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B Student Podcast

B Student Podcast

著者： Betsy Gardner
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概要

 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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  • 46. Mayor Buddy Dyer: The "Airport Tram" Voice Who Led Orlando Through the Pulse Tragedy | B Student

    46. Mayor Buddy Dyer: The "Airport Tram" Voice Who Led Orlando Through the Pulse Tragedy | B Student
    2026/04/15
    Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer sits down with Betsy Gardner for one of the most candid conversations he's ever had on camera.

    Before he became Orlando's longest-serving mayor, Buddy Dyer lost his first election, felt out of his depth at Brown University, and spent time selling industrial sealant door-to-door. This is the story he doesn't usually tell - and the lessons that shaped his leadership. In this episode of B Student, Mayor Dyer opens up about how losing early turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to him, the unexpected phone call from Pastor Sam Green that convinced him to run for mayor, and what he's learned about showing up for people when the stakes couldn't be higher.

    But the heart of this conversation is what happened on June 12, 2016. Mayor Dyer talks about the moment he got the 2am phone call about the Pulse nightclub shooting, what he did first, why he went toe-to-toe with FBI agents to insist that Orlando needed to see its mayor speak, and how grief from that night didn't fully catch up with him until the first anniversary of the tragedy.

    The conversation also goes deep on fatherhood, legacy, and - in a B Student exclusive - the name of Orlando's new first dog.

    If you're navigating setbacks, building something, or trying to lead people through hard moments, this one is worth your full attention.

    Time Stamps:
    • 00:00 Welcome + intro to Mayor Buddy Dyer
    • 02:15 The iconic airport tram voice & unexpected notoriety
    • 04:30 From top student to feeling average at Brown University
    • 07:45 Advice on competing in high-performance environments
    • 10:20 First political run… and losing early
    • 12:40 The “thank goodness I lost” mindset shift
    • 15:10 Selling “TerraSeal” and learning real-world skills
    • 18:00 Law school success + losing to Charlie Crist
    • 21:10 Networking, relationships, and winning people over
    • 24:30 Becoming an “accidental mayor” of Orlando
    • 27:45 Vision for Orlando + building a thriving city
    • 30:20 Leading through the Pulse nightclub shooting
    • 35:10 Crisis leadership, communication, and emotional resilience
    • 38:20 Fatherhood, legacy, and life beyond the mayor’s office
    Connect with Mayor Buddy at:
    X: https://x.com/orlandomayor

    Website: https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Mayor-City-Council/Buddy-Dyer

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    Listen to more episodes of The B-Student Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

    Like this video, subscribe, and comment your favorite London spot or what city has most transformed you.
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    Connect with Betsy Gardner:
    Website: https://www.betsygardner.com/

    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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    41 分
  • 45. The "Only You" Rule: Rollins President Brooke Barnett on the Future of Higher Ed

    45. The "Only You" Rule: Rollins President Brooke Barnett on the Future of Higher Ed
    2026/04/08
    On this episode of the B Student podcast, host Betsy Gardner sits down with Brooke Barnett, the 16th President of Rollins College, for a powerful conversation at the intersection of leadership, higher education, and the future of work.

    Just months into her role, Brooke offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it truly means to lead a modern institution in a time of rapid change, where AI, shifting workforce demands, and declining trust in traditional systems are reshaping everything we thought we knew about education.

    Together, they explore the evolving value of a liberal arts education, the role of storytelling in leadership, and why “human skills” like critical thinking, discernment, and communication may be the most valuable currency in the future.

    And stick around to the very end for an exclusive reveal of Fox Day 2026!


    This episode is a masterclass in leadership, innovation, and authenticity for anyone navigating complexity in today’s world.

    Time Stamps:
    00:00 Intro + Meet Rollins College President Brooke Barnett
    03:15 Leading Higher Ed in a Time of Disruption (AI + Workforce Shifts)
    06:30 Why Liberal Arts Still Matter More Than Ever
    09:45 Storytelling vs. “Just Giving Examples” in Leadership
    13:10 The Power of Place-Based Education (Why Rollins Stands Out)
    16:25 Preparing Students for the Future of Work
    19:40 Is College Still Worth It? Breaking the Trust Gap
    23:00 Barriers to Innovation (And How Leaders Miss Them)
    26:20 How to Challenge “We’ve Always Done It This Way”
    29:10 CEO Mindset: Focus on What Actually Matters
    32:00 Leadership Lessons from the President’s Seat
    35:00 Authenticity as a Leadership Superpower
    38:00 Final Takeaways + The Future of Higher Ed

    Connect with Brooke at:
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-barnett-65a74592/
    Website: https://www.rollins.edu/

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    Listen to more episodes of The B-Student Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

    Like this video, subscribe, and comment your favorite London spot or what city has most transformed you.
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    Connect with Betsy Gardner:
    Website: https://www.betsygardner.com/

    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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    39 分
  • 44. From Apple to Entrepreneur: Surviving COVID, Closing the Digital Divide & Leading with Empathy | David Collins

    44. From Apple to Entrepreneur: Surviving COVID, Closing the Digital Divide & Leading with Empathy | David Collins
    2026/04/01
    In this episode of the B-Student Podcast, we sit down with David Collins, CEO of Eris Technologies and Eris Foundation, a 26-year veteran of the software and telecom industry and a former Apple executive who helped launch the original iPhone into the carrier market.

    David shares the behind-the-scenes story of leaving a successful corporate career to start his own company—only to launch it three months before the global pandemic. Instead of retreating, David and his team leaned into the chaos with a simple philosophy: “We weren’t selling. We were helping.”

    From navigating crises like 9/11, the 2008 financial crash, and COVID-19, to building a company culture rooted in empathy and service, David explains how resilience, relationships, and values-driven leadership have shaped his entrepreneurial journey.

    We also dive into the powerful impact of the Eris Foundation, a nonprofit tackling the digital divide by repurposing donated technology and providing devices to students and nonprofits across Central Florida.

    If you’re building a business, leading a team, or navigating uncertainty in your career, this conversation offers a powerful reminder: the best businesses start with service.

    Time Stamps:

    00:00 – Intro + New Book Human in the Room Announcement
    03:10 – Meet David Collins (CEO of Eris Technologies)
    06:12 – The “Burn the Boats” Entrepreneur Mindset
    09:28 – Launching a Company 3 Months Before COVID
    12:41 – From Selling to Helping: The Sales Philosophy That Worked
    16:05 – Lessons from Past Crises: 9/11, 2008, and the Pandemic
    19:24 – Building an Empathy-Driven IT Company Culture
    22:46 – Hiring for Values First, Training Skills Later
    26:03 – The Importance of Team Strengths in Leadership
    29:08 – Community Leadership and Leadership Winter Park
    32:18 – The Birth of the Eris Foundation
    35:54 – Closing the Digital Divide Through Technology Access
    38:52 – Final Lessons on Service, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship

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    Listen to more episodes of The B-Student Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

    Like this video, subscribe, and comment your favorite London spot or what city has most transformed you.

    Follow David Collins:
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-j-collins/
    Website: aeras.tech and aeras.foundation
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    Connect with Betsy Gardner:
    Website: https://www.betsygardner.com/

    Learn More about Winter Park Chamber of Commerce: https://www.winterpark.org/    Pre-order your copy of Human in the Room today! Use code BSTUDENT through Friday, March 27 to receive 10% off. Books can be preordered at humanintheroombook.com.
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    Podcast produced by Hi Hello Labs: https://www.hihellolabs.com/

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    39 分
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