Local Leaders: The Podcast!

When it comes to deep roots and a love for Livingston Parish, you would be hard pressed to find someone who is the epitome of this more then Kayla Lockhart Johnson!   This Realtor of 34 years has spent her life not only giving back to Livingston Parish but working in it. through development skills learned from her father, himself a staple of Livingston Parish, Kayla has risen to the absolute top o...

On this 159th episode of Local leaders the podcast host Jim Chapman sits down with 8th degree Black Belt Sr. Master Jason Dendy of Inspired Martial Arts Denham Springs.  This studio which teaches The American Taekwondo Associations ( ATA ) Songham Taekwondo style also offers many other classes including women's self defense training, gun and knife defense classes, has trained SWAT teams in the pas...

March is our favorite time of year here at Local Leaders the Podcast.   March is National Women in History Month and each year we select five ladies from Livingston Parish Louisiana to represent Local Leaders the Podcast as "Leading Ladies".   Our fifth of five (no particular order) is Mrs. Heather Dugas.   Mrs. Dugas has accomplished so much already in her life including being a veteran of the Na...

March is our favorite time of year here at Local Leaders the Podcast.   March is National Women in History Month and each year we select five ladies from Livingston Parish Louisiana to represent Local Leaders the Podcast as "Leading Ladies".   Our fourth of five (no particular order) is Mrs. Lori Steele.  Mrs. Steele wears many hats including her work with LOPA (Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency)...

March is our favorite time of year here at Local Leaders the Podcast.   March is National Women in History Month and each year we select five ladies from Livingston Parish Louisiana to represent Local Leaders the Podcast as "Leading Ladies".   Our third of five (no particular order) is Mrs. Donna Jennings.   Mrs. Jennings is has spent a lifetime in one capacity or another (or many at the same time...

March is our favorite time of year here at Local Leaders the Podcast.   March is National Women in History Month and each year we select five ladies from Livingston Parish Louisiana to represent Local Leaders the Podcast as "Leading Ladies".   Our second of five (no particular order) is Mrs. Payton Courtney.  Mrs. Courtney is owner of Aydell Lane Spa and Boutique and spends her time running her bu...

March is our favorite time of year here at Local Leaders the Podcast.   March is National Women in History Month and each year we select five ladies from Livingston Parish Louisiana to represent Local Leaders the Podcast as "Leading Ladies".   Our first of five (no particular order) is Mrs. Shannon Bernard.  When Mrs. Bernard is not helping other financially through her role as a Regional Vice Pre...

Saying these type of developers is rare is an understatement. Chase Catalano and Justin Bryson join Local Leaders the Podcast host Jim Chapman to discuss their method of development that is community minded and responsible!  These two amazing business people lay out developing the way it should be done and convinced the host of Local Leaders the Podcast that Front Porch Property Group is developin...

The Livingston Parish Young Republicans is an officially recognized chapter of the Louisiana Young Republican Federation.  The new organization is led by Chairman Nathan Sanders, a Walker native who serves as grassroots engagement director for Americans for Prosperity and vice chairman of the Louisiana Young Republican Federation.   Sitting down today on local Leaders the Podcast hosted by Jim Cha...

Motivator, Author, Entrepreneur , Life Architect, Philanthropist. A quick scan of Edvante Showers twitter feed and you will find these words. When Local Leaders the Podcast Host Jim Chapman sat down with the Pastor of City of Hope Church in Denham Springs, Louisiana however....he learned so much more about the Albany, Louisiana native.  If you are a Business Owner, or even just someone seeking to...

In 2016 an unpredictable storm caused unprecedented flooding in Livingston Parish Louisiana and surrounding areas like Baton Rouge.  The City of Denham Springs alone had 90 percent of its residents flood. As a resident of Denham Springs I lived through has become known as a 1000 year event and after nearly 6 years I am ready to tell my personal story.  a story of losing everything and finding myse...

From Andi Lynn's "About Me" Page.  You’ve probably heard “you are what you eat.” At Andi Lynn’s, we make the highest quality herbal remedies that are steeped in tradition and backed by science. We source premium, organic, whole plant ingredients, from global farmer co-ops and blend them by hand in small batches in our FDA kitchen in the USA.  Our remedies are high potency and third party tested. S...

In 2016 an unpredictable storm caused unprecedented flooding in Livingston Parish Louisiana and surrounding areas like Baton Rouge.  The City of Denham Springs alone had 90 percent of its residents flood. As a resident of Denham Springs I lived through has become known as a 1000 year event and after nearly 6 years I am ready to tell my personal story. a story of losing everything and finding mysel...

In 2016 an unpredictable storm caused unprecedented flooding in Livingston Parish Louisiana and surrounding areas like Baton Rouge.  The City of Denham Springs alone had 90 percent of its residents flood. As a resident of Denham Springs I lived through has become known as a 1000 year event and after nearly 6 years I am ready to tell my personal story. A story of losing everything and finding mysel...

"Gain better clarity with help from Eagle Eye Care.  This locally owned and operated practice in Denham Springs, LA, offers a wide array of vision care services.  Whether you want to switch to contact lenses or schedule an emergency eye exam, their qualified optometrist and optician will ensure you get the care that you deserve.  Eagle Eye Care provides comprehensive eye exams for both children an...

Stephanie Berthelot is more than just a house painter, much more.  With over 30 years experience in the painting realm Stephanie can do it all, from sheetrock to texture, to decorative painting to murals......the list goes on and on!  In this sit down with Local leaders the Podcast host Jim Chapman the Owner of SR Enterprise Painting opens up about many of the more obscure things she does as it re...

In well over 100 episodes I would be hard pressed to find someone as passionate about vehicle detail service then Brian Ogle!  In this episode of Local Leader the Podcast Host Jim Chapman sits down with Brian to discuss the WIDE array of services he offers to keep your car or truck clean and happy!  A very entertaining edition of Local Leaders the Podcast!  #CarDetailing #TruckDetailing #Podcast #...

Juan Sabogal joins Local Leaders the podcast host Jim Chapman.  This Denham Springs, Louisiana resident and local franchise owner of Forever Lawn discusses how he ended up a franchise owner and it becomes apparent from the start how much affection he has for his community and his business!  You will not want to miss this one with the local king of artificial grass!  #ForeverLawn #LocalLeadersthepo...

In 2016 an unpredictable storm caused unprecedented flooding in Livingston Parish Louisiana and surrounding areas like Baton Rouge.  The City of Denham Springs alone had 90 percent of its residents flood. As a resident of Denham Springs I lived through has become known as a 1000 year event and after nearly 6 years I am ready to tell my personal story. a story of losing everything and finding mysel...

In 2016 an unpredictable storm caused unprecedented flooding in Livingston Parish Louisiana and surrounding areas like Baton Rouge. The City of Denham Springs alone had 90 percent of its residents flood. As a resident of Denham Springs I lived through has become known as a 1000 year event and after nearly 6 years I am ready to tell my personal story. a story of losing everything and finding myself...

From Grace Therapy Center's "about us" page:  At Grace Therapy Center, we believe that through individualized and collaborative programs, anyone can achieve success. Data are captured for every behavior across many different domains including communication, academic literacy, problem solving, and self-management.   We know that each component of an individual’s therapy team is essential so we prov...

*Christmas Eve SPECIAL*  Tommy Stojak of Sombrero's of Walker, Louisiana as well as Uno Dos Tacos of Denham Springs and City Wings of Walker joins Local Leaders the Podcast host Jim Chapman to discuss his amazing life in the restaurant business.  From his travel to America this Croatian born business man shares some great information! #Restaurant #Louisiana #Podcast #LocalLeadersthePodcast   Sombr...

From Affordable Labs website: Affordable Labs is the premier medical laboratory service in the Baton Rouge area. Since 2004, we have been the first company to offer direct access testing to the Baton Rouge community. That means you're able to visit our lab and request any lab test.   Affordable Labs has also been the “go-to” for home bound patients as well as those who are typically a “hard stick”...

Christopher Stirgus (mostly known as Chris Stirgus), is the original owner of Stirgus Credit Repair; which is an online company he created. Chris Stirgus was born in Baton Rouge, La. and mainly grew up in Denham Springs, La. as he gained experience in evaluating credit and guiding consumers to assert their legal rights. He guarantee honesty, dependability and virtues which most people seem to have...

Dr. Celeste DiCarlo sits down with Local Leaders the Podcast Host Jim Chapman and discusses her upbringing in the "Eye" business and her decision to continue on with her mothers legacy of Eye Care.   From Louisiana Eye Care's Website: Our mission is to provide patients of all ages with the highest quality of eye care. We strive for each patient to feel right at home in our office, and our friendly...