Frances McIntosh: Striving to Become a U. S. Citizen

Frances McIntosh is caught between two worlds. A native of Scotland, she moved to Lafayette in 2002 with her three children when her husband was offered a job in the oil industry. She shared the story with Jan Swift of Discover Lafayette of what many immigrants go through when they apply for permanent residency in […]

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SLCC to Partner with Lafayette General Health System in Telemedicine Training

Dr. Natalie Harder discusses a partnership between Lafayette General Health System and South Louisiana Community College. Lafayette General obtained a grant from the U.S.D.A. that covered the cost of purchasing equipment that will enable telemedicine training in SLCC’s LPN and RN nursing programs.

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Gus Rezende of Social Entertainment Talks About Entrepreneurship, Life in the U. S.

Gus Rezende’s life has been shaped by chance meetings with people who compliment his talents and bring about successful outcomes. A partner in Social Entertainment, Gus is a native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, and came to the United States in 1999 on a tennis scholarship at Georgia Southwestern State University. While teaching at a summer […]

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Second Annual South Louisiana Songwriters Festival Brings Music Professionals from Around the World to Lafayette

Our guest is Mark Falgout, owner of Blue Moon Saloon, one of America’s premier venues for roots music from around the world.  He also owns Warehouse 535, a popular venue for special events and live performances. Mark and his wife, Nicole, were instrumental in creating the South Louisiana Songwriters Festival and Workshop, known as SOLO, […]

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Beau Beaullieu: New Iberia Business Leader Enhancing the Lives of Others

Beau Beaullieu is a dynamic presence who is leaving an indelible and positive mark on New Iberia. On this episode of Discover Lafayette, Beau visits with Jan Swift about why he is motivated to enhance the lives of others, whether it’s through his work as a financial retirement planner, as a community volunteer, or the […]

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