What’s What BR

In this episode of What's What BR, we talk about keeping things open in 2021 with Bryan Kiser of Valor Gymnastics. Listen to this episode to know more about them; their programs, camps, and much more!

In this episode of What's What BR, Norisha and Jessica of Junior League Baton Rouge joins us to share what they're all about and the advocacy they lead as an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

In This Episode Of What's What BR, We Check In With Ralph Ney As He Shares How The Hotel Industry Has Been Impacted With COVID-19 And How They're Now Managing Operations Under This "New Normal"

In this episode of What's What BR, We brought on Renee and Susie from March of Dimes to share with us what they do as an organization and the advocacy they lead to fight for the health of all moms and babies and how they are radically trying to improve the health care they receive. They also tell us how the pandemic has affected them but hasn't stopped them from empowering families with the knowledge and tools to have healthier pregnancies.

In this episode of What's What BR, Dr. Kay Solar and Betsy Barnes of the Rock it Right Show shares how they met, how the show came to be, and how they are using their platform to empower people by sharing people's stories and their businesses. They make use of their presence and influence to highlight businesses that could use the spotlight now more than ever.

In this episode of What's What BR, Marianne and Robin of the Ronald McDonald House of Charities shares with us their participation in the upcoming Giving Tuesday event this December 1. They also share what they are as a charity and how they help keep families together and near the help their child needs.

In this episode of What's What BR we speak with Tekoah Boatner of Youth Oasis which is an organization that provides support to the youth and young adults recovering from the trauma of homelessness and family separation through housing, healthcare, and advocacy. Tekoah talks about their participation in an upcoming fundraiser where people can donate to and their upcoming activities for the organization.

In this episode of What's What BR, we brought on Ethan Bush and Tristi Charpentier of 225 Gives, which is a powerful 24-hour online fundraising competition uniting the Capital Region in support of their non-nonprofit community.

In this episode of What's What BR, we check back with Major Don and Greg Meriwether with the Baton Rouge Salvation Army. With Christmas coming up, they share their plans to help out the community, and how they're going to fulfill giving a "merry" Christmas, most especially to those who aren't able to provide a merry Christmas for themselves.

In This Episode Of What's What BR, We Speak With Sarah Smith And Stephanie Sanchez To Discuss Their Event, Mother Son Dance, As They Have Reimagined Their Mother Son Dance Into An Exclusive “To-Go” Box! The Mother-Son Dance “To-Go” Is An Opportunity For Moms And Their Sons To Spend A Fun-Filled, Memorable Week Safely From Home.

In this episode of What's What BR, we sat and spoke with Tressa Fuller, Talent developer of TOTAL as she shares with us what it means to help employees develop their talents and upgrade their skills backed with her 20 years of experience, as well as some recruiter tips and recruiter insights when applying for work.

In this episode of What's What BR, we spoke with Meeta and Jeanne who are on the committee of the Mother Son Dance of Children's Hospital and talked about how this yearly event came to be and how they are doing it differently this year.

In this episode of What's What BR, we spoke with Molly Phillips of the National Youth Advocate Program of Louisiana to share with us their advocacy and their commitment to do what is best for children, the youth and their families.

In this episode of What's What BR, we sat with Dr. Holland, Quentin, and Kalyn of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, more commonly known as FranU, and talked about the history of the University, current programs, and how they've managed to get through during this time of the pandemic.

In this episode of What's What BR, we shed some light on Adoption as Lesley Bergeron from the St. Elizabeth Foundation gives us an in depth discussion of what it means to adopt and the process of adoption.

In this episode of What's What BR, we circle back with Erin Fulbright of Sickle Cell Association of South Louisiana to check-in and see how their event went down. We also spoke with Matthew Valliere, of Care South, who was a sponsor of the event, and talked about how life is like in the care industry setting now.

In this episode of What's What BR, we speak with Molly Buchmann and Christine Perkins of the Baton Rouge Rouge Ballet Theatre and talk about their current activities and fundraising events.

In this episode of What's What BR, we sit and talk with Hope Jackson, founder of Hope is Wellness, to highlight this month's awareness of Mental Health Illness.

 In this episode of What's What BR, we sat and spoke with Liz and Jacqueline of Capital Area CASA. They share what it means to become a CASA Volunteer and the impact it has towards their foster kids.

In this episode of What's What BR, We sat and talk with Mayor Darnell Waites and talked about his years in service. 23 years as a veteran having served the country to serving the people of City of Baker, Louisiana as mayor.