Podcasts about orange bowl committee

The Chief Executive Officer of the Orange Bowl Committee, Eric Poms, joins Solana at the 2024 SEC Media Days in Dallas, TX to highlight the impact the Orange Bowl continues to make in South Florida. 

Eric Palm and Brad Houser of the Orange Bowl Committee joins the Joe Rose show as they talk about the Orange bowl which games it's gonna be holding in the college football playoffs in the next coming years

In Hour one, Josh Appel talks about doing nothing other than playing the new College Football Video Game on PS5 and gives his critics of the video game. Dan Day and Appel talks about Matthew Tkachuk's mouth guard from the Stanley Cup Final is in the Hockey Hall of Fame, how the Marlins Bullpen has been the bright spot of the team this season, Jaelan Phillip's Achilles recovery workout, and about when Tua will get his new contract. Solana sits down with the CEO of the Orange Bowl Committee Eric Poms Committee and talks about the newly expanded College Football Playoffs, about hosting this year semi-finals also 12 teams in playoff being a plus, what it means to the Community and how the Orange Bowl Committee impacts the Community and the events as well as games that Orange Bowl Committee runs. Josh has breaking news regarding Russel Westbrook, and Solana sits down with Georgia's Head Football coach Kirby Smart to discuss of what he remembers about being the Safeties Coach for the Miami Dolphins in 2006, and what he also remembers about Channing Crowder in his playing day, his impression of Hard Rock Stadium compared from now to back then, and the expansion of the College Football Playoff.

 On Thursday's show, Josh Appel discusses playing the new College Football Video Game on PS5 and shares his critiques. Solana interviews Eric Poms, CEO of the Orange Bowl Committee, about the expanded College Football Playoffs, hosting this year's semifinals, and the impact on the community. Josh also has breaking news about Russell Westbrook. Solana talks to Georgia's Head Football Coach Kirby Smart, reminiscing about his time as the Safeties Coach for the Miami Dolphins in 2006 and discussing the changes in Hard Rock Stadium and the College Football Playoff. Additionally, OKC Thunder's forward Chet Holmgren shares his opinion on playing against the Heat in Miami. Solana chats with ESPN Reporter Andrea Adelson, touching on South Florida ties, the Florida State vs. ACC lawsuit, and SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's comments. Finally, Appel and Dan Day debate Dak vs. Tua based on CBS Sports NFL QB Rankings and Tua's resume for a new contract. Solana interviews Super Bowl XLIV Champion Roman Harper, discussing his views on Hard Rock Stadium compared to its previous incarnation as Sun Life Stadium. Roman reflects on his experience during Super Bowl XLIV in Miami and shares post-victory memories. Additionally, he weighs in on Tua's trajectory compared to Drew Brees and talks about his podcast, “Second Acts Podcast,” which explores life after football. Josh Appel covers Crowder's Comedy event in Tampa, while pondering what he, Dan, and Jimmy would do with the Stanley Cup. Solana also interviews Super Bowl Champion Benjamin Watson, who shares SEC Media Day experiences, stories about Channing Crowder, and thoughts on the expanded College Football Playoff. Watson recalls playing against Tom Brady in the NFL and discusses his current role as an SEC contributor.

President & CEO Gale Nelson Speaks With The CEO Of The Orange Bowl Committee, Eric Poms

Black women continue to trailblaze paths in male-dominated sports realms, and Dr. Yvonne Johnson-Phillips made history as the first Black female President, Chair AND Physician of the Orange Bowl Committee! Tune in to hear her thoughts on all the power conferences, the Top 25 Preseason Poll, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sean-pittman-podcast/support

John Crotty, Former UVA PG And Current Orange Bowl Committee Rep by Ed Lane

ESPN CFB Analyst Eric Mac Lain joins the show to give us his thoughts on getting rid of divisions in the ACC and tell us about the ACCN golf invitational. Plus Eric Poms from the Orange Bowl Committee stops by to talk some CFP expansion with Mark and Wes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donno fills in for Blu and talks to Gar Ferman of Canes Sport, Christina Valls of the Orange Bowl Committee and also talks a little Dolphins 

Former FSU and NFL LB Henri Crockett recently was elected second vice chair of the Orange Bowl Committee. That means in three years, he will be the first person to play in the Orange Bowl and later go on to serve as president and chair. Crockett speaks with our Ira Schoffel about that honor, his civic roles, playing days and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deja just started a new job with the Tigers after previously working at the Orange Bowl Committee through their Assistantship program. Lizbeth is still currently working in the Assistantship program now! Check out their episode to learn more about them as we answer questions about working in sports This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's Christmas Eve, 2021 is coming to a close and Michigan plays Georgia in the College Football Playoff in just one week. Life is good. There has been a spike in COVID concerns in recent days but for now, Michigan is in good shape and ready to travel down to Fort Lauderdale. Once in town, the Wolverines will remain as secluded as possible thanks to some new precautions put in place by the Orange Bowl Committee. Everyone is super excited about the game, as long as it goes according to plan.

In this episode, Chris talks with Bill Fagan about the process of spotting and training leaders.  They discuss topics surrounding the importance of great leadership and encouraging leadership opportunities within the company.As The Aspire Group's first employee, Bill started the first Fan Relationship Management Center (FRMC) at Georgia Tech in 2009. Bill has risen to the position of CEO at Aspire where he has overseen the hiring of over 1200 employees.  He currently oversees all 37 FRMC's across the USA. Generating over $1B in new and incremental partner revenues serving iconic sports properties such as the NFL, LA Chargers, Leicester City FC, San Francisco Giants and the University of Kansas. Prior to joining Aspire, Bill was a Sales Manager with the Charlotte Bobcats (NBA) and was the ‘NBA Rookie of the Year in Sales' with the Phoenix Suns. In between NBA stops, he spent a year in the Canadian Hockey League with the Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) as their Director of Sales & Service. Bill cut his teeth in the sport industry with the Orange Bowl Committee and the Miami Dolphins (NFL).  Bill currently serves as a founding member of the University of Miami's Sport Industry Leadership Council (SILC) and on the Board for the Emory University Marketing Analytics Center (MAC). Bill was named to SportsBusiness Journal's "Forty Under 40" Class of 2017.  Bill earned his BA in Business Administration from the University of Miami.  completed his MBA studies at Emory's Goizueta Business School and was recognized to Poets & Quants“Best and Brightest” across the top 20 Executive MBA Programs in the United States. 

Drew and Mark continue prepping for 2021 ACC media day as Katie George joins the show to talk ACC sports and NIL. Later, the guys are joined by Orange Bowl Committee member John Crotty to talk ACC football.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orange Bowl Committee President Jack Seiler joined John and Jimmy on SportsTalk to talk about the expansion of the CFB Playoffs, discuss past Orange Bowl's involving SEC teams and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orange Bowl Committee President Jack Seiler joined John and Jimmy on SportsTalk to talk about the expansion of the CFB Playoffs, discuss past Orange Bowl's involving SEC teams and more.

Orange Bowl Committee President Jack Seiler joined John and Jimmy on SportsTalk to talk about the expansion of the CFB Playoffs, discuss past Orange Bowl's involving SEC teams and more.

Orange Bowl Committee President Jack Seiler joined John and Jimmy on SportsTalk to talk about the expansion of the CFB Playoffs, discuss past Orange Bowl's involving SEC teams and more.

Orange Bowl Committee President Jack Seiler joined John and Jimmy on SportsTalk to talk about the expansion of the CFB Playoffs, discuss past Orange Bowl's involving SEC teams and more.

Join me as I sit down with the Manager of Partnerships Fulfillment for the Orange Bowl Committee, Ashleigh Faucette. Ashleigh shares her journey in the world of Partnerships and how she's got to be where she is now. She tell us how important it is to take every learning opportunity you can throughout all of your experiences and welcome in advice from everyone no matter their role. Ashleigh shares with us the sport that made her into who she is now and the accomplishments she's proud of that have shaped her as a person as well. This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

About the Podcast The Stevens Group has been presenting the PR Masters Series Podcast for almost two years now.  This series is part of the ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession.  Today's special guest is Christine M. Barney, APR, CEO & Managing Partner, rbb Communications.     About Our Guest Christine M. Barney, APR CEO & Managing Partner rbb Communications Christine M. Barney is CEO and managing partner of rbb Communications. rbb is a triple threat repeatedly recognized as champions in the field of PR, Digital/Marketing and Creative Services.  In 2020 alone, rbb was among Top Five Global Creative Agencies of the Year, the PRovoke US Small Agency of the Year, named to the Forbes Top PR Firms and took home campaign honors in every competition entered.  rbb is a certified women-owned business with a diverse team across a broad spectrum of crafts including healthcare, consumer services/products, luxury lifestyle, B2B/professional services, real estate and travel. Barney is the author of “The Breakout Brand ™ Strategy: An Evolutionary Approach to Creating Customer Passion” and her firm, headquartered in Miami, with a presence in Los Angeles and New York is known as the Champion of Breakout Brands ™. Barney's innovative management style and “employee-driven workplace” philosophy makes the firm a repeated winner in “best place to work” rankings.  She is active in her home state having served as founding chair of the South Florida Business Council, past chair of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, a board member of the Orange Bowl Committee, board member of the Beacon Council, member of the International Women's Forum, Leadership Florida, 2020 Florida Influencers Series and the Florida 500. She is a member of The Page Society and is accredited by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) where she received the 2016 Bill Adams PRSA Lifetime Achievement Award. She is a married mother of three and new grandmother. www.rbbcommunications.com https://twitter.com/cmbarney @cmbarney https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmbarney

About the Podcast The Stevens Group has been presenting the PR Masters Series Podcast for almost two years now.  This series is part of the ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession.  Today’s special guest is Christine M. Barney, APR, CEO & Managing Partner, rbb Communications.     About Our Guest Christine M. Barney, APR CEO & Managing Partner rbb Communications Christine M. Barney is CEO and managing partner of rbb Communications. rbb is a triple threat repeatedly recognized as champions in the field of PR, Digital/Marketing and Creative Services.  In 2020 alone, rbb was among Top Five Global Creative Agencies of the Year, the PRovoke US Small Agency of the Year, named to the Forbes Top PR Firms and took home campaign honors in every competition entered.  rbb is a certified women-owned business with a diverse team across a broad spectrum of crafts including healthcare, consumer services/products, luxury lifestyle, B2B/professional services, real estate and travel. Barney is the author of “The Breakout Brand ™ Strategy: An Evolutionary Approach to Creating Customer Passion” and her firm, headquartered in Miami, with a presence in Los Angeles and New York is known as the Champion of Breakout Brands ™. Barney’s innovative management style and “employee-driven workplace” philosophy makes the firm a repeated winner in “best place to work” rankings.  She is active in her home state having served as founding chair of the South Florida Business Council, past chair of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, a board member of the Orange Bowl Committee, board member of the Beacon Council, member of the International Women’s Forum, Leadership Florida, 2020 Florida Influencers Series and the Florida 500. She is a member of The Page Society and is accredited by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) where she received the 2016 Bill Adams PRSA Lifetime Achievement Award. She is a married mother of three and new grandmother. www.rbbcommunications.com https://twitter.com/cmbarney @cmbarney https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmbarney

On this episode Tyler Heinkel - Director of Ticket Sales @ Orange Bowl Committee joins me to share his story! "Treat Everyday As If It's Your First Interview" is his foundation so get ready and enjoy Tyler's story!YOUR INTENTION MATTERS...because that's the result you'll tend to get!www.soartraining.com

Just as there are no two recipes that contain the exact same ingredients or measurements, there are no two success stories exactly the same. Recipe For Success features entrepreneurs, visionary leaders and innovators of all ages who will share their ingredients that make them successful – personally and professionally. Let's get cooking! In 2016 Stacy Ritter was named President and CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau (GFLCVB). As CEO, she is responsible for the administration of the GFLCVB. The CVB is based in Broward County with multiple domestic and international offices. The permanent staff of the CVB is comprised of a 45-person organization of sales and marketing professionals with a $24 million operating budget. Ritter oversees an organization that provides sales and marketing development for leisure, international, sports, convention and group sales. The CVB also focuses its efforts on behalf of the County for multicultural tourism, LGBT+ development, film and entertainment as well as national and international advertising and public relations. Today Stacy serves as a member of the United States Travel Association Board of Directors,Destination International Foundation Board, the Steering Committee of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Board Member of Winterfest, Inc., and the Executive Board of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance. She serves as a member of the Orange Bowl Committee and the Miami Super Bowl Committee. Prior to her position at the GFLCVB, Ritter served as an elected Broward CountyCommissioner from November 2006 till June 2016, representing the 3rd District, and serving as Mayor of the County in 2008 to 2009. Prior to serving in Broward County government, Ritter served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1996 to 2004, representing the 96th District. Ms. Ritter has been a community activist for years with the National Council of Jewish Women and other organizations prior to her election to State office, she was inducted to the Broward County Women’s Hall of Fame; Woman of the Year by the American Jewish Congress and a First Lady of Broward. She was named the Chair of Broward County’s Management and Efficiency Study Committee from June 2004 to June 2006. During the 2008 presidential election, Stacy was The Chair of the Broward County Obama for America Campaign and served on the National Finance Committee for the campaign. She was named one of the 50 Most Powerful People in Broward by Gold Coast Magazine and awarded as one of the 100 Outstanding Women by the Boys and Girls Club. She is consistently named to the list of South Florida Power Leaders. As Broward County Mayor, she was instrumental in the county considering and moving forward with a new county courthouse as well as pushing for improvements at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, including the expansion of the south runway. Today that runway and the terminal improvements are attracting new airline service and stimulating record-breaking passenger traffic. For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit https://www.jasouthflorida.org. Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasouthflorida LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/junior-achievement-of-south-florida/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasouthflorida Twitter: https://twitter.com/JASouthFlorida

Just as there are no two recipes that contain the exact same ingredients or measurements, there are no two success stories exactly the same. Recipe For Success features entrepreneurs, visionary leaders and innovators of all ages who will share their ingredients that make them successful – personally and professionally. Let's get cooking! Derek Cooper serves as Comcast’s Vice President of Government Affairs & Community Investment for the Florida Region, which includes the State of Florida, Southern Georgia and Southern Alabama. In this role, Derek leads all government and regulatory affairs, and community impact initiatives for the Region, including Comcast Cares Day (the nation’s largest single-day corporate service event with over 100,000 volunteers), Comcast Foundation Grants, Comcast’s Leaders & Achievers Scholarships, the airing of Public Service Announcements, and Comcast’s Internet Essentials program – the national’s largest and most comprehensive internet adoption program for low-income families in America. Through the great work and collaboration of Derek’s team members and the many public and community partnerships here in Florida, Comcast has connected more than 500,000 low-income Floridians to the internet, and more than 4 million low-income Americans through the program. Derek has over 18 years of experience in his position. He began his career as a Legislative Aide for Florida State Senator and former Senate President, Jim Scott. Before joining Comcast, Derek served as Senior Counsel and Director of Government Relations for Office Depot in Boca Raton, Florida, and prior to that position was an associate with the law firm of Greenberg Traurig. Derek also serves as Chairman of the Volunteer Florida Foundation, President of SunFest, Immediate past Chairman of the Florida Internet & Television, and is an active member of the Orange Bowl Committee, the Economic Council of Palm Beach County and the Florida Bar Association to name a few. Interestingly, Derek attributes his forever kid-at-heart spirit to his birthplace of East Aurora, NY – the home of Fisher-Price toys, where he grew up testing the latest and greatest new toys. Derek has beautiful 5 year old daughter named Sage, and spends his free time these days keeping up with her. For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit https://www.jasouthflorida.org. Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasouthflorida LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/junior-achievement-of-south-florida/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasouthflorida Twitter: https://twitter.com/JASouthFlorida

This podcast is possible due to the donations of its supporters. Donate here if you believe in what we do: https://anchor.fm/sportsasajob/support We are joined by Nicholas P. Smith. He is an Instructor and Internship Coordinator of Sport Management in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education in the Department of Counseling, Recreation, and School Psychology at Florida International University. He received his Master of Arts from the Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Southeastern Louisiana University. Mr. Smith received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Louisiana State University. Smith also completed his internship at St John's University Athletics in New York, New York. Mr. Smith currently teaches sports management undergraduate courses, both traditional and online. He comes to FIU with over a decade of experience in various management positions with ASM Globals formally SMG / Mercedes Benz Superdome / Smoothie King Center / Champions Square. Along with teaching at FIU, Mr. Smith volunteers with the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, Sunbelt Conference, Orange Bowl Committee, Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee, and is on the recruiting volunteer committee for the 2020 Miami Super Bowl Host Committee. Smith has also managed events for Louisiana State University Athletics, Tulane University Athletics, University of New Orleans Athletics, New Orleans Babycakes, and Landmark Event Staffing Services over the years. Let’s learn how to “Apply Yourself” with Nicholas Smith! Episode Timestamps: 1:34: Nicholas shares with us his background and 13 years of practical experience. 7:30: We dive into his 13 years of experience starting with being hired at the famous Superdome. There is a moment that Nicholas does not get the job he originally applies for. 13:25: Nicholas is now an instructor and internship coordinator. How much does his previous experience play into what he emphasizes to his students? 15:00: Are you thinking about going back to school or switch majors? Hear about what a great sport management program looks like and the importance of it. 22:38: What is any trends that Nicholas thinks will be big in the future? You can follow Nicholas Smith on Twitter @nicksmithMA and on LinkedIn here. Send us your feedback and send us questions on our Social Media Platforms: Twitter @sportsasajob Instagram @sportsasajob Facebook @sportsasajob LinkedIn: Sports As a Job Visit our website www.sportsasajob.com Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg Go sign up for #1 job sports focused job board online and be part of their network. https://www.jobsinsports.com/ make sure TO LET THEM KNOW YOU HEARD OF THEM FROM THE PODCAST. I want them to know we got industry leaders and future stars in this community!

With the changing work environment, Junior Achievement of South Florida's Recipe for Success podcast show has evolved to a virtual, interactive interview session with President and CEO Laurie Sallarulo and various guests. Learn more about these top professionals' main ingredient in their recipe of professional and personal success. Let's get cooking! This week's episode welcomes Matthew Caldwell, President & CEO of the Florida Panthers. Caldwell joined the Panthers in 2014 as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining the Panthers, Caldwell worked as a Vice President at Goldman Sachs in their Investment Management Division where he helped families and institutions invest their capital. Before transitioning into the finance industry, Caldwell served five years in the U.S. Army as a military officer, where he conducted combat operations in Iraq, peacekeeping operations in Kosovo, and spent time in Germany training soldiers as they prepared to deploy to Iraq and Afghanistan. During the course of his Army career, Matt was awarded a Bronze Star Medal, an Iraq Campaign Medal and a NATO Kosovo Military Medal. Caldwell currently sits on the Orange Bowl Committee, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance CEO Council, and the Broward Workshop Executive Committee. Caldwell received his JD from Northwestern University School of Law, his MBA from Northwestern Kellogg School of Management, and his Bachelor of Science from West Point. About the Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers entered the National Hockey League in 1993, becoming one of the most successful first-year expansion teams in history. By just their third season, the Panthers reached the 1996 Stanley Cup Final in memorable fashion during their ‘Year of the Rat’ run as fans in South Florida littered the ice with rubber rats in celebration of goals and wins. In 1998, the Panthers moved from Miami Arena to their current home in Sunrise, Fla., BB&T Center, where the club has won two division titles (2011-12 & 2015-16), hosted the NHL Draft twice (2001 & 2015) and the NHL All-Star Game in 2003. Led by owner Vincent J. Viola since Sept. 27, 2013, the organization has placed an emphasis on building a winning culture in South Florida and becoming stewards of its community. Under President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Dale Tallon and Head Coach Joel Quenneville, the Panthers have grown into a fast, dynamic and exciting team boasting talented young All-Stars Aleksander Barkov, Aaron Ekblad and Vincent Trocheck, one of the league’s top goaltenders Sergei Bobrovsky, proven goal scorers Evgenii Dadonov and Mike Hoffman and an up-and-coming group of prospects set to make the club contenders for years to come. For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit https://www.jasouthflorida.org Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasouthflorida LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/junior-achievement-of-south-florida/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasouthflorida Twitter: https://twitter.com/JASouthFlorida

Dominique Stapleton is a CEO, Sports Agent, Financial Educator, and Speaker. Her passion for sports and numbers began in high school where she recorded outstanding performances as the teams’ statistician. It was then she realized a career in sports was her destiny. Dominique spent the majority of her collegiate time studying abroad in Trinidad & Tobago WI. She then transferred and completed a B.A in Business Administration from Bowie State University Before founding Stapling Success Ms. Stapleton explored the world of business and finance by working with various organizations from the Orange Bowl Committee to Carib Brewery. Dominique also co-founded a marketing technology company called SwipeDOWN. It was there she helped brand and manage the marketing and finances for several companies throughout Atlanta, New York, and Washington D.C Dominique and her company Stapling Success have worked with athletes in the G- League, NFL, and FIBA Leagues on everything from credit consulting to tax planning strategies. Creating courses such as the Extra Credit Program and Financially Fit Athletes Dominique has been able to educate and impact the lives of countless athletes and their families. After working with athletes on their finances for a few years Dominique wanted to offer her clients more. In 2020 Dominique became a Certified NBA sports agent. As an agent and athlete advocated Dominique vows to be the bridge between athlete success off and on the field.   CEO: @dominiquestapleton Website: https://www.staplingsuccess.info IG: @stapling_success   Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/SitMpodcast Join the conversation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SitMpodcast/ Follow our IG https://www.instagram.com/sitmpodcast/ Listen on the go on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2VkGLv2... visit us on the web https://www.sitmpodcast.com/

This episode features a man who gives Trick Daddy a run for his money; not just for his immense genuine love for "da kids", but his growing collection of gold grills. Had such a fun time chatting with my friend, Brandon Okpalobi, CEO of Dibia Athletic Development and the founder of Dibia DREAM (Development through Recreational Education for Athletic Minds). A Seventh Ward, New Orleans, LA native, Brandon graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in Computer Information Systems and minor in Marketing, after walking on the Division 1 basketball team and earning a scholarship and position of Team Captain his senior year. Though he has worked for major corporations including the Orange Bowl Committee, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and The Miami Heat, Brandon always had his heart set in serving and changing his community through investment in our future -- our children. Tune in as we discuss the importance of staying true to thine own self, what inspired him to take the leap of faith to start his own business, keeping a level head to navigate through temporary set backs, the interesting dynamic of social media (and thirst trapping), the significance of strong faith in his success, his Nigerian culture and pride, upcoming projects in the pipeline (hint: there's an Academy in the works!), and much more! Whether you know him as B Dot, Young Jefe, or simply Brandon, this one is sure to be an entertaining and enlightening treat.

This week, we are thrilled to be joined by Bob Roller, the Executive Director of the East-West Shrine Bowl and the Director of National Sports Management at the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, to talk about what goes on behind the scenes at this highly anticipated annual postseason college football all-star game and the great causes it supports. Bob has over 30 years of experience putting on major sporting events, including being on the Orange Bowl Committee, and we were excited to interview him.

On today's episode, our guest, Marlon Hill discusses the whys and hows of advancing your mission to advance the greater good for our community, turning off the noise to really focus on selecting effective leadership, and removing the blinders to merge outside of our comfort zones to break down invisible barriers which hinder growth and advancement. We will explore his journey and background on multiple fronts: personal, civic, professional, and most recently, political. Just a little appetizer on Marlon (press play to receive the entrée!): Marlon was born in Kingston Jamaica, graduated from Miami Southridge High School, and earned both his law and finance/international business degrees from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL. Marlon is a partner at the Miami law firm Hamilton, Miller and Birthisel and is running for the Miami-Dade County Commission District 9's open seat. Marlon is decorated with professional and civic accolades including the inaugural Ruth Shack Leadership Award honoree, a member of The Miami Foundation’s inaugural Miami Fellows class in 1999, and serving as a board member on the Miami Parking Authority, Orange Bowl Committee, the Miami Book Fair International, and a host of others. Tune in to hear why you truly don't have to be independently wealthy or wait for a big check to be written to make a sustainable difference. If you want something bad enough, you will leave the sidelines waiting for someone else to act, and find a way to leverage the resources available to get it done!

Laila Brock joined the College Football Playoff staff in 2013 after serving as Director of Events and Team Operations for the Orange Bowl Committee. She received a bachelor’s degree in communications and mass media research, as well as a master’s degree in counselor education from Pennsylvania State University. At Penn State, she was captain of the Nittany Lion women’s track and field team. Brock was also a member of the 1997 United States Jr. National Track and Field team and competed in the Jr. Pan-American Games in Havana, Cuba. Brock is a member of Women in Sports and Events (WISE), Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). She also serves on the board at Step Up Dallas. She is originally from Washington, Pennsylvania. Join us on A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith at 10:30 am est Come listen to our guest’s career path, her advice for others and current initiatives. Right here On A Chat in the Garden with Monique A J Smith, where Significance Blooms via 347-989-8385 or www.chatinthegarden.com   -- Owner, Seeds of Empowerment® Host, A Chat in the Garden® Podcast 757-329-1124

Marlon Hill is a Jamaican American corporate lawyer and business strategist based in Miami FL. He is a past president of the Caribbean Bar Association and trustee of The Miami Foundation. He currently serves on the board of directors of the Orange Bowl Committee and Miami Parking Authority. He is one of the advisor/mentors of the Florida Caribbean Students Association. He is presently a candidate for the Miami-Dade County Commission, District 9.In this episode, Marlon shares his personal story that led him to become a candidate for the Miami-Dade County Commission, District 9. He also touched on some important topics including:The key to making impact in our communitiesCaribbean IdentityThe 2020 Census, Public Service;Caribbean Americans & the Political ProcessEntrepreneurshipWays to get involved On SocialMarlon Hill - Twitter@carryonfriends - Twitter | Instagram | FacebookEnjoyed the show? Please remember to leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. A Breadfruit Media Production: Twitter |Instagram Support the show (http://glow.fm/carryonfriends)

Local 10's Clay Ferraro talks college bowl season with Orange Bowl CEO Eric Poms 1:00 The reaction of the Orange Bowl to getting Alabama-Oklahoma    3:00  College football sets up a post-season that leads to a lot of debate    5:00 The committee’s job is to rank 1-4    7:00 Clay says Georgia had their shot    8:00 You know the games matter in September    10:00 The structure of the College Football is working.  Conference Championships almost function as a quarter-final    14:00 The athletes face the challenge of balancing bowl games and everything else the players have to deal with as students    16:00 UCF:  what do they have to do to be a part of this conversation?    20:00 It doesn’t all have to be about making the playoff    27:00 Alabama has been an incredible story what Saban has been able to accomplish    30:00  Here are all the events connected with the Orange Bowl 

Brett Beveridge is a serial entrepreneur who thrives on building businesses from the ground up and prides himself on being at the forefront of technology. Since founding the Revenue Optimization Companies (T-ROC), the CEO has helped propel the parent company of four brands and an international division to become a leader in the wireless, electronics, software and retail industries, assisting many big-box retailers and Fortune 500 companies such as Apple, Sprint, AT&T, Walmart, Comcast and many more. Beveridge believes in combining people and technology to help companies reduce costs and increase sales, and always, exceeding customer’s expectations. Beveridge learned the value of hard work from a young age, performing various jobs from waiting tables to even working in a papaya field. At just 23 years old, the University of Miami graduate started selling cell phones out of a van with a college friend, and impressively turned that bootstrap company into Let’s Talk, the largest independent mobile wireless retailer in the country with around 300 stores. He would eventually take that company public and sell it to Nextel. Beveridge would continue to harness his entrepreneurial spirit, raising millions from national venture capital firms like Goldman Sachs, to co-found LetsTalk.com, which is one of the largest online e-tailers of wireless products and services. Over the last 20 years, Beveridge has successfully founded more than 10 companies and used his experience to help national wireless and technology companies with reorganization, profit turnarounds, mergers and acquisitions, and IPOs. As a top leader in his field, Beveridge is the incoming chair of the Consumer Technology Association, which meets throughout the year to discuss critical issues facing the industry and devise solutions. He is also a current member and past chair of The Young Presidents Organization (YPO) of Miami, as well as The Strategic Forum, where involvement allows him to foster long-term personal and business relationships and offer ideas and strategies to other business leaders in various fields. In 2017, Beveridge was announced the winner of Ernst & Young’s prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award in Florida, and in 2018 he won a Gold Stevie® Award in the Entrepreneur of the Year - Retail category for the 16th Annual American Business Awards®. Helping others succeed translates from Beveridge’s professional life to his personal life. For the last decade, he’s been heavily involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami, helping to match at-risk kids with dedicated mentors. He is a past chairman and is currently on the foundation board, where he devotes his time to raising money and awareness of the charity. Beveridge also proudly serves on the Orange Bowl Committee with a focus on helping underprivileged youths and rebuilding distressed communities. The University of Miami alum is on the university’s President’s Council, where he’s mentored college students in the past. His personal goal is to help shape young lives and offer them a better future. In his spare time, you can find Beveridge on the water with his wife and three daughters, indulging in boating, fishing or snorkeling. The longtime Coral Gables resident enjoys walking to breakfast on the weekends and sampling new restaurants and experiences around South Florida.

Jose Regalado, Founder of the Miami Xtreme Youth Football League (MXYFL), the Kendall-Hammocks Opt. Warriors Football & Cheer Program and former Youth Sports Manager of the Orange Bowl Committee has become the new Football Commissioner at Suniland Optimist in the City of Pinecrest.  ” I’m very excited about the opportunity of running a Youth Football Program again. Suniland is a very strong Program with a lot of history and a lot of success since joining the Miami Xtreme. Besides having Super Bowl Champions in the last two years, including the Pee-Wees in 2013, that were featured on National News and ESPN for executing a perfect Statue of Liberty Play for a Touchdown, also received Miami Xtreme’s Cheerleading Park of the year and Generation Nexxt’s Program of the year. I’m also very happy to be back Coaching and the prospect of Coaching my oldest grandson Tyler. Having my son Brian also Coaching, my other Grandson Gavin playing and my granddaughter Brianna Cheering, it’s going to be a family affair and a lot of fun”. For information on Suniland Sundevils Football and Cheerleading please contactJose at 305-458-1966 or by e-mail at josearegalado@att.net you can also visit us on the web at www.sunilandsundevils.org Registration is now open for tackle and flag football and cheerleading.