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B Student Podcast

B Student Podcast

著者： Betsy Gardner
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概要

 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 マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 経済学
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  • 45. The "Only You" Rule: Rollins President Brooke Barnett on the Future of Higher Ed

    45. The "Only You" Rule: Rollins President Brooke Barnett on the Future of Higher Ed
    2026/04/08
    On this episode of the B Student podcast, host Betsy Gardner sits down with Brooke Barnett, the 16th President of Rollins College, for a powerful conversation at the intersection of leadership, higher education, and the future of work.

    Just months into her role, Brooke offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it truly means to lead a modern institution in a time of rapid change, where AI, shifting workforce demands, and declining trust in traditional systems are reshaping everything we thought we knew about education.

    Together, they explore the evolving value of a liberal arts education, the role of storytelling in leadership, and why “human skills” like critical thinking, discernment, and communication may be the most valuable currency in the future.

    And stick around to the very end for an exclusive reveal of Fox Day 2026!


    This episode is a masterclass in leadership, innovation, and authenticity for anyone navigating complexity in today’s world.

    Time Stamps:
    00:00 Intro + Meet Rollins College President Brooke Barnett
    03:15 Leading Higher Ed in a Time of Disruption (AI + Workforce Shifts)
    06:30 Why Liberal Arts Still Matter More Than Ever
    09:45 Storytelling vs. “Just Giving Examples” in Leadership
    13:10 The Power of Place-Based Education (Why Rollins Stands Out)
    16:25 Preparing Students for the Future of Work
    19:40 Is College Still Worth It? Breaking the Trust Gap
    23:00 Barriers to Innovation (And How Leaders Miss Them)
    26:20 How to Challenge “We’ve Always Done It This Way”
    29:10 CEO Mindset: Focus on What Actually Matters
    32:00 Leadership Lessons from the President’s Seat
    35:00 Authenticity as a Leadership Superpower
    38:00 Final Takeaways + The Future of Higher Ed

    Connect with Brooke at:
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-barnett-65a74592/
    Website: https://www.rollins.edu/

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    Listen to more episodes of The B-Student Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

    Like this video, subscribe, and comment your favorite London spot or what city has most transformed you.
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    Connect with Betsy Gardner:
    Website: 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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    39 分
  • 44. From Apple to Entrepreneur: Surviving COVID, Closing the Digital Divide & Leading with Empathy | David Collins

    44. From Apple to Entrepreneur: Surviving COVID, Closing the Digital Divide & Leading with Empathy | David Collins
    2026/04/01
    In this episode of the B-Student Podcast, we sit down with David Collins, CEO of Eris Technologies and Eris Foundation, a 26-year veteran of the software and telecom industry and a former Apple executive who helped launch the original iPhone into the carrier market.

    David shares the behind-the-scenes story of leaving a successful corporate career to start his own company—only to launch it three months before the global pandemic. Instead of retreating, David and his team leaned into the chaos with a simple philosophy: “We weren’t selling. We were helping.”

    From navigating crises like 9/11, the 2008 financial crash, and COVID-19, to building a company culture rooted in empathy and service, David explains how resilience, relationships, and values-driven leadership have shaped his entrepreneurial journey.

    We also dive into the powerful impact of the Eris Foundation, a nonprofit tackling the digital divide by repurposing donated technology and providing devices to students and nonprofits across Central Florida.

    If you’re building a business, leading a team, or navigating uncertainty in your career, this conversation offers a powerful reminder: the best businesses start with service.

    Time Stamps:

    00:00 – Intro + New Book Human in the Room Announcement
    03:10 – Meet David Collins (CEO of Eris Technologies)
    06:12 – The “Burn the Boats” Entrepreneur Mindset
    09:28 – Launching a Company 3 Months Before COVID
    12:41 – From Selling to Helping: The Sales Philosophy That Worked
    16:05 – Lessons from Past Crises: 9/11, 2008, and the Pandemic
    19:24 – Building an Empathy-Driven IT Company Culture
    22:46 – Hiring for Values First, Training Skills Later
    26:03 – The Importance of Team Strengths in Leadership
    29:08 – Community Leadership and Leadership Winter Park
    32:18 – The Birth of the Eris Foundation
    35:54 – Closing the Digital Divide Through Technology Access
    38:52 – Final Lessons on Service, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship

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    Listen to more episodes of The B-Student Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

    Like this video, subscribe, and comment your favorite London spot or what city has most transformed you.

    Follow David Collins:
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-j-collins/
    Website: aeras.tech and aeras.foundation
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    Connect with Betsy Gardner:
    Website: https://www.betsygardner.com/

    Learn More about Winter Park Chamber of Commerce: https://www.winterpark.org/    Pre-order your copy of Human in the Room today! Use code BSTUDENT through Friday, March 27 to receive 10% off. Books can be preordered at humanintheroombook.com.
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    Podcast produced by Hi Hello Labs: https://www.hihellolabs.com/

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    39 分
  • 43. From Bedside Nurse to Hospital CEO: Kelly Nierstedt's Leadership Story

    43. From Bedside Nurse to Hospital CEO: Kelly Nierstedt's Leadership Story
    2026/03/25
    In this episode of the B Student podcast, Betsy Gardner sits down with Kelly Nierstedt, President of Orlando Regional Medical Center and Senior Vice President of Orlando Health, Orlando Region, to explore what modern leadership really looks like in today’s healthcare environment.

    Kelly’s journey to executive leadership was anything but traditional. A first-generation college graduate and former bedside nurse, she never set out to become a hospital president. Instead, she focused on doing meaningful work, treating people with integrity, and saying yes to opportunities that pushed her outside her comfort zone.Throughout the conversation, Kelly shares powerful insights on culture-driven leadership, mentorship vs. sponsorship, building high-performing teams, and why being a “best place to work” is the most important strategic priority in healthcare today. She also reflects on the lessons she learned during the pandemic, why she chose to work on the hospital floor in scrubs when stepping into a new leadership role, and how trust, relationships, and authenticity shape great organizations.If you are interested in leadership, healthcare management, workplace culture, and building trust-driven teams, this episode is a masterclass in what it means to lead with humanity and impact.


    Time Stamps:
    00:00 Introduction and book announcement
    03:20 Meet     Kelly Nierstedt and her journey from bedside nurse to president
    06:35 How leadership has shifted from hierarchy to human connection
    09:40 Saying yes to opportunities and building the right teams
    13:00 Why mentorship and role models matter for the next generation
    16:20 Leading through the pandemic and understanding staff burnout
    19:45 Why culture and “best place to work” is a CEO’s top priority
    23:10 The power of sponsorship and supporting new ideas
    26:50 Building trust through relationships, consistency, and integrity
    30:05 Identifying unconventional talent and promoting future leaders
    34:00 Leadership lessons from Orlando Health’s culture strategy
    38:10 Final reflections on leadership, sponsorship, and legacy

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    Listen to more episodes of The B-Student Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

    Like this video, subscribe, and comment your favorite London spot or what city has most transformed you.

    Follow Kelly Nierstedt:
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-nierstedt-4427a62b/
    Website: OrlandoHealth.org
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    Connect with Betsy Gardner:
    Website: https://www.betsygardner.com/

    Learn More about Winter Park Chamber of Commerce: https://www.winterpark.org/
    Pre-order your copy of Human in the Room today! Use code BSTUDENT through Friday, March 27 to receive 10% off. Books can be preordered at humanintheroombook.com.
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    Podcast produced by Hi Hello Labs: https://www.hihellolabs.com/
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    40 分
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