{"podcast":{"title":"B Student Podcast","slug":"b-student-podcast-7163471","podcast_index_feed_id":7163471,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6478661/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/b-student-podcast--6478661","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d1b904ad5ce54f3998017d132dbd2e1.jpg","author":"Winter Park Chamber of Commerce","episode_count":53,"summary":"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 t…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/b-student-podcast-7163471"},"episode":{"title":"35. Luxury Isn't Expensive - It's Intentional with Guest Emily Williams","slug":"35-luxury-isn-t-expensive-it-s-intentional-with-guest-emily-williams","published_at":"2026-01-28T12:00:08+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/b-student-podcast-7163471/35-luxury-isn-t-expensive-it-s-intentional-with-guest-emily-williams","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/b-student-podcast-7163471","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/35-luxury-isn-t-expensive-it-s-intentional-with-guest-emily-williams--69621114","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69621114/ep35_guest_emily_willliams.mp3","summary":"What is luxury really — and who gets to participate in it? In this episode of the B Student Podcast, we sit down with Emily Williams, entrepreneur, tastemaker, and owner of Be on Park and co-owner of Z Properties to explore a modern, more human definition of luxury — one rooted in belonging, craftsmanship, meaning, and personal milestones. Emily has built an extraordinary career spanning fine jewelry, interior design, and women’s apparel. Her work has been featured in national publications and admired far beyond Winter Park, yet her philosophy remains grounded: luxury isn’t about price tags — it’s about intention. In this conversation, we cover: -How Emily bridged real estate, design, and fine jewelry into one cohesive vision -Why luxury is a signal of belonging, not exclusivity -The difference between something being expensive vs luxurious -How to build a “jewelry wardrobe” at any stage of life -Meaningful ways to mark milestones, from engagements to personal victories -Why craftsmanship, weight, feel, and story matter more than trends -How to invite luxury into your life without spending a dollar Whether you’re early in your career, building a business, or simply rethinking how you celebrate life’s moments, this episode offers a refreshing, empowering lens on living beautifully — on your own terms. Time Stamps: 00:00 – Welcome to the B Student Podcast 01:05 – Meet Emily Williams: jewelry, real estate, and design 03:10 – How her worlds of real estate, interior design and fine jewelry first connected 05:45 – Self-belief over having a perfect entrepreneurial plan 08:20 – Childhood roots of taste, style, and creative instinct 11:00 – The pragmatism behind “pretty” luxury businesses 13:30 – What luxury really means (and why it’s not about money) 16:10 – Expensive vs luxur…","meta_description":"What is luxury really — and who gets to participate in it? 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