The Tea Podcast

We are talking with Heidi & Jason about the Foodies of Lafayette Facebook group and the newly launched website. We will discuss what it means for the community and why they felt led to create the group & website. http://www.foodiesoflafayette.com — Find this and past episodes at: https://anchor.fm/the-tea-podcast — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Construction, The Music...

This episode was recorded on September 7th. We are talking with Daniel about him, his company Barousse Works, the Barousse Invitational, and more. Born in Lafayette, LA on March 30th, 1989, I grew up immersed in traditional carpentry from my father and summers with my grandfather. My family's carpentry heritage spans generations. I'm as passionate about skateboarding as I am about woodwork...

This episode was recorded on September 1st. Walter did not get elected as Lafayette Parish Tax Assessor. We are talking with Walter about running for Lafayette Tax Assessor and what led him to this moment in his life. http://www.campbellforassessor.com — Find this and past episodes at: https://anchor.fm/the-tea-podcast — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Construction, The Music A...

John is a local comedian from Lafayette, Louisiana who founded “Oof. Comedy” and “cajUUUn Memes”. Occasionally writing satire for The Hard Times, John also produces/co-hosts comedy shows in Lafayette, including Comédie Envie every Tuesday night at Artmosphere, and Comedy Boom! Boom! once a month at The Freetown Boom Boom Room. https://thehardtimes.net/author/john-... https://gizmodo.com/louisiana-...

We are talking with Carleena about, her background, and she founded the Lafayette-based company, Keepers. We will learn about what gaps the company fills in the short-term rental market, how it creates & sustains jobs, and where she hopes to see the company in the next 5 years. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Construction, The Music Academy of Acadiana, and Electronic Pro...

This episode was recorded on August 16th and Priscilla has since been disqualified from running for Lafayette Mayor-President. We are talking with Priscilla Gonzalez, a surprise addition to the race for Lafayette’s Mayor-President. We discuss her background, her plans for Lafayette, if elected, and where she hopes to see Lafayette in the future. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Grou...

This episode was recorded on August 11th. Justin has been elected to serve as Lafayette Parish's new Tax Assessor. Justin grew up in Thibodeaux and came to Lafayette to study at USL(UL Lafayette) and earn a bachelor’s in Computer Information Systems. Making Lafayette his home, Justin is now Enterprise Data Integration Manager for First Horizon Bank and has served two terms as Vice President of...

The episode was recorded live on July 28th Sean & I are chatting about the new addition to the church campus after its Hurricane damage, how construction was during the process, and the new spaces including The Bayou Beanery coffee shop with Reve Coffee beans as well as Caroline’s Cookies. We are also going to talk about the opening of the new addition for Sunday, August 6th, and what the surr...

We are chatting with Shawn Willson, a candidate for Louisiana State Governor. Shawn is a seasoned leader with 25 years in state government, transforming transportation, and championing the community. We will be talking about his life leading up to running for Governor as well as asking some semi-tough questions. https://www.wilsonforla.com — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Cons...

We are talking with Jesse Guidry about supporting local businesses and what that means to our community. Also, be sure to submit to our “Crowd Support Local Business” link at https://app.sli.do/event/6fREoREXeczo... . We will be watching the live submissions! https://www.lafayettetravel.com — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Construction, The Music Academy of Acadiana, and and E...

We talking with Ben about the founding of the company, Techneaux, what they do and what they have planned for the future as they expand. Techneaux.com — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana, Chase Group Construction, and and Electronic Protection Systems. Unleash your musical potential with the Music Academy of Acadiana - Acadiana's top music school! With classes i...

We are talking with Eli about how he landed in Lafayette, after moving here from Lacoste, Texas. He has since made Lafayette his home, started a family here and wants to do his part in making Lafayette a special place for future generations. If you’d like to reach out to Eli, here is his contact page:https://www.cornerstonela.com/our_tea... — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Acade...

We are talking with Seth about his local companies, LA Cheesecake Bakery along with his other company, Alpha Adventures. Seth is also a state operator for Gelleo. We will be discussing all of their companies and more! https://www.lacheesecakebakery.com/ https://alphaadventuresports.com/ — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana, and Chase Group Construction. Unleash y...

We are talking with Murk Wilson, owner at Keep Em Laced, a Veteran-owned high-end shoe store specializing in sought-after footwear, branded apparel, electronics, and accessories. Join us as we sit down with Murk Wilson to delve into his journey as an entrepreneur, why shoes, and what the future looks like for the growing brand. List the website at https://keepemlaced.com. — The Tea Podcast is prou...

We are talking with Brandon & Morgan Miller, travel ball parents and creators of the viral camera & phone mount, The Nexus Mount. We will learn how the idea of the mount came to be, why the duo felt led to create the product, challenges, and future of the product after a successful launch. You can also visit their website, https://www.thenexusmount.com, to get your own Nexus Mount. (This is not a...

We are chatting with fellow Leadership Lafayette classmate Brent Broussard, owner at The Broussard Enterprise Group, LLC and a handmade jewelry designer. We will discuss Brent’s non-profit that he is starting along with why he felt led to join Leadership Lafayette, and how he got started in hand making jewelry. LIT36! Best Class ever! — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of...

We are talking with Diogo, a fellow Leadership of Lafayette Class of 36 classmate, combat veteran, and successful financial representative who has dedicated his life to serving others. From growing up in Portugal and Canada to graduating from Seton Hall University and serving in the Army, Diogo has had a remarkable journey. LIT36! Best Class ever! — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Musi...

Today on the tea, we are talking with local entrepreneurs, Setareh & Mike Delcambre, owners of the newly opened Sunday’s Soda Fountain in Downtown Lafayette. https://sundayssodafountain.com/ — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana, and Chase Group Construction. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, v...

We are talking with Daisy about all things mushrooms, mushroom farming, and what it takes to be a fungi. She is also on the board for the Acadiana Food Alliance! https://www.allcapsgourmetmushrooms.com https://instagram.com/allcapsgourmetm... — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, g...

We are talking with Ben Pierce, local swamp photographer and passionate outdoorsman serving as the Executive Director for Swamp Base and McGee's Swamp Tours. With a background in Landscape Architecture from LSU and experience working with an international firm, Ben has been leading Louisiana Swamp Base since 2010. He loves capturing the beauty of swamp environments through his lens and changing pe...

We are talking with Jay Ducote, a Baton Rouge native, chef, traveler, speaker, storyteller, culinary personality, and cultural gastronomist who basically eats and drinks for a living. He's appeared on many popular TV shows like Food Network Star, Chopped, and Cutthroat Kitchen. He's cooked at the historic James Beard House twice and authored a cookbook called Jay Ducote's Louisiana Outdoor Cooking...

Today, we are discussing the upcoming Festival International de Louisiane, which is one of the largest outdoor international music and art events in the country, as well as Lafayette's Bicentennial celebration. Joining us in the studio are Jesse Guidry, VP of Communications at Lafayette Travel (LCVC), and Carly Viator, Festival International's marketing director. They will be sharing insights on t...

We are talking about Diamonds In Space and how Dianna Rae Jewelry became the first small business, and first female owned business to send an item to space and back that has been made for sale to the public. That, and more about Dianna Rae and how she started her jewelry business. http://www.diamondsinspace.com http://www.diannaraejewelry.com — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Aca...

We are talking with Kirt Boudreau, principal chair of C12 South Louisiana, about what C12 is, how it works, and we will also dig a little into who Kirt is himself. Here is a little on C12, it is a Christian-based peer advisory group that aims to equip Christian CEOs and small business owners to build great businesses for an even greater purpose. https://www.facebook.com/C12-South-Lo... https://www...

We are talking with Korey about his ghost kitchen & pies; all pies! Sweet pies, savory pies, some filled with fruit, some filled with meats, and even cream pies! http://www.acadianslicepies.com — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, au...