Ashley Mudd – Building Community Leaders Through Leadership Institute of Acadiana

Ashley Mudd, Executive Director of the Leadership Institute of Acadiana, joined Discover Lafayette to discuss her mission to build leaders in our community. Her quest is to ensure that everyone, regardless of background or industry, has the opportunity and support needed to find their voice and passion as a community leader. The Leadership Institute of […]

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Sarah Schoeffler – Master Gardener/Environmentalist Exemplifies the Meaning of Being a Good Steward

Right in time for Easter, Discover Lafayette is proud to share our conversation with Sarah Schoeffler, a woman of faith who selflessly shares her resources and talents with others. She exemplifies the meaning of “good steward” and follows a path of service that is inspirational. Sarah is well-known for her work in beautifying Lafayette and […]

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Justin and Marie Centanni – Husband/Wife Duo Partnering to Enrich Each Other’s Life and Community

Justin and Marie Centanni joined Discover Lafayette to share their journey together and how they work as a team to support each other. Independently successful in their own fields, you’ll hear in this interview how their loving bond makes each of them stronger to tackle the myriad of family, work, and political issues that come […]

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Mike Michot – Former State Senator Shares Life Journey of Service and Love of Family

Mike Michot, Senior Director of State Affairs for the Picard Group, a leading governmental affairs and lobbying group in Louisiana and Washington DC, joined Discover Lafayette to discuss his career of public service and community engagement. Mike previously served the Acadiana area for 16 years, serving 12 years in the Louisiana State Senate after his […]

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Nathanael Johnson of Rêve Coffee – Proving Dreams Do Come True When Accompanied by Hard Work and Perseverance

Nathanael Johnson, the owner of Rêve Coffee, joined Discover Lafayette to share his 15-year journey in the coffee business. Since the age of eight, when Nathanael began rising early with his dad to share a cup of coffee before the elder Johnson left for work, he dreamed of having a coffee cafe in his hometown […]

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