Bold Xchange - Conversations That Inspire

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Bold Xchange is where South Florida's most accomplished leaders say the things they don't say anywhere else. Hosted by Junior Achievement of South Florida, the Bold Xchange podcast and invite-only live events go beyond the highlight reel - into the real decisions, the real risks, and the real conversations that built what everyone else admires from the outside. No scripts. No safe answers. No polished talking points. This is raw, unfiltered access to the minds behind the moves - the failures nobody posts about, the bets that changed everything, and the ideas that are reshaping business and community in South Florida right now. Bold Xchange. Conversations that inspire.

Episodes

  1. Sep 29

    From Sawgrass to Seagrass: A Living Legend

    Alligator Ron Bergeron on Responsible Growth, Protecting the Everglades, and Why It's Never Development vs. Conservation... They call him a living legend in South Florida - and the story behind how he became "Alligator Ron" is worth the listen on its own. Ron Bergeron built an empire from $235 and a tractor, then spent the rest of his life fighting to protect the Everglades ecosystem he grew up in. In this episode of Bold Xchange, he makes the case that development and conservation were never supposed to be opposing sides - real progress happens when both come together to build communities that last. It's the same principle behind everything he's built: from sawgrass to seagrass, nothing works unless the whole system does. Executive Producers: Laurie Sallarulo and Sharon Alexander Producer/Showrunners: Sharon Alexander Host: Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida Guest: Ron "Alligator Ron" Bergeron, Sr. of Bergeron Family of Companies | Connect with Ron on Instagram: (@AlligatorRonBergeron) | Facebook Links: Connect with the Bergeron Everglades Foundation: Facebook | Instagram (@BergeronEvergladesFoundation) | YouTube (@SavetheGlades) Recording Technician: Chad Seigel of Junior Achievement of South Florida Episode Editing & Production: Producer Jaime of Flint Stone Media Connect with Junior Achievement of South Florida’s Website: JASouthFlorida.org Email the Show: Communications@JASouthFlorida.org Follow Junior Achievement SF on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube ----------------- Bold Xchange. Conversations that inspire. ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Junior Achievement 2026.

  2. Sep 18

    Dirty Hands. Bigger Vision.

    From apprentice to executive - the trades career nobody told you was possible... September is National Tradesman Month - a time to recognize the electricians, roofers, plumbers, carpenters, and mechanics who build and maintain the world most of us take for granted. Bold Xchange is taking that recognition further - because a moment of appreciation is not enough. One woman walked into a male-dominated trade in New York when no one expected her to stay — and spent 40 years proving them wrong. Master Electrician Jessica Garcia wired Radio City Music Hall and the Twin Towers. One man started on a rooftop at 20 with a shingle and a work ethic — and climbed every rung of the industry before reaching the executive suite. David Baytosh went from pre-apprentice to Vice President of South Florida Roofing at Advanced Roofing in Fort Lauderdale. Neither of them took the path they were told to take. And the careers they built cannot be outsourced, automated, or replaced by artificial intelligence. In a world where technology is disrupting everything, the skilled trades remain the most essential, most resilient, and most overlooked career path in America. In this episode of Bold Xchange, they share the unfiltered version of that journey - and make the case that the skilled trades are not a fallback. They are a launchpad. Executive Producers: Laurie Sallarulo and Sharon Alexander Producer/Showrunners: Sharon Alexander Host: Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida Guest: Jessica Garcia, Owner and Master Electrician, Jesselectric, Inc. | Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn | Instagram: (@jesselectric_inc) | Facebook Guest: David Baytosh, Roofing Production SFL Vice President, Advanced Roofing Inc. Recording Technician: Chad Seigel of Junior Achievement of South Florida Episode Editing & Production: Producer Jaime of Flint Stone Media Connect with Junior Achievement of South Florida’s Website: JASouthFlorida.org Email the Show: Communications@JASouthFlorida.org Follow Junior Achievement SF on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube ----------------- Bold Xchange. Conversations that inspire. ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Junior Achievement 2026.

  3. Aug 25

    Schools Must Adapt or Leave Kids Behind

    Leading the nation’s 6th largest school district to transform education for a world that won’t wait.. The world today's students are graduating into looks nothing like the one their teachers grew up in - and it's changing faster every year. Dr. Howard Hepburn leads Broward County Public Schools, the nation's 6th largest school district, and he's not waiting for that shift to force his hand. In this fireside chat, Laurie Sallarulo sits down with Hepburn for a no-script conversation about what it actually takes to lead 250,000 students through a world in motion - where AI fits into the classroom, when to hold steady and when to move fast, and why he believes no district can prepare kids for what's next without the right partners standing beside it. Executive Producers: Laurie Sallarulo and Sharon Alexander Producer/Showrunners: Sharon Alexander Host: Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida Guest: Dr. Howard Hepburn, Superintendent of Broward County Public Schools Link: Broward County Public Schools Recording Technician: Jorge Hernandez of Flint Stone Media and Chad Seigel of Junior Achievement of South Florida Episode Editing & Production: Producer Jaime of Flint Stone Media Connect with Junior Achievement of South Florida’s Website: JASouthFlorida.org Email the Show: Communications@JASouthFlorida.org Follow Junior Achievement SF on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube ----------------- Bold Xchange. Conversations that inspire. ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Junior Achievement 2026.

  4. Jul 30 ·  Bonus

    No Host, No Filter: The Interns Takeover (BONUS)

    Four interns. One studio. The usual host is nowhere in sight. This is what the summer actually looked like - the wins, the challenges, and the relationships nobody saw coming. No script, no filter, no boss in the room.  Listen in… Executive Producers: Laurie Sallarulo and Sharon Alexander Producer/Showrunners: Sharon Alexander Host: Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida Guest Host: Sinem Kol, JA Summer Youth Intern Guest Host: Vanotchy Sainvil, JA Summer Youth Intern Guest Host: Beatriz Bitencourt Rabello, Tinuiti Summer Youth Intern Guest Host: Yvenstang Normil, JA Summer Youth Intern Recording Technician: Jorge Hernandez of Flint Stone Media and Chad Seigel of Junior Achievement of South Florida Episode Editing & Production: Producer Jaime of Flint Stone Media Connect with Junior Achievement of South Florida’s Website: JASouthFlorida.org Email the Show: Communications@JASouthFlorida.org Follow Junior Achievement SF on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube ----------------- Bold Xchange. Conversations that inspire. ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Junior Achievement 2026.

  5. Jul 28

    The First Opportunity: Internships in the Workplace

    Last summer, Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream welcomed a Junior Achievement intern. At the end of the summer, instead of saying goodbye, they offered her a job. Today, she's training the next JA intern. In this episode of Bold Xchange, Laurie Sallarulo sits down with the business owner who took a chance, the former intern who turned an opportunity into a career, and the current intern just beginning her journey. Together, they talk honestly about what makes an internship meaningful, what employers are really looking for, how young people can stand out, and why giving someone their first opportunity can change a life—and a business. Released in recognition of National Intern Day, this conversation is a reminder that internships aren't just about filling summer positions. They're about building tomorrow's workforce. Listen in… Executive Producers: Laurie Sallarulo and Sharon Alexander Producer/Showrunners: Sharon Alexander Host: Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida Guest: Samantha Lazarus, Owner of Emack & Bolio’s | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Guest: Shaniya Miles, Senior Scooptender, JA Alumni, and former Intern Guest: Nayohmi Pradel, Intern Scooper and Current JA Student Recording Technician: Jorge Hernandez of Flint Stone Media and Chad Seigel of Junior Achievement of South Florida Episode Editing & Production: Producer Jaime of Flint Stone Media Connect with Junior Achievement of South Florida’s Website: JASouthFlorida.org Email the Show: Communications@JASouthFlorida.org Follow Junior Achievement SF on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube ----------------- Bold Xchange. Conversations that inspire. ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Junior Achievement 2026.

  6. Jun 30

    Tourism in Transition: Travel, Technology, and Talent

    Travel and tourism are among the world's largest industries, supporting hundreds of millions of jobs and contributing trillions of dollars to the global economy. Yet the industry is undergoing significant change. Workforce shortages, evolving traveler expectations, emerging technologies, and the rise of artificial intelligence are reshaping how people travel and how businesses operate. In this episode of Bold Exchange, we bring together leaders from hospitality, aviation, and travel services to explore the current state of tourism in South Florida, the trends driving the industry forward, and what the future of travel may look like. From hotels and airlines to travel planning and customer experiences, we'll discuss how organizations are adapting to meet the needs of both travelers and the workforce of tomorrow. Listen in… Executive Producers: Laurie Sallarulo and Sharon Alexander Producer/Showrunners: Sharon Alexander Host: Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida Guest: Heiko Dobrikow, Executive Vice President / General Manager of The Las Olas Company / Riverside Hotel | Connect with Heiko Dobrikow on LinkedIn Follow Riverside Hotel: Facebook | Instagram | X Follow The Las Olas Company: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Guest: Nacho Borbolla, Regional Sales Manager, South Florida for Delta Air Lines | Connect with Nacho Borbolla on LinkedIn Guest: Ina Lee, President/Owner of Travelhost of Greater Fort Lauderdale Follow Travelhost of Greater Fort Lauderdale: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Recording Technician: Jorge Hernandez of Flint Stone Media Episode Editing & Production: Producer Jaime of Flint Stone Media Connect with Junior Achievement of South Florida’s Website: JASouthFlorida.org Email the Show: Communications@JASouthFlorida.org Follow Junior Achievement SF on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube ----------------- Bold Xchange. Conversations that inspire. ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Junior Achievement 2026.

  7. May 26

    School Never Looked Like This

    What happens when education stops teaching for tests and starts preparing students for life? The questions keeping students up at night - Am I ready? What comes next? Will I make it? - are the same ones employers are asking about them. In this episode, Laurie Sallarulo sits down with Dr. Angela Fulton of Broward County Public Schools and Tom Milana of Transworld Business Advisors to explore 3DE by Junior Achievement, the high school model that's closing the gap between education and employment by replacing hypothetical assignments with real companies, real business challenges, and real-world skills. They'll dig into why the old playbook isn't enough anymore, and how bold partnerships between schools and business are building the workforce pipeline from the inside out. Because the future of education isn't just about what students know - it's about what they can do with it.  Listen in… Executive Producers: Laurie Sallarulo and Sharon Alexander Producer/Showrunners: Sharon Alexander Host: Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida Guest: Dr. Angela Fulton, Deputy Superintendent of Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) | Connect with Dr. Fulton on LinkedIn Guest: Thomas R. Milana, P.A., of Transworld Business Advisors | Connect with Tom on LinkedIn Links: About 3DE by Junior Achievement | Connect with and Support 3DE Recording Technician: Angel Milla of Junior Achievement of South Florida Episode Editing & Production: Producer Jaime of Flint Stone Media Connect with Junior Achievement of South Florida’s Website: JASouthFlorida.org Email the Show: Communications@JASouthFlorida.org Follow Junior Achievement SF on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube ----------------- Bold Xchange. Conversations that inspire. ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Junior Achievement 2026.

  8. Apr 28

    Money. Power. The Moves That Change Everything.

    Howard Dorkin, Debt Expert Who’s Been on the Wrong Side of Broke... Most people aren’t broke because they don’t work hard. They’re stuck because no one ever showed them how money, power, and access actually work together. In this episode, we explore the gap between earning and building — and the moves that can shift your financial future in a meaningful way. From mindset to opportunity to strategy, this conversation will challenge how you think about money — and what’s actually possible. Listen in… Executive Producers: Laurie Sallarulo and Sharon Alexander Producer/Showrunners: Sharon Alexander and Stephanie Theile Host: Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida Guest: Howard Dvorkin, CPA, Chairman, Debt.com and ConsolidatedCredit.org | Connect with Howard on LinkedIn Recording Technician: Jorge Hernandez of Flint Stone Media Episode Editing & Production: Producer Jaime of Flint Stone Media Connect with Junior Achievement of South Florida’s Website: JASouthFlorida.org Email the Show: Communications@JASouthFlorida.org Follow Junior Achievement SF on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube ----------------- Bold Xchange. Conversations that inspire. ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Junior Achievement 2026.

  9. Mar 31

    Full Throttle - Rita Case on Driving the Business and Legacy Forward

    She didn't inherit the keys — she earned them. Rita Case is the President, CEO, and Owner of the nation's largest woman-owned automotive group, with $2 billion in annual sales and a lifetime of firsts behind her. This is the unfiltered story of how she built it, what it cost, and why stepping back was never an option. Executive Producers: Laurie Sallarulo and Sharon Alexander Producer/Showrunners: Sharon Alexander and Stephanie Theile Host: Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida Guest: Rita Case, President & Chief Operating Officer of Rick Case Automotive Group | Connect with Rita on LinkedIn Connect with and Follow Rick Case Automotive Group: Facebook | Instagram | X / Twitter | LinkedIn Recording Technician: Marsha Durosier and Angel Milla Episode Editing & Production: Producer Jaime of Flint Stone Media Connect with Junior Achievement of South Florida’s Website: JASouthFlorida.org Email the Show: Communications@JASouthFlorida.org Follow Junior Achievement SF on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube ----------------- Bold Xchange. Conversations that inspire. ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Junior Achievement 2026.

  10. Episode 1

    Welcome to Bold Xchange - Conversations That Inspire

    Bold Xchange is more than just a platform—it's a movement where trailblazing leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators converge to share transformative ideas that shatter barriers and propel industries forward. It’s a nexus for candid conversations, disruptive thinking, and bold action that spans industries and generations, inspiring the next wave of leadership and fostering an inclusive community where ideas spark meaningful change. Executive Producers: Laurie Sallarulo and Sharon Alexander Producer/Showrunners: Sharon Alexander and Stephanie Theile Host: Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida Connect with Junior Achievement of South Florida’s Website: JASouthFlorida.org Email the Show: Communications@JASouthFlorida.org Follow Junior Achievement SF on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube ----------------- Bold Xchange. Conversations that inspire. ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Junior Achievement 2026.

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Bold Xchange is where South Florida's most accomplished leaders say the things they don't say anywhere else. Hosted by Junior Achievement of South Florida, the Bold Xchange podcast and invite-only live events go beyond the highlight reel - into the real decisions, the real risks, and the real conversations that built what everyone else admires from the outside. No scripts. No safe answers. No polished talking points. This is raw, unfiltered access to the minds behind the moves - the failures nobody posts about, the bets that changed everything, and the ideas that are reshaping business and community in South Florida right now. Bold Xchange. Conversations that inspire.

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