Local Leaders: The Podcast!

Livingston Parish Government Officials discuss the plans related to the millages residents pay on the property tax statements and their plans related to if they will roll back the millage ahead of a major increase in assessments for Livingston Parish Residents. Timestamps 00:00 Opening Remarks 11:53 Livingston Parish Assessor's Office (Jeff Taylor) 26:00 Livingston Parish Council 39:00 Livingston...

Dr. Cheryl Jean shares her journey of establishing Therapeutic Wellness, focusing on John Barnes myofascial release therapy. She discusses the importance of myofascia in the body's movement, emphasizing the need for therapy due to everyday traumas and stresses.  Cheryl's therapy addresses physical pain and emotional distress, showcasing its transformative impact in healing.  In this edition of Loc...

Delia Taylor is our guest today on Local Leaders podcast and discusses the development of the Livingston Executive Airport, highlighting its history, site selection process, and economic potential. Delia Taylor emphasizes the airport's benefits for job creation, local economy, and educational opportunities in the aviation industry and underscore the economic prospects and clean industry advantages...

In this episode of Local Leaders podcast, Toby Massengal, joins the show and shares his journey from starting a small landscape business to becoming an EOS Implementer. Toby's story begins with a trip to Greece at 21 years old, leading him to join his father's landscape business. Over time, Toby grew the business into a successful venture, which included landing a significant commercial project -...

On this episode of Local Leaders Darren James and Tyler Alexander share insights from the real estate industry and life lessons! Darren discusses his podcasting journey focused on inspiring others, while Tyler opens up about his family's challenges as of late. Darren emphasizes the importance of discipline and determination in sales, building trust with clients, and community support. Timestamps 0...

Congressman Garret Graves, representing Louisiana's 6th District, joins Local Leaders: The Podcast host Jim Chapman in an insightful rare longform interview. Chapman goes in depth with the U.S. Congressman for nearly an hour starting with his decision to run for office in 2014, including the challenges Congressman Graves faced in the runoff battle against former Governor Edwin Edwards. The focus t...

In this podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Nicole Williams of Louisiana Voice and Swallow Solutions. Nicole shared insights about her business, her background, and her passion for helping people with speech and swallowing issues. She discussed the services she offers, such as mobile fees, treatment for patients with dementia, strokes, and other conditions requiring speech therap...

Mikayla Milligan, owner of Beauty Bar Spa and Boutique, discusses her entrepreneurial journey in the beauty industry on the Local Leaders podcast. Mikayla's dedication to skincare and confidence-boosting services like facials are highlighted, with a focus on the business's grand opening in 2023 and unique treatments offered. The conversation covers waxing, inclusive practices, personalized skincar...

In this episode, Jim Chapman sits down with Joseph King, the owner of Landscape King, a landscaping company based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Joseph shares his passion for landscaping, which began during his time working at Clegg's Nursery in high school. Inspired by the landscapers with nice trucks, Joseph started his own landscaping business and pursued a degree but the story that led him there i...

In this episode of Local Leaders the Podcast, Jim Chapman sits down with Matt Moss of C & A Associates. C & A Associates offers solutions in the financial sector that started with check writing software and has grown to offer nearly turnkey operations for software and hardware as it relates to banks, as well as other facets of the financial industry. In addition this company has grown to o...

Livingston Parish President Candidate Jeff Ard sits down with Jim Chapman and they compare the numbers as it relates to his time on the council as well as that of his competitor in this race Randy Delatte. They discuss subjects including voting records, attendance, temperament,qualifications, platforms and even how PACS attempt to influence your voting decisions. Jeff makes his appeal for why he i...

Jim Chapman sits down with Kellie Alford who is running for Louisiana State Representative for District #64 to discuss her platform and vision for her district should she be elected to represent her district at the capital. #louisiana #staterepresentative #district64 #listenuplivingston #livingstonparish

Jim Chapman sits down Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard to discuss his 30 plus years in Law Enforcement and what's on tap for the future! #LivingstonParishSheriff #LivingstonParish #JasonArd

"You see the good in people when tragedy hits"....just one of many statements made during Layton Ricks 12 years as Livingston Parish President. In this edition of Listen up Livingston we discuss the ups and downs of those three terms....and the last 5 minutes....you got to hear! #LaytonRicks #LivingstonParish #ParishPresident #LocalLeadersthepodcast #ListenupLivingston #Louisiana

In this episode Jim Chapman sits down for a podcast with Livingston Parish Councilman candidate Shane Marler as he discusses his plans should he be elected to the Livingston Parish Council. #LivingstonParishcouncil #LivingstonParish #Listenuplivingston #Shanemarler #localleadersthepodcast #vote

In this episode Jim Chapman sits down for a second podcast in as many months with Livingston Parish Councilman Jeff Ard as he continues to discuss his plans for the future of the Parish should he be elected to Livingston Parish President. #LivingstonParishPresident #LivingstonParish #Listenuplivingston #Jeffard

In this "Listen Up Livingston" edition of @LocalLeadersThePodcast , Jim Chapman sits down with current State Representative for District 71 and Candidate for Senate District 13 Buddy Mincey Jr. and they discuss a lifetime spent in public service from the school board to the capital and his future plans beyond. #buddyminceyjr #listenuplivingston #localleadersthepodcast #livingstonparish

In this episode Jim Chapman sits down with Livingston Parish Councilman Jeff Ard to discuss his plans for the future of the Parish should he be elected. #LivingstonParishPresident #LivingstonParish #Listenuplivingston

In this episode of Local Leaders the Podcast, host Jim Chapman sits down with the owner of P & D Conceal Carry and Gun Shop in Walker, Louisiana to discuss the crime related issues in the state of Louisiana and throughout the country and how specific industries can benefit from gaining a permit. Also discussed is a jam packed gun shop in Walker, Louisiana that you can support! #Permit #conceal...

Jim Chapman of Local Leaders the Podcast sits down with custom pool builder Matt Poirrier of Blue Wave Pools to discuss this amazing business just in time for the summer season! Matt is a 2nd generation pool builder who offers everything from renderings and 3D representations of your pool prior to construction to the other outdoor aspects of a sun loving life including outdoor kitchens! #pooldesig...

K & M Collectables owner Kevin Keithly sits down with Jim Chapman of Local Leaders the Podcast to discuss his new location opening up in Central! If you need any of the various type of collectables K & M carries, you can give them a call at (225) 250-5361 or visit the website at www.bayoucoinsupplies.com You can also use the coupon code : PICKUP To pick anything up locally from the new sto...

Jim Chapman sits down with Scott Huffman and Scott Beatty who are host of The P2P Podcast (Penitentiaries to Penthouses). In this episode Jim discusses the stories they tell on the P2P Podcast and how they came about the premise and what viewers can look for with season 2, dropping April 3rd 2023. #p2ppodcast #prisonpodcast #localleadersthepodcast To follow the P2P on audio or on their YouTube cha...

In this edition of Local Leaders the Podcast, Jim Chapman sits down with Ben Bartage of Bartage & Anderson Attorneys and Counselors at Law to discuss his experience as it relates not only to Law but to Business Ownership! Bartage & Anderson Attorneys and Counselors at Law has offices in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport and provide an expansive array of representation. #Bartage&A...

May 25th marks the date of a "Special Election" for the vacated District 5 seat formally held by longtime councilman Bubba Harris. Jim Chapman Host of Local Leaders the Podcast, The Livingston Parish Business of the Year for 2022, sits down with Adam Cutrer to learn more about him, his business, and his goals for bringing about positive change for the Livingston Parish District 5 seat. You can lea...