South Florida Leaders
South Florida Leaders is the podcast where South Florida's leading business owners, executives, and professionals share the experiences, lessons, and strategies behind their success. Hosted by Brian Fay, each episode features engaging conversations with accomplished leaders who have built successful businesses, overcome challenges, and continue to make a positive impact throughout the South Florida community. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, business owner, or someone striving for personal and professional growth, you'll gain practical insights on leadership, business, success, innovation, and the mindset required to achieve lasting results. Join us each week as we spotlight the people shaping the future of South Florida—one conversation at a time. Interested in being featured on the show? Visit https://southfloridaleaders.com/Guest to apply.
Episodes
What happens when the business that made you successful suddenly stops working?
On this episode of the South Florida Leaders Podcast, Brian Fay sits down with entrepreneur, author, speaker, and AI consultant Ron Szpatura to talk about change, leadership, and why the best time to pivot is before you are forced to.
Ron shares the story of building a successful publishing business that generated millions of dollars over two decades. T...
Navigating the healthcare system can feel overwhelming, especially when you or someone you love is facing a serious illness, injury, or complicated medical situation. In this episode of the South Florida Leaders Podcast, Brian Fay talks with nurse, case manager, and patient advocate Anne Llewellyn about how patients and families can take a more active role in their healthcare.
Anne has been a nurse since 1978, but even with decades...
What happens when a business owner waits until they desperately need money before looking for funding? According to Sebastian Boyer, “The Approved Guy,” that is often when the worst options become the easiest ones to find.
In this episode of the South Florida Leaders Podcast, Brian Fay sits down with longtime friend Sebastian Boyer for a conversation about business finance, leadership, faith, and building a lasting lega...
What does it take to build a strong personal brand, grow meaningful business relationships, and become a better leader?
In this episode of the South Florida Leaders Podcast, Brian Fay sits down with Sheikh C. Ali, founder and CEO of SC Medical Media. Sheikh helps clinicians and healthcare executives build their presence on LinkedIn, grow their digital authority, create valuable business relationships, and position themselves for sp...
What if real success is not just about how much you build, but who you become while building it?
In this episode of the South Florida Leaders Podcast, Brian Fay sits down with entrepreneur, coach, author, and longtime personal growth student Whitney Kell for a conversation about business, leadership, spirituality, communication, and turning life’s triggers into opportunities for growth.
Whitney shares lessons from more than 2...
What does it take to grow from working directly with children to leading a team of 27 people—without losing sight of the families you serve?
In this episode of the South Florida Leaders Podcast, Brian Fay sits down with Rachel Herrick, BCBA-D, founder of Jumpstart Interventions in Plantation, Florida.
Rachel shares her journey from Canada to South Florida, where she spent 10 years teaching in the Broward public school system....
What makes a strong leader? For Ty Richardson, it starts with knowing what you do well, building the right team, and being willing to learn when things do not go as planned.
In this episode of the South Florida Leaders Podcast, Brian Fay sits down with Ty Richardson to talk about leadership, business, resilience, and success.
Ty shares his journey from growing up in Trinidad and Tobago to starting his career with American Airlines ...
What if AI could help you save hours every week, grow your business, and give your team more time to focus on what matters?
On this episode of the South Florida Leaders Podcast, Brian Fay sits down with Leslie Barreto Tate, founder of Everyday Digital and an AI integrator who helps small businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals put AI to work in practic...
What does it take to build a business around an idea people have never seen before? And how can AI change the way entire industries work?
In this episode of the South Florida Leaders Podcast, Brian Fay sits down with South Florida entrepreneur and attorney David Roddenberry to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, artificial intelligence, and the power of perseverance.
What if taking better care of your brain could change the way you focus, work, and recover from life’s biggest challenges?
In this episode of the South Florida Leaders Podcast, Brian Fay sits down with David Tomen, founder and author of Nootropics Expert. David shares the personal health journey that led him to spend years researching supplements and brain health.
David explains what nootropics are and shares how his own stru...
What does real success look like? For Dave Patnaude, it is no longer just about money or business results. It is about leading people well, helping others grow, and making a positive difference.
In this episode of the South Florida Leaders Podcast with Brian Fay, Dave shares lessons from a career that has taken him from the food industry to decades of leadership in the marine and boating industry.
Dave talks about one of the hardes...
What does it take to build companies, communities, and leaders that continue to make an impact long after you are gone?
In this episode of the South Florida Leaders Podcast with Brian Fay, Brian sits down with Didem Altop, co-founder of TrioVC, to talk about venture capital, entrepreneurship, AI, leadership, and the power of building strong business ecosystems.
Didem brings a truly global perspective to the conversation. After grow...
What makes a great leader? For Joe Jellison, it starts with listening, being honest, and being willing to take responsibility.
In this episode of the South Florida Leaders Podcast, Brian Fay sits down with Joe Jellison, an experienced technical and business leader working in the cruise industry. Joe shares lessons from a career that has taken him through sales, operations, technical support, construction, business management, and w...
What if youth sports could teach kids much more than how to throw a ball, make a play, or win a game?
In this episode of the South Florida Leaders Podcast, Brian Fay sits down with David Rhodehamel, CEO of Jumpstart Sports. David shares how his company uses sports and physical activity to help children build confidence, leadership skills, and habits they can carry into life.
What happens when you achieve the career you worked so hard for—and realize you may want something different?
On this episode of the South Florida Leaders Podcast with Brian Fay, Brian sits down with Lauren Fine, a physician, medical educator, and life coach who helps high achievers slow down, get clear about what they really want, and take steps toward meaningful change.
Lauren shares her own journey from practicing medicine...
What makes a strong technology leader? For Rajeew Vishvakarma, it starts with trust, accountability, continuous learning, and helping other people grow.
In this episode of the South Florida Leaders Podcast with Brian Fay, Brian sits down with Rajeew to talk about his journey from growing up in a rural village in India to building a career in technology and financial services.
Rajeew shares how his interest in science led him to stu...
What does it really take to retire with confidence?
In this episode of the South Florida Leaders Podcast with Brian Fay, Brian sits down with Bruce Elfenbein, a Certified Financial Fiduciary and owner of The Retirement Company in Hollywood, Florida.
Bruce explains why retirement planning is about much more than saving money. You also need to protect what you...
What happens when military discipline meets an entrepreneurial drive to serve others?
In this episode of the South Florida Leaders Podcast with Brian Fay, Brian sits down with his longtime friend and business partner, Lukasz Sokolowski, to talk about Lukasz's journey from serving 10 years in the U.S. Army to building businesses, managing nearly 200 rental properties, investing in ne...
What happens when the person who has spent a career helping others realizes he needs help himself?
In this episode of the South Florida Leaders Podcast with Brian Fay, Patrick Fitzgibbons shares his journey from serving as an 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper to spending 23 years in law enforcement and retiring as a commander. After retirement, Patrick faced a difficult period invo...
What happens when AI becomes powerful enough to do real work, but businesses still cannot fully trust it?
In this episode of the South Florida Leaders Podcast, Brian Fay talks with Jev Wray, founder of Mavericks, about his work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, innovation, and AI governance.
Jev shares how his background in technical recruiting...
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