Discover Lafayette

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Latest Episodes

Lafayette Fire Chief Robert Benoit — A Lifetime of Service and Leadership
August 08, 2025

Lafayette Fire Chief Robert Benoit, a man who has devoted 46 years to protecting our community, recently announced his retirement. A Lafayette native, Chief Benoit joined the department in May 1979 an

Jonathan Booth – Private Investment Fund Manager – Booth Laird Capital Management
August 01, 2025

Jonathan Booth, Chartered Financial Analyst and CPA accredited in business valuation, joins Discover Lafayette to share his remarkable journey from being a young boy of 11 years of age falling in love

La. State Representative Annie Wingate Spell – District 45
July 25, 2025

Annie Wingate Spell, Louisiana State Representative for District 45, joins Discover Lafayette to share the journey that led her to public service. Annies story is one of unwavering determination, pro

State Senator Brach Myers – District 23
July 18, 2025

Discover Lafayette: Senator Brach Myers on Public Service, Family, and Revitalizing the Oil Center of Lafayette Louisiana State Senator Brach Myers, who began serving Senate District 23 in March 20

Jacoby Landry – New Owner of Northgate Mall
July 11, 2025

Jacoby Landry, the new owner of Lafayettes oldest indoor shopping center, Northgate Mall, shares his vision to bring hope, commerce, and fresh energy to North Lafayette. Jacoby's energy and can-do at

Michael Desormeaux, UL – Lafayette Head Football Coach
July 03, 2025

We welcome UL - Lafayette Football Head Coach Michael Desormeaux, a graduate of Catholic High in New Iberia and standout UL Lafayette quarterback, who became the eighth quarterback in NCAA history to

Bill Bacque – Market Scope Consulting – Tracking Real Estate Trends
June 27, 2025

Real estate expert Bill Bacque of Market Scope Consulting, whose career has spanned over 53 years in the housing industry, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss real estate trends. Formerly with Van

Acadiana Veterans Hockey – Eric Iorio and Dani Francis – Where Camaraderie and Community Meet on the Ice
June 20, 2025

In this episode of Discover Lafayette, we shine a light on a unique community tucked away in South Louisiana: veterans who find healing, camaraderie, and fun on the ice rink. Our guests, Eric Iorio

Steve Raggio: Co-Owner of Bayou State Pawn and Author of “Heart Talking, Inspiring Poems for the Soul”
June 13, 2025

Steve Raggio, co-owner of Bayou State Pawn & Jewelry, joins Discover Lafayette to share the remarkable story of his dual life as a successful business owner and newly published poet. His book, Heart T

Jude David – Building Legacies Through Business, Stewardship, and Strategic Giving
June 06, 2025

On this episode of Discover Lafayette, we welcome Jude David, managing partner of Final Ascent, a mergers and acquisitions advisory firm that helps mid-market business ownerstypically with $5 million