Bold Xchange - Conversations That Inspire

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.

Bold Xchange - Conversations That Inspire is a business podcast hosted by Junior Achievement of South Florida, with 8 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Junior Achievement of South Florida hosts Bold Xchange - Conversations That Inspire, a business show with 8 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  Schools Must Adapt or Leave Kids Behind

  Aug 25, 202632 min

  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.

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  Episode #5

  The First Opportunity: Internships in the Workplace

  Jul 28, 202633 min

  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.

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  Episode #4

  Tourism in Transition: Travel, Technology, and Talent

  Jun 30, 202638 min

  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.

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  Episode #3

  School Never Looked Like This

  May 26, 202629 min

  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.

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  Episode #2

  Money. Power. The Moves That Change Everything.

  Apr 28, 202636 min

  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.

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