Your Palm Beach Guide

Join Kiana Rivera on "Your Palm Beach Guide" for an engaging conversation with Theo Dorsey from ESPN. Theo, the host of "Theoretically Speaking" on ESPN 106.3 FM, takes us through his journey from Hampton University to becoming a prominent sports journalist. With experience in news and sports anchoring, event hosting, and community involvement, Theo's story is one of resilience and passion. Discov...

Join us for an engaging episode of "Your Palm Beach Guide" as Kiana Rivera, Vice President of Program Development and Membership at the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, welcomes Robert Gaeta, General Manager of the Ambassador Hotel and Grill in Palm Beach, Florida. With a hospitality career spanning over four decades, Robert shares his inspiring journey from modest beginnings as a dishwasher in ups...

In this episode of "Your Palm Beach Guide," Kiana Rivera, Vice President of Program Development and Membership at the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, sits down with  Charles Hwang, the Chief Investment Officer and Co-Founder of Lightning Capital Partners. Before founding the digital asset management company, Mr. Hwang was a valuation consultant and a forensic accountant at Ernst & Young LLP. Befor...

In this compelling episode of Your Palm Beach Guide Podcast, we had the privilege of hosting Dr. Paul Skomra, MD, a certified Primary Care Physician from Mount Sinai, New York. Dr. Skomra, who received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and completed his residency in Family Medicine at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Pennsylvania, shared the remarkable work he's doing through Mou...

Welcome to "Your Palm Beach Guide" with the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, hosted by Kiana Rivera. In this episode, we dive into the captivating life of Griffin, Audio Visual Sales Manager at The Breakers Palm Beach. From his early days in church production in Buffalo, New York, to planning seamless luxury events in Palm Beach, Griffin's story is one of passion and precision. Discover the intrica...

In this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide with the Palm Beach Chamber o Commerce, we are honored to have Christine Sylvain, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Path to College Fellowship, as our guest. Path to College Fellowship is dedicated to securing acceptance for as many high-achieving, ow0income students into top universities as possible, transforming lives through access to higher edu...

Join us on this episode of Your Palm Beach Guide with the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce as we welcome Javier Fernandez from Transitional Designs. Renowned for their expertise in crafting refined, elegant spaces that seamlessly blend functionality, family-friendliness, and time beauty, Transitional Designs has earned acclaim throughout the industry. Javier discusses their unique approach to unders...

Join us for an enlightening episode on Your Palm Beach Guide, as we sit down with Dr. James Fishkin of Sollis Health Palm Beach. Dr. Fishkin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in providing top-tier healthcare to the Palm Beach community.    In this episode, we dive deep into the exceptional care Sollis Health offers to its clients. Dr. Fishkin shares how Sollis Health goes above and beyon...

Welcome to "Your Palm Beach Guide" with the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, hosted by Kiana Rivera.  Gavin Guinan, the Chief Operating Officer of Flower Construction, has joined us on Your Palm Beach Guide! Gavin brings decades of experience and a hands-on approach that truly sets him apart. 🚧👷‍♂️. During our conversation, Gavin shared his fascinating journey, which began in California in the ea...

Join us for an engaging episode of Your Palm Beach Guide as we welcome Michael Koppy, a seasoned expert from Financial Recovery Strategies (FRS). With over 20 years in the industry and 15 years at FRS, Michael has mastered the art of combining his deep understanding of clients' businesses with a sharp focus on class action eligibility requirements. His expertise ensures that his clients participat...

In this episode of "Your Palm Beach Guide," Kiana Rivera, Vice President of Membership at the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, sits down with Charles Hwang, the Chief Investment Officer and founder of Lightning Capital Partners. Charles shares his journey from a senior equity trader and forensic accountant to becoming a leader in the digital asset management space. He dives deep into the world of c...

J oin us for an engaging episode of " Your Palm Beach Guide " as Kiana Rivera, Vice President of Membership at the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, welcomes Robert Gaeta, General Manager of the Ambassador Hotel and Grill in Palm Beach , Florida. With a hospitality career spanning over four decades, Robert shares his inspiring journey from modest beginnings as a dishwasher in upstate New York to man...

Join us on this episode of "Your Palm Beach Guide" as Kiana Rivera, Vice President of Membership at the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, sits down with Chelsea, a partner at Goldberg Segalla. Chelsea shares her inspiring journey from Ohio to Florida, highlighting her academic achievements, including her Juris Doctor and Masters of Law in Democratic Governance and the Rule of Law. She delves into he...

In this captivating episode of "Your Palm Beach Guide," Kiana Rivera, Vice President of Membership at the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, sits down with Joe Colucci and Paul Massey, the dynamic duo behind Munyon's Paw-Paw. With over 20 years of experience in the liquor industry, Joe and Paul share their fascinating journey of reviving the historic Munyon's Paw-Paw, a medicinal elixir originally cr...

We sat down with Tina Thomson of The Frisbie Group and Epiphany Leadership Coaching, LLC. She shared her story on how she was often the only woman in the board room and shared insights of how she works to support executive women.  Tina Thomson is an Author and an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) who draws on her own experience as a leader over the past 38 years. Tina has owned and managed 3...

We sat down with Dale Hedrick from Hedrick Brothers Construction and learned about the start of his journey until now. Hedrick Brothers Construction is a full-service quality-driven construction management and general contracting firm. Founded by Dale Hedrick in 1979, team members provide professional project management, quality craftsmanship, and an uncompromising service range of expertise and e...

We sat down with Debbie Gross from Echo Fine Properties to learn about her career and how she has started this new adventure, Deb's Dine & Dash. Not only does she work with Echo Fine Properties, but she also promotes local restaurants through her Dine & Dash.

We sat down with Owner Gerald Buxbaum of Architectural Resources & Associates to learn how the business started. He shares the importance of working with all individuals in the industry and building relationships. They envision and bring to life awe-inspiring spaces that elevate every moment of your existence.  Their holistic studio, dedicated to realizing dreams, guides projects from visionary co...

We were joined by Lee Allen Shultz, a realtor and a MAGICIAN! Yes, you read correctly. Lee Allen comes from a family of magicians all focused on making the audience laugh and feel joy. When he was in the haunted house industry, he was able to combine a mix of comedy and horror to create the best experience for the viewer. He is also a realtor with The Pisaneschi Group @ Compass.

We sat down with Amy Morse and learned of her passion for helping people in their toughest times and how she likes being the underdog and overcoming adversity with her clients. King | Morse, PLLC, has been serving clients since 2000. Their experienced attorneys strongly believe in providing high-quality representation, which demands loyalty to clients, efficient handling of work, prompt reporting...

We sat down with Roy Assad of Human Capital Group and learned about the importance of listening to potential clients. Human Capital Group is a team of executive, leadership, and life coaches who are dedicated to empowering and transforming people, teams, and organizations. Their coaches provide results-driven guidance to change your mindset and enable you to enhance your life, career, and or organ...

We sat down with our cover artist, Kyle Lucks to learn more about the process behind his art pieces. Not only did he custom create our 2024 Palm Beach Guide cover, but he is also a well established artist in the heart of Palm Beach. Kyle's style of contemporary portraiture draws inspiration from Impressionism, Expressionism and Pop Art movements.

The love of theater was expressed in this sit down discussion with the Managing Director of Palm Beach Dramaworks, Sue Ellen Beryl. Palm Beach Dramaworks believes in the transformative power of live theatre and is committed to producing classic, contemporary, and world premiere plays that entertain, enlighten, stimulate discussion, and illuminate our shared humanity.

We were joined by President Rick Gonzalez, AIA of REG Architects as he shared the incredible work that his business is doing. Rick has over 38 years of experience in historic preservation and architectural profession. The firm was originally established over 30 years ago with the forming of a father & son Architectural team, Rick and Ricardo Gonzalez, as principals of the firm. Together, this team...

We sat down with ED, Rebecca Torres, of the Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation to learn more about the incredible impact that this organization brings to the Town of Palm Beach. The mission is to support the Town of Palm Beach First Responders and the community at large, empowering peace of mind for them to know that their families and futures are safe.