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We are going to discuss Darla and Marcelle’s career beginnings in news, some of their most career defining moments, joys and heartaches of the news industry, and ultimately what has kept their passion for delivering news alive in today’s wild news cycle. We will obviously go on a tangent or two about life in Acadiana and what they hope to see in the near future for their careers. To brush up on these two familiar faces, check out their bio’s: Darla Montgomery: https://www.klfy.com/author/darla-montgomery-2/ Marcelle Fontenot: https://www.katc.com/marcelle-fontenot — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana & The Orchard, Authorized Service Providers of Apple. 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 M

We are talking with Rusty & Jamie Phillips about their well-established local company, Bourbon Royal Candle Company and their latest business, The Bougie Bar, located in Downtown Lafayette. https://www.facebook.com/BourbonRoyalty/ https://www.bourbonroyalty.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bougiebarlaf/ https://www.facebook.com/thebougiebarbr/ https://mybougiebar.com/ — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana & The Orchard, Authorized Service Providers of Apple. 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 sch

https://eatcarolinescookies.com/ Caroline, a 20 year old local business owner, came on to the podcast back in early 2021, about a year ago. Since then, she has gone from being an online & popup only cookie shop selling out of about 400-600 cookies in less than an hour to opening a full brick & mortar shop selling out thousands of cookies a day. We will talk about all that has happened over the past year, successes, challenges, and perhaps a glimpse at the future of this fast growing local business. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana & The Orchard, Authorized Service Providers of Apple. 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 Univ

Austin M. Shumaker, Founder & Loan Officer at Neighborly Home Lending http://www.neighborlyhomelending.com/. We will be chatting about the housing market as it pertains to getting a home loan, what to know, what to do, and what not to do! It’s a crazy real estate market and getting a loan is a big part of it all. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana & The Orchard, Authorized Service Providers of Apple. 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

Shelly & Keith Bond, Owners at Mel’s Diner in Lafayette. We will be chatting about Mel’s Diner’s origins, history, and it’s connection to the community of Lafayette. We will also discuss renovations, opening timeframe, and touch on why there are so many Mel’s Diners throughout the country as Mel’s seems to be a popular name for diners. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana & The Orchard, Authorized Service Providers of Apple. 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 201

Debbey, known as the “Queen of Networking” is a successful marketing professional and founder & president of Lafayette’s Women’s Chamber of Commerce, one of the only(if not the only) Women’s Chambers in the State of Louisiana. A quote from their website says that the mission is “Advancing women in business.” — https://www.lafayettewomenschamber.org/ Join us as we chat with Debbey Ryan about her beginnings, challenges, and how she ultimately created the Lafayette Women’s Chamber of Commerce. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana & The Orchard, Authorized Service Providers of Apple. 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 Lo

Zachary is an avid fisherman and some what of a social media comedian at times. You may have seen him as the “Cajun Wedda Man, T-Zach” on YouTube and Tiktok. But Zach’s passion is fishing and creating lures that have helped many who use Cajun Lures as their bait of choice. — https://www.cajunlures.com/ We will talk about his business, how he got started & why, and the future of the company in Acadiana. We will also see about getting Dat wedda report. • The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana & The Orchard, Authorized Service Providers of Apple. 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

Dacoda is a professional aerial photographer and videographer as well as a manned aircraft pilot. He is also known for his work on Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014), Avengers: Endgame (2019) and Jurassic World (2015) as as aerial camera operator. — https://m.imdb.com/name/nm4668500 We will talk with Dacoda about his rise in the aerial drone world and what led to the career path and what the future looks like from his perspective. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana & The Orchard, Authorized Service Providers of Apple. 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 Aca

We are talking with Brandi about how she became a Lafayette Parish resident and a local business owner. KipandKingMarketing.com — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana & The Orchard, Authorized Service Providers of Apple. 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

Robert Guercio, local entrepreneur & owner of Downtown Lafayette Biergarten. Robert and I will talk about his businesses, his — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana & The Orchard, Authorized Service Providers of Apple. 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 fin

Nate & I will be talking about his new business expansion in child care outside of Louisiana and about other life events pre & post COVID. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana & The Orchard, Authorized Service Providers of Apple. 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 thin

Anne and I will be discussing all of the things that Vermilion Parish is doing to improve their economic position and will be talking about some of the new businesses coming to the parish. https://developvermilion.org/ — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana & The Orchard, Authorized Service Providers of Apple. 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, education

Jaci needs no introduction but, if you have to know, she runs a branding agency that her and her husband founded, called Russo. She is also a lover of all things Downtown Lafayette. Come sit in on the conversation today. https://brandrusso.com/ — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana & The Orchard, Authorized Service Providers of Apple. 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 m

Live with Cynthia Gallardo, Business Coach and Attorney at Cynthia Gallardo Law, a Legacy Law Boutique. Cynthia and I are talking about how she helps women entrepreneurs and business owners struggling to transform an idea into a reality and into a profitable business entity by providing tools, resources, and guidance to protect their legacy. Join us! Her personal mantra is: Results. Not excuses. CynthiaGallardo.com — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana & The Orchard, Authorized Service Providers of Apple. 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 vote

Tina and I are talking about her herbal tea business, The Natural Way. She says her all natural, organic tea blends provide an immune boost along with other benefits. Beyond just tea, we are also talking with Tina about her role as the Community Development Director for the Lafayette Habitat for Humanity and her role as being the volunteer Executive Director for the McComb-Veazey Neighborhood for the past 10 years. During this time, she spearheaded many components of the neighborhood’s revitalization plans including implementing the Homegrowers Community Farm, installing the Creole F.A.C.E. cultural products district, completing the McV Community House and organizing a host of other community projects. You can learn more about The Natural Way at http://www.naturalwayherbal.com/. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana & The Orchard, Authorized Service Providers of Apple. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, d

We are talking with Andrew about the Veteran-owned Coastal Plains Meat Company that began on Middle Eastern battlefields and the “Louisiana Beef” movement they created here in Lafayette and Acadiana with local restaurants, burger joints, and grocers. Some of the restaurant locations you can try 100% local, fresh Louisiana Beef are: Taco Sisters, La Fonda, Burger Tyme, Judice Inn, Twin’s Burgers and Sweets, Deano’s, Prejean’s, Broaddus Burgers, Original Ground Pati, Ground Pati Grille and Bar, and Mandez Grill. And some local Grocers include Nunu’s Fresh Market in Youngsville, Champagne’s in Erath and Abbeville, and Larry’s Super Foods in Kaplan. You can learn more about them at http://www.coastalplainsmeatcompany.com/ — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana & The Orchard, Authorized Service Providers of Apple. 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 t

Live with Patrick W. Gandy Jr., CEO of Ochsner Lafayette General(OLG) We are talking with Patrick about OLG’s latest developments, including the multi million dollar expansion to the main Lafayette hospital as well as their new clinics being constructed around Acadiana. We will also talk about what means to have more accessible health care throughout the region and how Ochsner’s large investment to the State of Louisiana achieves that goal. We will also touch on a few other great developments that are underway as well as how Acadiana is doing when it comes to COVID. HTTPS://Togethermeansmore.org — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana & The Orchard, Authorized Service Providers of Apple. 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 h

We are talking with Charlotte Cryer, the owner & founder of Caroline & Company, located at 1800 Kaliste Saloom Road in Lafayette, LA. We are going to get to know Charlotte more while learning the origins of the popular store as it was founded in September of 1997 and named after her daughter, Caroline. https://www.carolineandco.com — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana & The Orchard, Authorized Service Providers of Apple. 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

Live with Missy Bienvenu Andrade, Chief Impact Officer of Boys & Girls Clubs in Louisiana. We are talking with Missy about her newly appointed role as Boys & Girls Clubs of Louisiana’s first Chief Impact Officer, a role supporting statewide resource development for all Clubs in Louisiana, in an effort to serve more kids in more communities. Prior to transitioning to BGCLA, Andrade served as the President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana from 2018 to 2021. The organization operates six sites throughout the region and serves nearly 5,000 kids annually. Daily, the Boys & Girls Clubs provide programs that provide academic support, leadership development, and education about healthy lifestyles to kids ages 6-18. https://bgcla.org/ — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana & The Orchard, Authorized Service Providers of Apple. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flu

We are talking about Elizabeth to learn more about her, her businesses, and how she became part of what makes Downtown Lafayette what it is. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana & The Orchard, Authorized Service Providers of Apple. 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 think