What’s What BR

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Have a parenting question? Want updates on your favorite businesses around town? Need information on COVID-19? Or, maybe you just want to keep up with what’s happening around the community? Whichever your reasoning, What’s What, BR? is the place for you to find all of those things and more. Providing real, local information that affects our community, What’s What’s, BR? is your go-to location to stay in the know about what’s going on in Baton Rouge. What’s What, BR? is full of community members who are coming together to talk about what makes our community so special, while also providing resources, updates, and even fun. weblog

Episodes

Monday Apr 05, 2021

What's What BR with Wes Haws of the Blue Zoo

Monday Apr 05, 2021

In this episode of What's What BR, we brought on Wes Haws from the Blue Zoo who opens up Baton Rouge, Louisiana's first Aquatic Zoo.

With Blue Zoo's grand opening, April 1, in the Louisiana Mall, Wes Haws shares all the fun things everyone can do! From families to aquatic enthusiasts; the Blue Zoo features a lot of different aquatic life but they also have birds and some reptiles to show.

Wednesday Mar 24, 2021

What's What BR with Dr. Sito Narcisse of East Baton Rouge Parish School System

Wednesday Mar 24, 2021

In this episode of What's What BR, Dr. Sito Narcisse gives us his words of wisdom about education.

He tackles and makes us understand that the achievement gap is actually coming from the literacy gap that exists. When kids can't read, write, or comprehend, it impacts them over time. When they can't do that, there's an opportunity gap.

Monday Mar 22, 2021

What's What BR with Anne Hindrichs & Lindi Rubin Spalatin of McMains Children's Development Center

Monday Mar 22, 2021

In this episode of What's What BR, our guests, Anne & Lindi of McMains Children's Development Center shares how they lead their organization and keep it going through their passion for the service they do.

The mission of the McMains Children's Developmental Center is to advance the quality of life for children and their families by providing physical, developmental, academic, and communication services.

Anne, having been over 30 years with McMains Children's Development Center certainly believes that every child and family is worth helping out and that with the right support, every child and their family can live a better life.

Monday Mar 22, 2021

What's What BR with guests, Dr. Holland, Ed Silvey, and Katie Fellner of FranU

Monday Mar 22, 2021

In this episode of What's What BR, We check back in with FranU with our guests, Dr. Holland, Ed Silvey, and Katie Fellner.

There's been a lot of changes since last year in terms of how education is being handled and how schools are operating. In spite of the pandemic, FranU remains committed to delivering quality education and ensuring that they're able to transform their students into the best version of themselves that will benefit the community and all the lives they cross paths with.

Monday Mar 22, 2021

What's What BR with Robyn Lott of BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo

Monday Mar 22, 2021

In this episode of What's What BR, Robyn Lott of BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo gives us an update on how the Zoo is doing.

The Zoo is now open to the public and they're even preparing something fun and exciting for their upcoming birthday!

Have you wanted to celebrate your birthday at the Zoo? Well, you can!

Listen to the podcast to know more about it as Robyn shares the Zoo's programs, events, and much more!

Monday Mar 22, 2021

What's What BR with Sarah Schnauder of Kid Possible Summer Camp

Monday Mar 22, 2021

In this episode of What's What BR, we've got Sarah Schnauder of Kid Possible Summer Camps back to talk about summer camp!

As summer draws in, there's a lot of questions about how summer camp is going to be like this year.

Will it be the same as last year?

What are the restrictions?

What can be done?

Sarah shares what they've been doing at Kid Possible and how, even with the pandemic last year, they've managed to find new things that work and sticking with it this year for this summer.

Friday Mar 12, 2021

What's What BR with Sharon West Broome, Mayor President of Louisiana

Friday Mar 12, 2021

In this episode of What's What BR, Mayor President Sharon Weston Broome gives us the real "what's what" in Baton Rouge.

Mayor Broome highlights an initiative that they've already set in place which is the neighborhood engagement hub.

As part of this, Mayor Broome has launched the "Operation Cleanup" which is a cleanup event that will take place this 10th of April.

Safe Hopeful Neighborhood (SHN) serves as the hub of neighborhood engagement for Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome's Office, Mid City Redevelopment Alliance, and Build BR. More details on the website (https://www.safehopefulneighborhoods.com/)

Friday Mar 12, 2021

What's What BR with Monica Alley of Anna's Grace Foundation

Friday Mar 12, 2021

In this episode of What's What BR, Monica Alley shares her personal story of baby loss which ultimately led her to want to support others who end up in the same fate.

Anna's Grace Foundation, named after her own baby, Anna, decided she wanted to take matters into her own hands and lead the way for support for all other parents who also experience baby loss.

Friday Mar 12, 2021

What's What BR with Billy Nungesser, Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana

Friday Mar 12, 2021

In this episode of What's What BR, Lieutenant Governor, Billy Nungesser, fills us in on the current state of Louisiana.

What's allowed?

What's still not allowed?

Having been a year since COVID-19 impacted us all, things are starting to open up.

One thing that Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is trying to get back are events. With proper health protocols in place, Louisiana seems hopeful for things to get back to "normal" as soon as possible.

Wednesday Mar 03, 2021

What's What BR with Vicki & Gabrielle of Joy Early Learning Center

Wednesday Mar 03, 2021

In this episode of What's What BR, Vicki, and Gabrielle of Joy Early Learning Center share with us how their business came to be, how COVID has impacted them, and what they're up to now that things are slowly adjusting to this new normal.

Wednesday Feb 24, 2021

What's What BR with Jared Loftus of RASA.IO

Wednesday Feb 24, 2021

In this episode of What's What BR, the Chief Operating Officer of RASA.IO shares how they've managed to make automation a means of being able to stay in touch with your customers regularly in a relevant but non-sales way and how to get more from your email list.

Thursday Feb 18, 2021

What's What BR with Matthew Laborde of Elifin Realty

Thursday Feb 18, 2021

In this episode of What's What BR, we dive into real estate talk with President & CEO of Elifin Realty, Matthew Laborde.

Mathew Laborde started his commercial real estate brokerage career at the age of 19 and has consistently been among the top-producing commercial real estate agents in the State of Louisiana.

Thursday Feb 18, 2021

What's What BR with Stephanie Cargile of ExxonMobil

Thursday Feb 18, 2021

In this episode of What's What BR, We brought on Stephanie Cargile of ExxonMobil to share their upcoming projects and what they have to offer for Baton Rouge.

Thursday Feb 18, 2021

What's What BR with Renita Williams Thomas of In Loving Arms Pediatric Day Health Center

Thursday Feb 18, 2021

In this episode of What's What BR, Loving Arms Pediatric Day Health Center founder, Renita Williams Thomas, shares her story of compassion which led to the birth of her pediatric health center.

In Loving Arms Pediatric Day Health Center offers a new concept in care with a combination of skilled nursing, education, and therapy. Health services are administered in a state-of-the-art child-friendly environment, likened to a daycare setting.

Monday Feb 15, 2021

What's What BR with Wendy Lipsey of LOPA

Monday Feb 15, 2021

In this episode of What's What BR, LOPA volunteer, Wendy Lipsey, shares her journey as a donor receiver. Having needed a Liver transplant and a kidney transplant, her personal experience has given her the drive to help out those who are faced with the same fate.

Friday Feb 12, 2021

What's What BR with Chelsea Borruano of the You Are Not Alone Project

Friday Feb 12, 2021

In this episode of What's What BR, we bring to light, the community that helps out with those suffering from mental health and wellness, the You Are Not Alone Project; Founded by Chelsea Borruano in 2019, it is a non-profit community that builds a network of support for mental health and wellness in Baton Rouge. With the pandemic, Chelsea has brought her platform virtual and has been able to reach more people and continues to do so for all those in need.

Saturday Feb 06, 2021

What's What BR with Stephen Waguespack of Louisiana Association of Business Industry (LABI)

Saturday Feb 06, 2021

In this episode of What's What BR, we dive into the discussion; Louisiana's true economic wealth with Stephen Waguespack of the Louisiana Association of Business Industry (LABI)

https://whatswhatbr.com/2021/02/05/whats-what-br-with-stephen-waguespack-of-louisiana-association-of-business-and-industry-labi/

Saturday Feb 06, 2021

What's What BR with Cheri Johnson of Woman's Hospital

Saturday Feb 06, 2021

In this episode of What's What BR, Woman's hospital's chief nursing officer, Cheri Johnson, shares with us what it means to lead an organization with around 900 exceptional nurses, the importance of representation; being able to have a seat at the Maternal Child Health Council for American Hospital Association and the responsibility to ensure that patients and staff at Woman's feel safe and well cared for.

https://whatswhatbr.com/2021/02/05/whats-what-br-with-cheri-johnson-of-womans-hospital/

Thursday Feb 04, 2021

What’s What BR With Stephanie Manson Of Our Lady Of The Lake (OLOL)

Thursday Feb 04, 2021

In this episode of What's What BR, Stephanie Manson, Chief Operating Officer, of Our Lady Of the Lake shares with us how they are are committed to building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education.

Stephanie also shares how they will be participating during this year’s American Heart Association

Louisiana's Go Red for Women Virtual Lunch-In to raise awareness about heart disease. Join her and other exceptional leaders virtually on Friday, Feb 5 at noon.

Sunday Jan 31, 2021

What's What BR with J.Dow and Rebecca of ExonMobil

Sunday Jan 31, 2021

In this episode of What's What BR, J. Dow and Rebecca of ExxonMobil Oil refinery shares how they've been one with the community in helping out. ExxonMobil has extended their help in more ways than one, more than just donating oil.