Episodes

March is our favorite time of year here at Local Leaders the Podcast. March is National Women in History Month and each year we select five ladies from Livingston Parish Louisiana to represent Local Leaders the Podcast as "Leading Ladies". Our first of five (no particular order) is Mrs. Shannon Bernard. When Mrs. Bernard is not helping other financially through her role as a Regional Vice President at Primerica, she is doing what leaders do...Giving back to her community in droves! We are ex...

Saying these type of developers is rare is an understatement. Chase Catalano and Justin Bryson join Local Leaders the Podcast host Jim Chapman to discuss their method of development that is community minded and responsible! These two amazing business people lay out developing the way it should be done and convinced the host of Local Leaders the Podcast that Front Porch Property Group is developing Livingston Parish and surrounding areas the way it should be! You will not want to miss this one! ...

The Livingston Parish Young Republicans is an officially recognized chapter of the Louisiana Young Republican Federation. The new organization is led by Chairman Nathan Sanders, a Walker native who serves as grassroots engagement director for Americans for Prosperity and vice chairman of the Louisiana Young Republican Federation. Sitting down today on local Leaders the Podcast hosted by Jim Chapman is both Nathan Sanders and Community Leader Larry Davis, discussing various topics including an ...

Motivator, Author, Entrepreneur , Life Architect, Philanthropist. A quick scan of Edvante Showers twitter feed and you will find these words. When Local Leaders the Podcast Host Jim Chapman sat down with the Pastor of City of Hope Church in Denham Springs, Louisiana however....he learned so much more about the Albany, Louisiana native. If you are a Business Owner, or even just someone seeking to discover more about yourself then this is the podcast for you. It may be the most powerful hour we h...

In 2016 an unpredictable storm caused unprecedented flooding in Livingston Parish Louisiana and surrounding areas like Baton Rouge. The City of Denham Springs alone had 90 percent of its residents flood.As a resident of Denham Springs I lived through has become known as a 1000 year event and after nearly 6 years I am ready to tell my personal story. a story of losing everything and finding myself. I hope you enjoy it! This is Episode 5. In this fifth episode my wife joins me in the studio to c...

From Andi Lynn's "About Me" Page. You’ve probably heard “you are what you eat.” At Andi Lynn’s, we make the highest quality herbal remedies that are steeped in tradition and backed by science. We source premium, organic, whole plant ingredients, from global farmer co-ops and blend them by hand in small batches in our FDA kitchen in the USA. Our remedies are high potency and third party tested. Since 2011, I’ve been dedicated to perfecting these formulas to create products that improve the well...

In 2016 an unpredictable storm caused unprecedented flooding in Livingston Parish Louisiana and surrounding areas like Baton Rouge. The City of Denham Springs alone had 90 percent of its residents flood. As a resident of Denham Springs I lived through has become known as a 1000 year event and after nearly 6 years I am ready to tell my personal story. a story of losing everything and finding myself. I hope you enjoy it! This is Episode 3. In this third episode I discuss the evening of August 1...

In 2016 an unpredictable storm caused unprecedented flooding in Livingston Parish Louisiana and surrounding areas like Baton Rouge. The City of Denham Springs alone had 90 percent of its residents flood. As a resident of Denham Springs I lived through has become known as a 1000 year event and after nearly 6 years I am ready to tell my personal story. A story of losing everything and finding myself. I hope you enjoy it! This is Episode 3. In this fourth episode I discuss the day of August 14, ...

"Gain better clarity with help from Eagle Eye Care. This locally owned and operated practice in Denham Springs, LA, offers a wide array of vision care services. Whether you want to switch to contact lenses or schedule an emergency eye exam, their qualified optometrist and optician will ensure you get the care that you deserve. Eagle Eye Care provides comprehensive eye exams for both children and adults, and ensures patient comfort from start to finish. An annual eye exam can help identify und...

Stephanie Berthelot is more than just a house painter, much more. With over 30 years experience in the painting realm Stephanie can do it all, from sheetrock to texture, to decorative painting to murals......the list goes on and on! In this sit down with Local leaders the Podcast host Jim Chapman the Owner of SR Enterprise Painting opens up about many of the more obscure things she does as it relates to painting. This longtime talented painter is a longtime Livingston Parish resident and we w...

In well over 100 episodes I would be hard pressed to find someone as passionate about vehicle detail service then Brian Ogle! In this episode of Local Leader the Podcast Host Jim Chapman sits down with Brian to discuss the WIDE array of services he offers to keep your car or truck clean and happy! A very entertaining edition of Local Leaders the Podcast! #CarDetailing #TruckDetailing #Podcast #LocalBusinessPodcast #LocalLeadersthePodcast #LivingstonParish Ogles Custom Detail Facebook Page h...

Juan Sabogal joins Local Leaders the podcast host Jim Chapman. This Denham Springs, Louisiana resident and local franchise owner of Forever Lawn discusses how he ended up a franchise owner and it becomes apparent from the start how much affection he has for his community and his business! You will not want to miss this one with the local king of artificial grass! #ForeverLawn #LocalLeadersthepodcast #LivingstonParish #Podcast #BusinessPodcast ForeverLawn Promotional YouTube video: https://yo...

In 2016 an unpredictable storm caused unprecedented flooding in Livingston Parish Louisiana and surrounding areas like Baton Rouge. The City of Denham Springs alone had 90 percent of its residents flood. As a resident of Denham Springs I lived through has become known as a 1000 year event and after nearly 6 years I am ready to tell my personal story. a story of losing everything and finding myself. I hope you enjoy it! This is Episode 2. In this second episode I discuss the events of August ...

In 2016 an unpredictable storm caused unprecedented flooding in Livingston Parish Louisiana and surrounding areas like Baton Rouge. The City of Denham Springs alone had 90 percent of its residents flood. As a resident of Denham Springs I lived through has become known as a 1000 year event and after nearly 6 years I am ready to tell my personal story. a story of losing everything and finding myself. I hope you enjoy it! This is Episode 1. In this first episode I discuss the events leading up t...

From Grace Therapy Center's "about us" page: At Grace Therapy Center, we believe that through individualized and collaborative programs, anyone can achieve success. Data are captured for every behavior across many different domains including communication, academic literacy, problem solving, and self-management. We know that each component of an individual’s therapy team is essential so we provide frequent communication and updates as well as family education. Business Owner of Grace Therapy ...

*Christmas Eve SPECIAL* Tommy Stojak of Sombrero's of Walker, Louisiana as well as Uno Dos Tacos of Denham Springs and City Wings of Walker joins Local Leaders the Podcast host Jim Chapman to discuss his amazing life in the restaurant business. From his travel to America this Croatian born business man shares some great information! #Restaurant #Louisiana #Podcast #LocalLeadersthePodcast Sombreros website: https://mysombreros.com Citywings Website: https://www.lacitywings.com/gallery Uno D...

From Affordable Labs website: Affordable Labs is the premier medical laboratory service in the Baton Rouge area. Since 2004, we have been the first company to offer direct access testing to the Baton Rouge community. That means you're able to visit our lab and request any lab test. Affordable Labs has also been the “go-to” for home bound patients as well as those who are typically a “hard stick”. Home Health companies as well as primary physicians have used our services to obtain much needed la...

Christopher Stirgus (mostly known as Chris Stirgus), is the original owner of Stirgus Credit Repair; which is an online company he created. Chris Stirgus was born in Baton Rouge, La. and mainly grew up in Denham Springs, La. as he gained experience in evaluating credit and guiding consumers to assert their legal rights. He guarantee honesty, dependability and virtues which most people seem to have forgotten. Credit repair firms cannot do anything to make you feel comfortable, but Stirgus Credit...

Dr. Celeste DiCarlo sits down with Local Leaders the Podcast Host Jim Chapman and discusses her upbringing in the "Eye" business and her decision to continue on with her mothers legacy of Eye Care. From Louisiana Eye Care's Website: Our mission is to provide patients of all ages with the highest quality of eye care. We strive for each patient to feel right at home in our office, and our friendly, specially trained team members make this possible. We take pride in this profession, and that shine...

Chase Tyler has done it all. At the young age of 16 Chase made his way to Branson, MO, Then Nashville and eventually ended up where he always wanted to be...Home. In this 139th edition of Local Leaders the Podcast Host Jim Chapman sits down with this 2 time inductee into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame to discuss his long and winding road in the music industry and discovers that the man behind the microphone is as genuine as his music and you will too! #Podcast #ChaseTylerBand #LocalLeadersThe...

When Kelsey Brown started her company "The Occasional Basket" it was because she was in need of a unique gift basket for an occasion and after a vast internet search she realized that no one in the area produced them. She then searched nationally and found that even on Etsy, the baskets though in existence were not available anytime soon. Little did she know that a little over a year later she would not only be ROCKING in the gift basket world but also make an appearance on Local Leaders the Pod...

When it comes to Property Management, Kellie and Ashley Alford want to make it as smooth a process as possible for Home Owners Associations! These ladies are serious about HOA's through their company Legacies Management of Louisiana and it shows as they sit down to discuss all the in's and out's of Property Management with Local Leaders The Podcast host Jim Chapman. Legacies Management brings a unique skill set to this industry as combined they have a high level of experience in both property ma...

Ryan Harrell of Goosehead Insurance Denham Springs sits down with Local Leaders the Podcast host in Episode 134 to discuss a variety of topics including FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 and its possible effects on Louisiana Flood insurance. Ryan Harrell Goosehead Insurance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GooseheadInsuranceRyanHarrellGoosehead Insurance on the web: https://www.goosehead.com Filmed at Envision Podcast Studios www.EnvisionPodcastStudio.com LOCAL LEADERS THE PODCAST LINKS: Our Website: w...

SPOTIFY VIDEO VERSION IS NOW HERE! Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard Joins Local Leaders the Podcast to discuss the 2021 Christmas Crusade. This program has raised millions of dollars since its inception to purchase toys for needy children in Livingston Parish. Sheriff Ard also discusses the positive influence the program has on his deputies and the community as a whole. This non-profit is amazing and a great episode awaits! #LivingstonParishSheriffsOffice #LivingstonParishSheriff #Livingsto...