State Representative Julie Emerson loves helping others and addressing the needs of her constituents. A Republican representing District 39 which covers Northern Lafayette Parish and Southern St. Landry Parish, Julie was first elected in 2015 at the tender age of 27 and was re-elected in October 2019 to serve another four-year term. On this episode […]
Jimmy Domengeaux – Lafayette Attorney Sharing Love of Louisiana’s Wetlands Through Photography
Jimmy Domengeaux is well-known as a successful Lafayette attorney and member of the iconic Domengeaux family which has served our community well. Jimmy is a graduate of LSU Law School and has practiced law for 33 years at the Domengeaux, Wright, Roy & Edwards law firm. He cherishes his French roots grounded in South Louisiana […]
Yvette Landry – Grammy-Nominated Musician, Storyteller, Educator, and Renaissance Woman
Yvette Landry, Grammy-nominated artist, two time State of Louisiana Music Ambassador, 2019 inductee into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, author, lifelong educator, cross-country and volleyball coach, and record producer is a force to be reckoned with. Known today for her soulful storytelling shared through her inspired lyrics and beautiful voice, Yvette’s current life path […]
Jimmy Guidry, Hub City Diner Proprietor, Committed to Outstanding Customer Service and Ending Animal Abuse
Jimmy Guidry is well-known throughout Acadiana for his iconic restaurant, Hub City Diner, which features affordable and delicious comfort foods such as hamburger steak, chicken tenders with Curly Q’s, omelets and all sorts of classic American diner food that pleases any palate, young or old. In this episode of Discover Lafayette, Jimmy sat down with […]
Cassie Doyle – Screenwriter Who Always Knew Her Calling
Cassie Doyle shares her lifelong dream of creating films with her friend, Taylor Marie Swift, in this video snippet taped during the production of the Discover Lafayette podcast in the offices of Rader Solutions in Lafayette LA. As a young girl, Cassie saved her money and bought her first camera when she was in fourth […]