In this special host-only episode of Hidden Florida & Beyond, Frankie, Amelia, and John sit down to catch up, overshare, and accidentally learn way more about each other than anyone was expecting. 

Amelia explains why she found herself trying to sneak onto the set of a television show filmed in Fort Lauderdale, reveals her plan to become an extra just to recruit a guest for the podcast, and shares the details of her upcoming European honeymoon adventure which sparks a discussion about last names, future kids, and how every family seems to have a completely different set of rules about how all that is supposed to work.

The biggest surprise of the episode comes from John, who opens up about growing up in Gary, Indiana, surviving circumstances that could have taken his life in a very different direction, and why he's finally considering writing a book for his sons. 

We also discuss some childhood shoplifting stories, gambling in Malta, and why Frankie believes everyone is secretly calling him an idiot in professional emails. 

Hidden Florida & Beyond...where the real stories live beneath the surface.

In this special host-only episode of Hidden Florida &amp; Beyond, Frankie, Amelia, and John sit down to catch up, overshare, and accidentally learn way more about each other than anyone was expecting.&nbsp;
Amelia explains why she found herself trying to sneak onto the set of a television show filmed in Fort Lauderdale, reveals her plan to become an extra just to recruit a guest for the podcast, and shares the details of her upcoming European honeymoon adventure which sparks a discussion about last names, future kids, and how every family seems to have a completely different set of rules about how all that is supposed to work.
The biggest surprise of the episode comes from John, who opens up about growing up in Gary, Indiana, surviving circumstances that could have taken his life in a very different direction, and why he's finally considering writing a book for his sons.&nbsp;
We also discuss some childhood shoplifting stories, gambling in Malta, and why Frankie believes everyone is secretly calling him an idiot in professional emails. <a href="https://fau-my.sharepoint.com/personal/hnelson5_fau_edu/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B201A3A66-B660-4146-82E1-FFA704130C35%7D&amp;file=Hostful02.docx&amp;action=default&amp;mobileredirect=true"></a>
Hidden Florida &amp; Beyond...where the real stories live beneath the surface.

Welcome to Hidden Florida and Beyond.

This is a show about the people, passions, and moments shaping culture, leadership, and influence.

Each episode dives beneath the surface with athletes, entertainers, business leaders, and cultural figures to talk ambition, discipline, success, failure, reinvention, and the paths that get people where they are. Some conversations start around major moments or careers, others wander into unexpected territory, but all of them are candid, wide-ranging, and driven by curiosity. 

Big guests. Real access. No small talk.

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Welcome to Hidden Florida and Beyond.
This is a show about the people, passions, and moments shaping culture, leadership, and influence.
Each episode dives beneath the surface with athletes, entertainers, business leaders, and cultural figures to talk ambition, discipline, success, failure, reinvention, and the paths that get people where they are. Some conversations start around major moments or careers, others wander into unexpected territory, but all of them are candid, wide-ranging, and driven by curiosity. 
Big guests. Real access. No small talk.
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Hidden Florida and Beyond

Hostful: Sugar Friend

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Leonard Goldberg, founder and CEO of Gold Aviation Services, joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at the world of private aviation, high-net-worth clients, and what it really takes to operate a successful aircraft charter company for more than three decades. 

From managing private jets for celebrities, athletes, entrepreneurs, and ultra-wealthy travelers to coordinating flights around the world on just a few hours' notice, Leonard shares how he built Gold Aviation from the ground up after unexpectedly finding himself out of a job. What started as a passion for flying eventually evolved into a business that now handles aircraft management, charter operations, maintenance, and acquisitions. 

The conversation dives into the realities of private aviation, including the strict confidentiality that comes with flying high-profile clients, how much it really costs to charter a jet, and the surprisingly small number of passengers most private flights actually carry. Leonard also shares stories about unusual requests, transporting everything from jewelry and wedding attire to beloved family pets, and what separates old-money clients from new-money ones.

Along the way, the discussion covers aviation myths, turbulence, aircraft safety, billionaire travel habits, private islands in the Bahamas, and some of the incredible logistics involved in moving people and cargo around the globe on a moment's notice.

Hidden Florida & Beyond...where the real stories live beneath the surface.

Leonard Goldberg, founder and CEO of Gold Aviation Services, joins Hidden Florida &amp; Beyond for a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at the world of private aviation, high-net-worth clients, and what it really takes to operate a successful aircraft charter company for more than three decades.&nbsp;
From managing private jets for celebrities, athletes, entrepreneurs, and ultra-wealthy travelers to coordinating flights around the world on just a few hours' notice, Leonard shares how he built Gold Aviation from the ground up after unexpectedly finding himself out of a job. What started as a passion for flying eventually evolved into a business that now handles aircraft management, charter operations, maintenance, and acquisitions.&nbsp;
The conversation dives into the realities of private aviation, including the strict confidentiality that comes with flying high-profile clients, how much it really costs to charter a jet, and the surprisingly small number of passengers most private flights actually carry. Leonard also shares stories about unusual requests, transporting everything from jewelry and wedding attire to beloved family pets, and what separates old-money clients from new-money ones.
Along the way, the discussion covers aviation myths, turbulence, aircraft safety, billionaire travel habits, private islands in the Bahamas, and some of the incredible logistics involved in moving people and cargo around the globe on a moment's notice.
Hidden Florida &amp; Beyond...where the real stories live beneath the surface.

Gold Aviation CEO Leonard Goldberg: Private Jets, Celebrity Travel & The Business of Flying the Ultra-Wealthy

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Jill Kaye, owner of Fort Lauderdale's The Color Cove, joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a candid, hilarious conversation about entrepreneurship, beauty trends, and the surprisingly chaotic world of professional hair care. 

The conversation dives into the reality of being a hairstylist, which, according to Jill, is often equal parts artist, entrepreneur, therapist, and secret keeper. From relationship drama and family secrets to clients accidentally opening the wrong thing on their phones, Jill has heard and seen just about everything. 

She also breaks down common hair myths, social media beauty trends, salon horror stories, why some celebrity-inspired looks are impossible to recreate, and the mistakes people make trying to save money with box dye and questionable online products.

Hidden Florida & Beyond...where the real stories live beneath the surface.

Jill Kaye, owner of Fort Lauderdale's The Color Cove, joins Hidden Florida &amp; Beyond for a candid, hilarious conversation about entrepreneurship, beauty trends, and the surprisingly chaotic world of professional hair care.&nbsp;
The conversation dives into the reality of being a hairstylist, which, according to Jill, is often equal parts artist, entrepreneur, therapist, and secret keeper. From relationship drama and family secrets to clients accidentally opening the wrong thing on their phones, Jill has heard and seen just about everything.&nbsp;
She also breaks down common hair myths, social media beauty trends, salon horror stories, why some celebrity-inspired looks are impossible to recreate, and the mistakes people make trying to save money with box dye and questionable online products.
Hidden Florida &amp; Beyond...where the real stories live beneath the surface.

Fort Lauderdale Salon Owner Jill Kaye: Beauty Secrets, Wild Client Stories & Building The Color Cove

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Spero Georgedakis, founder and CEO of Good Greek Moving & Storage, joins Hidden Florida & Beyond for a wide-ranging conversation about entrepreneurship, policing, customer service, and the unexpected path from SWAT team officer to one of South Florida's most recognizable business owners.

Before building Good Greek into a nationally recognized moving and relocation company, Spero spent nearly a decade working in law enforcement, including as a member of a North Miami SWAT team. He shares how those experiences shaped his approach to business, leadership, hiring, and customer service, and why many of the lessons that apply to policing also apply to running a company with hundreds of employees.

The conversation dives deep into an industry most people don't think about until they're forced to move. Spero explains how rogue movers and brokerage scams operate, why moving fraud remains a major problem, and the simple steps consumers can take to avoid becoming victims of companies that hold belongings hostage for extra money.

He also reveals what it really takes to run a large moving operation, from training employees in Good Greek's in-house academy to handling everything from luxury homes and corporate relocations to specialty items most movers won't touch.

The conversation also touches on technology, AI, self-driving vehicles, company culture, leadership, and how a former introvert reluctantly became the face of a brand known throughout Florida for its commercials, reputation, and memorable marketing..

Hidden Florida & Beyond...where the real stories live beneath the surface.

Spero Georgedakis, founder and CEO of Good Greek Moving &amp; Storage, joins Hidden Florida &amp; Beyond for a wide-ranging conversation about entrepreneurship, policing, customer service, and the unexpected path from SWAT team officer to one of South Florida's most recognizable business owners.
Before building Good Greek into a nationally recognized moving and relocation company, Spero spent nearly a decade working in law enforcement, including as a member of a North Miami SWAT team. He shares how those experiences shaped his approach to business, leadership, hiring, and customer service, and why many of the lessons that apply to policing also apply to running a company with hundreds of employees.
The conversation dives deep into an industry most people don't think about until they're forced to move. Spero explains how rogue movers and brokerage scams operate, why moving fraud remains a major problem, and the simple steps consumers can take to avoid becoming victims of companies that hold belongings hostage for extra money.
He also reveals what it really takes to run a large moving operation, from training employees in Good Greek's in-house academy to handling everything from luxury homes and corporate relocations to specialty items most movers won't touch.
The conversation also touches on technology, AI, self-driving vehicles, company culture, leadership, and how a former introvert reluctantly became the face of a brand known throughout Florida for its commercials, reputation, and memorable marketing..
Hidden Florida &amp; Beyond...where the real stories live beneath the surface.

The Good Greek Spero Georgedakis: From SWAT Officer to Building One of America's Fastest-Growing Moving Companies

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/5bdb4758-e13d-4238-85ed-b4bc002725ac/transcript

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