On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Chris sits down with Dan Monaco, owner of Town Hero Subs and creator of Order Hero AI, to discuss entrepreneurship, restaurant branding, and how technology is transforming the food service industry. Dan shares his journey from growing up in the restaurant business in New York to building a career in fintech before taking a leap of faith and purchasing a sandwich shop in Lantana. He explains how he transformed that opportunity into Town Hero Subs, bui

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Chris sits down with Kristin Calder, CEO of the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, to discuss the importance of literacy for children, adults, and families throughout the community. Since becoming CEO in 2014, Kristin has helped expand the organization's reach through eight programs designed to improve reading skills, support education, and create opportunities for people of all ages. Kristin shares how the Literacy Coalition works to address t

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Chris sits down with Jason Shipley, President of Midwest Custom Engineering, https://www.midwestcustomengineering.com/ to explore the world of manufacturing and the growing role it plays in South Florida's economy. Based in Stuart, Florida, Jason shares how his company designs and builds specialized equipment for agriculture, animal feed, pet food, recycling, and other industries, turning agricultural byproducts and waste materials into valuable resourc

On this Halloween edition of The Palm Beach Current, Chris sits down with David Hess, local author and massage therapist, to explore the inspiration behind his supernatural horror novel, The Witching Wall, and the story behind his sports massage business in Palm Beach County. Set in 1989, The Witching Wall draws inspiration from a mysterious limestone passage on Palm Beach Island, also known as the Coral Cut, that has inspired local legends and spooky stories over the years. David shares how

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Chris sits down with Michael Burke, Superintendent of Palm Beach County Schools, to discuss the state of public education in the county and the upcoming November 3rd school funding referendum. With Palm Beach County earning an A rating and achieving a record 96.7% graduation rate for the Class of 2025, Burke shares what's driving the district's success, the challenges facing educators, and what the future holds for local students. Burke breaks down h

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Chris sits down with Nicole Meyer, owner of The Chief of Happiness, to explore how businesses can build stronger workplace cultures, improve employee morale, and create environments where people feel valued, heard, and connected. Nicole shares how her early leadership experiences shaped her approach to service-based leadership and why effective management means putting the needs of your team ahead of your ego. From moving beyond traditional team-buil