What’s What BR

In this episode of What's What BR, we talk about how COVID-19 has affected the travel & tourism industry - specifically, to parks.   Tim Murphy and Brandon Moore of BOOMERS talk about how they had to pivot during the beginning and how creative they got to keep things going.   Check out their website to know which parks are open and their operating times! https://boomersparks.com/

In this episode of What's What BR, we brought on Shelton Jones of The Emerge Center to talk about their foundation and what they're all about.   Emerge empowers children with autism and individuals with communication challenges to achieve independence through an interdisciplinary therapy program within an innovative educational model.

In this episode of What's What BR, we talk with Rod Spilling of Greater Baton Rouge Hope Academy.   Greater Baton Rouge Hope Academy Started in 2007 and serves a wide range of students, half of their population is a traditional high school-bound diploma track and the other half of the population are what they call “pace classes” where they teach practical academic and community education for stude...

In this episode of What's What BR, Dr. Stewart Gordon of the Louisiana Healthcare Connections answers the questions that most of us aren't certain about.   Dr. Stewart Gordon reminds us all how important it is to keep up with our children's routine vaccines. 2020 definitely seemed like a blur and because of CoVid-19, and the stay at home orders, it became difficult to keep up with getting things d...

In this episode of What's What BR, we brought on Wes Haws from the Blue Zoo who opens up Baton Rouge, Louisiana's first Aquatic Zoo.   With Blue Zoo's grand opening, April 1, in the Louisiana Mall, Wes Haws shares all the fun things everyone can do! From families to aquatic enthusiasts; the Blue Zoo features a lot of different aquatic life but they also have birds and some reptiles to show.

In this episode of What's What BR, Dr. Sito Narcisse gives us his words of wisdom about education.   He tackles and makes us understand that the achievement gap is actually coming from the literacy gap that exists. When kids can't read, write, or comprehend, it impacts them over time. When they can't do that, there's an opportunity gap.

In this episode of What's What BR, our guests, Anne & Lindi of McMains Children's Development Center shares how they lead their organization and keep it going through their passion for the service they do.   The mission of the McMains Children's Developmental Center is to advance the quality of life for children and their families by providing physical, developmental, academic, and communication s...

In this episode of What's What BR, We check back in with FranU with our guests, Dr. Holland, Ed Silvey, and Katie Fellner.   There's been a lot of changes since last year in terms of how education is being handled and how schools are operating. In spite of the pandemic, FranU remains committed to delivering quality education and ensuring that they're able to transform their students into the best...

In this episode of What's What BR, Robyn Lott of BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo gives us an update on how the Zoo is doing.   The Zoo is now open to the public and they're even preparing something fun and exciting for their upcoming birthday!   Have you wanted to celebrate your birthday at the Zoo? Well, you can!   Listen to the podcast to know more about it as Robyn shares the Zoo's programs, events, and...

In this episode of What's What BR, we've got Sarah Schnauder of Kid Possible Summer Camps back to talk about summer camp!   As summer draws in, there's a lot of questions about how summer camp is going to be like this year.   Will it be the same as last year? What are the restrictions? What can be done?   Sarah shares what they've been doing at Kid Possible and how, even with the pandemic last yea...

In this episode of What's What BR, Mayor President Sharon Weston Broome gives us the real "what's what" in Baton Rouge.   Mayor Broome highlights an initiative that they've already set in place which is the neighborhood engagement hub.   As part of this, Mayor Broome has launched the "Operation Cleanup" which is a cleanup event that will take place this 10th of April.   Safe Hopeful Neighborhood (...

In this episode of What's What BR, Monica Alley shares her personal story of baby loss which ultimately led her to want to support others who end up in the same fate.   Anna's Grace Foundation, named after her own baby, Anna, decided she wanted to take matters into her own hands and lead the way for support for all other parents who also experience baby loss.

In this episode of What's What BR, Lieutenant Governor, Billy Nungesser, fills us in on the current state of Louisiana.   What's allowed? What's still not allowed?   Having been a year since COVID-19 impacted us all, things are starting to open up.   One thing that Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is trying to get back are events. With proper health protocols in place, Louisiana seems hopeful f...

In this episode of What's What BR, Vicki, and Gabrielle of Joy Early Learning Center share with us how their business came to be, how COVID has impacted them, and what they're up to now that things are slowly adjusting to this new normal. 

In this episode of What's What BR, the Chief Operating Officer of RASA.IO shares how they've managed to make automation a means of being able to stay in touch with your customers regularly in a relevant but non-sales way and how to get more from your email list.

In this episode of What's What BR, we dive into real estate talk with President & CEO of Elifin Realty, Matthew Laborde.   Mathew Laborde started his commercial real estate brokerage career at the age of 19 and has consistently been among the top-producing commercial real estate agents in the State of Louisiana.

In this episode of What's What BR, We brought on Stephanie Cargile of ExxonMobil to share their upcoming projects and what they have to offer for Baton Rouge.

In this episode of What's What BR, Loving Arms Pediatric Day Health Center founder, Renita Williams Thomas, shares her story of compassion which led to the birth of her pediatric health center.   In Loving Arms Pediatric Day Health Center offers a new concept in care with a combination of skilled nursing, education, and therapy. Health services are administered in a state-of-the-art child-friendly...

In this episode of What's What BR, LOPA volunteer, Wendy Lipsey, shares her journey as a donor receiver. Having needed a Liver transplant and a kidney transplant, her personal experience has given her the drive to help out those who are faced with the same fate.

In this episode of What's What BR, we bring to light, the community that helps out with those suffering from mental health and wellness, the You Are Not Alone Project; Founded by Chelsea Borruano in 2019, it is a non-profit community that builds a network of support for mental health and wellness in Baton Rouge. With the pandemic, Chelsea has brought her platform virtual and has been able to reach...

In this episode of What's What BR, we dive into the discussion; Louisiana's true economic wealth with Stephen Waguespack of the Louisiana Association of Business Industry (LABI)   https://whatswhatbr.com/2021/02/05/whats-what-br-with-stephen-waguespack-of-louisiana-association-of-business-and-industry-labi/

In this episode of What's What BR, Woman's hospital's chief nursing officer, Cheri Johnson, shares with us what it means to lead an organization with around 900 exceptional nurses, the importance of representation; being able to have a seat at the Maternal Child Health Council for American Hospital Association and the responsibility to ensure that patients and staff at Woman's feel safe and well c...

In this episode of What's What BR, Stephanie Manson, Chief Operating Officer, of Our Lady Of the Lake shares with us how they are are committed to building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education.   Stephanie also shares how they will be participating during this year’s American Heart Association Louisiana's Go Red for Women Virtual Lunch-In to raise awareness about he...

In this episode of What's What BR, J. Dow and Rebecca of ExxonMobil Oil refinery shares how they've been one with the community in helping out. ExxonMobil has extended their help in more ways than one, more than just donating oil.

In this episode of What's What BR, we talk about keeping things open in 2021 with Bryan Kiser of Valor Gymnastics. Listen to this episode to know more about them; their programs, camps, and much more!