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...
The Future is in Good Hands
What does it actually cost to step into a business built by your family? Five CEOs—representing media, furniture, real estate, and automotive—answer that question with zero filters in this two-part conversation from Bold Xchange Live's inaugural event.
Executive Producers: Laurie Sallarulo and Sharon Alexander
Producer/Showrunners: Sharon Alexander
Host: Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida
Guest: Andrew “Andy” Ansin, CEO, Sunbeam Television Corporation & WSVN
Guest: Andrew Koenig, CEO, CITY HOME | Connect with Andrew on Insta...
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...
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 ma...
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...
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
<...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...
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...
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...
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: L...
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 Ca...
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
