People of Palm Beach

Vaughan Dugan's been an entrepreneur since he was a kid growing up in Newport, Rhode Island, and had a team of friends mowing lawns in his neighborhood. Since then, he's owned a graphic design business, a pizza chain, a line of compression clothing, and a couple of subscription box companies. He's best known for his current restaurant, Kapow Noodle Bar, that he created with his FAU college buddies under the Subculture brand. In this episode of the People of Palm Beach, Vaughan talks about his next business move, how he gained emotional intelligence in the last 10 years, and the one thing he's always wanted to do - that literally no one knows about him. Listen in to why he is one of the most interesting People of Palm Beach...

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Host: Suzanne Boyd

Producer: Jaime ("Jemmy") Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer

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Guest: Vaughan Dugan of Kapow Noodle Bar

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After a spring break trip to Fort Lauderdale during his college years, Tom Prakas knew what he wanted to do: own nightclubs. He spent years running highly successful clubs and restaurants in Ohio, Georgia, and south Florida before the father of seven decided it was time for a change. He founded Prakas and Company in 1999, specializing in real estate deals for the hospitality industry. His company has brokered more than 450 sales and leases for some of the top restaurants in the hottest areas in south Florida--Atlantic Avenue, Las Olas, and Clematis. In this episode of The People of Palm Beach, the Delray Beach resident reveals why it seems some restaurant locations are jinxed, the new deals he's working on, and his favorite restaurant in Palm Beach County that you've probably never heard of. Listen to why Tom Prakas is one of the most successful People of Palm Beach...

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Guest: Tom Prakas of Prakas & Company

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If you live in Palm Beach County, you've likely heard of Jack the Bike Man. Jack Hairston got the name by mistake after a young man's bike broke down right in front of his house. Next thing he knew, kids all over the neighborhood were bringing bicycles to Jack for repairs. Today, the 78-year-old runs a huge non-profit where he gives away thousands of bikes a year to kids and adults who need them. In this episode, find out what he regrets the most and his one requirement for anyone who wants a bicycle from his shop. Listen to why Jack the Bike Man is one of the kindest People of Palm Beach...

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Guest: Jack Hairston of Jack the Bike Man

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She was born in Jamaica and moved to Palm Beach County with her single mom when she was 9. She was painfully shy and had a hard time learning. She found track and field in high school and immediately loved the sport and her coach. Antoinette Wilks qualified for the Olympic trials twice, but a devastating injury after college ended her Olympic hopes. She says it's the best thing that ever happened to her, because it put her on a path to finding her true passion. In this episode of People of Palm Beach, Wilks talks about her new career as a track and field coach at Keiser College, her charity and the learning disability that still brings her to tears. Listen to why Antoinette Wilks is one of the most driven People of Palm Beach...

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Guest: Antoinette Wilks of Track Fit

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She's a natural salesperson; so, when the Bronx native got a job after college doing inside sales at Atlas Event Rental, she became the go-to person for customers of the rental business. Heather Rouffe eventually became such an integral part of Atlas Event Rental, they made her a managing partner. Today, she handles almost everything in the huge Atlas warehouse in Boynton Beach--from ordering to running the daily operation to helping customers like Real Housewives star Jill Zarin create a perfect Thanksgiving table. She is also a mother of two and says work-life balance is a LIE! Listen to why Heather Rouffe is one of the busiest People of Palm Beach...

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Host: Suzanne Boyd

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Guest: Heather Rouffe of Atlas Event Rental

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