{"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":"36. 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Born and raised in England and now leading a boutique luxury travel agency in the U.S., Katie shares how cultural differences around work, rest, and travel shaped her belief that luxury is the absence of worry. This conversation explores why true luxury isn’t excess or extravagance, but thoughtful planning, presence, and the freedom to disconnect from daily demands. Betsy and Katie unpack what separates good from great in both business and service, including why soft skills matter more than résumés, how empowering teams creates unforgettable client experiences, and why relationship-first leadership consistently outperforms transactional thinking. Katie also shares real-world stories that show how small, intentional moments can turn customers into lifelong advocates. The conversation expands into emerging luxury travel trends, from wellness-focused retreats and tech-free vacations to private, highly curated experiences that prioritize connection, time, and peace of mind. Katie also explains how learning to say “no” helped her refine her business, elevate her brand, and better serve the clients she’s uniquely designed to support. This episode is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, leaders, and travelers who want to build businesses with heart, create meaningful experiences, and redefine success beyond hustle and accumulation. Time Stamps: 00:00 Welcome + introduction to Katie Bean 03:00 Growing up in England and the role of travel in family life 06:05 Cultural differences between U.S. and UK views on work and rest 09:10 Defining luxury as the absence of worry 12:15 What truly differentiates a luxury travel advisor 15:20 Hiring fo…","meta_description":"Luxury travel, leadership, and culture collide in a powerful conversation with Katie Bean, founder of Katie Bean Travels, on the B Student Podcast. 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