Best Gleason Foundation Podcasts (2024)

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Dale Clark and Ursula Quoyeser – Third Annual Fin Feather Fur Food Festival Benefiting Team Gleason Foundation for People Living with ALS 32:23

6h ago32:23

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Dale Clark and Ursula Quoyeser join us today to discuss the third annual Fin Feather Fur Food Festival benefiting the Team Gleason Foundation for people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (“ALS”). Team Gleason Foundation was founded by Steve Gleason, a former New Orleans Saints safety who was diagnosed with ALS in 2011. Since its inception t…

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Ross Murphree – Olde Tyme Grocery, Sandra’s Café and Health Food Store, and BJ’s in Broussard 45:46

6d ago45:46

45:46

Ross Murphree, President of Olde Tyme Grocery Group, joins us today to discuss his family-owned restaurants, which include Olde Tyme Grocery, Sandra’s Café and Health Food Store, and BJ’s in Broussard. The patriarch behind this conglomerate of eateries is Ross’s father, Glenn Murphree, who originally purchased Olde Tyme Grocery in 1982. It has beco…

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Carencro Mayor Charlotte Stemmans Clavier – Strong Leader with Vision 41:15

12d ago41:15

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Carencro Mayor Charlotte Stemmans Clavier joins Discover Lafayette to share her journey in business and politics. A life long resident of Carencro, Charlotte grew up in a political family. Both of her grandfathers served as police jurors for Lafayette Parish. Back in the day when political business was handled a bit more informally, and before open…

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Louisiana Swamp Base – A National Treasure 42:35

20d ago42:35

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The beautiful Louisiana Swamp Base, a national conservation and high adventure recreation program created by the Evangeline Area Council, Boy Scouts of America in 2010, is our focus this episode. Swamp Base aims to immerse thousands of young people in the environment and culture of the 1.4 million acre Atchafalaya Swamp each year. It is open to the…

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Randy Daniel – Restaurateur, Partner in OMW Restaurant Holdings 1:01:18

28d ago1:01:18

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Randy Daniel joins Discover Lafayette to discuss his career in the restaurant business, an endeavor he has loved since his first gig at 14 years old working in catering services. Randy is a principal partner in OMW Restaurant Holdings, the owner and operator of La Pizzeria, as well as Kat Daddy wings, a delivery-only restaurant. OMW is the operatin…

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Chad Landreneau – Animal Findr App 50:05

1M ago50:05

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Chad Landreneau, developer of the app, AnimalFindr, joined Discover Lafayette to discuss his mission to connect breeders, buyers, and sellers of livestock such as cattle and horses, as well as family pets. Animal Findr is available on the Apple App store and Google Play. Animal Findr connects buyers and sellers across the nation for any and every p…

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Brennan Robideaux – Local Film Director Coming into International Prominence with “Born to Fly” 1:17:49

1M ago1:17:49

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Lafayette native Brennan Robideaux. recently made big news with the release of his film, Born to Fly, a feature documentary about another Lafayette native, pole vaulter Armand “Mondo” Duplantis. Born to Fly is a coming-of-age tale about one of the greatest athletes of our generation. Mondo Duplantis is the best pole vaulter in history; he currently…

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Travis Schugg – VieMed Healthcare Staffing 45:35

2M ago45:35

45:35

Travis Schugg, Vice President of Staffing Services at VieMed Healthcare Staffing (“VHS”), joins Discover Lafayette to share how VHS utilizes technology to meet the burgeoning staffing needs across all healthcare specialties in the U. S. He is responsibile for steering the company’s long-term strategic direction and day-to-day operations. Travis mov…

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Melinda Taylor, Executive Director of Lafayette Habitat For Humanity 44:11

2M ago44:11

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Melinda Taylor, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity, joins Discover Lafayette to share the work of her organization. A native of Wichita, Kansas, Melinda has served as ED of Habitat since 2000, the year she moved to Lafayette, after serving in a similar position in Hattiesburg, MS. Interestingly, her realtor at the time of her move here in 2…

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Chris Granger – Maison Title and Seven Oaks Grand Coteau LLC – 42:25

2M ago42:25

42:25

Chris Granger, owner of Seven Oaks Grand Coteau LLC, and Maison Title, joined Discover Lafayette to discuss his growing real estate empire. He is an attorney, a married father of five young boys, and a force to be reckoned with! While Chris worked with an established law firm for 2 1/2 years after graduating from law school, he knew he was never go…

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Patrick and Steven O’Bryan – Bon Temps Grill and Whiskey & Vine 1:07:33

2M ago1:07:33

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Restauranteurs and brothers, Patrick and Steven O’Bryan, owners of Bon Temps Grill and Whiskey & Vine restaurants, join Discover Lafayette to share their love of their industry, the importance of good service focused on their clientele, and their successful partnership in running a family business together since 2011. Patrick and Steven O’Bryan are…

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Carlos Todaro – Lafayette’s Wine Connoisseur 49:50

3M ago49:50

49:50

Calogero “Carlos” Todaro, renowned for his expertise in all things relating to wine, joins Discover Lafayette to share his adventures in the U. S. over the past sixty-two years. Carlos is well-known in the Lafayette area for his hard work ethic and desire to be of service to others. For years, he and his brother, Gene, were the resident wine expert…

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Ben Broussard, Catholic Charities of Acadiana, Discusses Mission and Needs 51:17

3M ago51:17

51:17

Ben Broussard, Chief of External Affairs for Catholic Charities of Acadiana, joins us to discuss the nonprofit’s mission. Since 1973, Catholic Charities has worked to provide essential services to the most vulnerable people in our community who experience hunger, homelessness and poverty. A separate nonprofit organization from the Diocese of Lafaye…

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Madonna Broussard – Proprietor of Lauras’ II, 3rd Generation Restauranteur 59:56

3M ago59:56

59:56

Third-generation restauranteur Madonna Broussard, proprietor of Laura’s II Café, is our guest. Located at 1904 W. University Avenue, Laura’s II is named after Madonna’s grandmother, Laura Williams Broussard, who originally started a restaurant in her home kitchen on Voorhies Street in 1968. Laura’s II offers the comforting soul foods Madonna was ta…

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Charles Edwards, CEO of One Telemed – Providing Mental Health Services to Underserved Communities 1:20:43

3M ago1:20:43

1:20:43

Our guest today is Charles Edwards, CEO and Founder of One Telemed, a telehealth service for mental health patients in underserved communities for a majority of the Medicaid Managed Care Organizations in Louisiana. One Telemed uses innovative HIPAA video/audio technology to connect individuals in need of licensed professionals, reducing the wait ti…

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Dr. Ed Dugas, UL – Lafayette Athletic Network and Beloved Historian 1:08:14

3M ago1:08:14

1:08:14

Dr. Edmond (“Ed”) Dugas, Research Coordinator for the Athletic Network at UL – Lafayette, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss his career at UL – Lafayette and his lifelong dedication to athletics at the institution. In 2002, Ed was the driving force behind creation of the Athletic Network (“AN”), which showcases athletes/sports in UL’s past. Mike S…

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Mike Tarantino – President & CEO of Iberia Industrial Development Foundation 47:43

4M ago47:43

47:43

Mike Tarantino, President & CEO of the Iberia Industrial Development Foundation, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss the recent business developments which will change the trajectory of growth for Iberia Parish and all of Acadiana. Passionate and well-spoken about business development and the need for all community leaders in the business and gover…

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Dreux Barra – Proprietor of C’est Tout Dried Trinity Mix 50:16

4M ago50:16

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Dreux Barra, proprietor of C’est Tout Dried Trinity Mix, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss the idea behind his product and its evolution. A humble man who is a joy to be around, Dreux and his wife, Monique, have built a home-grown company which has unlimited potential to corner the market in the U. S. and abroad. Dreux is frugal and conservative,…

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Blair Broussard of Bee Positively Social – Helping Small Businesses Market Their Brand on Social Media 56:41

4M ago56:41

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Blair Broussard, owner of Bee Positively Social, a social media consulting firm, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss effective digital marketing tools for small business owners in today’s market. Blair has also been an active real estate agent with District South by Real Broker in Lafayette since 2017. A chance to play middle blocker for the UL – L…

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Ari Dolegowski and Jenée Naquin – Living Life to the Fullest in Lafayette 1:16:36

4M ago1:16:36

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Our guests are Ari Dolegowski and Jenée Naquin, husband and wife, as well as adventurers who have lived in Lafayette since 2020. The couple moved from New York City with their son, Noam, to be closer to Jenee’s family members who live in Eunice. Jenee is a brand stylist and digital content creator with vast experience in bringing luxury brands to l…

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Adam Daigle, Business Editor of The Acadiana Advocate, Looks Back on 2023 Top Business News 51:28

5M ago51:28

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Adam Daigle, Business Editor of the Acadiana Advocate, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss the biggest business news of 2023. The #1 story of the year is the incredible strides made in 2023 insofar as job creation is concerned. Iberia Parish is on fire with the recent announcement of First Solar’s $1.1 Billion investment to take place on thirty acr…

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Corey McCoy – KOK Wings & Things 57:01

5M ago57:01

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Corey McCoy, CEO of KOK Wings & Things, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss his unexpected journey into success as a restaurant entrepreneur. Growing up in a military family, he lived all over the country before moving to Lafayette to attend UL and become closer with his father. Corey served in the National Guard for six years while in school, with…

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Jason Stoner and Stephen Rogers – Bringing Sunday Dinner To a Whole New Level 46:00

5M ago46:00

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Our guests today are Jason Stoner and Stephen Rogers, who are well-known locally for their exceptional foodie and presentation skills! Jason and Stephen devise the menu, theme, and special tablescape (a blend of table and landscaping) in the weeks preceding each event; Jason captures the process with meticulous photography to heighten the sense of …

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Missy Bienvenue Andrade, CEO of Community Foundation of Acadiana 59:12

5M ago59:12

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Discover Lafayette welcomes Missy Bienvenue Andrade, CEO of the Community Foundation of Acadiana. Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA), founded in 2000, is a tax-exempt foundation whose core purpose is building legacies and improving communities by connecting generous people to the causes they care about. The organization focuses on the parishes …

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Heather Courville – Banannie Bands 47:36

6M ago47:36

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Heather Courville, a local entrepreneur who offers beautiful handcrafted children’s clothing and accessories through her business, Banannie Bands, joins Discover Lafayette to share her journey in breaking into the business world as a seamstress who produces heirloom items. Heather had a booth at the Junior league’s Christmas show, Tinsel & Treasure…

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Noah Brandon, CEO of Unitech Training Academy 1:10:50

6M ago1:10:50

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Noah Brandon, CEO of Unitech Training Academy, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss his mission to make education accessible to all. Noah graduated from the College of Business at UL-Lafayette and then went on to earn his MBA from Brown University and the Instituto de Empresa in Madrid Spain. Unitech Training Academy is a growing education instituti…

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Denise Champagne-McClure, Owner of Coffeeweed Cottage 1:00:28

6M ago1:00:28

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“My Number 1 priority was not leasing my building. I didn’t want my power in business to be held in someone else’s hands. This was also the recommendation of the Louisiana Small Business Administration to me as I looked at securing my future: ‘You need to own the building!’ So I tell others: Own the building. When you do that, you stay to work a li…

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Hammy Davis – Special Replay from 2018 – Honoring Our Dear Friend Who Worked to Better Quality of Life for All 43:59

6M ago43:59

43:59

R. Hamilton Davis, known to everyone as “Hammy,” came from a large family with deep roots in Lafayette. In this special replay of our interview in 2018, Hammy shared his love of his family and community. With a heart for working effectively in programs that directly improve the lives of those less fortunate than himself, Hammy spoke highly in this …

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Caroline Trahan – Founder/Owner of VibraFit 56:53

7M ago56:53

56:53

Our guest is Caroline Trahan, founder and owner/operator of VibraFit. Caroline is a Corrective Exercise Specialist specializing in senior and women’s fitness. She brings a melded version of fitness, movement, and vibration platforms to our community. Caroline has been a personal trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine and is a certifie…

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Aileen Bennett – Author of A Little Book About Fire

7M ago

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Our guest is Aileen Bennett, author of the newly published book, “A Little Book About Fire.” A native of Essex, England, Aileen has lived in Lafayette for twenty years and recently became a U.S. citizen. Aileen is an illustrator, author, designer, painter, and writer, She has written the BE YOU column highlighting local outstanding citizens for ove…

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Bailey Bobbitt – Co-Founder of American Petrolog and Former Professional Boxer 51:01

7M ago51:01

51:01

Bailey Bobbitt, Vice-President and founding member of American Petrolog joins Discover Lafayette to share his story of entrepreneurship. American Petrolog’s focus of providing safe transportation and world-class customer service has made the company an industry-recognized leading provider of logistics services to the chemical industry. The interest…

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Wilson Savoy – Grammy-Winning Musician Sharing His Love of Cajun Music 47:38

7M ago47:38

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Wilson Savoy, Grammy-winning accordionist, keyboard player, fiddler and singer joins Discover Lafayette to share his life’s musical journey. Wilson hails from the renowned musical family, the Savoy Family Cajun Band. He plays with The Pine Leaf Boys and performs solo as Sweet Willy Allen. Wilson co-owns the Hideaway on Lee in downtown Lafayette and…

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Dr. Nichole Stanford – UL Professor of English on Teaching Kids Respectful Negotiation Skills 44:43

7M ago44:43

44:43

Dr. Nichole Stanford, English professor at UL – Lafayette and Director of the Writing Center on campus, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss her work on teaching kids to learn how to dissent productively. By learning respectful negotiation, children can learn how to participate in society in a way that is a win-win for all. What a great way to grow …

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Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court Louis Perret

8M ago

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Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court, Louis J. Perret, has served our community for 23 years, having been elected to serve on November 20, 1999. The clerk of court oversees the central repository of official records ranging from real estate sales and mortgage deeds, civil lawsuits, successions, adoptions, felony criminal charges, and much more. They hel…

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Brett Bayards Shares Success of Kiwanis Club of Lafayette’s Rewards for Reading Program 36:49

8M ago36:49

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Brett Bayard of the Kiwanis Club of Lafayette joins Discover Lafayette to discuss the Rewards for Reading Program. Since 2021, the Kiwanis Club of Lafayette has partnered with the Lafayette Parish Public School System and 24 of our parish Elementary Schools to offer the Reading for Rewards Program. This year, the program has expanded to include 36 …

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Kade Turner, Executive Director of CASA of SoLA

8M ago

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Kade Turner, Executive Director of CASA, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss his passion for serving children. He first became involved with CASA in 2017 through the encouragement of former Lafayette City-Parish Councilman Kenneth Boudreaux who was serving as Executive Director of CASA at that time. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate.…

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Reverend John Cannon – Senior Pastor of Asbury United Methodist Church, rebroadcast 48:22

8M ago48:22

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Reverend John Cannon, Senior Pastor of Asbury United Methodist Church, is our guest on Discover Lafayette. This is a special rebroadcast of an interview we did in March 2020, right before COVID shut down life as we knew it. We’ll always treasure this inspirational message! A native of Shreveport, John Cannon graduated from the University of Arkansa…

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Chubby Carrier – Grammy Winning Zydeco Artist, Ambassador for Acadiana 59:34

9M ago59:34

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Chubby Carrier joined Discover Lafayette to share his life journey in the Zydeco music world and how he learned the business from his father, Roy Carrier. In a world where artists can be taken advantage of, Chubby is an astute businessman who realized early on that he had to control his own destiny. Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band’s release…

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Brenda DesOrmeaux – Founder and President of DesOrmeaux Foundation, Dedicated to Defending Human Life 32:14

9M ago32:14

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Our guest is Brenda DesOrmeaux, President and founder of the DesOrmeaux Foundation. The Desormeaux Foundation is dedicated to defending human life at all stages of development, born and unborn. This includes the infant in the womb, the elderly, the handicapped, the homeless, and all who are threatened by our present culture of death. To fulfill its…

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Traci Pécot, Proprietor of Paws and Paw Paws 43:53

9M ago43:53

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Traci Pécot, owner of Paws and Paw Paws, and Paws MidCity, joins Discover Lafayette to share her love for all things related to dogs. Paws and Paw Paws is a dog daycare that opened in 2017 with a mission to combine Traci’s passion for dogs with her love for members of our senior community. Traci brings her work history in healthcare with assisted l…

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Brenda Andrus – Caring With Love for our Elderly 37:38

9M ago37:38

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Brenda Andrus joined Discover Lafayette to discuss the importance of protecting our local senior citizens and providing outlets for socialization and enriching activities. Employed by Home Healthcare 2000, Brenda is engaged in providing resources and enriching activities to elders and also keeps up with what is offered locally by civic and governme…

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C’est La Joie Academy – French Immersion Learning for Three Year Olds 31:28

10M ago31:28

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The founders of C’est La Joie Academy, Charlotte Cobb and Mamie Perkins, join Discover Lafayette to share their drive to offer three-year-olds a safe place to have fun while they develop a lifelong quest for learning and exploration. C’est La Joie Academy offers a play-based, nurturing, French Immersion environment where three-year-olds are surroun…

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Foodies of Lafayette – Heidi McDonald 33:40

10M ago33:40

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Heidi McDonald of Foodies of Lafayette joins Discover Lafayette to discuss her passion for sharing positive news about all things related to good food. Foodies of Lafayette is a group that supports local restaurants while cultivating a positive experience for its members. It is promoted via its Facebook page where local restaurants can post daily a…

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Coach of a Lifetime: The Story of Lewis Cook Jr., Legendary High School Football Coach 49:20

10M ago49:20

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Notre Dame Football Coach Lewis Cook, Jr. and Gaylon White, the author of the soon-to-be-released book, Coach of a Lifetime: The Story of Lewis Cook Jr., Legendary High School Football Coach, join Discover Lafayette to discuss Louie’s incredible and historical journey in coaching over the past 50 years. Coach Louie Cook is renowned for being among …

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Erica Melancon Fox – Creative Spirit Working to Share History Through Maison Freetown African American Museum 42:33

10M ago42:33

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Erica Melancon Fox, Executive Director of the Maison Freetown African American History Museum, joins us today to share her incredible journey. A musician, a historian, and a lover of a good story, Erica shares stories that are golden. Her parents always supported her journey in music, dance, and all things that allowed her to share her spirit. Our …

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Roy’s Fresh Lemonade – A Devillier Family Adventure 36:37

10M ago36:37

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Roy Devillier, founder of Roy’s Fresh Lemonade, and his daughter, Cynthia Devillier Thompson, join Discover Lafayette to discuss the family-run business Roy started almost 30 years ago. They truly represent the American way of working hard and having a good time in the process as they make a living. Roy is a retired pharmacist who began his adventu…

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Wade Berzas – Surrender to God and You Can Live With No Fear 51:47

11M ago51:47

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This replay of our interview with Wade Berzas is the most popular interview we have aired over the past six years. Wade was the sole survivor of the horrific plane crash that occurred 48 seconds after departing the Lafayette airport on December 28, 2019, en route to the Peach Bowl in Atlanta. He joined Discover Lafayette to discuss how the incident…

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Acadiana Cane Cutters – Sandi Chalmers 41:22

11M ago41:22

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Our guest is Sandi Chalmers, co-owner of the Acadiana Cane Cutters Baseball team. Sandi and her husband, Richard, acquired a franchise from the Texas Collegiate League in September 2010 to start the Acadiana Cane Cutters. Play officially began in the 2011 season. The Acadiana Cane Cutters are the primary tenant of Fabacher Field where Lafayette, Br…

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Greg Gautreaux – Life’s Mission Defined by Love of Sports and Community Recreation 1:06:33

11M ago1:06:33

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Greg Gautreaux joins Discover Lafayette to discuss his career as a public servant in Lafayette’s Parks and Recreation Department and acclaimed NFL referee. Greg dedicated his career in service to Lafayette’s Parks and Recreation department managing its athletic programs, therapeutic recreation, pools, and parks. He got his start as a referee as a s…

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Scenic Lafayette Enhances Quality of Life For Community 1:05:44

11M ago1:05:44

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Robert Jarred and David Begneaud, board members of Scenic Lafayette, joined Discover Lafayette to discuss their mission to keep Lafayette beautiful and free of clutter and trash. They are both active and engaged volunteers. Scenic Lafayette is a citizen-based advocacy group committed to preserving and enhancing the natural and built environment of …

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