Lena et Lucia
Ryan Jannise from Lena’s Cajun Seafood Dishes compares notes with Rob Sandberg from Lucia Bakehouse on this edition of Out to Lunch
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The Built & Unbuilt Environment
Wes Thiele’s architecture co Diverse Studio specializes in place-based building, Allen McClain’s L’Terre is an agritourist/ecorourist getaway
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The Care Economy Stupid
Lenita Turner’s Little Scholars gives kids in Abbeville a pre-k education, at SWLAHEC Ashley Orphe brings healthcare to the barbershop
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Helping Hand
Some people build businesses on big ideas—others on big hearts. Sometimes, the best business plan is just knowing how to help people. Music might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to helping people, but for Vanessa Lomas, it’s her love language…or maybe help language. Vanessa is the owner of TheraCare…
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Chocolate Chip Happiness On A Stick
Caroline Merrymen has a chain of Caroline’s Cookies stores, Joe Thomas is the local franchisee of Frios Gourmet Pops
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Gen Z Biz
When you hear the words “Gen Z,” what word comes to mind? If you’re over 40, the answer is more than likely dismissive. When you look at the data, though, there’s one word that should come to mind: entrepreneurial. In 2023, a record 5 million new businesses were started in the United States. A massive…
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It’s The Law
There’s a saying in show business: Every musician wants to be an actor. And every actor wants to be a musician. For a lot of people, either option would be a dream job. Especially if they grow up to be doctors or lawyers instead. But do lawyers want to be doctors? Do doctors want to…
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Artrepreneur Unstuck
One way or the other, if you’re in business in the 21st century, you’re selling yourself. That’s true whether you’re selling crafts or services. Social platforms like TikTok, Instagram or YouTube are basically all marketplaces of personality. You still need a product that people want, but that’s not really enough. You need to connect with…
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Feel Good, Eat Ice Cream
If you’re looking for an optimum time to do something difficult, it’s easy to find excuses to procrastinate. ls there ever “a good time” to quit smoking? Is there ever “a good time” to start working out? The answer is, of course, it’s always a good time, and it’s never a good time. It’s the…
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