Episodes

From Randazzo's Italian Market's Website: With devotion to my family and a love for cooking, we are happy to bring Randazzo’s Italian Market to the Denham Springs area. We aren’t simply a deli, or good food fast. Randazzo's ensures the highest quality ingredients with an authentic taste of Italy in an easy, affordable and accessible way. Visit our market and enjoy a glass of our house wine and fresh pasta or select a carry out item from our prepared tastes of Italy. We also offer catering servic...

Heather Powell has an incredible passion for health and fitness because of her own personal fitness journey. This is why she opened the Denham Springs Fit Body Boot Camp. Heather along with her husband and strongest supporter Lamar go in depth with Jim Chapman on the struggles of starting a business, The awesome team they have put together at Fit Body Boot Camp Denham Springs and the adversity they have overcame due to health issues. You will learn why Fit Body has become one of the hottest gyms...

City of Denham Springs Mayor Gerard Landry has overcome a bunch! In the middle of his 2nd four year term as Mayor of Denham Springs he has had to lead his city through the "great flood" of 2016, Covid 19, and Ice Storms just to name a few. His amazing ability to overcome these obstacles with the help of his employees has placed him as one of the most resilient mayors in the country. Denham Springs through his leadership is not only surviving but thriving! In this episode of Local Leaders:The Po...

Jim Chapman of Local Leaders The Podcast sits down with Brittany Powell who owns the only ladies fitness studio in Livingston and is Helping women fall in love with fitness one class at a time! You are going to love this interview with Fearless Fitness, a ladies only gym located in Livingston, Louisiana. #Fitness #LivingstonParish #FearlessFitness #Fearless #LocalLeaderthePodcast #LivingstonParishBusiness #Podcast fearless fitness on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fearlessfitnesslivingston F...

From the FYB website: Front Yard Bikes is a community bike shop that focuses on teaching participants of all ages how to fix and maintain bikes. We teach and develop skills in mathematics, physics and mechanics, while promoting inclusivity, mentorship, recreation and academic achievement. We offer youth in the community a safe, free after-school program. They are taught responsibility and become peer leaders as they are faced with ethical and moral questions in their day-to-day lives. The heart ...

Jarreytt and Andrea Johnson Johnson sit down with Local Leaders the Podcast episode 113 to discuss not only their amazing restaurant Fit blendz Denham Springs, but also the trials and tribulations that come with owning a business and dealing with permitting , Covid, and long distance driving. What we discover is that when this power couple puts their mind to something, they cannot be stopped! This episode is for any small business owner who has been or is currently struggling and needs so good o...

When you podcast local business, every once in a while….Lightning strikes. To put it simply Payton Courtney just BROUGHT IT! Payton Courtney is owner of Aydell Lane Spa and Boutique, a successful small business in Walker, Louisiana. In this episode of Local Leaders:The Podcast, Host Jim Chapman and (serving in a co-hosting roll for this episode) Tiffany Sicard, sit down with Payton to discuss her business, her struggle, and her amazing ability to communicate it with passion. If you are a woman s...

Le' Chein Brewing Company in Denham Springs, Louisiana sits down to talk about the PASSION that goes with having the first and only Beer Brewing company in Livingston Parish, LA. Brett and Ryan Dunham open up on WHY they do what they do and through this Host Jim Chapman discovers this family's story is way more then just another BEER Story! You really do not want to miss this episode of Local Leaders The Podcast featuring Le' Chein Brewing Company! #MicroBrewery #BeerBrewery #Podcast #Local Lead...

In this episode of Local Leaders:The Podcast, your host Jim Chapman has some amazing announcements regarding the future of the podcast that is all about Local Business as well as it's sister company Envision Podcast Studio Rentals. You will not want to miss this amazing episode! Filmed at Envision Podcast Studio Rentals LLC www.EnvisionPodcastStudio.com LOCAL LEADERS THE PODCAST LINKS: Our Website: www.LocalLeadersThePodcast.com Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LocalLeadersPodcast Our Inst...

In this episode of Local leaders:The podcast, Jim Chapman sits down with Go Pages Livingston Parish Owner Michael Joyce to discuss all the options go Pages can offer you with regard to promoting you business via Advertising. This Leadership Livingston graduate discusses not only his early start in sales but how it became the catalyst for his purchase of a Go Pages franchise here in Livingston Parish. A must watch episode you won't want to miss! Go Pages on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Denh...

The Dad's of Denham, A popular tailgate seen every Friday night at Yellow Jacket Stadium in Denham Springs, LA Join Local Leaders the Podcast host Jim Chapman and explain the "Why" of what they do. When it comes to entertainment podcast episode 106 may be the best we have ever done! Dan Bourgeois and Ricky Foster dive deep into the tailgate origins and whats on tap for the future. A great episode awaits so check it out! #HighSchoolFootball #LocalLeadersthePodcast #DadsofDenham #Podcast #Tailgati...

The story of Mr. Milkshake has led to his new location opening soon at 240 range 12 blvd. Suite 107 in Denham Springs but it did not start there! Jim Chapman of Local Leaders:The Podcast goes in depth with Colin Odinet and learned so much more about what led him to become the ultra popular Mr. Milkshake with 30K followers on Facebook! A must watch episode! #Milkshakes #Podcast #LocalBusinessPodcast #LocalLeadersThePodcast #LivingstonParish #SmallBusiness Mr. Milkshake on Facebook: https://www.fa...

When it comes to South Louisiana, we are no strangers to Mosquitos. Todays guest on Local Leaders:The Podcast wants to make the outside fun again! Mosquito Joe of Baton Rouge sits down with host Jim Chapman to discuss everything from when the idea to buy a franchise from the famed Neighborly Company to the services Mosquito Joe can offer you in the way of Mosquito Abatement in your yard, at your event and especially your business. It is another great episode of Local Leaders The Podcast so check...

Warren Sager's moniker is to help you work smarter, not harder. Growth can be overwhelming. Things feel out of control, like your business is running you. Something needs to change, but you’re not sure how to get yourself and your company to the next level. He believe's you should be working on your business, not in your business. His coaching system is just what businesses need when scaling becomes daunting and in this episode of Local Leaders:The Podcast he dives deep into how he can help your...

Jim Chapman Host of Local Leaders:The Podcast sits down with Anna and Ross Bass in this episode 102 of Local Leaders:The Podcast to discuss this brand new business, a first of it's kind in Livingston Parish! Look at Me 4D Imaging offers Ultrasounds from 2D to 4D with a twist, on your time schedule and fast! Owner Anna Bass whose wealth of experience through Woman's Hospital eventually lead to the opening of Look at Me 4D Imaging but not without a winding road. What a story these 2 have to tell! ...

In a time in which accumulation of wealth and tangible items dominate the actions of many, both business owners and large public companies alike, the Alvarez family continues to give as much if not more than they take from the community. for over 25 years Alvarez construction has built this areas St. Jude Dream Home and this year marks 13th year of the wheels to succeed “No Such Thing as Impossible bike ride” found by Jairo Alverez in 2008. today Local Leaders:The podcast Host Jim Chapman sits...

In this episode of Local Leaders The Podcast, Jim Chapman sits down with Livingston Parish Staffing Agency Owner Clay Grant of Number 1 Recruiters to discuss the challenges facing the Staffing Agency industry during the heyday of the Covid-19 Pandemic. What Jim discovers is the interesting concept Clay institutes with his staffing agency where his small business provides a deep focus on both the client and potential employee to really strive and make sure the fit for both parties is a perfect ma...

Lori Johnson is a leader in every way possible. This 25 year veteran in the world of banking sits down with Jim Chapman of Local Leaders:The podcast and discusses her unique interest in preventing fraud especially with regard to the elderly. We lear a little about her personally as well (Think Bull riding). It's a look at this impressive lady from all sides as only Local Leaders:The Podcast can bring you. Lori Johnson is a 2021 Local Leaders:The Podcast leading lady recipient! This episode filme...

Woody Overton’s Real Life Real Crime Podcast has hit some enormous highs since its inception into the True Crime Genre of #podcasting just a few short years ago. From the first episode entitled Double Clutch, to following as Woody investigated the murder of Courtney Coco and eventually solving the case we listened. Behind the scenes Woody Overton’s wife Cyndi has continued to play an integral role. In this episode of Local Leaders:The Podcast host Jim Chapman sits down with Woody and Cyndi and ...

Nearly 2 years ago Woody Overton through his popular podcast Real Life Real Crime investigated the Courtney Coco case. After nearly 15 years the case went cold. Within 7 weeks Woody Overton solved it. While Woody never sought credit, it appalled me that the D.A. in Rapides Parish (among others) refuse to even mention his hard work, time and effort in solving this case. As soon as the cameras rolled the piers that be seemed to accept full credit for a case they had over a decade to solve. I wante...

Mighty Moms is a 501(c)3 organization which organizes programs for children in Livingston Parish. Through donations, Mighty Moms provides food and hygiene for children throughout the year. In this episode of Local Leaders:The Podcast Jim Chapman goes in depth with founders Beth McCormick and Dawn Birdsong and discovers the "Why" these Local Leaders do what they do to serve the community! It's a podcast episode you won't want to miss! There is even dicussion of Real Life Real Crime (Woody Overton...

Tiffany Sicard of HomeKey Mortgage sits down with Local Leaders:The Podcast Host Jim Chapman in Season 4 Episode 18 to discuss her AMAZING year in mortgage lending, her inaite ability to turn negatives into positives, what she credits to her success thus far and tells some inspiring stories of people that have assisted her along the way. With a resume including a 2019 Graduate of the Famed Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce "Leadership Livingston Program as well as the 2020 Small Business of ...

TOLA Cafe, est.2003 is a local family owned & operated full service restaurant located in Historic Downtown Denham Springs but wow is there so much more to this popular eatery! Jim Chapman of Local Leaders:The Podcast sits down with Amber Dugas, Owner of TOLA (Taste of Louisiana) and discovers not only more about this place but also learned so much about this Leading Lady who also serves on the Denham Springs City Council. We go deep into the struggles of COVID-19 as it related to her business, ...

Krystal Hardison is director of the Southeastern Livingston Center in Walker, LA. Throughout her life in higher eduction she has had the opportunity to mentor many of our young people and her passion for it comes out the very first second you meet her. When Local Leaders:The Podcast sat down with Krystal to discuss not only her career with Southeastern Louisiana University we knew we would discover so much about the Walker, Louisiana facility that bears the Southeastern name. What we did not ant...