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The Tea Podcast live with Kyle “Skip” Boudreaux, Director at Acadiana Angels. Acadiana Angels is a local Angel Investing network whose members have collectively invested over $3 Million dollars in Louisiana startups over the past 4 years. The Acadiana Angels are actively looking to recruit Accredited Investors, especially women and minority investors, to join the network and participate in their Shark Tank-like events. Learn more at http://www.acadianaangels.com — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as

The Tea Podcast live with Josh Guillory, Mayor-President of Lafayette. Josh and I are chatting about his first year as Mayor-President of Lafayette, what his goals were then and what they are today. We are also talking about some of the challenges that he and his administration faced in 2020 and how he plans to bring Lafayette up overall. We have also collected some important questions for Josh from some of you in the Lafayette community and we have some questions as well. The episode, like most, will be about 45 minutes, live & unedited. Be sure to watch, listen, and engage in the conversation. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like A

The Tea Podcast live with Tyler Albrecht, Real Estate Expert. We are chatting about real estate, the market, trends, and a few other topics. https://tyler.keatyblog.com Be sure to watch, listen, and engage in the conversation. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers of the Times since 2016 and they have won the national music school of the year award in 2014. Their goal is to make music lessons fun, educational and to help foster the next generatio

The Tea Podcast with Brandy Landry, owner of 1123 Matte Black, LLC - Luxury Interior Design + Build Firm We are talking with her about her entrepreneurial journey, how she plowed through 2020, and the future of her firm. https://www.1123matteblack.com/ The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers of the Times since 2016 and they have won the national music school of the year award in 2014. Their goal is to make music lessons fun, educational and to help fost

The Tea Podcast live with Boyer Derise, Founder & CEO of Good Eats Kitchen. Boyer Derise is the founder & CEO of Good Eats Kitchen, a local start-up that specializes in healthy foods made fresh and ready to heat & eat. We will be discussing the work the company is doing in the community but also how Boyer is building a company that will survive, even through pandemics. We are also going to talk about Bayou Carlin Oyster Co. and the future of what is to come from his works. http://www.mygoodeatskitchen.com/ http://www.bayoucarlinoysterco.com/ Be sure to watch, listen, and engage in the conversation. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana and Jet Coffee. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on majo

Katherine and I are discussing the Connecticut-based company’s new 60,000 square-foot expansion into Lafayette, LA. Kibberia produces and white labels a large amount of food for large food partners throughout the country. Tune in to listen to engage in the conversation. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana and Jet Coffee. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers of the Times since 2016 and they have won the national music school of the year award in 2014. Their goal is to make music lessons fun

We are discussing the new expansion of Crossroads Collective Catholic Gifts & Book Store, what the goals are for that expansion, and getting to know more about their mission as it relates to Catholic Charities of Acadiana. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana and Jet Coffee. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers of the Times since 2016 and they have won the national music school of the year award in 2014. Their goal is to make music lessons fun, educational and to help foster the nex

We are discussing two topics. One is the upcoming 3-part virtual event, featuring renowned expert, Dr. Nika White about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) taking place January 27th, February 3rd, and February 10th. Then we are going to discuss a new project geared toward bridging the digital divide between teacher and student during the ongoing pandemic. — https://www.oneacadiana.org/bridgedigital — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana and Jet Coffee. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by read

In this episode, we are chatting with Tyler about the ins and outs of The Orchard, their relationship with Apple, and the importance of proper device servicing. If you own an Apple product like an iPhone or Mac, you may want to watch. https://www.theorchardstores.com/ — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana and Jet Coffee. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers of the Times since 2016 and they have won the national music school of the year award in 2014. Their goal is to make music lessons

We are chatting with Stephanie about her new role with Vitalant, and what all Vitalant is doing with blood donations, especially during the COVID pandemic. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers of the Times since 2016 and they have won the national music school of the year award in 2014. Their goal is to make music lessons fun, educational and to help foster the next generation of musicians and creative thinkers! You can find them at the following li

Craig is a certified helicopter flight instructor and certified helicopter instrument instructor and has been since 2006. He is also a member of the NAFI, National Association of Flight Instructors; and he is honored by the FAA as being one of the best in the industry with the Gold Seal Flight Instructor rating. From operating in the hostile Gulf of Mexico to the beautiful islands of Hawaii, Craig has extensive experience in Flight Training, Super VIP transportation, Single and Dual pilot IFR (Instrument Flight Rules), Aerial Photography, NVG (Night Vision Goggles), and EMS flight experience. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Id

Kenny DesOrmeaux, CEO at ECOSERV Abbeville, Louisiana native, Kenny DesOrmeaux holds patents for tools and methodology that led to his founding of Offshore Cleaning Systems in 1998 and its growth into a multi-million dollar operation. Ecoserv was subsequently created in 2014 with the purchase of Houston-based Newpark Environmental Services and its merger into Offshore Cleaning Systems to offer a new streamlined system for oil and gas waste management. Today Ecoserv operates in the Gulf of Mexico, the Permian Basin and within the petrochemical industry across multiple states. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Vo

Bart Bryant, clinic director at Lafayette Foundation Clinic. Lafayette Foundation Clinic is a recently formed non profit medical clinic where they specialize in infectious disease and have partnered with the stat to offer free instant testing to our community. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers of the Times since 2016 and they have won the national music school of the year award in 2014. Their goal is to make music lessons fun, educational and to

The Tea Podcast live with Victoria Lane Alleman. She is the manager of member engagement at One Acadiana, an artist, and a former Saintsation Cheerleader for the New Orleans Saints. We are getting to know Victoria a little more and learning about her path to where she is today in both her career and her passions. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers of the Times since 2016 and they have won the national music school of the year award in 2014. Thei

Corey Jack is the Owner and Principal Consultant of Jack & Associates LLC, a consulting firm that specializes in assisting entrepreneurs with forming, managing, and growing their enterprise. He has also been assigned as the Executive Director of Holy Rosary Redevelopment, charged with executing the long-term vision of the organization and restoring the historic site back to its place of prominence in the community. We will talk all about who Corey is, what he is about, and what are his goals. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Be

John is a local business owner, a retired Louisiana State Trooper, a veteran of the Louisiana Army National Guard and the United States Army Reserve. He actively served in the first Gulf War - Desert Storm and is seeking to serve again as potential Lafayette City Marshal. Join us as we get to know more about John Trahan Jr. https://www.trahanforcitymarshal.com/ — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers of the Times since 2016 and they have won the nation

Ronnie George, owner & broker at TheGeorgeGroup. Ronnie started the brokerage in 2017 and currently has 23 agents that covers Central and South Louisiana. He says that he wanted to build a brokerage that allows it's agents to feel that they have the support and encouragement needed to succeed in a competitive industry. We chat about his early life, why he stays in Louisiana, and what led to his career path. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers

Terrica Lynn Smith is local real estate developer, coach, and entrepreneur with a story of overcoming poverty. Her life is a testimonial for those who may have not had the best childhood or living situations as a young adult. Terrica literally went from living under a bridge in New Orleans, LA to building bridges in communities that need it most. http://Terricalynnsmith.com — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers of the Times since 2016 and they have wo

The Tea Podcast live with Daniel “Danny” Landry, candidate for District Attorney. We are chatting with Danny about his past 30+ years of experience, accomplishments, and what his goals are for the future. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers of the Times since 2016 and they have won the national music school of the year award in 2014. Their goal is to make music lessons fun, educational and to help foster the next generation of musicians and creati

Live with Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier, American mixed martial artist and UFC fighter. We are discussing his career, how it begin, his inspirations, recent fights, and where he wants to go in his career. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana as well as Unique Health and Fitness, and by Unique Smoothies. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers of the Times since 2016 and they have won the national music school of the year award in 2014. Their goal is to make music lessons fun, educational an