The Tea Podcast

Live with Dusty Reed, aka "The Cajun Picasso” and Festival International’s 2024 Artist We are chatting with Dusty Reed, aka "The Cajun Picasso," and Festival International’s local artist for 2024. Dusty is a professional artist based here in South Louisiana. He showcases his unique blend of folk art and cubism in galleries across Acadiana. Dusty's diverse portfolio reflects the...

Live with Chaz Roberts, Lafayette Attorney & Host of Law Have Mercy Podcast We are chatting with Chaz Roberts, a Lafayette-based personal injury attorney and social media content creator at @chazrobertslaw. Through his podcast "Law Have Mercy!" and social channels, he simplifies legal jargon, empowering people with their rights. Beyond law, Chaz is a marathon enthusiast, having compl...

As an attorney and former journalist, Kevin Blanchard recently joined the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Downtown Lafayette Unlimited (DLU) having started on February 1st. Previously, he served as the first-ever executive director of the Lafayette Public Trust Financing Authority (LPTFA), and held various positions within the administration of former Mayor-President Joey Durel. Kevin has...

We first met Colette back in late 2019 when she was in town painting a mural. Since then, Colette has received her BFA from Pratt Institute in New York, NY where she lived for about 5 years. She moved back to Lafayette to help expand the art scene and to open her own art studio small business where she has gone viral on social media for many of her products. https://artistcolette.myshopify.com/ @A...

The Bougie Man Bougeois, Founder of Bougie Bologna — We are talking with the Bougie Man Bourgeois, The HMIC, and the founder of Bougie Bologna(Balonee) a 100% Butthole Free product. We will get to know Ross and the company that delivers a game-changing product that so many are nostalgic over. https://www.bougiebologna.com/ — Find this and past episodes at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t...

We are talking with Noah, the CEO of Unitech Training Academy and For My Child Learning Center, about the two organizations and how they got their start. Websites: Unitechta.edu Formychildlearningcenter.com (website transition in progress) — Find this and past episodes at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-tea-podcast/support — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Construc...

We are chatting with Kiwana about her role as Chief Diversity Officer & Professor of Architecture and Design at UL Lafayette, and the 17th Annual Women's Leadership Conference planned for March 21, 2024: a conference designed to celebrate Women's History Month. https://diversity.louisiana.edu/womens-leadership-conference — Find this and past episodes at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/...

We are back chatting with Ash Reese of Cajunerd Media who is a viral content creator, pioneer of cajun dubs, radio host on The Planet 106.7, and regional AI guru. We will be discussing his latest works along with the rise of A.I. (artificial intelligence) content and how he is leveraging it to become successful in that space. Some topics may include: Chat GPT Dalle-3 AI Imagery (The Good, The Bad)...

Live with Cheryl Devail, General Manager at KRVS We are chatting with Cheryl, a fellow Leadership Lafayette classmate about her position at KRVS and how they are making it known how important public radio is in the Acadiana area and more. KRVS.org http://cheryldevall.com — Find this and past episodes at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-tea-podcast/support — The Tea Podcast is proudly s...

We are chatting with Peyton Rose Michelle, a 26-year-old trans-woman native to Lafayette, Louisiana. As the inaugural Executive Director of Louisiana Trans Advocates, Peyton spearheads transformative legislative initiatives and plays a pivotal role in guiding LocALL (Legislative Organizing Coalition for All LGBTQ+ Louisianans), a coalition co-founded by LTA. In a historic move, Peyton made history...

We are chatting with Melissa about her 14+ year career as a realtor and having been a paralegal with a speciality in real estate for 12 years. She is also a success coach and certified life coach. Check out her Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/melissagaubert — Find this and past episodes at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-tea-podcast/support — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase...

Live with Ronnie Stelly, Owner of Catin’s Eatery We are chatting with Ronnie about his food truck and what led him to want to open a food truck. We will also talk about his origin story and the idea behind the Pay It Forward initiative. Catin’s Eatery Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CatinsEatery?mibextid=LQQJ4d — Find this and past episodes at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-t...

We are chatting with Andre about his passions, what makes him tick, and how he is involved in the community. He is President at Bike Lafayette, co-founder of the Gleaux Ride, founder of Bike Kitchen, and CEO of Bike Guy Productions. Andre’s journey from being displaced, dismembered, and having lived on disability for two years in Oakland, CA has led him to turn his trauma into a super power. http:...

We are talking with owner of Restoration 1 of Lafayette, Drake Bajat, who brings 30 years of expertise in Accounting, Construction, Petroleum Landman, and Water/Fire/Mold remediation. He is committed to building genuine relationships, honesty, and dispelling industry myths. Family man for over four decades, married to high school sweetheart Loretta, and blessed with two daughters, two sons-in-law,...

We are talking with Aimee Robinson, DSCC Representative for 31A about her role in the Democratic Party and just about many different topics affecting the Lafayette community. We may talk about a few hot button topics but you’ll need to watch & listen to find out. — Find this and past episodes at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Con...

September was National Hunger Action Month and we are talking with Paul Scelfo of Second Harvest Food Bank and Lacey Maynor of Advancial Federal Credit Union about the mission and the swipe & support initiative with Second Harvest Food Bank. https://www.advancial.org/swipe/ http://no-hunger.org — To listen to this episode and more, see our full show list:  ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...

This episode was recorded on November 10th. We are talking with DJ Moon, a seasoned music professional with 18 years at PreSonus Audio Electronics, now owned by Fender Guitars. A prominent figure on the Saturday Night Big Mix radio showon BIG 102.1, he's known for mixing classic dance tunes. Moon has a rich discography, remixing Grammy winners like Groove Armada and founding Geaux Pro Event DJ...

This episode was recorded on November 8th. We are talking with Travis at Zoom Photo Studio as the company has officially made 20 years in business in Lafayette. We will be talking about the history of the company along with discussing unique photos throughout. We may even go on a tangent or two about the progression of photography from traditional cameras to current modern day phone cameras. https...

This episode was recorded on November 3rd. We are talking with the owners of Embark Fine Jewelry in Lafayette about how the company started and where the company is going. Visit https://shopembark.com/ and use promo code “DL15” for 15% off! You can also mention it in-store as well! — Find this and past episodes at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-tea-podcast/support — The Tea Podcast i...

This episode was recorded on October 20th. Aleisha Johnson Cook, MBA, HCA, PMP, a Lafayette, LA native, has a strong background in Supply Chain and Operations, with an MBA from the University of Tennessee. She returned to Lafayette in 2020, earned a Healthcare Administration Certification, and founded AJC Business Solutions. Aleisha is deeply involved in personal and professional development, dive...

This episode was recorded on October 13th. Nicole Ryane Johnson, a UL Lafayette graduate and homeschooling mom, is a local entrepreneur with a stake in businesses like CPR 2 Geaux and L4S Farms Fightingville Fresh Market and The Fresh Growers' Collective. She's passionate about entrepreneurship, farming, and self-sustainability, connecting with like-minded individuals to uplift her communi...

This episode was recorded on September 29th. We are talking with Shyra, a Geismar native who is the Community Development Officer at Advancial Federal Credit Union. She is formerly a Pre-Litigation Adjuster at Progressive Insurance. Shyra is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. And she actively contributes to her community by serving on the Lafayette Commission on the Needs of Women and...

This episode was recorded on September 27th. We are talking with Phanat “PX” about running for State Senate in District 22, which covers Saint Martin Parish, Iberia Parish, and a small portion of Lafayette Parish. We will discuss what he is running on and his plans. http://www.electpx.com — Find this and past episodes at: https://anchor.fm/the-tea-podcast — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by...

This episode was recorded on September 19th. Monique Boulet is the Lafayette Mayor-President Elect. We are talking with Monique Blanco Boulet about her run for the Mayor-President seat in Lafayette, Louisiana. She is the daughter of former Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco and the late Raymond "Coach" Blanco. She also serves as the CEO of the Acadiana Planning Commission (APC)...

This episode was recorded on September 15th. Jan was not elected as Lafayette's Mayor-President. We are talking with Jan about her decision to run for the office of Mayor-President of Lafayette, what her position & goals are, and how could she move Lafayette forward. https://janswift.com — Find this and past episodes at: https://anchor.fm/the-tea-podcast — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponso...