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Meet Casey Hoyt and Michael Moore, Founders of VieMed, Largest Provider of Non-Invasive Ventilators in U. S.
Casey Hoyt and Michael Moore, founders of VieMed Healthcare, Inc., the largest independent non-invasive ventilation therapy provider in the U S., joined Jan Swift of Discover Lafayette to discuss their journey. They were joined by Casey's dad,
Lafayette Parish Mayor-President Josh Guillory Shares Thoughts on First Year in Office
Lafayette Parish Mayor-President Josh Guillory joined Jan Swift of Discover Lafayette to discuss his first year of service to the community. Guillory took office on January 6, 2020, and has faced unprecedented challenges this year as the coronavirus ro...
Jim Dore - Executive Coach Shares Lifetime Business Experience
Jim Dore, Executive Business Coach with Vistage, the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization, joined Discover Lafayette to discuss his career and passion for helping business people become leaders in their field.
Amanda Landers, Regional Director of Vitalant Blood Services, Discusses Urgent Need for Blood Donations
Discover Lafayette welcomes Amanda Landers, Regional Director of Vitalant. Vitalant, formed in 1943, was formally known as United Blood Services and is one of the nation's largest non-profit blood transfusion organizations.
3rd Circuit Court of Appeal Judge Jonathan Perry - Dedicated Public Servant and Acclaimed Cajun Comedian
3rd Circuit Court of Appeal Judge Jonathan Perry joined Discover Lafayette to share his journey of public service. From his days growing up in Kaplan in a single-parent household with little money to the achievement of a law degree,
Joshua Caffery - Director of the Center for Louisiana Studies at UL- Lafayette
Dr. Joshua Clegg Caffery, director of the Center for Louisiana Studies at UL- Lafayette, is our guest. Josh has deep historical ties to the university, having earned master’s and doctoral degrees in English and folklore studies from UL - Lafayette.
Carlee Alm-Labar, President and CEO of United Way of Acadiana
Carlee Alm-LaBar, President and CEO of United Way of Acadiana ("UWA"), is our guest. As a young woman who first moved to South Louisiana for Teach for America teaching High School Math in Churchpoint in 1998,
Dr. Shaunda Grisby - Surgical Oncologist
Discover Lafayette welcomed Surgical Oncologist Dr. Shaunda Grisby of Oschner Lafayette General to discuss her journey in medicine and her mission in helping people be free of breast cancer. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
Dr. Pearson Cross - Political Analyst/Associate Dean of Liberal Arts at UL Lafayette
Dr. Pearson Cross, seasoned political analyst, joined Discover Lafayette to discuss the political climate in this 2020 election cycle. Early voting will run through Oct. 27, 2020, preceding the November 3rd election,
Kip Judice - Candidate for Lafayette City Marshall
Kip Judice, candidate for Lafayette City Marshall, joined Discover Lafayette to discuss his desire to serve our community and bring a common-sense approach to restoring trust in the Marshall's office. The election will be held on November 3, 2020.