Discover Lafayette welcomes a true living legend of service to Acadiana: Dr. Mary B. Neiheisel. Dr. Neiheisel was the 2017 recipient of the prestigious Lafayette Civic Cup, one of the highest honors for civic service in our community. Her journey in Lafay

Andre Michot, a driving force behind Louisianas cultural soundscape and a founding member of the Grammy-winning Lost Bayou Ramblers, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss Michot Accordions. Widely known for pushing Cajun music forward while remaining deep

In this episode, Adam Daigle, Business Editor of The Acadiana Advocate, returns to break down Lafayette and Acadianas top five business stories of 2025. With years of experience tracking economic trends, major developments, and the people shaping our com

Discover Lafayette welcomes Hans Nelsen, known on air as Fast, who co-hosts the morning show on Big 102.1 from 6:00 to 10:00 a.m. each weekday with CJ Clements.Pictured are CJ Clements and “Fast” (Hans Nelson), co-hosts of Big 102.1’s

We welcome Lafayettes own master of illusion, Devon Faul, one of Acadianas most captivating magicians. Devon is known for blending sleight of hand with a deep sense of showmanship to create experiences that leave audiences spellbound. From close-up mome

Our guest is Teri Dupuy-Gore, Executive Director of Hub Lafayette Urban Ministries, a Christ-centered outreach serving our neighbors experiencing homelessness, chronic poverty, hunger, and difficult life transitions. Teri shares how The Hub and its Lov

Discover Lafayette welcomes Kent Zerangue, the founder of Food With Love, a heart centered ministry of Hospice of Acadiana that he first began in July 2017 when he offered to cook for a former classmate whose son had been diagnosed with a brain bleed.

Chanda Rubin From Carencro to World Tennis StardomThis special episode of Discover Lafayette features an archival interview with Lafayettes own Chanda Rubin, one of the greatest athletes to emerge from our community. Originally recorded in 2014 for

Today we shine a spotlight on Louisiana Grass Roots, a compelling new documentary produced by Dr. Phyllis Baudoin Griffard and directed by Jillian Godshall. This film captures the voices of everyday L

Heidi McDonald and Jason Stoner, the passionate duo behind Foodies of Lafayette and the Lafayette Community Fridge Program, join Discover Lafayette. Their mission blends a love for local restaurants w