Discover Lafayette

Discover Lafayette


Latest Episodes

Hannah Gumbo - Artist/Illustrator
October 09, 2020

Hannah Gumbo incorporates fun and whimsy into each of her artistic creations. Whether it is a 43 foot "Legacy Barn Mural" designed to tell the story of a beloved family member, a commissioned piece which captures the essence of Rodgers and Hammerstein'...

Kay Karre Gautreaux - Candidate for 15th JDC District Judge
October 01, 2020

Kay Karre’ Gautreaux, a native of Lafayette and practicing attorney of 33 years, is our guest today. She is a candidate for judge in the 15th Judicial District, Division K, in Lafayette Parish, in the upcoming November 3rd election. 

Mark deClouet of Axis Behavioral Health and Recovery on Increased Opioid Drug Addiction and Overdoses
September 25, 2020

Mark deClouet of Axis Behavioral Health & Recovery, a Board Certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, joined Jan Swift to discuss the rise in fatal opioid overdoses in the Acadiana area.

Danny Landry – Candidate for District Attorney, 15th Judicial District Court
September 18, 2020

Daniel "Danny" Landry, candidate for District Attorney for the 15th Judicial District Court (covering Lafayette, Acadia, and Vermilion parishes), joined Discover Lafayette to discuss the upcoming election on November 3, 2020,

Traci Aucoin - GEAR UP Project Director for Lafayette Parish School System
September 11, 2020

Traci Aucoin, the Lafayette Parish Public School System GEAR UP Project Director, joined Jan Swift, host of Discover Lafayette.  GEAR UP stands for “Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs."

State Senator Gerald Boudreaux
September 04, 2020

Louisiana State Senator Gerald Boudreaux of Lafayette is our guest. Representing Senate District 24, he serves as Vice-Chair of Local and Municipal Affairs, and on the Finance and Health & Welfare Committees of the Senate.

Big Brothers Big Sisters to Benefit from Acadiana Po-Boy Festival - The Pandemic Edition
September 02, 2020

Big Brothers Big Sisters' Executive Director, Kalli Christ, and RADER's Director of Growth, Whitney Savoie, joined Jan Swift to discuss how the annual Acadiana Po-Boy Festival pandemic has pivoted in its mission to help the non-profit Big Brothers Big ...

Michele Billeaud - Candidate for 15th Judicial District Court Judge in Lafayette Parish
August 26, 2020

Michele Billeaud, candidate for 15th Judicial District Court Judge in Lafayette Parish joined Jan Swift of the Discover Lafayette podcast. The election will be held on November 3, 2020, and is slated to have a high turnout as it coincides with many...

Gregg Gothreaux - President and CEO of Lafayette Economic Development Authority
August 21, 2020

Gregg Gothreaux, President and CEO of Lafayette Economic Development Authority, joined host, Jan Swift, to discuss the economic impacts of the COVID-19 shutdown. LEDA is a full-service, tax-funded government entity dedicated to helping the business com...

Kyle Bacon - Commercial Attorney With an Eye on Downtown and Improving the Business Climate
August 14, 2020

Kyle Bacon, head of Jones Walkers' Lafayette office, joined Jan Swift of Discover Lafayette to discuss developments in downtown Lafayette, as well as today’s commercial business climate. A Lafayette native and graduate of Lafayette High,