Boyer Derise – Good Eats Kitchen

Boyer Derise, owner/founder of Good Eats Kitchen, joined Discover Lafayette to discuss his career journey as a professional chef. His story is really one of being an entrepreneur who has learned to evolve and adapt to meet the needs of today’s world, especially with the challenges of the pandemic. Boyer, a Delcambre native, always loved […]

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State Representative Jean Paul Coussan – Using His Gifts to Improve Our Region

Louisiana State Representative Jean Paul Coussan joined Discover Lafayette during the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Ida, which ripped up most of Southeast Louisiana. He represents District 45 which covers much of Lafayette Parish. Jean-Paul serves as chair of the Natural Resources and Environment Committee and is a member of the Joint Legislative Committee on Capital […]

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Ravi Daggula, Proprietor and Developer of Downtown Lafayette and Historic Properties

Ravi Daggula, the owner of several historic properties near downtown Lafayette including the Mouton Plantation, The Nickerson House, and Esprit de Coeur, joined Discover Lafayette to discuss his journey. He is also a Developer of the newly built Vermilion Lofts situated at Johnston and Vermilion Streets. Ravi is a native of India. He moved to […]

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Brent Henley – Leadership Exemplified by a Life Well Lived

Brent Henley, the founder of The Pyramid Group, joined us to discuss his life mission to build leaders and improve human performance. We post this interview with great sadness, as shortly after our interview, Brent passed away suddenly on August 8, 2021. We devote this show to Brent’s memory and his life’s legacy of encouraging […]

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Joel Fruge, Pharmacist Owner of Acadiana Prescription Shop

Discover Lafayette welcomes Joel Fruge, owner of Acadiana Prescription Shop and expert on all things relating to independent pharmacies. Acadiana Prescription Shop has been in continuous operation since 1969 and under Fruge’s wing since 2002, where they have five pharmacists on staff. “I feel privileged to be able to work in the Oil Center, we […]

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