In the Season 5 premiere of FUELED: A Fenstermaker Podcast, we sit down with Mayor Charlotte Stemmans Clavier of Carencro, Louisiana—a leader whose dedication to community and thoughtful approach to growth is helping guide the city through its next chapter.

Since taking office in 2022, Mayor Clavier has prioritized both infrastructure and engagement, leading Carencro’s first-ever Comprehensive Plan—Carencro 2.0—with a focus on public input, smart planning, and long-term livability. In this conversation, she reflects on the practical challenges of leadership, the importance of trust in local government, and the values that shape her day-to-day decisions.

This episode kicks off our new season theme: Leading Louisiana: Concrete & Character, exploring the individuals whose work strengthens our communities from the ground up.