Stay ConnectedWelcome to The Floridaville, a podcast featuring Florida influencers!
Each episode of the The Floridaville will feature the life story of a distinguished Floridian. We’ll hear from business leaders, political insiders, government officials, and other Floridians who make our state shine.
Copyright: This website and its content is copyright of Rocket Ship Consultants LLC - © Rocket Ship Consultants LLC 2019. All rights reserved. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: •
The Floridaville: Get to know the people behind the Florida names you know
Accomplished Author and University of Florida Law Professor Stacey Steinberg has spent most of her professional life working on children's issues. As the supervisor of the Gator TeamChild Juvenile Law Clinic, she represents abused and neglected children in court alongside her students. Her research focuses on "sharenting", striking the right balance between a parent's right to engage in online communities and respecting a child's privacy and safety. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, JAMA Pediatrics, the Huffington Post, and most frequently at On Parenting from The Washington Post. Her new book, Growing Up Shared, outlines what parents should and should not feel comfortable sharing online, while providing suggestions and ideas for a wide range of approaches.
The Floridaville: Get to know the people behind the Florida names you know
State Representative Emily Slosberg is a member of the Florida Legislature representing the state's 91st House district in Palm Beach County, which includes the cities of Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and Delray Beach. She was born a twin and grew up in a loving family. When she was 14 years old, she was in a horrific car accident that took the lives of her twin sister and friends. To honor her sister and friends, she focuses her work on motorist safety. The road from tragedy is not an easy road but Rep. Slosberg reminds us all to be patient with ourselves and supportive of others going through it.
The Floridaville: Get to know the people behind the Florida names you know
State Representative Chip LaMarca is a member of the Florida Legislature representing the state's 93rd House district in Broward County, which includes the cities of Lighthouse Point, Pompano Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. He was born in Massachusetts but grew up on the beaches of South Florida. He walked away from a career in symphonic percussion to pursue a career in information systems and consulting.
The Floridaville: Get to know the people behind the Florida names you know
State Representative Spencer Roach is a member of the Florida Legislature representing the state's 79th House district, which includes part of Lee County. He is a native of Louisiana and a veteran of the United States Coast Guard, where he served as a judge advocate general. He is a foster parent, scuba diver, and world traveler.
The Floridaville: Get to know the people behind the Florida names you know
Dr. Alex Aller is a cancer researcher. For Dr. Aller, his work is personal because cancer has taken the lives of his loved ones. He is a self-proclaimed optimist that thinks cancer can be a manageable disease in the future through our improved understanding of the immune system. Listen to how this former yacht charter captain is now working on the cutting edge of science.
The Floridaville: Get to know the people behind the Florida names you know
Dr. Susan Fiorito is at the Dean of the newly created Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship at Florida State University. This is the first such college focusing on entrepreneurship at a public university. Dean Fiorito has worked in education for almost her entire career. She is now a unversity leader. On this episode we talk to her about her many roles in academia, her former retail business, and how she got her start in a high school classroom in South Florida.
The Floridaville: Get to know the people behind the Florida names you know
Secretary Simone Marstiller is at the head of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. Secretary Marstiller has been serving the citizens of Florida for almost her entire career and has worked for multiple governors. On this episode we talk to her about her many roles in government from Govenor Bush's attorney to Judge on the First District Court of Appeal.
The Floridaville: Get to know the people behind the Florida names you know
Representative Robert "Alex" Andrade is a member of the Florida legislature. He represents the state's 2nd House district, which includes parts of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. He is an attorney, loves rap music, and has a charity that provides bicycles to kids in need.
The Floridaville Podcast
Get to know the people behind the Florida names you know.
Each episode of The Floridaville will tell the life story of business leaders, political insiders, government officials, and other Floridians making our state shine.
The Floridaville Podcast Get to know the people behind the Florida names you know.
In this episode of The Floridaville, we meet the General Counsel to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Steven Hall. He was born and raised on his family's farm in the panhandle. Now General Counsel Hall and his team are at the forefront of the hemp program in Florida, an industry anticipated to bring in billions of dollars to the Sunshine State.
Our TOPPODCAST Picks 
