Strictly Business Podcast

Stuart Gilly on leading through uncertainty: Why moving forward is the key

In June’s episode of “Strictly Business”, entrepreneur, investor and leadership coach Stuart Gilly shared...

Episode 38: LSU Chancellor James Dalton

What does it take to move Louisiana’s flagship university forward at a moment of...

Episode 37: Ascension Economic Development Corp. President and CEO Kate MacArthur

What’s the story—and strategy—behind Ascension Parish’s rapid rise as an economic heavyweight? That’s the focus...

Episode 36: Exit Momentum founder Cullen Talley

Talk to executives preparing for 2026 and you’ll hear a common refrain—pressure is rising,...

Episode 34: Patrick Bernhard & Jerry Hebert

In just five years, Grace Design Studios has grown its revenue more than eightfold—evolving from a...

Episode 33: John D’Angelo of Investar Bank

From a single-wide trailer on Perkins Road to ringing the opening bell at Nasdaq, John...

Episode 32: Lori Melancon of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber

Workforce shortages, industry diversification, and a chamber on the cusp of transformation are all...

Episode 31: Is this Baton Rouge’s big moment?

Downtown Baton Rouge has already seen more than $3 billion in investment thanks to the...

Episode 30: Tony Zanders of Nexus Louisiana

Can Louisiana lead the next tech revolution? Tony Zanders says yes—and he’s not just hoping,...

Episode 29: Jodi Conachen of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

For today’s executive, success hinges on more than strategy—it requires the ability to lead...