Podcast Episodes

Tim Metcalf – Lafayette Restaurateur and Entrepreneur

Today we welcome Tim Metcalf, a Lafayette entrepreneur whose name is tied to some of Acadiana’s most beloved establishments. Owner of Deano’s Pizza, Prejean’s Restaurant, and Marcello Wine Market, a…

Published on 7 hours ago

Paul Eason – Billeaud Companies’ Chair and Advertising Executive

Discover Lafayette welcomes Paul Eason, founder of Eason Advertising, a marketing and public relations firm based in Lafayette, to share his family history as a member of the Billeaud family. He ser…

Published on 1 week ago

Marcelle Bienvenu – Acclaimed Cookbook Author and Food Writer who has been Preparing Cajun and Creole dishes since the 1960s

Discover Lafayette welcomes Marcelle Bienvenu, cookbook author and food writer who has been preparing Cajun and Creole dishes since the 1960s. A St. Martinville native, she still lives there with he…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Lafayette Fire Chief Robert Benoit — A Lifetime of Service and Leadership

Lafayette Fire Chief Robert Benoit, a man who has devoted 46 years to protecting our community, recently announced his retirement. A Lafayette native, Chief Benoit joined the department in May 1979 …

Published on 3 weeks ago

Jonathan Booth – Private Investment Fund Manager – Booth Laird Capital Management

Jonathan Booth, Chartered Financial Analyst and CPA accredited in business valuation, joins Discover Lafayette to share his remarkable journey from being a young boy of 11 years of age falling in lo…

Published on 4 weeks ago

La. State Representative Annie Wingate Spell – District 45

Annie Wingate Spell, Louisiana State Representative for District 45, joins Discover Lafayette to share the journey that led her to public service. Annie’s story is one of unwavering determination, p…

Published on 1 month ago

State Senator Brach Myers – District 23

Discover Lafayette: Senator Brach Myers on Public Service, Family, and Revitalizing the Oil Center of Lafayette

Louisiana State Senator Brach Myers, who began serving Senate District 23 in March 202…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Jacoby Landry – New Owner of Northgate Mall

Jacoby Landry, the new owner of Lafayette’s oldest indoor shopping center, Northgate Mall, shares his vision to bring hope, commerce, and fresh energy to North Lafayette. Jacoby’s energy and can-do …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Michael Desormeaux, UL – Lafayette Head Football Coach

We welcome UL – Lafayette Football Head Coach Michael Desormeaux, a graduate of Catholic High in New Iberia and standout UL Lafayette quarterback, who became the eighth quarterback in NCAA history t…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bill Bacque – Market Scope Consulting – Tracking Real Estate Trends

Real estate expert Bill Bacque of Market Scope Consulting, whose career has spanned over 53 years in the housing industry, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss real estate trends.

Formerly with Van E…

Published on 2 months ago