B Student Podcast
The Art of Storytelling: Lessons from “Happy Wife” Authors
The Art of Storytelling: Lessons from “Happy Wife” Authors Back to Blog October 17, 2025 When Storytelling Meets Community On the most recent episode of the B Student podcast, host Betsy Gardner sat down with Meredith Lavender and Kendall Shores, the dynamic duo behind the breakout bestselling novel Happy Wife. Set in Winter Park, FL, the…
Read MoreThe Power of Quiet Influence: Leadership Lessons from Carroll Hanley Goggin
The Power of Quiet Influence: Leadership Lessons from Carroll Hanley Goggin Back to Blog October 15, 2025 Exploring the role of humility, data and deep relationships in effective leadership B Student podcast host Betsy Gardner sits down with Carroll Hanley Goggin — a small business owner, community advocate, and past chair of the Winter…
Read MoreBuilding Bourbon & Business: From Risk and Rejection to Winning Awards
Building Bourbon & Business: From Risk and Rejection to Winning Awards Back to Blog October 3, 2025 How Resilience, Relationships, and a Passion for Community Built The Winter Park Distilling Company and a Life Well-Lived What does it take to become a successful entrepreneur? If you dream about quitting corporate life for something more…
Read MoreBreaking the Walls: How Zoning Policy Shapes Belonging and Opportunity in America
Breaking the Walls: How Zoning Policy Shapes Belonging and Opportunity in America Back to Blog September 29, 2025 Insights from Dr. Yoni Appelbaum on the B Student Podcast — Why Where We Live Defines Who We Are, and What We Can Do About It Housing: The Battleground for Belonging On a special live…
Read MoreOrlando Realtor Trevor Brown Shares How to Convert an Online Community Into Clients
Orlando Realtor Trevor Brown Shares How to Convert an Online Community Into Clients Back to Blog August 22, 2025 Orlando realtor Trevor Brown of Fannie Hillman + Associates joined host Betsy Gardner on the B Student podcast this week to discuss how he’s built a large online following that he’s successfully converted into clients. His…
Read MoreFrom Humble Roots as a Self-Taught Musician to Community Advocate, Chev Lovett’s Rise to Success
From Humble Roots as a Self-Taught Musician to Community Advocate, Chev Lovett’s Rise to Success Back to Blog August 14, 2025 From Humming in the Pew to Center Stage: A Musical Genesis Chevalier Lovett’s story, as shared with Betsy Gardner on the B Student Podcast, is a masterclass in passion, perseverance and the…
Read MoreFail, Learn, Overcome and Grow — Debora Mendonça Shares Her American Dream Story
Fail, Learn, Overcome and Grow — Debora Mendonça Shares Her American Dream Story Back to Blog July 16, 2025 From trading cigarettes for English lessons in New York to leading a multi-million dollar business in Florida, The Glass Knife’s Executive Director Debora Mendonça chased the American dream with resilience grit. Her story is an inspiration…
Read MoreCourage, Creativity and Confidence: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Lauren Sigman
Courage, Creativity and Confidence: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Lauren Sigman Back to Blog On this episode of the B Student Podcast, Lauren Sigman shares the real story behind building a fine jewelry brand — offering invaluable lessons in self-belief, resilience, and the art (and science) of following your passions. Discovering the “B Side” of Success…
Read MoreBuilding Better Intergenerational Relationships at Work
Building Better Intergenerational Relationships at Work Back to Blog Bridging Generational Gaps to Fuel Growth and Redefine Success — in Business and Beyond Introduction: The B Side of Success What drives the people you see thriving in business today? On Episode 4 of the B Student Podcast, host Betsy Gardner, CEO and President of the…
Read MoreStrategic Storytelling in Business: How to Sell Your Message and Yourself
Strategic Storytelling in Business: How to Sell Your Message and Yourself Back to Blog B Student Podcast Guest Addison Cursey Reveals How Theater Training and an MBA Education Combine for Success in Business Pairing an undergraduate theater degree from Rollins College with an MBA from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins was…
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