Warren Perrin, Historian and Preservationist of Acadian Culture

Warren Perrin, renowned historian of Acadian culture and a man who has dedicated his life to promoting the accurate history of the Acadians, is our guest on this episode of Discover Lafayette. Author of “Acadian Redemption,” a biography of Beausoleil Broussard, Perrin has worked tirelessly to reinvigorate the Acadian pride movement, most notably through his […]

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Jan Swift, Host of Discover Lafayette, visits with daughters Kelly and Taylor about Life, Community and Family

The tables are turned on Jan Swift as her daughters, Kelly and Taylor, interview her about why she started Discover Lafayette, her love of her community, and anything else that came to mind!  Kelly and Taylor have been there, along with their dad, John Swift, as Jan has served as a community volunteer, run for […]

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Dr. Bryan Sibley, Putting God First

Eighteen years ago, Dr. Bryan Sibley, a well-known Lafayette pediatrician, had an epiphany that changed his life.  He realized that the things on which he spent his time were not in line with his true priorities in life: his faith and his family. His book, God First – Setting Life’s Priorities, published in October 2016, […]

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Patrick S. Ottinger: Mineral Law Scholar, Professor, Author, Public Servant and Family Man

Known today for his expertise in mineral law, Patrick S. Ottinger leaped into Lafayette’s oil and gas heyday in December 1973 after graduating from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and LSU Law School where he was a member of the Moot Court Board. In the years since he began practicing law, he has honed his craft […]

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Rader Solutions Supports Discover Lafayette!

Jan Swift and Chris Rader of Rader Solutions Discover Lafayette’s podcast is recorded in the offices of Rader Solutions, a technology company located in the LITE Center in Lafayette, Louisiana. Rader creates and maintains technical strategies for businesses across the country, functioning as their complete IT Department, from networks, to phones, hosting of servicers and […]

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