful Dialogue Across Differences
    11:35 The Biggest Challenge Facing Communities Today
    13:57 A Vision for Central Florida's Future
    16:20 Why Listening Is a Critical Leadership Skill
    17:42 Lessons Learned from 25+ Years at Disney
    20:35 The Relaunch Program and Career Reinvention
    24:15 Mentorship, Self-Doubt, and Growth
    28:08 Redefining Success Through Purpose and Family

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    Connect with our Guest:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rk-little-kelley

    Learn More about Winter Park Chamber of Commerce:
    https://www.winterpark.org/

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    Podcast produced by Hi Hello Labs:     https://www.hihellolabs.com/
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    31 分
  • 51. The Soft Skills AI Can’t Touch: Career Success & Real Estate with Courtney Pelfrey

    51. The Soft Skills AI Can’t Touch: Career Success & Real Estate with Courtney Pelfrey
    2026/05/27
    How do you pivot careers from higher ed to real estate while managing motherhood and a family business? Courtney Pelfrey (Miller Grant & Company) joins Ashley Billings on the B Student Podcast to reveal the reality of building a relationship-based business in Winter Park, FL.

    In this episode, we go past the transaction to discuss the emotional side of home buying, the truth about career transitions, and the "secret" soft skill every professional needs: curiosity.

    Watch the full conversation to learn:
    • The Pivot: How Courtney moved from 10 years in collegiate career services into the real estate industry.
    • The "Baby" Metaphor: Why closing on a home is like bringing home a baby and why aftercare matters.
    • Curiosity vs. AI: Why curiosity is the leadership skill technology can't replicate.
    • Family Dynamics: The challenges and rewards of running a brokerage with your father and sister.
    • Working Motherhood: Practical wisdom on staying present as a mom while building a recognizable local brand.
    • Relationship Business: Why being "purpose-driven" wins over trends every time.

    Whether you're a relauncher returning to the workforce, a new agent, or a business owner in a new season of life, Courtney’s journey offers a roadmap for staying aligned with your values.

    If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone navigating a new season in life or business.

    Time Stamps:
    • 00:00 – Meet Courtney Pelfrey & Her Career Pivot Story
    • 02:12 – Why She Left Higher Education for Real Estate
    • 04:48 – Building a Family-Owned Real Estate Business
    • 05:31 – Why Closing on a Home is Like Bringing Home a Baby
    • 07:15 – Working With Family: Strengths, Roles & Dynamics
    • 09:42 – Creating a Relationship-Driven Real Estate Brand
    • 12:18 – The Emotional Side of Buying & Selling Homes
    • 14:36 – How Career Services Prepared Her for Real Estate
    • 17:08 – The Reality of Working Motherhood & Flexibility
    • 19:45 – Balancing Business, Kids & Boundaries at Home
    • 22:04 – Social Media, Branding & Standing Out in Real Estate
    • 24:26 – Advice for Young Realtors Starting Their Careers
    • 26:18 – Why Curiosity Is a Powerful Leadership Skill That AI Can’t Replace
    • 28:10 – Serving the Winter Park Community & What’s Next for Miller Grant

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    Connect with our Guest:
    Website: https://millergrantandco.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneympelfrey/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneympelfrey/


    Learn More about Winter Park Chamber of Commerce: https://www.winterpark.org/
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    Podcast produced by Hi Hello Labs: https://www.hihellolabs.com/
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    30 分
  • 50. How to Return to Work After a Career Break (With Confidence)

    50. How to Return to Work After a Career Break (With Confidence)
    2026/05/20
    Thinking about returning to work after a career break — but not sure where to start?

    In this episode, Ashley Billings interviews Betsy Gardner, CEO of Evermore Advisory and former President & CEO of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce. After her own 13-year career break, Betsy created the Relaunch program — a proven return-to-work program now helping professional women confidently reenter the workforce across the country.

    Whether you've been out of the workforce for 2 years or 15, this episode breaks down exactly what it takes to come back — not at the bottom, but at your level.

    What you'll learn:
    • How to return to work after a career gap without starting over
    • Why women struggle with confidence after a career break (and how to rebuild it)
    • How to update your resume, LinkedIn profile, and personal brand for reentry
    • The 3 drivers of every career decision: control, content, and compensation
    • Why forward-thinking employers are actively hiring career returners

    The leadership and soft skills that make returning women high-value hires

    This episode is for you if:
    • You're woman considering returning to work after time off for family, caregiving, or personal reasons
    • You're mid career-transition and need a confidence reset
    • You're an HR leader or employer looking to hire experienced returning professionals


    Timestamps:
    (00:00) Introduction + Betsy Gardner and the Relaunch program
    (03:05) The origin of the Relaunch program
    (06:10) The business case for hiring women returning to the workforce
    (09:15) Why women leave the workforce and struggle to return
    (12:20) The confidence gap after a career break
    (15:10) Betsy's personal career reentry story
    (18:05) What Relaunch teaches (branding, resumes, LinkedIn)
    (21:00) The psychology of returning to work after years away
    (24:05) Control, content, compensation: the 3 Cs of starting a job
    (27:10) How employers should view resume gaps in 2026
    (30:00) The hidden skills career returners bring to the workplace
    (33:00) Final advice: stop waiting for the "right time" to return to work
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    If this episode helped you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman who needs to hear it.

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    Connect with our Guest:
    Website: http://Humanintheroombook.com Or http://Betsygardner.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebetsygardner
    YouTube: @humanintheroompodcast

    Learn More about Winter Park Chamber of Commerce: https://www.winterpark.org/
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    Podcast produced by Hi Hello Labs: https://www.hihellolabs.com/
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    36 分
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