PODCAST · business
Live Bold & Boss Up
by Stephanie Markese and Ashley Jarocki
Radio Influence - Digital Audio
Episodes
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Leading the Future of Tampa Bay Tech with Sable Davis & Amanda Dugger
This week on Live Bold & Boss Up, Steph & Ash sit down with Amanda Dugger, CEO of DGR Systems, and Sable Davis, Managing Services Principal at CDW — and the newly appointed Chair and Vice-Chair of Tampa Bay Tech. Amanda and Sable open up about their career journeys, leadership philosophies, and...
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The Rise of Agentic AI: Smarter Tech, Bigger Impact
This week, Steph & Ash continue the Tampa Bay Tech PoweredUp series with an eye-opening conversation featuring Saahil Udyavar and Denesh Mani, AI experts from Blackstraw. We talk about what Agentic AI really is and why it’s a game-changer. Saahil & Denesh walk thru some real-world use cases where...
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“The Brains Behind EPIC: Building Theme Parks with Data”
Today Steph & Ash continue the Tampa Bay Tech PoweredUp Series with Teddy Benson, Director of Data Architecture & Platforms and Universal Destinations & Experiences. We dive into the cutting-edge technology behind Universal’s new theme park, EPIC and how innovation is transforming the future of...
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Bold Moves in Healthcare Tech with Moffitt’s CISO
This week, Steph & Ash keep the Tampa Bay Tech PoweredUp series rolling with a fun and insightful chat with Doug Fee, Chief Information Security Officer at Moffitt Cancer Center. We explore the complex tech challenges facing the healthcare world, including the vital role cybersecurity plays in...
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“From Metal to Machine Learning: The Bold New World of Manufacturing”
This week, Steph & Ash continue the Tampa Bay Tech PoweredUp Series with two bold leaders shaking up the manufacturing world: Jay Rogers, CEO of Haddy, and Beth Galic, President of BAMA (Bay Area Manufacturers Association). Jay shares how Haddy is using AI and 3D printing to completely transform...
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“The Risk & Reward of AI: A Deep Dive Into Digital Governance”
This week, Steph & Ash dive deep into digital governance and cybersecurity—one of the most important (and complex) conversations in today’s tech-driven business world. As part of the Tampa Bay Tech PoweredUp Series, they’re joined by three powerhouse experts: • Petar Besalev, EVP of Cybersecurity…
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“Building Big & Giving Back” with Arnie Bellini
This week Steph & Ash kick off the Tampa Bay Tech PoweredUp Series, with the one and only Arnie Bellini. In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Arnie, visionary founder of ConnectWise, and one of the most influential leaders in Tampa Bay’s tech scene. Arnie shares the incredible story of...
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“Pitch Perfect: Secrets from a Florida Venture Capitalist” with Ken Hall
This week Steph & Ash wrap up the Synapse Summit Series with Ken Hall, Partner at DeepWork Capital. DeepWork Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on deploying capital in technology and life science companies. They invest primarily in Florida as well as other underserved markets...
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Decoding Bitcoin’s Future – with Wesley Schlemmer
This week Steph & Ash continue the Synapse Summit Series with Wesley Schlemmer, President of the Bitcoin Bay Foundation. They dive into the evolving world of Bitcoin, blockchain innovation, and what it means for the future of finance. Wesley shares how Bitcoin Bay is working to bridge the gap...
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Innovation & AI in Healthcare with Rachel Feinman
This week, Steph & Ash continue the Synapse Summit Series with Rachel Feinman, the VP of Innovation at Tampa General Hospital (TGH). Rachel leads the organization’s innovation strategy and oversees its venture investment initiatives, focusing on advancing healthcare delivery through strategic...
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Empowering Entrepreneurs & Fueling Start Ups – with Christine Caven at PS27
This week, Steph & Ash kick off the Synapse Summit Series with Christine Caven! As the Director of Business Development and Communications at PS27 Ventures, Christine builds meaningful connections with VCs, investors, incubators, universities, and entrepreneur support groups to share the mission...
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Creating Purposeful Collisions of Innovation – with Andy Hafer and Brett Maternowski
This week, Steph & Ash sit down with Dr Andy Hafer and Brett Maternowski from Synapse FL, an organization that fuels innovation by bringing together the brightest minds, organizations, and technologies in Tampa Bay. More than just a conference, Synapse Innovation Summit is a celebration of the...
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From the Classroom to AI Innovation – with Marlee Strawn
This week Steph & Ash talk with Marlee Strawn. Marlee is a leader at the intersection of education and AI. With nearly two decades in education, Marlee began her career as a high school teacher and later became the founding principal of Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School. Now, as Co-Founder at…
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How to Make This Year Different! – with Steph & Ash
This week Steph & Ash kick off the year with a recap of 2024 and a big HELLO to 2025! From creating the year that you dreamed of and setting goals that are realistic, we talk about how to do that and how to set yourself up for success. Creating Vision Boards and manifesting positive […] The post...
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Revolutionizing Everyday Life by Transforming Mobile Technology – with Greg Schmitzer
This week Steph & Ash sit down with Greg Schmitzer, President & Founder of Mad Mobile. The transformation of mobile technology has drastically changed in the past 10 years. Greg shares his journey in shaping the way mobile technology impacts daily life, especially in the restaurant, retail, and...
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How to Harness & Unlock Your Creativity – with Josh Linkner
This week Steph & Ash sit down with Josh Linkner, who started his career as a jazz guitarist – personifies creativity, entrepreneurship, and disruptive innovation. He has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million. Josh is a New York…
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“Beyond the Horizon: Growth, Mentorship & Impact” with Renee Vaughn
This week Steph & Ash sit down with Renee Vaughn. Renée is the President of the Williams Consulting Group, a public relations and marketing firm in Tampa – founded in 2003. Prior to establishing her firm, Vaughn was a senior administrator for the City of Tampa, where she represented the City or...
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PoweredUp Series! – with DJ Fresh and Travis Damato
This week we are continuing our PoweredUp Tech Fest Series! Today Steph & Ash talk to Doug Hensel (also known as DJ Fresh), as all well as Travis Damato (Music Teacher with Pasco County Schools). Technology has profoundly transformed the music industry in recent years. It starts with a spark in...
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PoweredUp Series! – with Tim Moore and Adam Burden
This week we are continuing our PoweredUp Tech Fest Series! Today Steph & Ash talk to Tim Moore (CEO of Vu Technologies) and Adam Burden (Global Innovation Lead at Accenture) live at the Tampa Bay Tech PoweredUp Tech Fest. Hot off the stage, Tim & Adam share their insight on what innovation is…
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PoweredUp Series! – with Sylvia Thomas and Andrew McIntyre
This week we are continuing our PoweredUp Tech Fest Series! Today Steph & Ash talk with Sylvia Thomas (VP for Research & Innovation at USF) and Andrew McIntyre (Head of Technology & Innovation Practice at Vinik Sports Group). Sylvia & Andrew are no strangers to innovation. In addition to lots of...
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PoweredUp Series! – Kim Anstett, Todd Ketterman, and Ken Pomella
This week we are continuing our PoweredUp Tech Fest Series! Today Steph & Ash talk with Ken Pomella (CEO of Revstar), Todd Ketterman (Healthcare Strategist for CDW), and Kim Anstett (CIO of Trellix) about practical AI and putting it into use. We dive into how companies can use AI for practical...
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PoweredUp Series – with Igor Jablokov, CEO of Pryon
This week starts the PoweredUp Series! Today Steph & Ash talk to the CEO of Pryon, Igor Jablokov. Igor is the founder and CEO of Pryon, an artificial intelligence (AI) company delivering an enterprise knowledge management platform. Pryon’s natural language processing (NLP) engine ingests and...
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How to Get From Struggling to Thriving in Your Business – with Ryann Halo
This week Steph & Ash talk with Ryann Halo, a multi-7-figure entrepreneur and the founder of Halo Consulting, a leading growth strategy firm for small businesses. Over her 15+ year career, she has founded, advised, and grown multiple companies from startup to scale. She started from taking over…
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Fairways to Leadership – with Dr Eric Boyd & Anna Boyd
This week Steph & Ash talk with Dr Eric Boyd & Anna Alvarez Boyd, who created a non-profit program, called Fairways to Leadership, to bring leadership & networking benefits of golf to underrepresented communities. The graduates of the program are prepared to be leaders in advancing diversity of...
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Redefining Refuge – with Natasha Nascimento
This week Steph & Ash talk with Natasha Nascimento, President and Founder of Redefining Refuge, a specialized Non-Profit Service Provider and Advocacy Agency for Sexually Exploited and Trafficked Youth. The data is astounding and so utterly disturbing, how prevalent child trafficking is…in our…
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Breastfeeding in the Workplace – with MilkMate’s Patrice Meagher and Taylor Cohen
This week Steph & Ash talk with MilkMate CEO, Patrice Meagher, and Taylor Cohen, Sr. Director of Strategic Growth. If you are a mom and have ever dealt with the challenge of breastfeeding in the workplace or are an employer that wants to create a great place to work and empower working moms, then...
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Law of Relevancy – with Bake More Pies CEO, Cordes Owen
This week, Steph & Ash had the honor to be on the Law of Relevancy Podcast, with CEO Cordes Owen. They play a little role reversal here, because Cordes is interviewing them! They about everything from how they got started, to AI and how it’s changing our lives, to what are common traits people…
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Inside the Secretive Concerts of Spookstock – With Alison Spann
This week Steph & Ash talk with Alison Spann with the Spookstock Foundation. Alison has an inspiring story of how she got involved with this amazing organization that supports the children of fallen shadow warriors. Spookstock is an invite-only concert that supports three scholarship foundations...
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Building a Brand Beyond the Business – with Taylor Ranker
This week Steph & Ash sit down with CEO & Founder of Questmont, Taylor Ranker on a beautiful yacht. Doesn’t get much better than that! Taylor has built and grew his company from the ground up. Questmont is a very successful virtual family office that focuses on the needs of the families. Taylor &...
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Living Open in a Distracted World – with Nate Klemp
This week Steph & Ash talk with Nate Klemp, PhD, a writer, philosopher, and entrepreneur. Nate is a New York Times bestselling author & founding partner at Mindful Magazine, and co-author of The 80/80 Marriage and the new book OPEN. He confirms what screen addiction does to someone and how it is...
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New Year, New Career – with Steph & Ash
Happy 2024! After a nice little break, Steph & Ash come back with some great tips on the job market and how to find that career you’ve been waiting for! Do you set resolutions or habits every year? Here are also some tips to help you achieve your goals and make them more attainable! Boss […] The...
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Dirty Laundry, Clean Leadership – with Amy Martinez-Monfort, Founder & CEO of Tampa Laundry
This week Steph & Ash talk to Amy Martinez-Monfort, Founder/CEO, Tampa Laundry Company. Who would have thought laundry could be so sexy?! Amy has a way of making something like laundry, sound so innovative and exciting. This is because she is an entrepreneur and has a true passion giving people a...
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The Legendary Voice of Football – Gene Deckerhoff
This week Steph and Ash talk with the legendary voice of football, Gene Deckerhoff. Gene is the radio play-by-play announcer of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the past 35 years. He also served as the longtime voice of the Florida State Seminoles, calling games for the football, men’s...
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The Psychology of Dressing Well – David Kahn
This week, Steph & Ash sit down with David Kahn, owner & President of Bespoke & co. Bespoke is a custom tailored clothing company for men & women aimed at helping people look and feel their best. What you wear goes way further than just how you look, it actually has more to do with […] The post…
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Live Bold & Boss Up: Being Vulnerable as a Leader – with Dr Gary Montoute
This week Steph & Ash bring back into the house Dr Gary Montoute! Gary was one of the original guests on the podcast, but a lot has changed since then! Dr Gary dives into Turnaround Leadership and the differences in leadership styles. He is so informative and impressive with everything that he...
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Live Bold & Boss Up: Pro-Business, Pro-Women, Procure – with Christina Weaver
This week Steph & Ash talk with Christina Weaver, Co-Creator & Founder of Procure and The Women’s Creative, powerhouses breaking down barriers through their nurturing incubator for women-owned retail and merchandising businesses. It’s an avenue where dreams transform into booming businesses....
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Live Bold & Boss Up: How to Be a Long Term Thinker in a Short Term World – with Dorie Clark
This week Steph & Ash talk to one of the world’s top thinkers, Dorie Clark. Dorie has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, and was recognized as the #1 Communication Coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards. Dorie, a…
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Live Bold & Boss Up: Closing the Gender Gap – With Audrey McGuckin
This week Steph & Ash talk with Audrey McGuckin, CEO of the McGuckin Group. Audrey has developed a unique methodology that designs and delivers long-term talent planning to ensure the alignment of people, process and culture with their business strategies. A straight-talking and trusted partner…
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Live Bold & Boss Up: Collaboration in Tech – with Meghan O’Keefe
This week Steph & Ash sit down with Meghan O’Keefe, Executive Director of Tampa Bay Tech for a fun and captivating conversation about tech in Tampa Bay. Meghan has a unique insight in tech in Tampa Bay by being connected with companies and leaders in a variety of industries from non-profit to...
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Live Bold & Boss Up: The New Commute To Work
This week Steph & Ash discuss the new commute to work and what this looks like. More & more employers are wanting their employees to come back into the office, but how is this actually going?? Employees have enjoyed their time at home and no longer are open to that commute into the office. Some…
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Live Bold & Boss Up: 3rd Generation Owners & Sisters with Bay Stage Live Owners – Danielle Sherwin & Nicole Idziak
This week Steph & Ash talk to Danielle Sherwin & Nicole Idziak, sisters and 3rd generation owners of Bay Stage Live. Running a family-owned business presents its own challenges especially when times have changed so much. We talk about everything from how they ended up running the family business,...
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Live Bold & Boss Up: Shifting Your Energy for a Bigger Purpose – with Danielle Laura
This week Steph & Ash talk with Danielle Laura. Danielle is a two time number one bestselling and award-winning author, Human Design & Gene Keys Expert, internationally acclaimed Spiritual Advisor, and founder of the H.O.T. Method™. In her private work, she guides conscious companies…
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Live Bold & Boss Up: The Shift in the Market…How Employers are Taking Their Power Back!
This week Steph & Ash talk about the shift in the market….the past few years employees and candidates have had the upper hand in demanding what they want in the workplace. Not anymore! Employers are taking their power back. The days of unrealistic salary jumps, 4 day work week demands, and bougee...
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Live Bold & Boss Up: From Celebrity Stylist to Technology Sales – Hope Shoemaker
This week Steph & Ash talk with Hope Shoemaker, who went from celebrity stylist to technology sales. How did she do this and how do these skills transfer?? After an injury, inhibiting her to perform her job as a hair stylist, she had to leave the world she knew and pivot quickly into something...
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Live Bold & Boss Up: Building and Creating a Lasting Company Culture – with Eve Katz
This week Steph & Ash sit down with Eve Katz, VP of Partnership at BBJ La Tavola. BBJ La Tavola is more than a linen company. They are a people-first and forward-thinking company. Eve shares some awesome insight on hiring the right team and building a culture that will take your company to new...
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Live Bold & Boss Up: The Ripple Effect Leader – with Chris Rollins
This week Steph & Ash talk with Chris Rollins, Leadership & Executive Coach, who left the corporate world to make a real impact & ripple effect in a larger capacity. With over 10 years in sales, client management and executive experience running people operations as SVP Organizational…
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Live Bold & Boss Up: How Teamwork and Discipline in Sports Create Great Employees – with Former NFL Football player Jeff Faine
This week Steph & Ash talk with Jeff Faine, former NFL player and now Founder/Managing Partner for Enhanced Funding Solutions. Jeff Faine, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, is a 10-year NFL veteran who retired after playing for the Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay...
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Live Bold & Boss Up: How to Build Your Own Path Based On Your Passion – Jenna Paladino
This week Steph and Ash talk to Jenna Paladino, President & Founder of Paladino Advocates. Jenna started off like most of us, working long hours reporting to someone. After her nanny was called “mom” by her son, she decided it was time to make a change. Jenna was the breadwinner of her family but...
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Live Bold & Boss Up: Breaking The Rules and Creating Homerun Companies – with Kris Dehnert
Steph and Ash talk to Kris Dehnert, CEO of Dugout Mugs. DugoutMugs has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur.com, TBBW, & TBBJ Fast50. The company made $1.1 million in its first year and doubled that the following year. Very impressive! Kris shares his journey of entrepreneurship and states that…
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Live Bold & Boss Up: Growth & Partnerships in Florida’s Innovative Ecosystem – Live at Synapse Summit
Steph & Ash talk live at Synapse Summit about the Growth & Partnerships in Florida’s Innovative Ecosystem with some of Florida’s most influential tech leaders. Lakshmi Shenoy (CEO at Embarc Collective), Meghan O’Keefe (Executive Director at Tampa Bay Tech), and Lauren Prager (Chief Strategy…
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Radio Influence - Digital Audio
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