Betsy Gardner

B Student Podcast

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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 insight...

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Betsy Gardner

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5. Strategic Storytelling in Business: Lessons from the Stage 09.04.2025 21:17

Welcome to the B Student Podcast with your host, Betsy Gardner—CEO, public speaker, business consultant, and executive coach. In this special launch party episode, recorded live at the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, Betsy sits down with Addison Cursey, Chief Marketing Officer and a powerhouse behind the Chamber’s voice and impact. Three years ago, Addison joined the team fresh out of MBA school....

4. Relating to Coworkers of Different Generations with Nasser Weaver 26.03.2025 39:07

In this episode of B Student Podcast, host Betsy Gardner sits down with digital entrepreneur and Leadership Winter Park graduate Nasser Weaver, founder of Homespun Digital. At just 25, Nasser is redefining what it means to lead with intention, hustle, and heart. Betsy and Nasser dive into the power of saying yes to opportunity, the value of mentorship and sponsorship, and how building relationship...

3. Emotional Intelligence with guest Nick Seidule 12.03.2025 38:30

Welcome to a thought-provoking new episode of B Student Podcast! Join Betsy Gardner, CEO of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, as she explores the “B side” of impactful professionals who are making a difference in business and community. This week, we’re diving into the fascinating world of emotional intelligence with Nick Seidule, attorney and jury selection expert. Nick shares his unique insig...

2. The Courage to Pursue Passion: Insights from Jewelry Designer Lauren Sigman 12.02.2025 38:05

Lauren Sigman is a fine jewelry designer and business owner who took a courageous leap from a successful corporate career in telecommunications to pursue her passion for jewelry design. Lauren shares her entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the courage and self-belief required to transition from a stable corporate environment to the uncertain world of entrepreneurship. The episode explores the cha...

1. Secret Ingredients of a Successful Salesperson with Tim Lesnick 29.01.2025 42:43

Forget what you think you know about sales; what are the secret ingredients it takes to truly be highly successful at sales? Sales is a part of every job, every meeting, and every initiative or idea, even if it’s not in the job description. In this episode of The B Student Podcast, host Betsy interviews sales expert Tim Lesnick, co-founder of Trova and veteran recruiter who has placed over 4,000...

Welcome to the B Student Podcast 10.01.2025 1:05

Tune in to uncover actionable takeaways and unlock the power of EQ in your personal and professional life! Podcast Produced by Hi Hello Labs https://www.hihellolabs.com/