We Live To Eat
Louisiana's trusted industry advisor for restaurants, Louisiana Restaurant Association, presents We Live To Eat. It's a behind-the-scenes peek at the members of the association and how the LRA helps them navigate the complicated world of restaurant ownership. Host Wendy Waren intrigues us with interesting stories and engaging conversations with special guests from Louisiana's culinary scene. Join us each month for an update & check out all our social media - Instagram, Facebook and Linkedin. Follow We Live to Eat on Spotify and Amazon Music.
Podcasting since 2024 • 24 episodes
We Live To Eat
Latest Episodes
2026 Capitol Connection Podcast- Ep 3
In this week’s Capitol Connection podcast episode, Will DuBos, LRA’s Managing Director of Government & Public Affairs, delivers a legislative update from Week 3 of the 2026 Louisiana Legislative Session.The episode high...
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2026 Capitol Connection Podcast - Ep 2
In this week’s Capitol Connection podcast episode, Will DuBos, LRA Managing Director of Government & Public Affairs, highlights three key areas: the state budget, labor legislation, and a proposed debit card surcharge ban. Lawmakers are rev...
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Boudin, Business, and Community: A Conversation with Gillis Managers
This episode of the LRA’s We Live to Eat podcast features Kevin Daigrepont and Tyler Griffin, managers for Gillis Grocery & Cafe and Gillis Meat Market. They share their journey from corporate sales and data analysis to leading a beloved fa...
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2026 Capitol Connection Podcast - Ep 1
Will DuBos, LRA’s Managing Director of Government & Public Affairs, brings you the first Capitol Connection podcast of 2026. Lawmakers kicked off the Louisiana legislative session in Baton Rouge, while Stan Harris and Britney Ford...
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Passion, Partnership, and the Business of Hospitality
In this We Live to Eat Podcast episode, we are joined by Blakelee Kibodeaux, co-owner of Villa Harlequin in Lake Charles, as he shares his journey from the service industry to restaurant ownership and building a new concept from two le...
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