Fluent in Floridian show

Fluent in Floridian

Summary: Fluent in Floridian is a podcast featuring the Sunshine State’s brightest leaders talking about the issues most important to the people of Florida and its more than 100 million yearly visitors. These issues include health care, economic development, environmental protection, transportation, tourism, politics, taxes, education, business and more. Episodes of the podcast will be released every week and feature interviews with Florida’s top political leaders, job creators, innovators and influencers from around the state. In addition to learning more about Florida’s top issues, the conversational interviews will allow listeners of the podcast to learn more about who and what inspires Florida’s newsmakers and where they see Florida headed.

Podcasts:

 84. Award-Winning Economist & UCF Institute for Economic Forecasting Director Dr. Sean Snaith | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:36

In this episode of Fluent in Floridian, Sean Snaith, PhD joins Heidi Otway in a conversation that travels the globe. From America’s Rust Belt to Cairo, Egypt, to Kingston, Jamaica and other stops in between, Dr. Snaith studied economies and taught across the U.S. and in foreign countries before calling the University of Central Florida […]

 83. Florida Municipal Power Agency General Manager & CEO Jacob Williams | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:23

In this episode, SalterMitchell PR President Heidi Otway discusses all things energy with Florida Municipal Power Agency General Manager and CEO Jacob Williams, who leads FMPA’s efforts in advancing and improving the utilities industry. His agency serves more than 2 million residents and 10 percent of Florida’s power. In a state dubbed the Sunshine State, […]

 82. Florida Secretary of Commerce Jamal Sowell | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:25

SalterMitchell PR President Heidi Otway speaks with Florida Secretary of Commerce Jamal Sowell, a sixth-generation Floridian. During their conversation, he explains how his faith, family, and overseas military experience prepared him to serve as the state’s Florida Secretary of Commerce. FULL TRANSCRIPT Chris Cate: Welcome to the Fluent in Floridian podcast, featuring the Sunshine State’s […]

 81. Florida State Medical Association President Dr. Cheryl Holder | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 40:05

SalterMitchell PR President Heidi Otway and Dr. Cheryl Holder discuss her family’s journey from Jamaica to the U.S., her experience as a black female medical student and now physician, and her current roles at the Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, the Florida Clinicians for Climate Action and the Florida State Medical Association. […]

 75. Florida Nonprofit Alliance Executive Director Sabeen Perwaiz | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:54

Florida Nonprofit Alliance Executive Director Sabeen Perwaiz has dedicated her life to helping others. In addition to her work in the nonprofit sector, she is also the founder and executive producer of TEDxJacksonville, where she’s amplifying the voices of other Floridians and positively impacting others.  FULL TRANSCRIPT Chris Cate: Welcome to the Fluent in Floridian […]

 74. Florida Society of Association Executives President and CEO Frank Rudd | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:36

In this episode, Florida Society of Association Executives (FSAE) President and CEO Frank Rudd discusses how FSAE is continuing to support its members during COVID-19.  With more than 25 years of experience in the association industry, it’s no surprise Rudd was selected to lead FSAE. Since 2014, Rudd has helped teach other associations how to […]

 73. Former President of Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida Ed Moore | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:24

Ed Moore spent 16 years shaping higher education in Florida as president of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF). Moore recently retired from the position with a lasting impact.  In his conversation with SalterMitchell PR Founder + CEO April Salter, Moore details the changes ICUF made early on to expand online courses for […]

 80. Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 39:57

Jeanette Nuñez is not only the 20th Lieutenant Governor of Florida, she’s also the state’s first female Cuban-American to hold the title, a mother of three, and a daughter of immigrants. She describes the start of her career in politics as somewhat of a fluke, but nonetheless has had quite a successful run, having previously […]

 79. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida President & CEO Dave Krepcho | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 45:49

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida President and CEO Dave Krepcho wasn’t always in the food banking business. The native Canadian was formerly in advertising before moving to South Florida. Krepcho got involved as a volunteer at a local food bank in Miami and found his calling. His previous work for Feed America led […]

 76. The Children’s Movement of Florida Chairman David Lawrence Jr. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:01

The Children’s Movement of Florida Chairman David Lawrence Jr. is a lifelong advocate of children’s education and has proven to be an outstanding ally to kids across Florida. In his conversation with SalterMitchell PR President Heidi Otway, Lawrence discusses racism and discrimination in education and how we can confront them. He also discusses the importance […]

 78. Council for Educational Change President & Executive Director Dr. Elaine Liftin | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:39

New Yorker turned Floridian, Council for Educational Change Executive Director Dr. Elaine Liftin got her start as a singer on Broadway. While attending Hunter College, she became intrigued by the challenge of education and, upon graduating, began her teaching career in South Florida. Dr. Liftin has dedicated her career to education advocacy and believes “if […]

 77. League of Women Voters of Florida President Patti Brigham | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:14

An Orlando resident since she was eight years old, League of Women Voters Florida President Patti Brigham began her career as a public servant working in suicide prevention and crisis intervention. After graduating from the University of Central Florida, Patti went on to become a radio DJ, journalist, thespian, and eventually, a member of the […]

 72. Florida House Executive Director Diana Beckmann | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:01

As Florida House Executive Director, Diana Beckmann and her team have worked tirelessly to help the nation’s only state embassy reach its fullest potential. By elevating the space and collaborating with partners on visitor and staff experience, Beckmann is bringing a true sense of rejuvenation to this historic building on Capitol Hill while staying true […]

 71. Entrepreneur & Capitol Alliance Group Managing Partner Dr. Jeffrey Sharkey | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:14

Dr. Jeffrey Sharkey is a serial entrepreneur, visionary, and director of a wide variety of organizations and associations. He’s now a leader in Florida’s growing medical cannabis industry and guiding the expansion of legislative policy as the founder of the Medical Marijuana Business Association. He has worked to position himself and this association at the […]

 70. Florida Director of Cannabis Holly Bell | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:49

Holly Bell, Florida’s first director of cannabis, is focused on leading the state’s new medical marijuana and hemp programs. More than two dozen people applied for the position, however, Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services commissioner Nikki Fried said Bell was the person “to get it right” on implementing a state hemp program. For the past […]

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