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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Dr. Ann Laurent, Dentist

After graduating from LSU School of Dentistry in 1983, Dr. Ann Laurent was one of only three female dentists in Lafayette. Setting the standard for cutting-edge dental and cosmetic procedures, she has maintained long-term relationships with her patients as she built a successful practice.  In 2017, Dr. Laurent partnered with Dr. Thomas Sammons. Along with […]

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Angela Cring, Executive Director of LAGCOE

Lafayette enjoys a collective wildcatter mentality that fosters a business climate of success, open for people who are willing to jump in! Home of the Oil Center, developed by Maurice Heymann in the 1950’s, Lafayette is situated in the very heart of America’s energy corridor and historically, business development in the region has been directly […]

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State Representative Nancy Landry, District 31

This episode features State Representative Nancy Landry, District 31, which includes the southern portion of Lafayette Parish. Elected in 2008, Nancy Landry is a Republican who chairs the Louisiana House Education Committee. Pro-life, pro-business, pro-2nd Amendment, and a strong advocate for parental choice in public education, Nancy is a graduate of LSU and LSU Law […]

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Lynley Jones, Behave! All Things Etiquette

Jan Swift and Lynley Jones

When you think of the South, you envision friendly people with warm hospitality and gracious manners. Historically, it’s the way we’ve been raised, to smile, welcome people into our homes, and make people feel at home.In today’s world, there isn’t always the same focus on manners and etiquette. Discover Lafayette is proud to shine the light […]

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