Best Jan Swift Podcasts (2025)

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Cozy Chat with Brandy Schillace 18:15

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8h ago18:15

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I had so much fun chatting with Brandy Schillace about her cozy mystery books and her wonderful characters. Please be sure to follow her at her website https://brandyschillace.com/ or at her Amazon page. also to support the show come by me a latte or hot cocoa at https://ko-fi.com/capycozy

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Warren Abadie, Director of Traffic, Roads and Bridges 33:22

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Today we welcome Warren Abadie, Director of Traffic, Roads and Bridges for Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG). A Lafayette native, Warren has spent his entire career with LCG, steadily rising through the ranks after graduating from UL Lafayette in 2003 with a degree in electrical engineering (computer option). He started as an engineer aide, m…

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Russ Hosmer, USMC Veteran & Founder of Constant Progression 1:12:35

6d ago1:12:35

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Russ Hosmer, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, certified life coach, former national-champion bodybuilder, and founder of Constant Progression, an online life coaching and personal development platform serving clients worldwide, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss his mission to help others reach their full potential. Russ grew up in New Jersey, just ou…

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Vic and Jo Aug 2025 20:02

15d ago20:02

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Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I talk to Joe. Joe has been sober for over 25 years. In this episode, she teaches us how becoming sober, healed her heart, mind, and soul. Joe is my oldest guest and unfortunately had to leave recording early because a visitor arrived at her door. I have…

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Tim Metcalf – Lafayette Restaurateur and Entrepreneur 51:29

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Today we welcome Tim Metcalf, a Lafayette entrepreneur whose name is tied to some of Acadiana’s most beloved establishments. Owner of Deano’s Pizza, Prejean’s Restaurant, and Marcello Wine Market, along with ventures in real estate, storage, and assisted living, Tim has built his life around preserving local traditions while bringing fresh ideas to…

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Paul Eason – Billeaud Companies’ Chair and Advertising Executive 49:34

25d ago49:34

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Discover Lafayette welcomes Paul Eason, founder of Eason Advertising, a marketing and public relations firm based in Lafayette, to share his family history as a member of the Billeaud family. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Billeaud Companies. A native of Lafayette, Paul graduated from Cathedral-Carmel High School and USL. He has…

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Marcelle Bienvenu – Acclaimed Cookbook Author and Food Writer who has been Preparing Cajun and Creole dishes since the 1960s

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Discover Lafayette welcomes Marcelle Bienvenu, cookbook author and food writer who has been preparing Cajun and Creole dishes since the 1960s. A St. Martinville native, she still lives there with her husband, Rock Lasserre. Marcelle has written about Creole and Cajun cooking for The Times-Picayune, Time-Life Books, and has been featured in Garden &…

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Lafayette Fire Chief Robert Benoit — A Lifetime of Service and Leadership 57:59

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Lafayette Fire Chief Robert Benoit, a man who has devoted 46 years to protecting our community, recently announced his retirement. A Lafayette native, Chief Benoit joined the department in May 1979 and made history in August 1993 when he became the first Black fire chief in Lafayette’s history. Under his leadership, the department expanded from sev…

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Jonathan Booth – Private Investment Fund Manager – Booth Laird Capital Management 51:04

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Jonathan Booth, Chartered Financial Analyst and CPA accredited in business valuation, joins Discover Lafayette to share his remarkable journey from being a young boy of 11 years of age falling in love with stock investments to CEO and Managing Partner of Booth Laird Capital Management, a boutique investment firm based in Lafayette. “My uncle would …

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Vic and Sid, Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and the locus of control 29:59

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Hi everyone and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Tonight I'll talk to Sid. Sid is an old friend and one I shared some of my drinking evenings with many moons ago. It's lovely to hear how he has successfully turned his life around. Sid's drinking was exacerbated by a series of stressful events in his life, and …

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La. State Representative Annie Wingate Spell – District 45 45:02

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Annie Wingate Spell, Louisiana State Representative for District 45, joins Discover Lafayette to share the journey that led her to public service. Annie’s story is one of unwavering determination, professional excellence, and personal resilience. A licensed clinical child psychologist, Annie holds degrees from UL Lafayette and LSU. In 2024, she was…

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Vic and Ellen, Sober Alcohol Free Stories , always knowing and sobriety bubbles! 30:48

2M ago30:48

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Hi everyone and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Vic and I don't drink! Today I talked to Ellen, who bravely made the decision to stop drinking at the age of 30 and just three months before her wedding, she's never looked back and has swapped her drinking music for running music. Super inspiring.…

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State Senator Brach Myers – District 23 58:20

2M ago58:20

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Discover Lafayette: Senator Brach Myers on Public Service, Family, and Revitalizing the Oil Center of Lafayette Louisiana State Senator Brach Myers, who began serving Senate District 23 in March 2025 after representing House District 45, joined Discover Lafayette to reflect on his deep-rooted commitment to public service, his childhood journey, and…

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Vic and Sharon, Sober, Alcohol free stories and getting a new sat nav! 34:22

2M ago34:22

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Hi everybody and welcome to Sober, Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Sharon, whose severe drinking sent her in and out of rehab for years and experiencing many failed moderation attempts. Sharon finally found what worked for her in spirituality and transformed her life into the tranquil world where she now li…

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Jacoby Landry – New Owner of Northgate Mall 36:57

2M ago36:57

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Jacoby Landry, the new owner of Lafayette’s oldest indoor shopping center, Northgate Mall, shares his vision to bring hope, commerce, and fresh energy to North Lafayette. Jacoby’s energy and can-do attitude is a beacon of light for a community waiting to see how he will transform the mall into “The Hub.” Jacoby, owner of JL Construction and Pont Br…

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Vic and Lara, Sober Alcohol Free Stories and trusting yourself 32:02

2M ago32:02

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Hi everyone and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I talk to Lara Lara's. Drinking went from social to behind closed doors after experiencing postnatal depression. In our chat, she reflects on the issue that was probably there all along, and how learning to trust herself has really set her free.…

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A Cozy Chat with Mel Pennet 24:09

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I had so much fun talking with Mel Pennet and I greatly enjoyed her book. Be sure to check it out her website at https://www.melpennant.com/ and check out her book A Murder for Miss Hortense. And to Support the show come on https://ko-fi.com/capycozy

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Vic and Becky - Sober, alcohol free stories, grief, family and the butterfly effect!!! 32:22

3M ago32:22

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Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I talk to Becky. Becky began drinking a little later in life with college laying the foundations that told her she was more confident with booze. The sudden death of her brother left her drinking to numb the pain and her drinking became more frequent and …

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Michael Desormeaux, UL – Lafayette Head Football Coach 1:02:10

2M ago1:02:10

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We welcome UL – Lafayette Football Head Coach Michael Desormeaux, a graduate of Catholic High in New Iberia and standout UL Lafayette quarterback, who became the eighth quarterback in NCAA history to post back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons. He joined the UL coaching staff in 2016, helping lead the Ragin’ Cajuns to four consecutive Sunbelt West…

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Bill Bacque – Market Scope Consulting – Tracking Real Estate Trends 48:26

3M ago48:26

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Real estate expert Bill Bacque of Market Scope Consulting, whose career has spanned over 53 years in the housing industry, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss real estate trends. Formerly with Van Eaton & Romero—later acquired by Latter & Blum—Bill is now retired, but his passion for tracking housing statistics and analyzing market trends remains s…

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Vic and Philippa, Sober, alcohol free stories, from falling down the stairs to Taylor Swift! 24:24

3M ago24:24

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Hi everyone, and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria, and I don't drink. Today I'm talking to Philippa. Philippa's. Drinking was a way to mask anxiety developed through trauma at an early age. In her relationships, drinking was a central fixture until a fall down the stairs filled her with shame and planted the seed and dawning rea…

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Acadiana Veterans Hockey – Eric Iorio and Dani Francis – Where Camaraderie and Community Meet on the Ice 44:55

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In this episode of Discover Lafayette, we shine a light on a unique community tucked away in South Louisiana: veterans who find healing, camaraderie, and fun on the ice rink. Our guests, Eric Iorio and Danielle (“Dani”) Francis, share their inspiring journeys from military service to building a new mission at home — through Acadiana Veterans Hockey…

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Vic and Elise, Sober, alcohol free stories, fractured skulls and three peaks! 33:38

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Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I talk to Elise. Elise explains how her drinking as a young teenager taught her to hide from her pain. Her drinking became a tool which slowly ruined her life, and finally she accepted that enough was enough. Elisa's sobriety has taken her from two fractur…

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Steve Raggio: Co-Owner of Bayou State Pawn and Author of “Heart Talking, Inspiring Poems for the Soul”

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Steve Raggio, co-owner of Bayou State Pawn & Jewelry, joins Discover Lafayette to share the remarkable story of his dual life as a successful business owner and newly published poet. His book, Heart Talking, Inspiring Poems for the Soul, has quickly become a best-seller in its category and has touched hearts across the country. “If I can touch just…

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Vic and Chloe, Sober, alcohol free stories and finding a million reasons to stop drinking 33:35

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Hi everyone and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink today. I'll talk to Chloe. Chloe's drinking began as a shy teenager and it gave her the confidence to kiss a boy! Growing up with an alcoholic father she adored Chloe sadly ended up becoming his carer, and the irony of using alcohol as her choice of stress relief …

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A Chat with Marshall Hieght and Bird Jones 25:21

3M ago25:21

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I had so much fun chatting with the co-writers of The Washashore. Marshell Hieght and Brid Jones. It was so much fun talking with them on the publication day. Please go out and get your own copy and join in the 1920's mystery. You can follow them at their website https://www.theothersideofthefire.com/ or any other social media. Also be sure to chec…

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Jude David – Building Legacies Through Business, Stewardship, and Strategic Giving

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On this episode of Discover Lafayette, we welcome Jude David, managing partner of Final Ascent, a mergers and acquisitions advisory firm that helps mid-market business owners—typically with $5 million or more in annual revenue—prepare their companies for sale and successfully transition for maximum value. But Jude’s passion goes far beyond business…

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Vic and Beth, Sober, alcohol free stories and being "dramatic" 31:58

3M ago31:58

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Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I talk to Beth. Beth's story will resonate with so many drinking, a bottle of wine a day. Didn't feel quite enough for the support groups that Beth had tried to stop drinking with. And 10 months into her sobriety, Beth convinced herself that she had contro…

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First 100 Days of Trump 2.0 (w/Jim Swift) 37:00

4M ago37:00

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Today’s Utterly Moderate podcast episode focuses on the positives and negatives of President Trump’s first 100 days in office in this his second term. We are joined by Jim Swift, a longtime Republican and senior editor at The Bulwark. If you aren’t familiar with the work that they do over at The Bulwark, it is an online publication founded by longt…

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Lafayette Regional Technology Council – Tech Leadership That’s Homegrown and Future-Focused 43:53

3M ago43:53

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In this episode of Discover Lafayette, we dive into Lafayette’s emerging role as a major player in the regional and national tech ecosystem with Ben Johnson and Marcus Brown of the newly formed Lafayette Regional Technology Council. This dynamic group of volunteer leaders are working hard to ensure Lafayette’s deep well of tech talent is recognized…

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Chatting wuth Ciara Blume 32:21

4M ago32:21

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I had so much fun chatting with Ciara Blume about her books and writing in the cozy genre. I can't wait to get her Natural Magic Series. You can follow her on her website , on Amazon, and on Instagram. To join the herd, join me on my Ko-fi account. If you don't want a monthly subscription, you can keep things cozy by buying me a latte.…

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The Late Robert Daigle – A Look Back at Why He Invested in Upper Lafayette

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Robert Daigle on Why He Invested in Upper Lafayette Originally recorded in October 2013 /Aired on Upper Lafayette On the Move This episode of Discover Lafayette takes us back to an insightful conversation with the late Robert Daigle, the visionary managing partner of River Ranch Development Company and the developer of the Village of River Ranch, a…

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A chat with Matilda Swift 29:07

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It's always fun to chat with my fellow cozy mystery authors from other countries. I learn so much from them. Be sure to follow Matilda on her website, and on her amazon page. Also be sure to consider becoming part of the cappy herd, or if you just want to keep it cozy you can buy me a latte on my ko-fi page…

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Artmosphere Opens Up Under New Leadership – Meet Justin Bennett and his Booking Agent and Sound Engineer, Moose Harris 54:29

4M ago54:29

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Discover Lafayette welcomes Justin Bennett, the new owner of Artmosphere, and Anthony Daniels—known to many as Moose Harris—who serves as booking agent and sound engineer for the venue. Moose Harris, Justin Bennett, and Jan Swift at recording Discover Lafayette at RADER. Located at 902 Johnston Street in downtown Lafayette, Artmosphere has long bee…

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Celebrating 25 Years of Miles Perret Cancer Services 43:36

4M ago43:36

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In this episode of Discover Lafayette, we honor the 25th anniversary of Miles Perret Cancer Services, a nonprofit that has supported more than 27,000 families in Acadiana over the years facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Joining us are Executive Director, Tim Rinaldi and Community Liaison, Sherry Hernandez, two passionate leaders dedicate…

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Chat with Kit Karson 31:02

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I had so much fun talking with Kit about writing, books, and our cozy characters. Her series sounded so great, I've added it to my TBR list. To follow Kit you can find her on Amazon and her website Also, if you like the show and want to help us keep growing, consider becoming a member of the herd or buy me a latte at ko-fi.com…

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John Munsell, Author of “Ingrain AI: Strategy Through Execution 1:07:29

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John Munsell, CEO of Bizzuka, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss his newly released book, Ingrain AI: Strategy Through Execution, which offers a practical guide for businesses looking to embed AI into their core operations and culture. John Munsell is a true pioneer in the world of AI, having spent over 10,000 hours mastering how businesses can us…

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Chat with Anna St. John 20:28

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It was so much fun talking with Anna about her cozy books. Her characters sound amazing, and I hope you'll all read them. You can follow her on Facebook, on Amazon, and her website Besure to also follow the show and consider becoming a monthly member of the Capybara herd at Ko-fi.com

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Lafayette Travel: Celebrating 20 Years of Eat Lafayette & the Culinary Culture of Acadiana 46:09

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Discover Lafayette welcomes Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission’s CEO Ben Berthelot and Jesse Guidry, Vice President of Communications, two of the most passionate advocates for Lafayette’s cultural and culinary identity. “You don’t have to go to a museum to experience our culture – you can be immersed in it. You can eat it, dance with it, an…

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Siena Summer Interview 29:36

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I had so much fun talking with Siena Summer. about her cozy mystery series. I loved hearing about her pets and the animals in her stories. You can follow Siena on Facebook, on her Amazon, and on her Instagram. You can follow the Cappy herd and keep it cozy by coming to my Ko-fi page. For one time, you can buy me a latte or become a member of the he…

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LFT Fiber’s Michael Soileau and Scott Prather 54:53

5M ago54:53

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Michael Soileau and Scott Prather of LFT Fiber: Bringing Community-Owned Connectivity to Lafayette and Beyond This episode of Discover Lafayette features Michael Soileau, Director of LFT Fiber (formerly LUS Fiber), and Scott Prather, Public Relations Manager for the community-owned fiber utility. Together, they share the powerful story of how Lafay…

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Team Gleason – 4th Annual Fin Feather Fur Food Festival Fundraiser for People Living with ALS- April 24, 2025 41:27

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Discover Lafayette welcomes Dale Clark, Ursula Quoyeser, and Harriet Hoag to discuss the upcoming 4th annual Fin Feather Fur Food Festival (“F5”). This event raises funds for the Team Gleason Foundation, which supports individuals living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (“ALS”). Team Gleason, through its diverse and broad-reaching programming, br…

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Chat with Rodney Strong 24:12

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I had so much fun chatting with Rodney about his writing life and his great cozy mysteries. You can find him on Amazon or his website, where you'll find his latest book, Three Dogs, Two Murders, and a Cat. To join the Cappy Herd, you can buy me a latte at my ko-fi page

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Kiki Frayard – Founder of Kiki, Children’s Book Author, Philanthropist, Lafayette Icon 46:14

6M ago46:14

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Discover Lafayette is thrilled to welcome Kiki Frayard, founder of Kiki, a boutique store known for its exquisite selection of fine jewelry, fragrances, handbags, and other carefully curated items from designers across the world. While Kiki is known for offering unique designs, Kiki says, “Anybody can walk in to buy fun or lower price point jewelry…

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Chris Cook, General Manager of KLFY – TV 10

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In this episode of Discover Lafayette, we welcome Chris Cook, General Manager of KLFY-TV 10. With years of experience in the broadcasting industry both locally and nationally, Chris is at the forefront of delivering the news, weather, and community stories that matter most to Acadiana. Under his leadership, KLFY continues to evolve in the digital a…

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Carmela Dutra Takes a Seat 19:19

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Pulling up a chair and getting cozy with Carmela Dutra was so much fun. I loved talking with her about all things cozy and getting to know her. Be sure to follow her at https://carmeladutra.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AuthorCarmelaDutra/ And to keep the show nice and cozy, feel free to either buy me a coffee or join the Cappy H…

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A chat with Sara Ennis 29:54

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I had so much fun talking with Sara about our cozy mystery worlds and what we love about the genre. Not to mention just generally nerding out over random other topics. Join us and pick up her cozies. Follow her at https://saraennis.com/. Also if you want to join the herd and support the show join us at https://ko-fi.com/capycozy where you can leave…

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Taking a break! See you for season 3! 0:34

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Hi everybody and thanks for listening to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. , I hope that this podcast has helped you to think about why you drink, to realise that you're not a weirdo, not alone, and to consider the possibility of the alternative option of life without booze. I'm taking a break for a while from the podcast But I'll be back for season thre…

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Vic and Beckie - Sober, Alcohol free stories and removing the moody effect! 28:39

6M ago28:39

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Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Beckie. Beckie, like many, noticed her drinking was changing over the years and what was once fun became a bit dark. , fed up of the moderation roller coaster, and the moody effects her drink choice was having on her, she gave up trying to dr…