Your Palm Beach Guide

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.

We sat down with Levi Blasdel of Scott Snyder, Inc., and learned about the importance of preserving the beauty of Palm Beach. Scott Snyder does an excellent job of romanticizing the home for their clients and shares the incredible story behind each home. With this attention to detail, Scott can provide an experience unlike any other for each of his clients.

We sat down with Paul Denton from Denison Yachting to learn about his incredible career from the early stages to the present. He shared the importance of authentic relationships and how that all stems from loving what you do.

We sat down with our media partners Naji Designs to learn more about how they got started and where they see their business moving forward. Naji Designs is a Florida-based videographer team that focuses on giving small businesses a voice. They are the exclusive videographers for the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Innovation is the key to success. We sat down with the CEO of the Palm Beach Symphony and learned that the key to sustainability within an organization's mission is to innovate. Under his leadership, they created an idea called Reverse Engineering the Budget and found key ways to fundraise and offer many levels of sponsorship to their members. Plus, they donated over 175 instruments to Palm Beach...

South Florida is known as the hub for treatment. Our CEO, Doug Evans, sat down with Chief Philanthropy Officer, Turner Benoit to discuss the importance of the Hanley Foundation and the impact they are having in our community. Hanley Foundation's mission is to eliminate addition through prevention, advocacy, treatment, and recovery support.

Better known as the Bible of the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach Illustrated Publisher, Terry Duffy, sat down with CEO of the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, Doug Evans to discuss the importance of print and of the longevity of Palm Beach Illustrated. What started out as a weekly publication, is now a beautiful masterpiece almost 73 years later.

We sit down with Dr. Denise Spirou from the Greene School  to learn more about the integrative programming happening at their school. The Greene School Mission: Our students from Early Childhood through Tenth Grade are bright, curious, and joyful learners, whom we prepare to navigate a dynamic world. They embrace lifelong learning beyond the mere acquisition of knowledge, they prepare students to...

Daneil Leiva, Founder & CEO of Shoreline Building Group, shares the importance of including clients in the process and of finding fulfillment in serving their clients. Shoreline Building Group is forging unique partnerships to create unforgettable building experiences.