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In The Arena Podcast
Welcome to the In The Arena Podcast, the podcast that brings you inspiring stories from leaders and innovators from across the different fields in South East Louisiana.
From visionary entrepreneurs and savvy real estate professionals to media creators, military business owners, and community champions. In The Arena podcast showcases the remarkable achievements and personal stories of our guests.
Tune in for insightful conversations, valuable lessons, and motivational stories that reveal the secrets to their success and offer insights to help you on your own path.
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Episodes
113 episodes
BUSINESS - A Strategic Merger with Purpose | The Dominion Group
This episode marks a major moment.On In The Arena, hosts Lauren Navarre and Jared Miguez sit down with Nicole Azzi Williams, Brett Bernheisel, Tiffani Robin, and Louis Williams to officially announce the formation of The Dominion Group....
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BUSINESS - Building Legacy Beyond the Jobsite | Adam & Danny Martin
In this episode of In The Arena, we sit down with Adam Martin and Danny Michael Martin of Martin Building Group / DMM Construction for a powerful conversation about legacy, vocation, and building with intention.Ada...
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How H2O Salon Built a Legacy Through People & Purpose | Heather Mahoney
In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Lauren Navarre and Jared Miguez sit down with Heather Mahoney, owner of H2O Salon, to unpack what it really takes to build a lasting business rooted in belief, discipline, and people.Heather sha...
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BUSINESS - Building a Legacy That Lasts: Leadership, Trust & Growth | Robert John
In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Lauren Navarre and Jared Miguez sit down with Robert John, President and COO of J&J Exterminating, Louisiana’s largest independently owned pest and termite contr...
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BUSINESS - How AFX Pro Scales Excellence — with Mike & Jamie Andrepont
In this episode, cohosts Lauren Navarre and Jared Miguez sit down with Mike and Jamie Andrepont, the husband-and-wife team behind AFX Pro, the special-effects company trusted by major sports teams, entertainment brands, and event producers acro...
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42:50
BUSINESS - From Investigation to Insight: The Parish Budget | Collin Sims
In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Lauren Navarre and Jared Miguez sit down with Collin Sims for a clear, fact-driven conversation about the financial challenges facing our parish.Collin explains what sparked his deep dive into t...
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BUSINESS - Building a Creative Legacy: Art & Entrepreneurship | Josh Wichterich
In this episode, co-hosts Lauren Navarre and Jared Miguez sit down with artist, illustrator, and author Josh Wichterich — a creative whose work blends imagination, discipline, and purpose into a thriving business.Josh shares how he buil...
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BUSINESS - The Power of Trauma-Sensitive Yoga | Sarah Mozingo
In this episode of In The Arena, hosts Lauren Navarre and Jared Miguez sit down with Sarah Mozingo — Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Facilitator (TCTSY-F), psychology educator, and founder of a healing-centered yoga practice serving survivors and communi...
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COMMUNITY - Serving With Purpose Through the Rotary | Gregory Langham & David Holloway
In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Lauren Navarre and Jared Miguez sit down with two respected Northshore leaders — Gregory Langham, CPA, and David Holloway, Managing Broker of Smith & Core Real Estate — to talk about business, servi...
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BUSINESS - Bringing Concierge Healthcare to the Northshore | Lizette Alvarado
We’re welcoming back the incredible Lizette Alvarado, APRN, FNP-C and this time, she’s stepping into the Arena with a game-changing mission: elevating the post-op experience through Venus Concierge Luxury Home Care. ✨Co-hosts Lauren Nav...
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BUSINESS - The Truth About Building a Healthy Home | Courtney Carmadelle & Angelle Sullivan
What if your home is shaping your health more than anything else in your life and you don’t even know it? 👀🏡This week on In The Arena, co-hosts Lauren Navarre and Jared Miguez sit down with the powerhouse duo changing the way Louisiana thin...
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BUSINESS - The Truth About Healing & High-Level Care | Dr. Jason O’Rear
In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Lauren Navarre and Jared Miguez sit down with Dr. Jason Patrick O’Rear, founder of Limitless Chiropractic, to unpack the real science, heart, and purpose behind the work he does every day.Dr. O’...
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MILITARY - From Military Discipline to Business Leadership | Jeff Sonnenberg
In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Dominic Luke and Jared Miguez sit down with Jeffery Wayne Sonnenberg — a military veteran, real estate professional, and lifelong student of leadership.Jeffery opens up about the moments that sh...
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45:54
BUSINESS - How Discipline Builds Success | Shawn Coffey
In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Lauren Navarre and Rebecca Saucier sit down with Shawn Coffey, owner of Shawn Coffey Allstate Insurance, to talk about entrepreneurship, discipline, and building a business that lasts.Shawn open...
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MILITARY - From Soldier to Healer: Finding Purpose Beyond the Uniform | Justin Ansel
In this powerful In The Arena episode, co-hosts Jared Miguez and Dominic Luke sit down with Justin Ansel Jr., founder of Geaux Beyond Wellness — a veteran who transformed his military discipline into a mission to heal others, body and soul....
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Banking on Growth: The Truth About SBA Lending & Building Loyalty | Shane Purvis
In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Lauren Navarre and Jared Miguez sit down with Shane Purvis, a seasoned banking professional and SBA expert from Bonvenu Bank, to uncover what it really takes to build strong financial foundations for yo...
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MILITARY - How a Navy Veteran Turned Discipline into The Notorious P.I.G. | Brek Pitcher
From special operations to special seasoning, Brek Pitcher has lived a life built on discipline, grit, and purpose. After serving 8 years as a Naval Special Warfare Operator (SWCC) with Special Boat Team TWELVE, Brek traded combat boats for BBQ...
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BUSINESS - Building People, Purpose, and Partnerships | Robin Marquez of E.C.O. Builders, Inc.
What if the secret to a thriving business isn’t just in what you build — but how you build it?In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Jared Miguez and Lauren Navarre sit down with Robin Marquez, the powerhouse behind E.C.O. Builders, ...
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BUSINESS - Building Grit & Legacy: The Hard Truth About Entrepreneurship | Steele McDaniel
In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Jared Miguez and Lauren Navarre sit down with Steele McDaniel, founder of Steele-R Development LLC, a general contracting company built on hard work, family values, and grit.Born and raised in C...
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29:12
BUSINESS - Living Out Values Through Service | Mark Malkemus
In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Jared Miguez and Lauren Navarre sit down with Mark Malkemus, founder of Foundations Hospice, to talk about what it truly means to serve others with dignity, empathy, and purpose.Mark shares how ...
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COMMUNITY - Leadership, Discipline & Purpose: Building Men Beyond the Game | Gerrin Narcisse
In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Jared Miguez and Lauren Navarre sit down with Gerrin Narcisse, Assistant Principal at Bayou Lacombe Middle School and Executive Director of the Bayou Lacombe Cardinals Minor League Football Organization...
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BUSINESS - Turning Care Into a Calling With Decision Critical | Blasia Rivet
In this episode of In The Arena, host Jared Miguez sits down with Blasia Arceneaux Rivet, Registered Nurse and founder of Decision Critical, a concierge nursing organization bridging the gap between hospitals, physicians, and home.Blasi...
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Legacy, Leadership & Louisiana Real Estate | Kyle Tallo & Ronnie Ranatza Jr.
In this episode of the Residential Real Estate Mastermind Series, we sit down with two of Southeast Louisiana’s most respected real estate professionals: Kyle Tallo, Responsible Broker with over two decades of experience, and Ronnie Ranatza Jr....
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COMMUNITY - Building Community Through Bluesberry Fest | with Sarah Cottrell & Sarada Bonnett
In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Jared Miguez and Lauren Navarre sit down with Sarah Cottrell and Sarada Bonnett, the powerhouse team behind Bluesberry Fest—a unique celebration of music, art, food, and community.Sarah and Sara...
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50:56
MEDIA - Standing Out in Marketing with Social Media | Katy Simpson
This week on In The Arena, co-hosts Jared Miguez and Jonah Fry talk with Katy Simpson, Chief Marketing Officer at Northwestern Mutual and a marketing strategist with nearly 20 years of experience helping businesses grow their brand.Katy...
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