{"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":"47. Graduation Day Betsy’s Final Episode","slug":"47-graduation-day-betsy-s-final-episode","published_at":"2026-04-22T13:17:16+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/b-student-podcast-7163471/47-graduation-day-betsy-s-final-episode","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/b-student-podcast-7163471","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/47-graduation-day-betsy-s-final-episode--71556493","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71556493/ep47_solo_farewell.mp3","summary":"This is more than a farewell episode… it’s a leadership blueprint for the future of work. In this powerful final episode as host of the B Student Podcast, Betsy Gardner reflects on the biggest lessons learned from interviewing top leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers across the globe. From navigating business challenges to building meaningful relationships, this episode dives deep into what truly drives success in today’s world. You’ll learn why relationships matter more than strategy, how vulnerability becomes your greatest leadership advantage, and why soft skills are the most critical asset in the age of AI. This episode also explores: Why human connection is the missing piece in modern leadership The growing mentorship gap in today’s workforce How vulnerability builds trust, influence, and impact The importance of presence, polish, and personal brand Lessons from top guests including entrepreneurs, chefs, and industry leaders What’s next for the B Student Podcast and “B Student Summer School” If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, young professional, or someone navigating growth in your career, this episode will challenge how you think about success and equip you with the mindset needed for what’s ahead. Time Stamps: 0:00 Graduation Day & Final Episode Begins 1:30 Reflecting on the Podcast Journey 3:00 Why Relationships Matter More Than Results 4:30 The Mentorship Gap & Human Skills Crisis 6:00 Vulnerability in Leadership & Personal Growth 7:30 Learning to Show Up Authentically 9:00 The Power of Feedback & Being Coachable 10:30 Lessons from Guests & Real Conversations 12:00 The Future of Work, AI & Soft Skills 13:30 What’s Next: Summer School & New Chapter 15:00 Betsy’s Next Move & Final Thank You ----------------------------------- L…","meta_description":"This is more than a farewell episode… it’s a leadership blueprint for the future of work. In this powerful final episode as host of the B Student Podcast,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":972,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/b-student-podcast-7163471/episodes/47-graduation-day-betsy-s-final-episode/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/b-student-podcast-7163471/47-graduation-day-betsy-s-final-episode.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}