Author: Geaux Grow

Bridging the Early Childhood Education Gap: A Look Inside EBR’s Innovative Solutions

https://vimeo.com/933890342?share=copy Bridging the Early Childhood Education Gap: A Look Inside EBR’s Innovative Solutions In this episode of What’s What BR, the discussion focuses on the initiatives of the East Baton Rouge (EBR) school system to address early childhood education through innovative partnerships and programs. Guests Dr. Griffin, Ms. Warren, and Ms. Barnes detail a public-private […]

Mayor J.T. Taylor on Growth, Development, and Transparency in Livingston

https://vimeo.com/933842888?share=copy Mayor J.T. Taylor on Growth, Development, and Transparency in Livingston In this episode of What’s What BR, Mayor J.T. Taylor discusses the substantial growth and development in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, and the challenges and benefits that come with it. Mayor Taylor emphasizes the importance of progressing in a controlled and positive manner to avoid […]

George Bell the President & Chief Executive Officer at Capital Area United Way

https://vimeo.com/933839517?share=copy In this edition of What’s What BR, Brandon interviews George Bell, the President and CEO of Capital Area United Way, about his role and the impact of the organization on the Baton Rouge community. Bell shares insights from his transition from a 30-year career in healthcare to leading a major nonprofit, emphasizing the United […]

Les Hixon, III, MD of Ochsner Baton Rouge

https://vimeo.com/920108268?share=copy Today, we talked with Dr. Les Hixon, a pediatric cardiologist at Ochsner Baton Rouge, focusing on pediatric cardiology and heart health. Dr. Hixon explains congenital heart defects and mentions the increasing number of adults living with congenital heart defects. He emphasizes the importance of early detection and intervention for children with heart issues. The […]

Stephen Loy From Nexus

https://vimeo.com/919749061?share=copy Steve Lloyd from Nexus Louisiana discusses the support provided to tech entrepreneurs at Louisiana Technology Park. Nexus offers coaching, capital, and connections to tech entrepreneurs. They have an upcoming event, Ignition 2.0, focusing on pitch deck walkthroughs and mentorship. Additionally, they are organizing Brew Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week with networking opportunities and a high-stakes […]

Geoffrey Hogan, M.D. Of Ochsner Baton Rouge

https://vimeo.com/911690876?share=copy Dr. Hogan, a primary care sports medicine physician at Oshner, discusses the growth and multidisciplinary approach of sports medicine. He explains the partnership between Oshner and the Andrews Center to create the Oshner Andrews Sports Medicine Institute. The focus is on patient-first care and using expertise, research, and resources to make a difference in […]

Mary Stein – East Baton Rouge Parish Library

https://vimeo.com/871216812?share=copy – What’s What BR features one of our favorite returning guests, Ms. Mary Stein from the East Baton Rouge Parish Library.  – We have 355,000 cardholders. There’s always room for one more. Because we have a lot of people that drive across the parish line to go to school here. We consider them ours. […]

Dr. Corey Falcon, M.D. of Ochsner Baton Rouge

https://vimeo.com/868553632?share=copy Dr. Corey Falcon from Oshner, Baton Rouge. He works in pediatric oncology at Oshner’s. He also does hematology, which is blood disorders. I’ll be asking all the dumb questions today.  Most of the cancers in children are distinct. Childhood leukemia is the most common cancer in children. There are some types that are similar, […]

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome of Baton Rouge

https://vimeo.com/865402358?share=copy – We have a returning guest, Mayor President Sharon Weston Broome, with us.  – Mayor President Sharon Weston Broome recently gave a State of the City address at the Press Club. Our theme for this year is Red Stick Rising. She says there are a lot of areas where we know we still have […]

Ronnie Morris

– Ronnie Morris was a career ExxonMobil employee. He now sits on the BESE board and has a nonprofit that he started with the hydroponics and the classrooms. One of the challenges is how do we engage kids in education today. – Another really cool place where kids are getting a lot of hands on […]

Gardere Initiative

https://vimeo.com/854744268?share=copy – Welcome to another episode of What’s What BR. We’ve got a couple of guests with us today from the Gardere Initiative. – Eight week summer program in spite of the 100 degree temperature. 73 children apply for our summer program. – We cannot even imagine what this community would be without us being […]

DR Rachael Kermis, M.D. of Ochsner Baton Rouge

https://vimeo.com/854725368?share=copy In the recent episode of the What’s What BR Podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting DR Rachael Kermis, M.D. with Ochsner Baton Rouge. – DR. Rachael Kermis, M.D. joins us from Oshners today. It’s definitely hard, these Mondays coming back to work, especially with that heat over the weekend. A lot of people […]

Mayor Sharon Weston Broome of Baton Rouge

https://vimeo.com/852134882?share=copy – The theme of the week of the month is heat. Thank the good Lord for the air conditioning. If you can stay in the mid 70s, you’re doing all right. – Our Summer of Hope program has been our focus during the summer. It focuses on areas within our community that are at […]

Ashley Rodrigue, Public Affairs Director w/ State Fire Marshal’s Office

https://vimeo.com/848217952?share=copy In this episode of What’s What BR, we meet Ashley Rodrigue, Public Affairs Director w/ the State Fire Marshal’s office. Ashley discusses the importance of smoke detectors in the home as well as generator safety during this year’s hurricane season.

Savanna Latimer of Ochsner Baton Rouge

https://vimeo.com/838161706?share=copy In the recent episode of the What’s What BR Podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Savanna Latimer, a registered dietician from Eat Fit BR, a nonprofit organization affiliated with Ochsner Baton Rouge. Savanna, an LSU grad, Baton Rouge native, and mother, took us through her work at Eat Fit BR, illuminating the organization’s […]

Jonathan Clark, CPA with LA CHAMPAGNE

We dive deep with Jonathan Clark with L. A. Champagne & Co LLP to get the straight talk on what you need to know about IRS, Taxes, and the PPP program for employers.