Listen to all episodes of Business Report’s daily Mental Snack series


The recent outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has brought unprecedented levels of disruption and uncertainty to our community in recent weeks. We at Business Report hope to bring you a few nuggets of positive thoughts, insight and perspective each day with our new Mental Snacks series.

Every morning for the next few weeks, Business Report President and CEO Julio Melara will share a few words to inspire, motivate and elevate your attitude to face the challenges that lie ahead each day. Watch the videos below to see each episode published in the video series.

A special thanks to the East Baton Rouge Parish Library and Pelican State Credit Union for their support and sponsorship throughout this series. We are in this together!


Friday, May 1



Thursday, April 30

Wednesday, April 29

Tuesday, April 28


Monday, April 27

Friday, April 24

Thursday, April 23

Wednesday, April 22

Tuesday, April 21

Monday, April 20

Friday, April 17

Thursday, April 16

Wednesday, April 15

Tuesday, April 14

Monday, April 13

Friday, April 10

Thursday, April 9

Wednesday, April 8

Tuesday, April 7

Monday, April 6

Friday, April 3

Thursday, April 2

Wednesday, April 1

Tuesday, March 31

Monday, March 30

Friday, March 27

Thursday, March 26

Wednesday, March 25


Tuesday, March 24