In The Arena Podcast

Big goals don't happen by accident. They happen through intentional action. In this episode of In The Arena Podcast, Trey Willard joins Jared Miguez, Lauren Navarre, and Jonah Fry to share how he approaches goal setting. He explains why accountability, consistency, and tracking your progress are essential to achieving long-term success. Whether you're growing a business, leading a team,...

Homeownership is about more than buying a house; it's about creating opportunities, building wealth, and strengthening communities. In this episode of Meet St. Tammany, Jared Miguez sits down with the leadership team of the Northshore Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) to discuss their mission of expanding homeownership, supporting real estate p...

Most business owners have taken a behavioral assessment. Few actually use it. In this episode of In The Arena, Kyle Kent, President of Kent Design Build, joins Jared Miguez, Lauren Navarre, and Jonah Fry to discuss how behavioral assessments have helped him become a more effective leader throughout his career. Kyle shares how understanding personalities and communication styles can help leaders bu...

Is lack of time really the problem? In this episode of Meet St. Tammany, Jared Miguez and Kyle Berthelot sit down with Cameron Martin, founder of The Martin Method, to discuss fitness, fatherhood, and building healthy habits that fit into a busy life. Cameron shares how he went from balancing a demanding career and long commute to helping busy parents become stronger, healthier, and more confident...

Most business owners have taken a personality assessment. Very few actually use it. In this episode of In The Arena Podcast, co-hosts Jared Miguez and Lauren Navarre sit down with Craig Sweeney, entrepreneur, business coach, and co-founder of The Louisiana Marathon, to discuss how behavioral assessments can become powerful tools for business growth. Craig shares lessons from building and scaling b...

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What separates great leaders from great performers? In this episode of In The Arena, Kyle Evans joins Jared Miguez, Lauren Navarre, and Jonah Fry to discuss leadership, self-awareness, communication, and building stronger teams. We cover: • Why top performers don't always make great leaders • Understanding strengths and blind spots • Building teams with complementary skill sets • Using self-a...

In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Jared Miguez, Lauren Navarre, and Jonah Fry are joined by Shelby Clement for a fresh conversation about ideal clients and how your marketing should evolve as your business grows. This episode brings a different perspective to the conversation. Shelby breaks down how many business owners create an ideal client once — and never revisit it — even as their bus...

In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Jared Miguez and Lauren Navarre are joined by Savannah Ikonomopoulos for a conversation about one of the most important parts of growing a business: understanding your ideal client. Savannah brings her marketing perspective into the conversation and breaks down how clarity around your avatar changes everything — from your messaging to your content to the c...

In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Lauren Navarre, Jared Miguez, and Jonah Fry break down one of the most important, and most overlooked, parts of building a business: identifying your ideal client. This is an internal strategy conversation. If you’re a business owner in 2026 and you haven’t clearly defined your ideal client, you’re already behind. In this episode, we cover: • What an ideal...

In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Jared Miguez and Lauren Navarre are joined by Dennis Dunn, a legendary high school football coach and Jared’s godfather, for a powerful conversation about purpose, leadership, and lasting impact. Coach Dunn steps into the discussion to share how decades of coaching, winning championships, and leading teams shaped his understanding of what truly matters and...

In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Jared Miguez, Lauren Navarre, and Jonah Fry are joined by Jason Navarre for a powerful conversation about purpose and intentional living. Jason steps into the discussion to share how his life experiences at an early age helped shape a clear and distinct purpose, and how that clarity now drives everything he does. In this episode, we break down: • How early...

In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Jared Miguez and Lauren Navarre are joined by Marianne Angeli Rodriguez and her husband, Rock Whittington for a conversation centered around values, creativity, and purpose. This isn’t an interview, It’s a real conversation. They step into the discussion to share how they’ve intentionally grown an art business, without sacrificing creativity or losing sigh...

In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Jared Miguez, Lauren Navarre, and Jonah Fry are joined by Jeff McNeely for a conversation centered around one of the most important, and most overlooked,  parts of building a business: values. This isn’t an interview. It’s a real conversation. Jeff steps into the discussion to bring perspective as a business owner and designer, adding depth to how values a...

Season 2 starts now! In this kickoff episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Jared Miguez, Lauren Navarre, and Jonah Fry break down a major shift in the podcast, moving from great conversations to real, actionable strategy for business owners. Over the past seasons, we’ve sat down with incredible leaders and heard powerful stories. But this year, the purpose is different. This season is about helping yo...

This episode marks a major moment. On In The Arena, hosts Lauren Navarre and Jared Miguez sit down with Nicole Azzi Williams, Brett Bernheisel, Tiffani Robin, and Louis Williams to officially announce the formation of The Dominion Group. This conversation goes beyond a merger. It’s about alignment, purpose, and the belief that impact multiplies when the right people come together. They share: - Wh...

In this episode of In The Arena , we sit down with Adam Martin and Danny Michael Martin of Martin Building Group / DMM Construction for a powerful conversation about legacy, vocation, and building with intention. Adam and Danny share what it looks like to transition from working in the field to leading from the office—without losing perspective, humility, or craftsmanship. They unpack how their va...

In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Lauren Navarre and Jared Miguez sit down with Heather Mahoney, owner of H2O Salon, to unpack what it really takes to build a lasting business rooted in belief, discipline, and people. Heather shares the journey of how H2O Salon was first established on the Southshore — and the bold move that brought the brand to the Northshore. She opens up about the sacri...

In this episode of In The Arena , co-hosts Lauren Navarre and Jared Miguez sit down with Robert John , President and COO of J&J Exterminating , Louisiana’s largest independently owned pest and termite control company. Robert shares the story behind his family’s legacy business—founded in 1959—and how J&J grew from a local operation into a trusted regional leader across Louisiana. The conve...

In this episode, cohosts Lauren Navarre and Jared Miguez sit down with Mike and Jamie Andrepont, the husband-and-wife team behind AFX Pro, the special-effects company trusted by major sports teams, entertainment brands, and event producers across the country. But this conversation goes far deeper than pyrotechnics and “wow moments.” Mike and Jamie share: • What AFX Pro actually does and how they c...

In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Lauren Navarre and Jared Miguez sit down with Collin Sims for a clear, fact-driven conversation about the financial challenges facing our parish. Collin explains what sparked his deep dive into the parish budget, who he’s partnering with, and what he’s uncovering through his investigation. Rather than leading with opinions, Collin focuses on gathering fact...

In this episode, co-hosts Lauren Navarre and Jared Miguez sit down with artist, illustrator, and author Josh Wichterich — a creative whose work blends imagination, discipline, and purpose into a thriving business. Josh shares how he built a career around his art, combining creative flow with structured processes that keep his business running smoothly. He opens up about the importance of self-awar...

In this episode of In The Arena, hosts Lauren Navarre and Jared Miguez sit down with Sarah Mozingo — Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Facilitator (TCTSY-F), psychology educator, and founder of a healing-centered yoga practice serving survivors and community organizations across the Northshore. Sarah breaks down what trauma-sensitive yoga really is — and how it differs from traditional yoga in both philosophy...

In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Lauren Navarre and Jared Miguez sit down with two respected Northshore leaders — Gregory Langham, CPA, and David Holloway, Managing Broker of Smith & Core Real Estate — to talk about business, service, and the power of community involvement. Gregory and David share who they are, what they do, and the paths that led them not only into successful careers...

We’re welcoming back the incredible Lizette Alvarado, APRN, FNP-C and this time, she’s stepping into the Arena with a game-changing mission: elevating the post-op experience through Venus Concierge Luxury Home Care. ✨ Co-hosts Lauren Navarre and Jared Miguez sit down with Lizette to unpack how she’s transforming recovery into a premium, nurse-led service built on trust, comfort, and clinical exce...