Monique Boulet – Acadiana Planning Commission

Monique Boulet, CEO for the Acadiana Planning Commission, joins Jan Swift, Host of Discover Lafayette. Monique’s day to day job involves working across all political and economic boundaries. When it comes to flood control or when new roads and highways are proposed, Monique Boulet and her team are front and center. Just to define what […]

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Troy Wayman, IMPACTing Business and Community

“I like to always tell people you can’t complain if you don’t vote. One Acadiana doesn’t endorse candidates. We take the opportunity to educate people on what the candidates stand for. We take the opportunity to educate the candidates on what our robust business-led public policy agenda is. We want people to know what the […]

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IBERIABANK’s Beth Ardoin and Beth Trotter – Discuss Work, Leadership and Investment in Community

Life’s journey takes one on twists and turns. When you’re prepared, “luck” and opportunities present themselves and good outcomes may be enjoyed. In this episode of Discover Lafayette, close friends and work partners Beth Ardoin and Beth Trotter (affectionately known as “B1 and B2”) share their unique journeys which led them to IBERIABANK leadership positions […]

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Talk Louisiana Radio Host and Journalist Jim Engster

“In Louisiana, Politics is Covered Like Sports.” Jim Engster, host of Talk Louisiana, a daily call-in radio show that originates in Baton Rouge on public radio station WRKF 89.3, is our guest on Discover Lafayette. Jim also serves as president of the Louisiana Radio Network and Tiger Rag Magazine, known as the “Bible of LSU […]

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Emily Istre – Setting the Stage for the Success of Local Musicians

Emily Istre has experienced an artistic life blessed with adventure, travel, and now, the opportunity to encourage and inspire the region’s music community. In this episode of Discover Lafayette, Emily shares her journey of moving from Crowley to Las Vegas and her touching realization that success wasn’t truly meaningful if not shared with family in […]

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