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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
87 episodes
REAL ESTATE - Building Culture & Clarity in Commercial Real Estate | Lance Ginn & Evan Scroggs
In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Jared Miguez and Lauren Navarre sit down with Lance Ginn, CCIM and Evan Phillip Scroggs to talk about the systems, values, and culture driving one of the fastest-growing commercial real estate firms in ...
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43:22
BUSINESS - Building Beauty & Legacy: Syn Skin & Community Impact | Lizette Alvarado
In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Lauren Navarre and Jared Miguez sit down with Lizette Alvarado, Family Nurse Practitioner and founder of Syn Skin Aesthetics and Wellness.Lizette shares her inspiring journey into the world of a...
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40:33
REAL ESTATE - Building Trust in Commercial Real Estate | Chris Abade
This week on In The Arena, co-hosts Lauren Navarre and Jared Miguez sit down with Chris Abadie, Senior Vice President at Colliers, to talk all things commercial real estate, leadership, and trust.Chris shares his journey into the indust...
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37:16
BUSINESS: Hands-On Business Support with BBSI | Glenn France & James Ruhnke
In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Lauren Navarre and Jared Miguez sit down with Glenn France (Market Development Manager) and James Ruhnke (Risk and Safety Consultant) from BBSI—a company redefining how businesses get support.BB...
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29:58
BUSINESS - Building Trust Through Construction: Inside TASCH with Randy Allen & Daniel Eitmann
In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Jared Miguez and Lauren Navarre sit down with Randy Allen, Founder and CEO of Tasch, and Daniel Eitmann, Vice President of Business Development, to explore how they’re building more than just buildings—...
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34:27
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MEDIA - Authentic Marketing That Moves the Needle | 3090 Marketing’s Rachel Ledet & Olivia Matthews
In this In The Arena Media Series episode, co-hosts Jared Miguez and Jonah Fry sit down with Rachel Ledet and Olivia Matthews, the powerhouse duo behind 3090 Marketing, a strategy-focused agency helping small and mid-sized businesses grow with ...
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51:27
REAL ESTATE - Financial Leadership in HOA Management | Chad Harvell | Restoration Property Mgmt
In this episode of In The Arena, we sit down with Chad Harvell — founder of Restoration Property Management — to explore how he's transforming the way homeowners' associations operate across Louisiana.With a background in forensic audit...
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37:17
MILITARY - Trust, Teamwork & Windows: How Military Values Built a Booming Business | Chad Monistere
In this episode of In The Arena, we sit down with Chad Monistere—National Guard veteran turned entrepreneur—whose journey from the military to founding one of the top-rated window companies in Louisiana is nothing short of inspiring.Aft...
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38:01
REAL ESTATE - From Deliveries to Deals: Dale Mayeaux’s Journey to Commercial Real Estate Success
In this episode of In The Arena, co-host Jared Miguez sits down with Dale Mayeaux—Founder and CEO of Nest Commercial Group with Keller Williams—to talk about the mindset, mission, and momentum behind his rapid rise in commercial real estate.
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32:39
BUSINESS - Designing Legacy: The Story Behind Studio MV Designs | Matt Voelkel & Caroline Boudreaux
In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Jared Miguez & Rebecca Saucier sit down with the talented father-daughter team behind Studio MV Designs—Matt Voelkel and Caroline Boudreaux.With over 35 years of architectural excellence, Ma...
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42:08
BUSINESS - How Resource Bank Is Powering Growth in Slidell | Kelly Rodriguez & Nick Rider
In this episode, Jared Miguez and Lauren Navarre sit down with Kelly Rodriguez and Nick Rider of Resource Bank in Slidell, Louisiana—a city that’s currently growing and evolving rapidly. As longtime leaders and advocates for community-focused b...
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28:15
BUSINESS - The AI Revolution in Business: What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know with Marcus McGehee
In this episode, co-hosts Jared Miguez and Lauren Navarre sit down with Marcus McGehee, founder of The AI Consulting Lab. Raised in Louisiana and now based in Florida, Marcus is helping business owners across industries embrace automation, stre...
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Episode 72
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56:24
MILITARY - How Military Lessons Build Resilient Leaders | Col. Tom Gordon on Grit, Risk & Success
What does the military really teach you about life, leadership, and success?In this powerful episode, Colonel Tom Gordon joins co-hosts Jared Miguez and Dominic Luke from the studio at Southeastern Louisiana University to talk about the...
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Episode 71
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23:28
BUSINESS - Tackling the Affordable Housing Crisis with Scalable RE Solutions | Dusten Hendrickson
In this episode, we sit down with Dusten Hendrickson, the founder and CEO of Mailbox Money, a real estate investment company focused on solving the affordable housing crisis through scalable, sustainable development.With core values roo...
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31:12
MILITARY - From the Military to Mortgages — Cory Hoag on Serving Veterans Beyond the Uniform
This week on the podcast, hosts Jared Miguez and Dominic Luke sit down with Cory Hoag, a U.S. Army veteran turned mortgage expert, who brings a mission-driven mindset to the world of real estate finance.After years of honorable service,...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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35:11
BUSINESS - BUSINESS - Revolutionizing the Healthcare Industry with Direct Primary Care | Chad Carrone
In this episode, we sit down with Chad Carrone, the founder of DPCplus, a company that’s changing the way healthcare works in our community.Unlike traditional healthcare models that often prioritize profit over people, DPCplus is built ...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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44:47
MEDIA - Getting REAL with the Big Bad Boot - KATI AND CALEB
In this episode, co-hosts Jonah Fry and Mallory Davis sit down with sibling duo Kati Morse LeBreton and Caleb Morse , creators of the Big Bad Boot Podcast, to talk about how a viral moment on TikTok unexpectedly launched their podcasting ...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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1:05:46
REAL ESTATE - Crack the Code to Digital Marketing for Real Estate with Karen Velandia
In this episode, we sit down with digital strategist and international speaker Karen Velandia, whose training comes straight from industry giants like Russell Brunson, Gary Brecka (10X Health), Peng Joon, Eric Siu, and Tony Robbins.Kare...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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39:41
COMMUNITY - From Side Hustles to the Senate: How Patrick McMath Balances Louisiana’s Future
What do side hustles, small business, and state policy have in common? According to Louisiana State Senator Patrick McMath, everything.In this episode, Patrick shares his journey from entrepreneur and city councilman to becoming a leade...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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31:31
MILITARY - Navigating Life as a Military Spouse and Entrepreneur - Donna Bach
Navigating Life as a Military Spouse and Entrepreneur: A Conversation with Donna BachIn this episode of In The Arena, we sit down with Donna Bach, a dedicated military spouse, mother, grandmother, and proud entrepreneur who has made a l...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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30:36
REAL ESTATE - From Small Steps to Big Gains: Real Estate Insights with Sawyer & Samuel Benson
In this episode of In The Arena, we sit down with two brothers who are making waves in the world of real estate—Sawyer and Samuel Benson. Sawyer, a Commercial Lender with Planters Bank, and Samuel, a Real Estate Specialist at 1 Percent Lists, s...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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47:39
BUSINESS - Mastering Business Relationships & Mentorship: Insights from Chris Couch
🎙️ In this episode of In The Arena, we sit down with Christopher Couch, a business leader, attorney, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in law, business management, and strategic planning.Chris is the founding member of C...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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46:28
MEDIA - Mastering Real Estate Photography with Ken Schallenberg Photography
In this episode of In The Arena, co-hosts Jonah Mark Fry and Jared Miguez sit down with Ken Schallenberg, founder of Ken Schallenberg Photography. Based in Covington, Louisiana, Ken specializes in headshots, real estate imagery, and commercial ...
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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49:44
REAL ESTATE - Your Business Grows When YOU Do | Courtney Fricke on Real Estate, Marketing & Mindset
In this episode of In The Arena, real estate investor and entrepreneur Courtney Fricke joins co-hosts Jared Miguez and Lauren Navarre to dive into the mindset and strategies that fuel business success.Courtney shares how personal growth...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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44:10
COMMUNITY - Healing with Horses: Transforming Lives Through Equine Therapy | Kelly Cox Vicari
In this episode, we chat with Kelly Cox Vicari, founder of Healing with Horses Louisiana, a non-profit offering equine therapy to those struggling with physical, emotional, and mental challenges. Born from Kelly’s personal journey with her moth...
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Episode 60
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