Palm Beach North Podcast

Golf in Palm Beach North is a big deal- some might say that Palm Beach County is the Golf capital of of the United States. In this episode, meet Andrew George, the Senior Vice President of Live events and Operations for TMRW Sports. Andrew started his career as an intern at the Honda Classic and rose through the ranks to become its Executive Director. Andrew recently took a significant leap, joini...

Meet Andy Dehart, President and CEO of Loggerhead Marinelife Center. In this episode, Andy shares his introduction and career in marine biology and conservation as well as his extensive contribution to aquarium development. As the face of one of Florida’s most visited nonprofit scientific destinations, Andy shares his thoughts on culture, leadership and cultivating a vision. Get ready to be inspir...

Meet Milton Segarra, the new CEO of Discover the Palm Beaches- the official destination marketing organization charged with promoting Palm Beach County. In 2022, Palm Beach County had record breaking 9.1 million visitors with a total economic impact of tourism at $9.7 billion. In today's episode, we dive into all things tourism, the evolution of hospitality, the rebranding of Palm Beach, upcoming...

Meet Ava Parker, a trailblazer in higher education and the first female president in the history of Palm Beach State College. Recently appointed as the Chair of the Board for the American Association of Community Colleges and the the recipient of the Ed Tancer Community Leader of the Year award by the Palm Beach North Chamber, Ava is an incredible leader and game changer for our community. In this...

Let's delve deep into the arts, culture, and the transformative power of community with Andrew Kato, the visionary leader behind Florida’s preeminent Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Serving over 100,000 people annually, this not-for-profit theatre stands as a beacon of talent, kindness, and artistic excellence in the tri-county area. With a budget of around $8 million, a strong subscriber base, and a heart...

Pam Rauch plays a pivotal role in powering the Sunshine State as Vice President of External Affairs and Economic Development for Florida Power & Light Company. From leading community engagement efforts to pioneering clean energy initiatives, Pam is a force to be reckoned with. She has an impressive track record, including creating over 27,000 net new jobs for Florida and overseeing FPL’s ambit...

In this episode, get to know Senator Bobby Powell like never before as he shares how loss and challenges have shaped his life, his approach to public service, how he balances personal and professional life, and what's to come in the future.

Meet Palm Beach County Commissioner, Maria Marino. In this episode, Maria shares her extensive community involvement, her mentorship and philanthropy, and how she's balanced being a professional athlete while committing to public service.

Meet John Snyder, member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 86th district, which covers portions of Palm Beach County and Martin County. Born and raised in Martin County, John attended Indiana Wesleyan University, where he graduated with Bachelor’s in Marketing. John honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring F...

Meet Dr. Alessandra Colón, better known as Miss Chiropractic, a renowned Chiropractor with a mission to transform lives. Dr. Colón is now sharing her holistic approach to chiropractic care on TLC’s “Crack Addicts.” In this episode, she shares her experience growing up with Cancer, her journey to becoming a Chiropractor, life since filming for TLC, myths about the industry and more.

It's back to school season! In this episode, Superintendent of Palm Beach County School District, Mike Burke, shares what's new for the upcoming school year, how they are addressing current issues, tips for students and parents and more.

Meet Grasford Smith, newly appointed President of the Palm Beach County Bar Association. Smith leads Akerman’s West Palm Beach Litigation Practice Group and has served on the bar association’s board of directors since 2016. He has experience representing a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, athletic leagues, technology companies, and a U.S. Congressman,...

Meet Mike Bauer, General Manager of Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. In this episode, Mike shares his background, why he is so passionate about community involvement, the future of Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, what it's like working in sports, tips for young professionals entering the industry and more.

Get to know Palm Beach County Commissioner Mack Bernard like never before in this episode of the Palm Beach North Podcast! Commissioner Bernard shares his background of moving to America as a child, growing up an orphan, why he is so passionate about his work and the key issues he plans to continue advocating for.

Introducing Kelly Smallridge, the President and CEO of Palm Beach County’s public/private economic development agency, the Business Development Board. Get to know the longest tenured economic development President in the State of Florida as Kelly shares her background, career journey, how she attracts the best businesses to Palm Beach County, tips for young professionals and what's next for hersel...

Introducing Gary S. Lesser, the 74th President of The Florida Bar and managing partner of Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith in West Palm Beach. Join us for an exciting podcast episode where Gary shares the fascinating 96-year history of his firm, his journey to becoming The Florida Bar President, success tips for the legal industry, and what's next after his term ends.