We hear a lot about the disruption economy how Amazon is changing the face of retail, or how Uber is changing the way we get around. But there are more subtle yet equally significant changes at work in a variety of sectors, including philanthropy and medicine. And it s not necessarily bearded, hipster millennials in…

We spend a lot of time talking about the importance of the economy and of economic development to the health of a community like Baton Rouge. And certainly, jobs and opportunities are what keep a city growing and humming. But cultural and educational attractions like museums and galleries are increasingly key in attracting young people…

Technology is taking over so many aspects of our lives, from basic accounting and word processing to retail, even to building custom cabinetry. It can be intimidating and hard to get your mind around, until you understand what computers and robots are all about – and how to make them work for you.   Logan…

Life does not always unfold in a straight line. Sometimes we have to make turns that we didn’t expect or that require major adjustments. One such turning point comes for military veterans when they leave the service and have to find their way in the civilan world. Another point comes when we realize we need…

Here in south Louisiana, water is as much a part of the local landscape as is solid ground. And with coastal erosion, the ratio is becoming more skewed every year. Fortunately, environmental entrepreneurs are figuring out ways to help us deal with our water and coastal issues while also building viable businesses. Take Tyler Ortego, an…

Sometimes we fall into a career. Other times, we build one, doing something simple that we’ve loved since childhood. Stephanie’s guests in this edition of Out to Lunch fall into the latter category. Mark Cartwright is a sport fisherman from south Louisiana, who grew up enjoying the bounties of Sportsman’s Paradise. But, as an adult…

It’s a well known cliché that some of the most successful entrepreneurs started out in their parents’ garage. Actually there’s more than a kernel of truth to the stereotype. Lots of small businesses start from home, including plenty here in Baton Rouge.  Two local businesswomen are navigating the process. They are Joan Chastain and Shannon…

Don’t let anyone tell you south Louisiana’s only about food and football. Startups in bio tech, high tech, and industry abound between Baton Rouge, New Orleans and the North Shore. And they’re focused on some really cutting edge things. Will they succeed? What are the hurdles they’re encountering as they try to launch? John Dowdle…

Some of us embark on a career path and we’re set for life. But sometimes one career unexpectedly leads to another. Or prepares us for another in ways that we don’t quite see at first. Take Dr. Meredith Warner. Dr warner is an orthopedist with a practice in Baton Rouge, Warner Orthopedics and Wellness, that…

In historical Britain the three estates of the realm were the clergy, the nobility, and the commoners.  The Fourth Estate is a segment of society that wields an indirect but significant influence on society, even though it is not a formally recognized part of the political system. The most commonly recognized part of the fourth estate is the news media. However,…