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B Student Podcast

B Student Podcast

Von: Betsy Gardner
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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 insights, strategies, and inspiration to help them succeed and create meaningful impact in their own careers and communities. Each episode introduces listeners to unique perspectives and lessons on topics like leadership, emotional intelligence, community building, and personal growth—empowering the audience to "be" more successful and impactful in their own lives.

About the host:
Betsy Gardner is a dynamic leader with a diverse professional background. Since January 2017, she has served as the President and CEO of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, where she has been instrumental in modernizing the organization and implementing innovative programs to support local businesses and the community.

Under her leadership, the chamber has received national recognition, including the North American Chamber Innovation Grand Prize, surpassing larger chambers such as Greater Boston and Vancouver. Before her tenure at the chamber, Gardner co-founded Longwave Apparel Ltd. in London, a company specializing in luxury UV-protective swimwear. She also served as the Director of Business Development for Mentore Consulting Ltd., focusing on mentoring programs for women in leadership roles.

A native of Winter Park, Florida, Gardner holds a degree in History from the University of Florida, where she was recognized for her leadership and academic achievements. She is passionate about community development and has been involved in various initiatives, such as "Relaunch: Career Re-entry for Professional Women," which assists women returning to the workforce. She is also known for advocating for important issues and her efforts to make the chamber's programming more inclusive and relevant.

Her leadership style is characterized by a strong bias toward action, strategic clarity, and a commitment to driving transformative revenue growth and innovation. She is dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and is recognized for her ability to energize cross-functional teams to consistently outperform targets.Copyright Hi Hello Labs Network Management & Leadership Ökonomie
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  • 23. Managing Up 101: Gen Z & Gen X Secrets to Fast-Track Trust

    23. Managing Up 101: Gen Z & Gen X Secrets to Fast-Track Trust
    Oct 15 2025
    Authentic… or “plastic fantastic”? In this B-Student Podcast episode, Betsy sits down with CMO (and resident Gen Z/Millennial lens) Addison Cursey to unpack how to show up at work—without tanking your credibility. From email punctuation and dress codes to “managing up,” building trust, and navigating AI, this is a practical guide for early-career pros and the managers who lead them.

    What you’ll learn:
    • Authenticity vs. professionalism: where the line actually is
    • The “costume party” problem of modern workplace culture
    • Email tone, exclamation points, and the “gravitas gap”
    • Dress codes (why pajamas/crop tops send the wrong signal)
    • Managing up: reading your boss’s calendar, anticipating needs
    • Fast-tracking trust: judgment, reliability, and asking for context
    • Cross-generational collab: Gen Z × Gen X strengths, staying open
    • Using AI as leverage (not a crutch)
    Time Stamps:
    • 00:00 — Welcome and setup
    • 02:20 — Orlando Women’s Conference shoutout and theme of authenticity
    • 05:05 — Five generations at work and the AI wrinkle
    • 07:40 — Authentic vs “plastic fantastic”
    • 10:15 — Dress code reality check: pajamas and crop tops
    • 12:40 — Email tone and the exclamation point rule
    • 15:10 — How Addy built trust fast and moved up
    • 17:35 — “Be yourself” at work and the costume party metaphor
    • 20:05 — First two weeks: listen before you speak
    • 22:25 — Managing up 101
    • 24:40 — Know your boss’s calendar and the “Betsy buffer”
    • 27:05 — Coaching vs over-accommodating the team
    • 29:20 — Tech fluency across generations
    • 31:10 — Cross-gen relationships that build trust
    • 33:00 — Key takeaways and your next steps
    • 34:30 — Closing and call for questions


    Have a question about cross-gen teamwork or the unwritten rules of work? Drop it in the comments and we might cover it next.

    Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations with leaders, innovators, and change-makers who are shaping the future of business and community.

    Watch now and drop a comment with the one word that describes your B-side.

    Subscribe, rate, and share the B Student Podcast—because the B side of your story might just be the best part.

    Connect with Addison Cursey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/addison-cursey-mba-353344151/
    Connect with Betsy Gardner: https://www.betsygardner.com/

    Learn More about Winter Park Chamber of Commerce: https://www.winterpark.org/

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    35 Min.
  • 22. A Jenna’s Book Club Pick: Happy Wife Authors Reveal Winter Park’s Reaction

    22. A Jenna’s Book Club Pick: Happy Wife Authors Reveal Winter Park’s Reaction
    Oct 8 2025
    Betsy sits down with Meredith Lavender and Kendall Shores, authors of the bestselling Winter Park–set thriller The Happy Wife. We dig into what animates their story and how those same skills make you better at business and with AI: curiosity, collaboration, belonging, and choosing creativity over fear.

    We talk about:
    • Turning a sense of place into a page-turner
    • Writing partners, failure tolerance, and “fun over perfect”
    • Curiosity as a superpower for better AI prompts
    • Belonging, imposter feelings, and building welcoming communities
    • Strong female leads, agency, and making choices you can stand on
    • Winter Park’s layers — beyond the ultra-wealthy stereotype
    • A tease of Book 2 in the Happy Wife world
    About the book: A Read with Jenna Pick on the TODAY show, The Happy Wife follows Nora, a 28-year-old navigating love, mystery, and identity in Winter Park. No spoilers here — just why it resonates and what it can teach us about life and leadership.

    If you’re a builder, leader, or lifelong learner, you’ll leave with practical “curiosity hacks,” belonging cues you can use at work and events, and a reframed view of AI as a tool that amplifies human creativity.

    TIME STAMPS
    • 00:00 Welcome and episode setup
    • 01:40 The Happy Wife elevator pitch
    • 04:10 How the authors met and the scavenger hunt story
    • 06:45 Kendall’s writing journey and turning 40
    • 09:05 Why Winter Park and building a sense of place
    • 12:00 Craft cheat codes for writing a place you haven’t been
    • 14:10 Business lens on curiosity and AI prompts
    • 16:40 Partnership rules: fun, fail fast, not precious
    • 19:30 Handling creative disagreements by following passion
    • 21:50 AI in Hollywood and why the human touch matters
    • 24:00 Voice and dialogue choices; empathizing with Nora
    • 27:10 Belonging in Winter Park and wealth dynamics
    • 29:40 Belonging tips: say hello, the Yeti trick, self-belonging\
    • 31:50 Reader reactions and Winter Park’s response
    • 34:10 Key themes and takeaways: choice, agency, growth
    • 36:10 Sequel tease and closing thanks
    Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations with leaders, innovators, and change-makers who are shaping the future of business and community.

    Watch now and drop a comment with the one word that describes your B-side.

    Subscribe, rate, and share the B Student Podcast—because the B side of your story might just be the best part.

    Connect with this week's guests Meredith Lavender and Kendall Shores at: https://www.instagram.com/meredithandkendall/?hl=en

    Find the book The Happy Wife at: https://www.meredithandkendall.com/

    Connect with Betsy Gardner: https://www.betsygardner.com/

    Learn More about Winter Park Chamber of Commerce: https://www.winterpark.org/

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    38 Min.
  • 21. Bourbon & Business Success with Paul Twyford, Winter Park Distilling Co.

    21. Bourbon & Business Success with Paul Twyford, Winter Park Distilling Co.
    Oct 1 2025
    What does it really take to build something from nothing? In this episode, Betsy sits down with entrepreneur and craft distiller Paul Twyford, co-founder of Winter Park Distilling Company, to unpack the unglamorous, real-world path from door-to-door dry cleaning to award-winning bourbon.

    Paul shares the cheat codes he wishes he had at 28: start with the problem, say yes more often, build relationships that outlast trends, and develop the grit to keep knocking after nine doors slam in your face. We also nerd out on bourbon basics, from Florida corn and mash bills to barrels, char levels, and why “what’s in the bottle” beats the marketing machine.

    In this episode we talk about:
    • Problem-first entrepreneurship and why convenience wins
    • Rejection tolerance, resilience, and daily decision making
    • Launching a pickup-and-delivery service with no money and lots of hustle
    • The leap into craft spirits and navigating heavy regulation
    • Vodka vs. bourbon vs. gin vs. tequila in today’s market
    • Mash bills, Florida corn, char levels, and aging decisions that shape great bourbon
    • Community as strategy and why giving first compounds over time
    • How to show up as a peer in rooms that might underestimate you
    Here are some Key Memorable takeaways:
    • Start with the customer’s problem, not your resume
    • Say yes early and often, then refine
    • Relationships are the real ROI
    • You do not need to be an expert to begin
    • Quality in the bottle beats hype
    If you are a builder, creator, or leader who wants the honest path to progress, this one will refill your grit tank.

    TIME STAMPS:
    • 00:00 – Intro & meet Paul Twyford
    • 03:00 – First business: dry cleaning hustle
    • 07:15 – Facing rejection & building grit
    • 11:20 – Imperfect action and new ventures
    • 15:40 – Relationships over ROI in business
    • 20:25 – Giving back & playing the long game
    • 25:10 – Launching Winter Park Distilling Company
    • 30:05 – Bourbon beginnings & early awards
    • 34:40 – Branding, barrels & Florida corn
    • 38:55 – Market trends: bourbon, gin, tequila
    • 42:00 – Paul’s true “B-side” & closing takeaways
    Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations with leaders, innovators, and change-makers who are shaping the future of business and community.

    Watch now and drop a comment with the one word that describes your B-side.

    Subscribe, rate, and share the B Student Podcast—because the B side of your story might just be the best part.

    Connect with Paul Twyford: https://wpdistilling.com/

    Connect with Betsy Gardner: https://www.betsygardner.com/

    Learn More about Winter Park Chamber of Commerce: https://www.winterpark.org/

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    Podcast produced by Hi Hello Labs: https://www.hihellolabs.com/
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    43 Min.
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