The Grant O Show Podcast

On Episode 106 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Ryan Foret, co-owner of Foret Group, one of South Louisiana's leading companies specializing in construction, landscaping, waste management, and facility services. Ryan shares the story of how Foret Group grew from humble beginnings into a respected regional business built on hard work, faith, relationships, and a commitment to serving commu...

On Episode 105 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Matt and Karlie Theriot, co-owners of Southern Scoop Co., a family-owned pet waste removal business serving the Houma-Thibodaux area of South Louisiana. Like many entrepreneurs, Matt and Karlie identified a need in their community and decided to take action. What started as an idea has quickly grown into a business focused on helping pet owners...

On Episode 104 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Shane Kliebert, Director of the Colonel Athletic Association at Nicholls State University, for a powerful conversation about leadership, student-athlete development, and the deep connection between Nicholls Athletics and the South Louisiana community. A former Colonel football player himself, Shane brings a unique perspective to his role support...

On Episode 103 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Laura Sanders, Director of the Lafourche Parish Public Library, for a conversation centered on leadership, education, community service, and the modern role of public libraries in South Louisiana. While libraries are often associated with books and quiet study, the Lafourche Parish Public Library system has evolved into a vital community hub off...

On Episode 102 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Ryan Page, Chief Marketing Officer of CCA Louisiana, for a conversation centered around conservation, storytelling, leadership, and preserving the South Louisiana way of life. Growing up surrounded by Louisiana’s rich outdoor and coastal culture, Ryan understands firsthand the importance of protecting the waters, fisheries, and traditions that g...

On Episode 101 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with legendary South Louisiana football coach Don “Rod” Rodrigue, whose coaching career has impacted generations of athletes across Louisiana for more than four decades. From his roots in Chackbay to coaching stops at St. James High School, Nicholls State University, H.L. Bourgeois, and Vandebilt Catholic, Coach Rod has become one of the most respect...

Episode 100 of The Grant O Show is a deeply personal and meaningful milestone as we sit down with my former kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Penny Martinez, a beloved educator from Bayou Boeuf Elementary School whose impact shaped generations of students across South Louisiana. Known for teaching inside the iconic “Little Red School House,” Mrs. Penny created a classroom environment rooted in kindness,...

On Episode 99 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Rashad Rainey, founder of Rainey Enterprise, entrepreneur, community leader, and owner of Supreme Italian Ice & Treats and 360 Print Pro. In this episode, Rashad discusses his entrepreneurial journey, his passion for community development, and his mission to create opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs across Terrebonne and Lafourche...

On Episode 98 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Coach Shane Trosclair, Head Baseball Coach at Thibodaux High School and proud alumnus of the program he now leads. In this episode, Coach Trosclair discusses his journey from Thibodaux High student-athlete to becoming the head coach of the same program. Before returning home, he spent nine successful years as the head baseball coach at E.D. White...

On Episode 97 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Grammy Award-winning Louisiana legend, Wayne Toups. Wayne discusses his journey from growing up in Crowley to becoming a global ambassador for Cajun culture. Known for blending traditional accordion-driven Cajun music with rock, zydeco, and soul influences, Wayne Toups helped redefine the genre and bring the sound of South Louisiana to audiences...

On Episode 96 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Stephen Watson, President and CEO of the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, one of the top-rated museums and historical institutions in the world. In this episode, Stephen discusses his journey from Scotland to South Louisiana, his time as a student at Nicholls State University, and his rise through the ranks at the National WWII Museum before...

On Episode 95 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Billie Babin Richard, Executive Director of Keep Terrebonne Beautiful and Co-Chair of Keep Nicholls Beautiful to discuss her passion for environmental stewardship, community engagement, and leadership across Terrebonne Parish and South Louisiana. Through her work, Billie collaborates with volunteers, schools, businesses, and local governments to...

On Episode 94 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Tony Boudreaux, Fire Chief of the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department to discuss what it truly means to serve your community as a volunteer firefighter. From responding to emergency calls at all hours of the night to building a strong culture of trust, teamwork, and accountability, Tony shares the leadership lessons and life experiences that have...

On Episode 93 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Lori LeBlanc, Founder of Aurora Solutions Group, a Louisiana-based firm specializing in strategic advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and navigating complex policy and regulatory environments. With decades of experience in energy policy, government affairs, and public service, including leadership roles as President of the Louisiana Mid-Continent O...

On Episode 92 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with the Most Reverend Simon Peter Engurait, the 6th and current Bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. A bishop’s vocation is more than a title — it is a calling to guide, protect, teach, and love. In this powerful and reflective conversation, Bishop Simon Peter shares his journey to the priesthood, the mentors who shaped his faith, and what it me...

On Episode 91 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with visionary entrepreneur Angelette Jackson, business strategist, Real Estate Broker, Notary Public, and founder of multiple thriving ventures including Jackson International | Next Level Business Solutions, Empire Realty, South Coast Notary, and Bella Designs. With nearly two decades of experience across real estate, consulting, and business operat...

On Episode 90 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Jason Ledet — proud Nicholls State University alumnus, former Colonels football player, and NFL official who recently worked Super Bowl LX . While millions of fans watched the biggest game in professional football, Jason was on the field — making split-second decisions under the brightest lights in sports. But this conversation goes far beyond fo...

On Episode 89 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Beau Brooks, founder of Upside Downs Louisiana, a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating, connecting, empowering, and supporting individuals with Down syndrome and their families across Louisiana. What began as a deeply personal calling has grown into a powerful movement of inclusion, advocacy, and community impact. Over the past 10 year...

On Episode 88 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Amy Hebert, Executive Director of Friends of Bayou Lafourche, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and enhancing one of South Louisiana’s most vital natural resources: Bayou Lafourche. Stretching 106 miles and providing drinking water to approximately 300,000 residents, Bayou Lafourche is more than a waterway — it’s a cult...

On Episode 87 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Tonya S. Harris, Founder and Owner of Leadertique and founding president of THRIVE on the Bayou, a women-led leadership and community empowerment organization serving Terrebonne, Lafourche, and surrounding South Louisiana parishes. Tonya’s journey from registered nurse to transformational leadership coach is rooted in purpose, service, and people...

On Episode 86 of The Grant O Show , we sit down with Shannon Eaton , founding member, past president, and presiding treasurer of the Krewe of Tradition , one of South Louisiana’s most beloved walking Mardi Gras krewes. Founded in 2013, the Krewe of Tradition became known for its commitment to intentional masquerading, meaningful hand-made throws, sustainability, and honoring the historical roots o...

On Episode 85 of The Grant O Show , we sit down with Lindsey Daigle , founder of Compass Travels with Lindsey , to talk travel, entrepreneurship, and trusting the journey. Lindsey is a Louisiana native, mom, and professional travel advisor who helps families, couples, and groups stop stressing over planning and start creating meaningful memories. From her first flight to Disney World to working in...

On Episode 84 of The Grant O Show , we sit down with Casey Crutchfield , a graduate student pursuing his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Nicholls State University and the host of the Enjoy Life podcast. Casey shares his journey into the counseling profession, what graduate school has taught him beyond the classroom, and why honest, intentional conversations around mental hea...

On Episode 83 of The Grant O Show , we sit down with Jason Pitre , owner of Bayou Rosa Oysters , a Native-owned oyster farm rooted in the traditions, resilience, and living culture of South Louisiana. Jason comes from generations of watermen in Lafourche Parish and is redefining oyster farming by blending traditional coastal knowledge with modern, sustainable aquaculture practices. Inspired by his...

On Episode 82 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Renee Brinkley , a lifelong servant leader whose career has helped shape public safety, reform, and community impact across Lafourche Parish. For more than two decades, Renee served the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office , holding multiple leadership roles including Executive Director of the Weed and Seed Crime Prevention Program , Corrections Dep...