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Warren Abadie, Director of Traffic, Roads and Bridges
Today we welcome Warren Abadie, Director of Traffic, Roads and Bridges for Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG). A Lafayette native, Warren has spent his entire career with LCG, steadily rising thr
Russ Hosmer, USMC Veteran & Founder of Constant Progression
Russ Hosmer, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, certified life coach, former national-champion bodybuilder, and founder of Constant Progression, an online life coaching and personal development platform ser
Tim Metcalf – Lafayette Restaurateur and Entrepreneur
Today we welcome Tim Metcalf, a Lafayette entrepreneur whose name is tied to some of Acadianas most beloved establishments. Owner of Deanos Pizza, Prejeans Restaurant, and Marcello Wine Market, alo
Paul Eason – Billeaud Companies’ Chair and Advertising Executive
Discover Lafayette welcomes Paul Eason, founder of Eason Advertising, a marketing and public relations firm based in Lafayette, to share his family history as a member of the Billeaud family. He serve
Marcelle Bienvenu – Acclaimed Cookbook Author and Food Writer who has been Preparing Cajun and Creole dishes since the 1960s
Discover Lafayette welcomes Marcelle Bienvenu, cookbook author and food writer who has been preparing Cajun and Creole dishes since the 1960s. A St. Martinville native, she still lives there with her
Lafayette Fire Chief Robert Benoit — A Lifetime of Service and Leadership
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
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
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
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
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