21. October 2024
In this episode of Find the Good News, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Gary "Stitch" Guillory took the time to visit with me and share his insights on what makes Calcasieu Parish a unique thread in the fabric of Louisiana communities, and how it continues to progress and thrive within the larger quilt of the United States as a whole.
07. October 2024
In this episode of Find the Good News, I visited with my friend Anne Klenke, Vice President of Destination Development with Visit Lake Charles. Anne works with heart and passion to share our growing, green Gulf Coast gateway with visitors from across the country and around the world.
23. September 2024
In this episode of Find the Good News, I visited with Tonya Doucette, Founder of Project Trey–Recovery Café in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where she works to honor and remember her son Trey by providing a safe space for those in addiction recovery to gather, learn, grow, and be loved as they begin the hard work of one-day-at-a-time living.
09. September 2024
Like light through an emerald canopy, Bayli shared the path to becoming Briarwood's Curator, what the work entails, the rich history of Briarwood Nature Preserve, and the almost unbelievable accomplishments of Caroline Dormon, whose life and efforts have meant so much to so many, even if her name might seem somewhat obscure to most.
19. August 2024
In this episode, I had the opportunity to visit with Candice Alexander at her art studio in downtown Lake Charles, Louisiana, where I was immersed in a kaleidoscopic presentation of her works. When entering Candice's studio, it would be easy to assume that one is looking at the works of multiple artists—that assumption would be wrong.
05. August 2024
In this episode I visited with Village Coffee manager Hunter Forman, and co-owner Aaron Quinn, to learn more about the importance of their unique venue, the "name your price" items on the Village Coffee menu, and how dishing out dignity to all of the people of Sulphur, Louisiana is roasted into every bean, and baked into every bite.
22. July 2024
In this episode, I had the opportunity to visit with one the most industrious and caring people I know, Jill Leo, Director of the Natchitoches Historic District Business Association & Natchitoches Main Street. Jill would be the first to accept the compliment gracefully and quickly share the wealth of credit with others who work tirelessly to help her make the Natchitoches, Louisiana, events successful.
08. July 2024
In this episode, I had the pleasure of visiting with one of the Cane River region's most resourceful and passionate stewards, Rebecca Blankenbaker, President & CEO of Cane River National Heritage Area. It's clear that through Cane River National Heritage Area's partnerships and projects, the Natchitoches area will continue to be of interest to seekers, a delight to travelers, and a place to explore, rest, renew, contemplate the past and consider the road ahead.
23. June 2024
In this episode, I had that opportunity by visiting with CSE President & CEO Matt Koch, Chief Marketing Officer Colleen Desselle, and retired past CEO Eddie Oakley to discuss CSE's 80-year history in Southwest Louisiana, their commitment to serving CSE's members and their efforts to bring their unique passion for people to other markets.
15. June 2024
For over 20 years, George Swift, the CEO & President of the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance has been using his unique chemistry of professional skills and personal strengths in service to the Southwest Louisiana region. Recently, George announced that he was stepping down from this critical leadership role with the Alliance. Soon, he'll be stepping up to the next chapter in his personal and professional life.