Boldline

What does it look like when a city truly reimagines workforce development? Pam Nabors, President & CEO of CareerSource Central Florida, is joined by Frank Martz, City Manager of the City of Altamonte Springs, to explore how innovation, strategic partnerships, and real-world pathways are shaping a more future-ready workforce. Together, they dive into how initiatives like STEM programs, innovation l...

Tune in for a conversation with David Sprinkle, Managing Partner of Veritas Recruiting Group and Vice Chair of the CareerSource Central Florida Board, as he joins Pam Nabors to explore what's really happening in today's labor market. Central Florida's economy is starting to level out after the post-COVID hiring surge, with new challenges coming up along the way. From ongoing skilled labor shortage...

In this episode, Dr. Georgia Lorenz, President of Seminole State College of Florida, joins the conversation to explore how education and workforce partnerships are driving economic growth across Central Florida. Dr. Lorenz shares insights on the evolving role of state colleges as engines of opportunity, the importance of aligning training with employer needs, and how innovative approaches—such as...

Tune in for a conversation with Dr. Maria F. Vazquez, Superintendent of Orange County Public Schools, to explore her inspiring journey from first-generation college student to leading the eighth-largest school district in the nation. Dr. Vazquez shares lessons on leadership, balance, and self-care, as well as her vision for empowering students from diverse backgrounds to find their pathways to suc...

Discover how Kay Rawlins, founder of the Orlando City Soccer Club and Orlando Pride, turned a passion for community and mentorship into a powerful force for change in Central Florida. You'll hear how her unconventional career path, from banking and early childhood education in England to leading one of the region's top sports organizations, helped shape the future of professional soccer. This epis...

Storytelling has the power to inspire action, build connections, and create lasting change. In this episode, Ashley Vann, Executive Director of the Victory Cup Initiative, shares the compelling story behind Victory Cup's founding and its innovative approach to helping nonprofits craft powerful, two-and-a-half-minute narratives that ignite support from the business community. Ashley illustrates how...

In this episode, we sit down with Elisha González, Vice President of Community Relations and Government Affairs of FAIRWINDS Credit Union and Executive Director of the FAIRWINDS Foundation. You'll hear her inspiring story and journey from educator to banking executive while discovering practical insights on financial literacy and community development. Learn how the FAIRWINDS Foundation is breakin...

Tune in for a conversation with Brinkley Ruffin, Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Human Resources at Universal Orlando Resort.  Brinkley discusses his 20-year career in human resources, his transition from political science to HR, and a decade in the hospitality and tourism industry. He also shares insights on diverse career opportunities within the theme park industry and highlights the upco...

This episode features a mini-panel discussion about career initiatives for young adults, focusing on the High School Career Express program. Guests Marcela DeFaria from CareerSource Central Florida and Richard Barbari from Addition Financial Credit Union discuss the importance of career partnerships for youth career exploration. They explore the unique aspects of the High School Career Express pro...

In this episode, you'll hear from Jason Siegel, the President and CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports). Jason takes you through his career path and explains how the commission works to bring major sporting events to Orlando, boosting the local economy. Tune in for an inside look at the competitive world of sports tourism and what it takes to succeed in this field. Jason also ta...

Tune in for a conversation with  Jordan  George, Chief Experience Officer at Curium Solutions. Pam explores  Jordan 's career journey from his early days in food service to his current leadership role at Curium, an international company specializing in business transformation.  Jordan shares valuable insights on Curium's people-first approach to change management, the concept of work time reductio...

In this episode of Boldline, we welcome John Crossman, one of the most well-known and respected real estate minds in the country and the founder and president of CrossMarc Services. John shares insights from his diverse background, growing up as a pastor's kid and transitioning into a successful real estate career. We explore John's passion for diversity, education, and mental health, as well as h...

On this episode of Boldline, Pam speaks with Tanisha Nunn Gary, President & CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida. Tanisha shares her inspiring career journey, transitioning from an 18-year career in law to leading the Chamber's mission of empowering and advocating for Black-owned businesses across Central Florida. Dive into the challenges minority entrepreneurs face,...

In this episode of Boldline, you'll hear from Casandra Matej, the president and CEO of  Visit   Orlando . Casandra shares her extensive experience in the hospitality and tourism industry, her path to leading  Visit   Orlando , and how she navigated the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. She also discusses the recovery of  Orlando 's tourism, the importance of the industry to the local econ...

On this episode of Boldline, Pam Nabors is joined by Chris Kuselias, as Chris discusses his multifaceted career journey from finance to sports broadcasting to workforce development and now to impact investing. Pam and Chris explore changes in the modern workforce and economy, the growing importance of entrepreneurship, using one's skills to uplift others, and more. Chris also shares about his new...

Tune in for another episode of Boldline as Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida, interviews financial advisor Jason Chepenik about his career journey in the financial planning industry. Jason discusses his longtime passion for helping people plan for retirement, and the importance of saving, managing debt, and investing for the future. He also shares his creative approache...

In this inaugural episode of the Boldline podcast, Pam Nabors interviews Bryan Orr, Co-Owner of Kalos Services Inc. an Orlando-area HVAC contracting business, and host of the HVAC School Podcast. Bryan shares his unique background and reveals how Kalos has grown over the years into a 270+ person company offering services beyond just HVAC. Bryan also talks about his new book "Unconformed" which aim...

In this episode, Pam welcomes Tadar Muhammad, not only as a podcast guest but also as the new Chief Operating Officer at CareerSource Central Florida. Tadar shares his journey from growing up on the south side of Chicago to his impactful career in workforce development. The two discuss the transformative power of workforce initiatives, the importance of community partnerships, and the vision of be...

Tune in as Tamara Atkinson, CEO of Workforce Solutions Capital Area (Texas), joins Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida, for a conversation about the challenges and opportunities that come along with being a workforce leader. Tamara shares what she appreciates both personally and professionally about Austin, Texas and how her role as a leader has changed and expanded over...

Steven Nguyen, VP of Innovation & Technology at CareerSource Central Florida, joins the program to discuss how he got started in the technology field and reveals some of the biggest technology changes that have impacted the workforce. Discover the need to upskill the workforce to ensure digital proficiency and why cybersecurity has become a top priority for employers. Steven also shares why he is...

In this special Career Journey Episode, Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida, is joined by Jody Wood, Vice President, Recruitment & Talent Management, Disney Parks, Experiences & Consumer Products. Jody provides an overview of her responsibilities, and reveals the breadth of career opportunities available within the Walt Disney Company. Jody also discusses how Disney is na...

This episode features an interview with Sara Brady, Founder of Sara Brady PR, as she discusses the work that she does helping organizations with crisis communications and crisis management. Sara reveals how she got started in this work, and what she enjoys most about it. She also discusses pivotal moments and challenges in her career. 

In this special Career Journey Episode, Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida is joined by Gaby Ortigoni , President and CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando. Gaby discusses her role as President and CEO of the Chamber. and what she likes best about the work that she does. She also reveals why she wanted to become an archaeologist when she was growing up...

In this special Career Journey Episode, Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida is joined by former radio broadcaster Wayne Weinberg. Wayne reveals how he broke into the radio and broadcasting industry, and what he learned from challenges he faced along the way. Wayne also shares stories about some of the famous people he interviewed during his time as a broadcaster and how h...

Tune in for this special episode of Job Launchpad as Pam Nabors, President and CEO of CareerSource Central Florida, shares insights about current workforce and labor market trends. Pam shares insights about the impact of the Great Resignation on the regional economy, the limits of automation as a solution to labor market challenges, and why employers should connect with their local workforce board...