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Carrie Charles is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Broadstaff, the leader in specialized workforce solutions for telecommunications and technology. Carrie is a thought leader on workforce trends, women in tech and workplace diversity, and is the host of the Let's Get Digital podcast on RCR Wireless News for a global audience of 150K+. Carrie Charles currently serves as the Executive Director of Industry Relations of the WIA-affiliated Women’s Wireless Leadership Forum (WWLF), with 2023 marking her fifth year on the board. Carrie serves on the Board of Directors of CableRunner International and the NEDAS Technology Association, and as the mother of a childhood cancer survivor, Carrie has aligned her personal mission with her role on the Board of Directors of the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Carrie additionally serves on the board of the CEO Council of Tampa Bay as the 2023 - 2024 Programs Chair. Using her diverse background as a lifelong entrepreneur, Certified Financial Planner, Certified Master Life Coach and a US Marine Corps veteran, Carrie is passionate about creating a culture of wellness and excellence. For over 30 years, she has helped thousands grow personally and professionally, and has helped companies like General Dynamics, Hewlett Packard and Eli Lilly attract, engage and retain their employees. Carrie has been a featured expert on Axios, Entrepreneur, Inc., NBC, HSN, Clear Channel networks, Thrive Global and various tech publications. Under Carrie's leadership, Broadstaff's growth has received numerous accolades, including Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 (2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020), the Tampa Bay Fast 50 (2023, 2022, 2020 and 2019), SIA's List of Fastest-Growing US Staffing Firms (2023, 2022), WPO’s 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies (2023). In 2022, Broadstaff earned a spot on Inc. Magazine’s inaugural Power Partners list. Carrie is a member of EY’s Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ North America Class of 2022, and a finalist for EY's Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Florida Award. In 2021, Carrie was chosen as Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Magazine's CEO of the Year, and in 2019 was an honoree of Tampa Bay Business Journal's Businesswoman of the Year.

  • Beyond the Hype: Ilissa Miller on Responsible Growth, Data Centers and AI

    by Carrie Charles July 29, 2026
    by Carrie Charles July 29, 2026

    In this episode, Ilissa Miller, Founder and CEO of iMiller Public Relations, shares how nearly three decades in digital infrastructure have given her a unique perspective on the evolution of …

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  • From Site Truth to Revenue: How Decision Ready Digital Twins Are Changing Wireless Telecom with David Pash

    by Carrie Charles July 15, 2026
    by Carrie Charles July 15, 2026

    In this episode, David Pash, CEO of SiteSee, shares how his unconventional journey from engineering, construction, and commercial leadership led him into telecommunications with a mission to transform how wireless …

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  • From Subsea to Satellite: Joel Ogren on the Future of Global Connectivity

    by Carrie Charles July 1, 2026
    by Carrie Charles July 1, 2026

    In this episode, Joel Ogren, Founder and CEO of Assured Communications, shares the remarkable journey that took him from serving in the United States Marine Corps to leading a global …

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  • Future Infrastructure Is Playing a Different Game: Christopher Lightfoot on Fiber, Data Centers, and What Comes Next

    by Carrie Charles June 17, 2026
    by Carrie Charles June 17, 2026

    In this episode, Christopher Lightfoot, Vice President of Future Infrastructure, shares a deeply personal and professional journey that has shaped his leadership philosophy and approach to building high-performing teams. From …

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  • How Gugli Is Changing the Future of Public Safety with Dan Leaf

    by Carrie Charles June 3, 2026
    by Carrie Charles June 3, 2026

    In this episode, Dan Leaf, Founder and CEO of GUGLI, shares how his journey from telecom integrator to technology innovator led him to build a platform focused on one critical …

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  • From Fiber Construction to Data Center Expansion: Vincent Cioci on How Luck Grove Is Building What’s Next

    by Carrie Charles May 20, 2026
    by Carrie Charles May 20, 2026

    In this episode, Vincent Cioci, CEO of Luck Grove, shares how the company is scaling from a small fiber engineering firm into a rapidly growing infrastructure partner supporting fiber expansion, …

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  • Inside DC BLOX: Jeff Uphues on the Strategy Reshaping Digital Infrastructure in the Southeast

    by Carrie Charles May 13, 2026
    by Carrie Charles May 13, 2026

    In this episode, Jeff Uphues, CEO of DC BLOX, shares how the company is reshaping digital infrastructure in the Southeast through a focused, vertically integrated strategy built on data centers, …

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  • From Policy to Connect X: Patrick Halley on What’s Next for Wireless Infrastructure

    by Carrie Charles April 22, 2026
    by Carrie Charles April 22, 2026

    In this episode, Patrick Halley, President and CEO of the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA), shares a comprehensive view of the evolving wireless infrastructure landscape—highlighting the critical intersection of policy, investment, …

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  • How Compu Dynamics Is Changing Data Center Delivery: A Conversation with Steve Altizer

    by Carrie Charles April 15, 2026
    by Carrie Charles April 15, 2026

    In this episode, Steve Altizer, Founder and CEO of Compu Dynamics, shares how he has built a uniquely integrated data center services company—spanning design, construction, electrical, mechanical, and long-term maintenance—while …

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  • Will AI Replace the Org Chart? Suman Kanuganti on the Rise of Personal AI

    by Carrie Charles April 8, 2026
    by Carrie Charles April 8, 2026

    In this episode, Suman Kanuganti, CEO of Personal AI, shares how he is redefining artificial intelligence by shifting the focus from generalized models to deeply personalized, human-centered intelligence. From founding …

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  • A Billion-Dollar Bet on Wireless: Bernard Borghei on Building the Next Infrastructure Platform

    by Carrie Charles March 25, 2026
    by Carrie Charles March 25, 2026

    In this episode, Bernard Borghei, Founder and CEO of Connected Infra Group, shares how he is building the next generation of wireless infrastructure platforms—drawing on more than three decades of …

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  • Scaling the Digital Backbone: How DataBank Is Building for What’s Next with Raul Martynek

    by Carrie Charles February 25, 2026
    by Carrie Charles February 25, 2026

    In this episode, Raul Martynek, CEO of DataBank, shares how he has helped transform a six–data center platform into one of the largest and most geographically diverse data center operators …

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  • Resilience and Reach: Marcelo Cataldo on Rebuilding, Reinventing, and Reconnecting the Caribbean

    by Carrie Charles February 11, 2026
    by Carrie Charles February 11, 2026

    In this episode, Marcelo Cataldo, CEO of Digicel, shares the extraordinary story of how he led a sweeping turnaround across 25 countries—bringing new stability, focus, and innovation to the Caribbean’s …

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  • Disrupting Telecom: How Zenture Is Rewriting the Enterprise Network Playbook with Robert Bye

    by Carrie Charles January 28, 2026
    by Carrie Charles January 28, 2026

    In this episode, Robert Bye, Founder and President of Zenture Partners, unpacks why enterprise telecom remains stuck in a reactive, spreadsheet-driven world and how his company is using data, automation, …

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  • The Rooftop Gold Rush: David Bacino on the Future of Wireless Real Estate

    by Carrie Charles January 14, 2026
    by Carrie Charles January 14, 2026

    In this episode, David Bacino, CEO of Symphony Towers and Operating Partner at Palistar Capital, shares a remarkable 40-year journey across the wireless ecosystem — from carrier-side operations to manufacturing, …

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  • TrueMetal™ and True Innovation: Jeremy Pease on Redefining Custom Infrastructure

    by Carrie Charles December 17, 2025
    by Carrie Charles December 17, 2025

    In this episode, Jeremy Pease, CEO of Hivelocity, shares how a non-traditional path from teenage tech enthusiast to data center executive led him to the forefront of edge infrastructure innovation. …

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  • Inside Applied Digital: Speed, Scale, and the 600-MW Leap Forward with Wes Cummins

    by Carrie Charles December 10, 2025
    by Carrie Charles December 10, 2025

    In this episode, Wes Cummins, Founder and CEO of Applied Digital, shares how a journey that began on a 200-person Idaho potato farm led to building some of the largest …

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  • From Community Roots to Global Impact: The Playbook Powering NTT’s Growth with Bruno Berti

    by Carrie Charles December 3, 2025
    by Carrie Charles December 3, 2025

    In this episode, Bruno Berti, Senior Vice President of Global Product Management at NTT Global Data Centers, shares how a career rooted in telecom and community-first values has evolved into …

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  • From Talent Gaps to Growth: Building a Smarter Workforce with Elya McCleave of Innovorg

    by Carrie Charles November 19, 2025
    by Carrie Charles November 19, 2025

    In this episode, Elya McCleave, Founder and CEO of Innovorg, shares her inspiring journey from frontline engineer to building one of the most forward-thinking workforce intelligence platforms in the digital …

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  • Faster, Smarter, Modular: The Future According to CDM with Ron Mann 

    by Carrie Charles November 12, 2025
    by Carrie Charles November 12, 2025

    In this episode, Ron Mann, Vice President of Compu Dynamics Modular (CDM), traces his path from pioneering rack and infrastructure design at Compaq to leading innovation in modular data centers …

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  • From Hype to Human: Hanwha’s Edge with Bryant Tam

    by Carrie Charles November 5, 2025
    by Carrie Charles November 5, 2025

    In this episode, Bryant Tam, Vice President of Hanwha Data Centers, shares his journey from building substations at Southern California Edison to developing next-generation energy campuses for one of the …

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  • Powering AI and Growing Food: How EnergiAcres is Rewriting the Energy Playbook, with Shawn Cutter

    by Carrie Charles October 22, 2025
    by Carrie Charles October 22, 2025

    In this episode, Shawn Cutter, Founder and CEO of EnergiAcres, shares how his company is tackling the data center energy crisis with a truly circular solution that sustains energy, food, …

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  • Rio AI City: How Brazil Is Powering the Future of Sustainable Digital Infrastructure with Alessandro Lombardi

    by Carrie Charles October 8, 2025
    by Carrie Charles October 8, 2025

    In this episode, Alessandro Lombardi, Founder and Chairman of Elea Data Centers, shares how Brazil is emerging as a global hub for green AI infrastructure. He discusses the vision behind …

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  • Jeff Mucci Unveils What’s Next: A New Brand and the Future of Digital Infrastructure

    by Carrie Charles October 1, 2025
    by Carrie Charles October 1, 2025

    In this episode, Jeff Mucci, Founder and CEO of Arden Media, shares the story behind acquiring RCR Wireless News and evolving it into RCR Tech, a broader platform covering telecom, …

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  • Guam Exchange: Building the Pacific’s Internet Infrastructure Through Data Centers and Subsea Cables

    by Carrie Charles September 17, 2025
    by Carrie Charles September 17, 2025

    In this episode, Jim Beighley, CEO of Citadel Pacific, and Jose Santiago, Senior Manager of Interconnection Strategy at the Guam Exchange, join Carrie Charles to spotlight Guam’s rising role in …

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