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Local Leaders: The Podcast!

Local Leaders: The Podcast!

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Local Leaders:The Podcast interviews TOP business owners in Livingston Parish Louisiana and surrounding areas. Hosted by Jim Chapman Local Leaders the Podcast provides a platform for family owned business owners to tell their individual journey into business ownership.
Local Leaders is widely recognized as the top business podcast in the State of Louisiana and rated in the top 10 nationally!
In 2020 Local Leaders made Podcast magazine's Hot 50 chart twice and in 2021 was a finalist for the People's choice Podcast award for Best Business Podcast rating Local Leaders in the Top 10 Globally!
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Episodes
  • Taking Flight: Delia Taylor on Louisiana’s First New Airport in Nearly 40 Years

    Taking Flight: Delia Taylor on Louisiana’s First New Airport in Nearly 40 Years
    May 4 2026
    Local Leaders The Podcast #224
    In this episode, Jim Chapman sits down with Delia Taylor, Chairwoman of the Livingston Parish Airport District, for an in-depth look at the Livingston Executive Airport — Louisiana’s first new airfield in nearly 40 years. Delia walks us through the current construction progress, the state-of-the-art 4,200-foot runway and supporting facilities designed for corporate jets, private pilots, and emergency services, and how the airport will connect Livingston Parish to the rest of the region and beyond.
    Delia also addresses community questions, the development timeline, and the long-term vision for turning this infrastructure project into an economic engine for years to come. Whether you’re a business owner, aviation enthusiast, local resident, or simply curious about growth in Livingston Parish, this conversation delivers the inside scoop on one of the most significant infrastructure developments happening in Louisiana right now. Tune in for this optimistic, forward-looking discussion about progress, opportunity, and the future taking flight in our own backyard.

    You can learn more about Livingston Executive Airport by visiting:
    https://goflylea.com

    Timestamps:
    01:33 Airport Construction Updates
    04:00 Federal Application for FAA System
    07:42 Economic Impact of the Airport
    14:36 The History of Livingston Airport
    17:25 Location Matters for Economic Growth
    21:39 Potential for Future Events
    25:20 Innovations in Delivery Services
    26:15 Infrastructure Improvements from the Airport
    28:55 Future Plans for the Airport Project
    33:07 Community Support and Vision for the Future
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    36 mins
  • Living IN Parish | Local Leaders The Podcast #223

    Living IN Parish | Local Leaders The Podcast #223
    Apr 6 2026
    In this episode, Jim Chapman sits down with Lizzie Baudoin as she discusses Living IN Parish Magazine. This new addition to Livingston Parish will cover the lifestyle and culture that makes Livingston Parish such a unique place to live, work and play!

    You can learn more about Living IN Parish Magazine by visiting: https://www.livinginparishmagazine.com

    Timestamps:
    01:36 Meet Lizzie and Her Vision
    02:47 The Birth of Living in Parish
    06:37 Influences and Inspiration
    11:14 Challenges of Launching the Magazine
    13:49 Content Expectations of Living in Parish
    15:45 Community Engagement and Contributions
    16:52 Distribution Plans for the Magazine
    18:38 Funding Through Advertising
    20:18 Connecting with Local Business Owners
    21:45 The Growth of Livingston Parish
    23:16 Launch Party Excitement
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    36 mins
  • Judge Blair Downing Edwards | Local Leaders The Podcast #222

    Judge Blair Downing Edwards | Local Leaders The Podcast #222
    Mar 27 2026
    In this powerful episode, Jim Chapman sits down with Judge Blair Downing Edwards as she discusses her decision to run for the Louisiana Supreme Court. Joining Jim on this episode is also Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor who provides his insight (and a full endorsement) of Judge Edwards who has been legendary in both her start as a Juvenile Court Judge to her current status on Louisiana’s First Circuit Court of Appeals.

    You can learn more about Judge Edwards and her candidacy at
    https://judgeblairedwards.com/bio/

    Timestamps:
    01:49 Judge Edwards Journey to the Court
    08:00 A Calling to Serve 11:50 Mentorship and Guidance
    15:25 The Importance of Education 21:44 Support and Community
    25:00 Decision to Run
    31:01 Standing Your Ground
    34:44 Election Details
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    38 mins
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