Local Leaders: The Podcast!

Chase Tyler has done it all. At the young age of 16 Chase made his way to Branson, MO, Then Nashville and eventually ended up where he always wanted to be...Home. In this 139th edition of Local Leaders the Podcast Host Jim Chapman sits down with this 2 time inductee into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame to discuss his long and winding road in the music industry and discovers that the man behind th...

When Kelsey Brown started her company "The Occasional Basket" it was because she was in need of a unique gift basket for an occasion and after a vast internet search she realized that no one in the area produced them. She then searched nationally and found that even on Etsy, the baskets though in existence were not available anytime soon. Little did she know that a little over a year later she wou...

When it comes to Property Management, Kellie and Ashley Alford want to make it as smooth a process as possible for Home Owners Associations! These ladies are serious about HOA's through their company Legacies Management of Louisiana and it shows as they sit down to discuss all the in's and out's of Property Management with Local Leaders The Podcast host Jim Chapman. Legacies Management brings a un...

Ryan Harrell of Goosehead Insurance Denham Springs sits down with Local Leaders the Podcast host in Episode 134 to discuss a variety of topics including FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 and its possible effects on Louisiana Flood insurance.   Ryan Harrell Goosehead Insurance Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com /GooseheadInsuranceRyanHarrellGoosehead  Insurance on the web: https://www.goosehead .com  Filmed a...

SPOTIFY VIDEO VERSION IS NOW HERE! Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard Joins Local Leaders the Podcast to discuss the 2021 Christmas Crusade. This program has raised millions of dollars since its inception to purchase toys for needy children in Livingston Parish.  Sheriff Ard also discusses the positive influence the program has on his deputies and the community as a whole. This non-profit is amaz...

Founded in April 1988, LOPA is the federally designated, not for profit organ and tissue recovery agency for the state of Louisiana.  LOPA also manages the Louisiana Donor Registry, a database of individuals who have expressed their decision to become organ, tissue and eye donors.   Jim Chapman of Local Leaders the podcast sits down with LOPA's own Lori Steele and Jessica Puissegur who shares her...

Jason Derouen AKA the Cajun Ninja joins Local Leaders the Podcast host Jim Chapman in episode 134 and discusses his life both inside and outside the kitchen. This Creator who features his unique style of cooking up the best cajun dishes from South Louisiana is much more then just the guy who say PiYaHHHHH! With a following throughout his social media in the millions you may still be surprised at w...

Redemption, this is what comes to mind when I think of Travis Taylor and his journey to business ownership with Faithful Tattoo Studio. In Local Leaders the Podcast #133 HOST Jim Chapman sits down with Faithful Tattoo Studio owners Travis and courtney Taylor to get an in depth look at the struggle for business ownership. What he learns is that no matter what your circumstances in life, you can ove...

Jim Chapman of Local Leaders:The Podcast sits down with Livingston Parish Councilman for District 1 Jeff Ard to discuss life on the council and learn a little about the man outside of the council.  A must watch episode!  #LivingstonParish #LivingstonParishCouncil #LocalLeadersthePodcast #Podcast  Livingston Parish Council Website: https://www.livingstonparishcouncil .com  Filmed at Envision Podcas...

Book the only realistic T-Rex dinosaur in Louisiana. The Dinosaur experience is based in the town of Watson Louisiana, our dinosaur show will come to you for your party, school or public event.  Accompanied by a handler, you can sit back and enjoy the show as the dinosaurs engage and entertain from young to old. Martin Wilmott and Local Leaders the Podcast Host Jim Chapman sit down and discuss the...

Stephen Hebert has worn a bunch of hats. Pastor, Author, Nurse Father and Husband. In 2020 Stephen Hebert, a charge nurse working in one of the largest Covid units in the state of Louisiana contracted Covid-19. Having been near death several times throughout this journey, his story is now an upcoming book. Jim Chapman of Local Leaders:The Podcast goes deep inside this story with the author and dis...

Holmes Building Materials is a supplier of hardware, lumber, flooring and home decoration products. The company has a staff of trained and certified professionals that offers customized design, project estimates and customer support services. It operates a fleet of vehicles that provides on-time delivery services. Holmes Building Materials offers a selection of doors and windows for interior and e...

Local Leaders the Podcast host Jim Chapman sits down with Assessor Jeff Taylor for an update on the Assessors office. Discussed topics include some much needed relief in the way of discounts for the Hurricane Ida affected parish as well as information on a software breach and what the assessors office is doing to stay ahead in the way of software as well as many more topics. Another great episode...

Hurricane Ida devastated much of South Louisiana. As shocking as it was to have such a powerful hurricane strike with massive wind speeds so far inland in Louisiana, many folks were even more shocked to find out what their insurance deductible was when they sought to file claims after the hurricane passed.  Local Leaders the Podcast host Jim Chapman sits down with Denham Springs own William Waldre...

From Natasha Marie Bridal's "About Me" Page. Natasha's life long dream has been to custom design wedding gowns, so for the first 7 years of Natasha Marie Bridal that is exactly what she did. From sketch to pattern to construction, she made a bride's dream of her perfect wedding gown a reality. But designing dresses is a very time consuming process, which made balancing family life and work a bit o...

Daren and Dan Bourgeois join Local Leaders:The Podcast #122 to discuss their businesses Avenue Allure and Events at Serenity. You won't want to miss it!  #SmallBusiness #LocalBusiness #Spa #Boutique #Events #LocalLeadersThePodcast #LivingstonParish #DenhamSprings  Events at serenity Website: https://www.eventsatserenity .com  Avenue Allure Website: https://www.avenueallure .com  Filmed at Envision...

Lifelong Walker, LA resident Tracy Girlinghouse has a passion for his hometown of Walker, LA, no doubt about it. This former Walker City Councilman and Mayor Pro-Temp who is the current Livingston Parish Councilman for District 7 sits down with Local Leaders:The Podcast Host Jim Chapman to discuss many aspects of his life you may be unaware of.  It is a  unique glimpse into Tracy Girlinghouse the...

Flourish Hormone Replacement and Wellness Center is a family of medical spas that focus on bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, testosterone therapy, treatment for anxiety/depression, sexual dysfunction, functional medicine, massage therapy, lymphatic drainage, botox, aesthetics and more! In this episode of Local Leaders:The Podcast Jennifer Mitchell of Flourish Hormone Replacement and Welln...

From Randazzo's Italian Market's Website: With devotion to my family and a love for cooking, we are happy to bring Randazzo’s Italian Market to the Denham Springs area. We aren’t simply a deli, or good food fast. Randazzo's ensures the highest quality ingredients with an authentic taste of Italy in an easy, affordable and accessible way. Visit our market and enjoy a glass of our house wine and fre...

Heather Powell has an incredible passion for health and fitness because of her own personal fitness journey. This is why she opened the Denham Springs Fit Body Boot Camp. Heather along with her husband and strongest supporter Lamar go in depth with Jim Chapman on the struggles of starting a business, The awesome team they have put together at Fit Body Boot Camp Denham Springs and the adversity the...

City of Denham Springs Mayor Gerard Landry has overcome a bunch! In the middle of his 2nd four year term as Mayor of Denham Springs he has had to lead his city through the "great flood" of 2016, Covid 19, and Ice Storms just to name a few. His amazing ability to overcome these obstacles with the help of his employees has placed him as one of the most resilient mayors in the country. Denham Springs...

Jim Chapman of Local Leaders The Podcast sits down with Brittany Powell who owns the only ladies fitness studio in Livingston and is Helping women fall in love with fitness one class at a time! You are going to love this interview with Fearless Fitness, a ladies only gym located in Livingston, Louisiana.   #Fitness #LivingstonParish #FearlessFitness #Fearless #LocalLeaderthePodcast #LivingstonPari...

From the FYB website: Front Yard Bikes is a community bike shop that focuses on teaching participants of all ages how to fix and maintain bikes. We teach and develop skills in mathematics, physics and mechanics, while promoting inclusivity, mentorship, recreation and academic achievement. We offer youth in the community a safe, free after-school program. They are taught responsibility and become p...

Jarreytt and Andrea Johnson Johnson sit down with Local Leaders the Podcast episode 113 to discuss not only their amazing restaurant Fit blendz Denham Springs, but also the trials and tribulations that come with owning a business and dealing with permitting , Covid, and long distance driving. What we discover is that when this power couple puts their mind to something, they cannot be stopped! This...

When you podcast local business, every once in a while….Lightning strikes. To put it simply Payton Courtney just BROUGHT IT! Payton Courtney is owner of Aydell Lane Spa and Boutique, a successful small business in Walker, Louisiana. In this episode of Local Leaders:The Podcast, Host Jim Chapman and (serving in a co-hosting roll for this episode) Tiffany Sicard, sit down with Payton to discuss her...