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This episode was recorded on August 16th and Priscilla has since been disqualified from running for Lafayette Mayor-President. We are talking with Priscilla Gonzalez, a surprise addition to the race for Lafayette’s Mayor-President. We discuss her background, her plans for Lafayette, if elected, and where she hopes to see Lafayette in the future. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Construction, The Music Academy of Acadiana, and Electronic Protection Systems.

This episode was recorded on August 11th. Justin has been elected to serve as Lafayette Parish's new Tax Assessor. Justin grew up in Thibodeaux and came to Lafayette to study at USL(UL Lafayette) and earn a bachelor’s in Computer Information Systems. Making Lafayette his home, Justin is now Enterprise Data Integration Manager for First Horizon Bank and has served two terms as Vice President of the Lafayette Parish School Board(district 6 rep). He is now running for Lafayette Tax Assessor. We will talk about his coming up story, Lafayette Parish schools, and what he plans to do if elected as Lafayette Tax Assessor. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Construction, The Music Academy of Acadiana, and and Electronic Protection Systems.

The episode was recorded live on July 28th Sean & I are chatting about the new addition to the church campus after its Hurricane damage, how construction was during the process, and the new spaces including The Bayou Beanery coffee shop with Reve Coffee beans as well as Caroline’s Cookies. We are also going to talk about the opening of the new addition for Sunday, August 6th, and what the surrounding community can expect in regards to visiting the church to see for yourself. You can also learn more at www.thebayouchurch.org/decades https://thebayouchurch.org/connect/ev... — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Construction, The Music Academy of Acadiana, and and Electronic Protection Systems. Chase Group takes the lead and becomes your ONE point of contact for the entire design-build process. They have a diverse portfolio of projects that range from medical to popular restaurants to multi-unit shopping center developments. Check out their website at http://www.chasegroupconstructio

We are chatting with Shawn Willson, a candidate for Louisiana State Governor. Shawn is a seasoned leader with 25 years in state government, transforming transportation, and championing the community. We will be talking about his life leading up to running for Governor as well as asking some semi-tough questions. https://www.wilsonforla.com — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Construction, The Music Academy of Acadiana, and and Electronic Protection Systems. Chase Group takes the lead and becomes your ONE point of contact for the entire design-build process. They have a diverse portfolio of projects that range from medical to popular restaurants to multi-unit shopping center developments. Check out their website at http://www.chasegroupconstruction.com — Unleash your musical potential with the Music Academy of Acadiana - Acadiana's top music school! With classes in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, and audio production, their experienced instructors cater to stud

We are talking with Jesse Guidry about supporting local businesses and what that means to our community. Also, be sure to submit to our “Crowd Support Local Business” link at https://app.sli.do/event/6fREoREXeczo... . We will be watching the live submissions! https://www.lafayettetravel.com — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by Chase Group Construction, The Music Academy of Acadiana, and and Electronic Protection Systems. Chase Group takes the lead and becomes your ONE point of contact for the entire design-build process. They have a diverse portfolio of projects that range from medical to popular restaurants to multi-unit shopping center developments. Check out their website at http://www.chasegroupconstruction.com — Unleash your musical potential with the Music Academy of Acadiana - Acadiana's top music school! With classes in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, and audio production, their experienced instructors cater to students of all ages and musical styles. Graduates

We talking with Ben about the founding of the company, Techneaux, what they do and what they have planned for the future as they expand. Techneaux.com — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana, Chase Group Construction, and and Electronic Protection Systems. Unleash your musical potential with the Music Academy of Acadiana - Acadiana's top music school! With classes in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, and audio production, their experienced instructors cater to students of all ages and musical styles. Graduates have excelled in college and major music competitions, and even made it on popular TV shows like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by UL Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, they've won national recognition and are consistently voted as a top music school since 2016. Their goal is to make music lessons fun, educational and to help foster the next generation of musicians and creative thinkers! You can find them at the following

We are talking with Eli about how he landed in Lafayette, after moving here from Lacoste, Texas. He has since made Lafayette his home, started a family here and wants to do his part in making Lafayette a special place for future generations. If you’d like to reach out to Eli, here is his contact page:https://www.cornerstonela.com/our_tea... — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana, and Chase Group Construction. Unleash your musical potential with the Music Academy of Acadiana - Acadiana's top music school! With classes in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, and audio production, their experienced instructors cater to students of all ages and musical styles. Graduates have excelled in college and major music competitions, and even made it on popular TV shows like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by UL Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, they've won national recognition and are consistently voted as a top music school since 2016. Their

We are talking with Seth about his local companies, LA Cheesecake Bakery along with his other company, Alpha Adventures. Seth is also a state operator for Gelleo.We will be discussing all of their companies and more! https://www.lacheesecakebakery.com/ https://alphaadventuresports.com/ — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana, and Chase Group Construction. Unleash your musical potential with the Music Academy of Acadiana - Acadiana's top music school! With classes in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, and audio production, their experienced instructors cater to students of all ages and musical styles. Graduates have excelled in college and major music competitions, and even made it on popular TV shows like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by UL Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, they've won national recognition and are consistently voted as a top music school since 2016. Their goal is to make music lessons fun, educational and to

We are talking with Murk Wilson, owner at Keep Em Laced, a Veteran-owned high-end shoe store specializing in sought-after footwear, branded apparel, electronics, and accessories. Join us as we sit down with Murk Wilson to delve into his journey as an entrepreneur, why shoes, and what the future looks like for the growing brand. List the website at https://keepemlaced.com. — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana, and Chase Group Construction. Unleash your musical potential with the Music Academy of Acadiana - Acadiana's top music school! With classes in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, and audio production, their experienced instructors cater to students of all ages and musical styles. Graduates have excelled in college and major music competitions, and even made it on popular TV shows like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by UL Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, they've won national recognition and are consistently voted as a top music s

We are talking with Brandon & Morgan Miller, travel ball parents and creators of the viral camera & phone mount, The Nexus Mount. We will learn how the idea of the mount came to be, why the duo felt led to create the product, challenges, and future of the product after a successful launch. You can also visit their website, https://www.thenexusmount.com, to get your own Nexus Mount. (This is not a paid promotion). — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana, and Chase Group Construction. Unleash your musical potential with the Music Academy of Acadiana - Acadiana's top music school! With classes in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, and audio production, their experienced instructors cater to students of all ages and musical styles. Graduates have excelled in college and major music competitions, and even made it on popular TV shows like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by UL Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, they've won national recog

We are chatting with fellow Leadership Lafayette classmate Brent Broussard, owner at The Broussard Enterprise Group, LLC and a handmade jewelry designer. We will discuss Brent’s non-profit that he is starting along with why he felt led to join Leadership Lafayette, and how he got started in hand making jewelry. LIT36! Best Class ever! — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana, and Chase Group Construction. Unleash your musical potential with the Music Academy of Acadiana - Acadiana's top music school! With classes in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, and audio production, their experienced instructors cater to students of all ages and musical styles. Graduates have excelled in college and major music competitions, and even made it on popular TV shows like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by UL Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, they've won national recognition and are consistently voted as a top music school since 2016. Their goal

We are talking with Diogo, a fellow Leadership of Lafayette Class of 36 classmate, combat veteran, and successful financial representative who has dedicated his life to serving others. From growing up in Portugal and Canada to graduating from Seton Hall University and serving in the Army, Diogo has had a remarkable journey. LIT36! Best Class ever! — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana, and Chase Group Construction. Unleash your musical potential with the Music Academy of Acadiana - Acadiana's top music school! With classes in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, and audio production, their experienced instructors cater to students of all ages and musical styles. Graduates have excelled in college and major music competitions, and even made it on popular TV shows like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by UL Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, they've won national recognition and are consistently voted as a top music school since 2016.

Today on the tea, we are talking with local entrepreneurs, Setareh & Mike Delcambre, owners of the newly opened Sunday’s Soda Fountain in Downtown Lafayette. https://sundayssodafountain.com/ — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana, and Chase Group Construction. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers of the Times since 2016 and they have won the national music school of the year award in 2014. Their goal is to make music lessons fun, educational and to help foster the next generation of

We are talking with Daisy about all things mushrooms, mushroom farming, and what it takes to be a fungi. She is also on the board for the Acadiana Food Alliance! https://www.allcapsgourmetmushrooms.com https://instagram.com/allcapsgourmetm... — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers of the Times since 2016 and they have won the national music school of the year award in 2014. Their goal is to make music lessons fun, educational and to help foster the

We are talking with Ben Pierce, local swamp photographer and passionate outdoorsman serving as the Executive Director for Swamp Base and McGee's Swamp Tours. With a background in Landscape Architecture from LSU and experience working with an international firm, Ben has been leading Louisiana Swamp Base since 2010. He loves capturing the beauty of swamp environments through his lens and changing people's perspectives. https://www.benpiercephotography.com — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top fina

We are talking with Jay Ducote, a Baton Rouge native, chef, traveler, speaker, storyteller, culinary personality, and cultural gastronomist who basically eats and drinks for a living. He's appeared on many popular TV shows like Food Network Star, Chopped, and Cutthroat Kitchen. He's cooked at the historic James Beard House twice and authored a cookbook called Jay Ducote's Louisiana Outdoor Cooking. https://www.jayducote.com — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school

Today, we are discussing the upcoming Festival International de Louisiane, which is one of the largest outdoor international music and art events in the country, as well as Lafayette's Bicentennial celebration. Joining us in the studio are Jesse Guidry, VP of Communications at Lafayette Travel (LCVC), and Carly Viator, Festival International's marketing director. They will be sharing insights on this year's festivities, and we anticipate that it could be one of the biggest Festival years yet. You’ll need to listen in to learn why though! https://www.festivalinternational.org https://www.lafayettetravel.com — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana, and Chase Group Construction. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiere

We are talking about Diamonds In Space and how Dianna Rae Jewelry became the first small business, and first female owned business to send an item to space and back that has been made for sale to the public. That, and more about Dianna Rae and how she started her jewelry business. http://www.diamondsinspace.com http://www.diannaraejewelry.com — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers of the Times since 2016 and they have won the national music school of

We are talking with Kirt Boudreau, principal chair of C12 South Louisiana, about what C12 is, how it works, and we will also dig a little into who Kirt is himself. Here is a little on C12, it is a Christian-based peer advisory group that aims to equip Christian CEOs and small business owners to build great businesses for an even greater purpose. https://www.facebook.com/C12-South-Lo... https://www.joinc12.com — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers of

We are talking with Korey about his ghost kitchen & pies; all pies! Sweet pies, savory pies, some filled with fruit, some filled with meats, and even cream pies! http://www.acadianslicepies.com — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers of the Times since 2016 and they have won the national music school of the year award in 2014. Their goal is to make music lessons fun, educational and to help foster the next generation of musicians and creative thin