Ep 26: From Trash Runs to Running for Mayor: Andy Thomson’s Mission to Make Boca Better | Digital Mayors Podcast

When a dad of five, attorney, youth coach, professor, and trash-cleaning marathoner decides to run for Mayor of Boca Raton... you know you're in for a conversation that's real, inspiring, and packed with heart. ❤️Meet Andy Thomson: City Councilman, proud FAU alum, community champion, and mayoral candidate who’s keeping Boca thriving while staying grounded in faith, family, and service.In this episode:✅ How Andy personally ran 475+ miles and picked up 1,600+ pounds of trash to make Boca cleaner✅ His surprising hidden talents: cutting hair like a pro...and coaching 15+ seasons of youth basketball✅ Why community service...and neighborly love...are more important than ever✅ His powerful mindset shift on leadership, failure, and gratitude✅ His vision for Boca’s next 5–10 years (spoiler: it’s GOOD)📢 To connect with Andy Thomson:📌 Instagram: @AndyThomsonBoca📌 LinkedIn: Andy Thomson LinkedIn📌 Facebook: Andy Thomson Facebook📧 Email: [email protected]📌 Listen & Watch:🎧 Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube – NathansonBrothers.com and click the podcast logo!🚀 Support the Podcast:✅ Subscribe✅ Leave a 5-Star Review✅ Share this episode with someone who loves South Florida!🕒 Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome + Andy's Introduction02:40 – Why Andy is Running for Mayor06:15 – Andy’s Childhood Story: No A/C, No Washing Machine, Big Dreams11:30 – How a Single Run Turned Into a 475-Mile Trash Pickup Mission17:55 – The Importance of Neighborly Love22:20 – Balancing Law, Leadership, Faith, and Family29:00 – Coaching 15+ Seasons of Youth Basketball34:10 – FAU's Growth and Boca’s Future42:00 – Lessons from Baseball: Resilience and Mindset for Life49:30 – Rapid Fire: Favorite Local Restaurants, Funniest Stories, Leadership Insights58:00 – Andy’s Legacy: Loving Your Literal Neighbor