The Tea Podcast

Live with Marcus Mire, Founder & CPA of a local business CPA firm, Mire Group (mire.group). Marcus and I will discuss things like his connection with the Lafayette area, what led to founding Mire Group, how the business operates in a post-Covid world, and more. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for mu...

We discuss how the popular bartering network, Trust Acadiana, was formed, the benefits to their members, the different types of businesses in the network, and the region the network covers. We are also discussing Moxey and Trust Acadiana’s relationship, future goals along with Wefunder. https://www.trustacadiana.com/ https://www.moxeyusa.com/ — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Aca...

Ravi Daggula, Local Developer, who is also renovating the famous John Nickerson House in the Sterling Grove Historical District near downtown Lafayette. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana and Graze Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more....

Maureen has a Bachelor and Master of Architecture from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Since 2006 Maureen has worked in architecture firms throughout Louisiana, founded a nonprofit for women in architecture called Designing Women of Acadiana, been the first ever Director of Downtown Lafayette Unlimited, and has recently taken the reins as Property Manager for Lafayette Bottle Art Lofts....

Mrs. Allison Barron Brandon is the Founder of Wonderland Performing Arts & serves as the company's President. Allison grew up in Lafayette, LA as a dance enthusiast. She has studied ballet, tap, & jazz during her childhood and went on to enjoy and study the genres of modern dance, show choir, and musical theatre as a teenager & adult. Allison & I will be talking about their newly opened space, how...

Hannah is a Broussard, LA native who now calls Eunice, LA her home. She recently received ArtSpark from Lafayette Economic Development Authority LEDA and the AcA for her collaboration on a special project. We will get to know her, her work, and what is in store for her in the future. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana and Graze Acadiana. The Music Academy of Ac...

The Tea Podcast live with Carly Viator, Marketing Director I Festival International de Louisiane. We are talking about all things Festival and what to expect. https://www.festivalinternational.org/ — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana and Graze Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violi...

We are talking on topics from National Library Week, closing the digital divide, how the pandemic affect the library and those who use it, and we have some fun tidbits to throw into the mix throughout the hour. — 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, sax...

Caroline started baking when she was just 10 years old. She started out baking cupcakes and bringing them to school on a regular basis, saying that “it was sort of my thing.” In her Senior year, she started baking cookies which evolved into something much more than she imagined and now she has a full website and sells out of cookies within minutes during popup events. Take a listen as we get to kn...

The Tea Podcast live with Kyle “Skip” Boudreaux, Director at Acadiana Angels. Acadiana Angels is a local Angel Investing network whose members have collectively invested over $3 Million dollars in Louisiana startups over the past 4 years. The Acadiana Angels are actively looking to recruit Accredited Investors, especially women and minority investors, to join the network and participate in their S...

The Tea Podcast live with Josh Guillory, Mayor-President of Lafayette. Josh and I are chatting about his first year as Mayor-President of Lafayette, what his goals were then and what they are today. We are also talking about some of the challenges that he and his administration faced in 2020 and how he plans to bring Lafayette up overall. We have also collected some important questions for Josh fr...

The Tea Podcast live with Tyler Albrecht, Real Estate Expert. We are chatting about real estate, the market, trends, and a few other topics. https://tyler.keatyblog.com Be sure to watch, listen, and engage in the conversation. — 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, dr...

The Tea Podcast with Brandy Landry, owner of 1123 Matte Black, LLC - Luxury Interior Design + Build Firm We are talking with her about her entrepreneurial journey, how she plowed through 2020, and the future of her firm. https://www.1123matteblack.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...

The Tea Podcast live with Boyer Derise, Founder & CEO of Good Eats Kitchen. Boyer Derise is the founder & CEO of Good Eats Kitchen, a local start-up that specializes in healthy foods made fresh and ready to heat & eat. We will be discussing the work the company is doing in the community but also how Boyer is building a company that will survive, even through pandemics. We are also going to talk ab...

Katherine and I are discussing the Connecticut-based company’s new 60,000 square-foot expansion into Lafayette, LA. Kibberia produces and white labels a large amount of food for large food partners throughout the country. Tune in to listen to engage in the conversation. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana and Jet Coffee. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana...

We are discussing the new expansion of Crossroads Collective Catholic Gifts & Book Store, what the goals are for that expansion, and getting to know more about their mission as it relates to Catholic Charities of Acadiana. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana and Jet Coffee. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar...

We are discussing two topics. One is the upcoming 3-part virtual event, featuring renowned expert, Dr. Nika White about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) taking place January 27th, February 3rd, and February 10th. Then we are going to discuss a new project geared toward bridging the digital divide between teacher and student during the ongoing pandemic. — https://www.oneacadiana.org/bridgedig...

In this episode, we are chatting with Tyler about the ins and outs of The Orchard, their relationship with Apple, and the importance of proper device servicing. If you own an Apple product like an iPhone or Mac, you may want to watch. https://www.theorchardstores.com/ — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana and Jet Coffee. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's...

We are chatting with Stephanie about her new role with Vitalant, and what all Vitalant is doing with blood donations, especially during the COVID pandemic. — 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, audio production & more. They teach stud...

Craig is a certified helicopter flight instructor and certified helicopter instrument instructor and has been since 2006. He is also a member of the NAFI, National Association of Flight Instructors; and he is honored by the FAA as being one of the best in the industry with the Gold Seal Flight Instructor rating. From operating in the hostile Gulf of Mexico to the beautiful islands of Hawaii, Craig...

Kenny DesOrmeaux, CEO at ECOSERV Abbeville, Louisiana native, Kenny DesOrmeaux holds patents for tools and methodology that led to his founding of Offshore Cleaning Systems in 1998 and its growth into a multi-million dollar operation. Ecoserv was subsequently created in 2014 with the purchase of Houston-based Newpark Environmental Services and its merger into Offshore Cleaning Systems to offer a n...

Bart Bryant, clinic director at Lafayette Foundation Clinic. Lafayette Foundation Clinic is a recently formed non profit medical clinic where they specialize in infectious disease and have partnered with the stat to offer free instant testing to our community. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music l...

The Tea Podcast live with Victoria Lane Alleman. She is the manager of member engagement at One Acadiana, an artist, and a former Saintsation Cheerleader for the New Orleans Saints. We are getting to know Victoria a little more and learning about her path to where she is today in both her career and her passions. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Ac...

Corey Jack is the Owner and Principal Consultant of Jack & Associates LLC, a consulting firm that specializes in assisting entrepreneurs with forming, managing, and growing their enterprise. He has also been assigned as the Executive Director of Holy Rosary Redevelopment, charged with executing the long-term vision of the organization and restoring the historic site back to its place of prominence...

John is a local business owner, a retired Louisiana State Trooper, a veteran of the Louisiana Army National Guard and the United States Army Reserve. He actively served in the first Gulf War - Desert Storm and is seeking to serve again as potential Lafayette City Marshal. Join us as we get to know more about John Trahan Jr. https://www.trahanforcitymarshal.com/ — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsor...