Charlie Goodson, Southern Hospitality Kitchens

Lafayette is a wonderful place to visit and experience the unique and delicious cuisine that locals take for granted.  On this episode of Discover Lafayette, Jan Swift interviews restauranteur Charlie Goodson, a principal of Southern Hospitality Kitchens and managing partner of Charley G’s and Social Southern Table & Bar. Charlie shares his experiences starting back […]

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Kimberly James Boudreaux, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Acadiana

Kimberly James Boudreaux, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Acadiana, has dedicated her life to being in service to others. As a young adult, Kim sold all her possessions and traveled abroad to work as a missionary, including time spent with Mother Theresa’s Missionaries of Charity. While she always believed she would spend her life […]

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Dr. Paul Baker and Lauren Baker, Educators and Musicians Enriching Lives in South Louisiana

Power couple Dr. Paul Baker and Lauren Baker showcase this edition of Discover Lafayette with Jan Swift. Both talented musicians, Dr. Paul Baker is Headmaster of Episcopal School of Acadiana, one of the top rated private schools in Louisiana. He is also an active and sought-after composer whose arrangements have played around the country, including […]

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Pastor Jay Miller, Senior Pastor of The Family Church

With a multicultural and diverse church membership of 1800, Pastor Jay Miller of the Family Church is known for his unique style of delivery, always mixed with humor and passion.  Pastor Jay also serves as the President of Lafayette Christian Academy, one of the fastest growing private Schools in all of Acadiana with 1100 students. […]

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Tom Cox, Founder and CEO of Golfballs.com

Lafayette enjoys a wildcatter mentality, which makes it an inviting place for entrepreneurs. In this episode of Discover Lafayette, Jan Swift interviews Tom Cox, whose own entrepreneurial days in Lafayette started back in 1995. As founder & CEO of Golfballs.com, Tom launched the first online retail business in Louisiana. From the first year’s sales of […]

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