Spaghetti on the Wall

Rich Collins is an Emmy Award-winning songwriter, drummer, guitarist and singer who co-created the Disney television series “Imagination Movers.” He has released two solo albums — “That Escalated Quickly” and “Golden Pick” — and a third is on the way. Rich has performed for millions of fans on stages worldwide as well as live on “Good Morning America,” “The View” and “LIVE with Regis and Kelly.” H...

Leduc Entertainment is a video production company with offices in New Orleans, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. We help business owners and creatives scale their businesses through video marketing. Using YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Twitter, we are able to communicate your message, brand, and product in an engaging way. Your business deserves great videos! 📱 Call us today at (504)...

Today, we shine a spotlight on Shauna Rappold Leduc; a multi-talented New Orleans native: a seasoned film and television actor, a brilliant Bachelor in Fine Arts graduate from LSU, and the captivating lead female vocalist of DatBand. Not only that, she expertly manages the band too! But that's not all - she's a devoted wife to Armando Leduc and a loving mother to Aria Rose Leduc. Beyond th...

Parker is an entrepreneur and tech lawyer. He founded CoreServe Legal, a law firm dedicated to helping business leaders get deals done right with practical guidance and high-quality contract documents. He sees contracts as an art form that connects people, aligns their expectations, and gives them the tools to collaborate, adapt, and thrive. Outside of work, Parker loves to spend time with family...

Mary Jane Walsh is a business and executive coach who has helped thousands of individuals and organizations to expand their vision, develop growth strategies, achieve revenue goals and multiply impact. Mary Jane Walsh THRIVE services include business and executive coaching, leadership and sales seminars and trainings, and executive retreats. Clients span industries including technology, real estat...

Patrick Michaelson is a 20yr veteran of the mortgage business with experience overseeing markets on a regional level. In his experience, Patrick has managed several large national lenders. He has helped grow his current company  from a midlevel regional lender into a bank that now does business in 48 states. Patrick has also invested in real estate for over 15 years and has experience in developme...

Terry Rappold is the epitome of a Renaissance Man; there is little he has not attempted or excelled at doing in his life. Terry is a 71-year-old individual who has been married to Martha for 49 years. They are the proud parents of four children. As a semi-retired entrepreneur and founder of four lodging-focused businesses, Terry has demonstrated his entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in the indu...

Gary Sarner is a dedicated legal marketing expert from the radio world. With over 37 years of experience in the field, Gary decided to take his strategies to the legal world and in 2021 founded his agency, ROI360+ . Gary and ROI360+ not only focus on getting their clients the most for their investment but also create media buying strategies that own the radio dial. Gary has 4 children with 2 in la...

This week's discussion is with Davis Solis of Quillen Construction Group . Founded in New Orleans in 2005, with a comprehensive understanding of the markets, QCG serves the ability to effectively manage people, projects, and equipment that have fueled their success. Quillen Construction Group can handle all your construction-related needs, from new construction to remodeling and from small pro...

This week we're talking with Jason Kingston. Jason is one of the owners of Louisiana Graphics , a wrap shop founded in 2017 located in Elmwood, Louisiana. Originally a Long Islander, he began his life in New Orleans when he decided to pursue a bachelor's degree in Business Administration at Loyola University. He fell in love with the city and decided to make a life here. After graduating f...

Bailey Rose is a boutique event planning company based in New Orleans. They are known for their belief in creating unique moments that leave a forever-lasting impression. With a team that excels in meticulous planning and a sharp eye for design details, Bailey Rose strives to turn clients' special event dreams into a reality, from the initial concept all the way through to the special day. Leduc E...

Ned Fasullo is a 28-year veteran of sales & marketing. Throughout his career he has worked as a trusted advisor to business owners/operators in the food & beverage, healthcare, legal, technology, construction, and industrial sectors, helping them achieve their desired business outcomes through business best practices. Due to his success, he is tapped as a public speaker for events, media i...

Emily Crume is the director of strategy for Social Media Examiner , the world's largest social media marketing resource. Her role is to organize all strategic relationships, sponsorships, and alliances for the company. She helps businesses and brands connect with social marketers and digital influencers. Her expertise is in sales and business development and she loves to talk about how compani...

Laurel Hess is the founder and CEO of hampr, a tech startup that offers a platform for on-demand laundry services. With over 15 years of experience, Laurel has been recognized for her innovative approach to solving everyday problems with technology. Under her leadership, hampr has grown to become a leading player in the laundry industry, serving thousands of customers across several cities in the...

Beth has had a love for entertainment since her fifth-grade thespian debut as Miss Veryrich in her school play.  She has boundless energy and curiosity, so the draw to film and television was a natural evolution. As an actor, producer, choreographer, dancer, podcast host, and live event coordinator, Beth has worked at just about every level in the entertainment industry.  She has a degree from the...

Duran Advisors was established based on the founder's nine years of experience as the owner of Sunbelt Business Brokers of New Orleans and three and a half years as an M&A intermediary with Starmont Advisors. Joel Duran has a track record of selling over 100 businesses and has worked with numerous main street and lower middle market business owners. The company's process has evolved to...

Sam Olmsted moved to New Orleans to pursue a degree in Management, with concentrations in Entrepreneurship and Finance from Tulane University. He has worked in numerous marketing agencies, including IPG Mediabrands and Momentum Worldwide, creating campaigns for Fortune 500 companies and some of the biggest brands in the world. From there, Sam performed digital marketing for a software startup that...

Stephen Rue graduated from Loyola Law School with high grades and a driving will to succeed not only for himself but also for his clients. Stephen was hired as an associate attorney in a downtown law firm representing Lloyd’s of London and other insurance companies. After a few years, Stephen decided that representing insurance companies against victims of negligence was against his personal princ...

Sidney Smith is a New Orleans native and local business entrepreneur. In 1995 he created and started Haunted History Tours, arguably the most popular tour company in the city. Haunted History offers a plethora of different tour options, daily and nightly.  - Both walking tours, as well as bus tours. Some of the tours focus on the paranormal, and others focus on different aspects of the city’s hist...

Daya is a highly sought-after coach and consultant to lawyers and law firms across North America, known for her rockstar status in the industry. With degrees in International Law and Civil Law from Loyola University College of Law in New Orleans, Daya initially envisioned a career in diplomacy but found great success as a Louisiana-based attorney, mediator, consultant, and entrepreneur for over si...

Melissa Boggs is a keynote speaker, leadership coach, and employee experience designer. She is host of the “Wild Hearts at Work” podcast, redefining our relationship with work through stories and conversations with those challenging the status quo of today’s workplace. Melissa is a former executive with a background in leadership, business, and product development. She is a former nonprofit board...

Jesse ”Jesse E” Esquivel is an accomplished veteran, entrepreneur, emcee, DJ, and entertainer. Jesse began his career as the main Emcee for one of the largest bar/club entertainment groups on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, LA. Dubbed “The Prince of Bourbon Street” for his illustrious 15-year Emcee career on the world-famous Bourbon Street. Jesse has entertained audiences in excess of 10,000 total...

Ben Sanchez is the founder and owner of Go Green Botanicals, a leading CBD shop based in New Braunfels, Texas. With a passion for health and wellness through natural remedies, Ben started the business to provide his local customers with the highest quality Pure Natural CBD Products. After establishing a reputation as a boutique offering premium CBD products, Ben decided to expand his business nati...

Attorney Douglas is a sharp, driven, and competent litigator who represents families throughout New York and Connecticut. Ms. Douglas is also a certified mediator and has been selected to the Rising Stars list in 2014, 2015, and 2016 and selected to the Super Lawyers list in 2019, 2020, and projected for 2021! Prior to opening her own law firm , Ms. Douglas worked at several prominent defense firm...

Krista R. Rodriguez was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas and calls Edinburg home.   From 2004-2007 she attended The University of Texas Pan American on an academic scholarship where she obtained her Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Communication studies.  While attending UTPA, Krista began to coach a nonprofit select travel softball team that sh...