Get Marvin LeBlanc's printable disaster prep checklist – free to you: http://www.marvinleblanc.com/cat

You can't talk about natural disasters like Hurricane Ida without the conversation eventually getting around to the topic of insurance. With over 90 storms under his belt, Marvin LeBlanc knows a thing or two about what South Louisianans need to know about insurance and disasters. This episode is revealing—you're going to hear emergency prep tips you haven't heard before (but make so much sense when Marvin shares them!) If you've ever thought, "why am I spending my money on insurance?" this episode is for you.

Marvelous Marvin is also an author, speaker, and trainer.

CONNECT WITH MARVIN LEBLANC:

Insurance business: https://marvinleblancinsurance.com/

Marvin has made a checklist for you to help you in case of emergency/evacuation: http://www.marvinleblanc.com/cat

Connect with Marvin on Facebook: http://facebook.com/marvinleblanc

Tweets from Marvin are here: https://twitter.com/InsureLouisiana

Marvin is also on Instagram and LinkedIn

Call or text Marvin: (225) 938-4177

SPEAKING AND TRAINING WITH MARVIN:

Get Marvin's book, "Come Hell or High Water: Life Lessons from Hurricane Katrina"

Marvin's hub for speaking and training: http://www.marvinleblanc.com/

Red Stick Strong is a podcast on Hurricane Ida and the Baton Rouge community. Hosted by Catherine O'Brien and produced by Branch Out Programs. Follow Red Stick Strong on Instagram. Do you know a Hurricane Ida story that needs to be told? Tell Catherine!

One of the best things that happens during a natural disaster like Hurricane Ida is seeing neighbors helping neighbors. Local businesses can also pitch in and help, since community links arm in arm with success and growth. Lydia Woods is a Realtor and real estate investor. Phil Debin is a broker and the CEO of Goodwood Realty. Both join Catherine O'Brien, podcast producer and host of Red Stick Strong podcast to talk about being a resource during tough times; home ownership; and what it means to be a community minded business leader.

CONNECT WITH LYDIA WOODS

Lydia is on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RealtorLRWoods/

The Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealtorLRWoods/

Lydia has her own website here and a profile on the Goodwood Realty website.

Call or text Lydia: (225) 763-1723

CONNECT WITH PHIL DEBIN

Phil has a one-stop online shop à ThatGoodAgent.com

Phil on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Phil is the CEO of Goodwood Realty, website here.

Red Stick Strong is a podcast on Hurricane Ida and the Baton Rouge community. Hosted by Catherine O'Brien and produced by Branch Out Programs. Follow Red Stick Strong on Instagram. Do you know a Hurricane Ida story that needs to be told? Tell Catherine!

Are you hearing rumblings about our supply chain? Did you see professional truckers delivering water, generators, food and more during Hurricane Ida? Have you ever considered how much trucking impacts your daily life? Renee Amar, the Executive Director of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association joins Catherine O'Brien on Red Stick Strong to talk about how professional truckers work before, during, and after a natural disaster like Hurricane Ida.

Truckers are specially equipped—skill-wise and personality-wise to help out when needs arise. Consider this interview a sneak peek into the secret life of trucking. You are sure to come away with an appreciation and an education of how trucking keeps Louisiana Moving.

CONNECT WITH RENEE AMAR AND LMTA, Inc.

Louisiana Motor Transport Assn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/truckinginLA

Renee Tweets: https://twitter.com/CReneeAmar

LMTA has a website: https://www.lmta.la/

Find out about the Foundation and scholarships here: https://www.lmta.foundation/

LOUISIANA WOMEN LEAD

Renee is passionate about women taking leadership in Louisiana elected offices. Learn more about Louisiana Women Lead on their website: https://www.louisianawomenlead.org/

Louisiana Women Lead on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn. (They're everywhere!)

Red Stick Strong is a podcast on Hurricane Ida and the Baton Rouge community. Hosted by Catherine O'Brien and produced by Branch Out Programs. Follow Red Stick Strong on Instagram. Do you know a Hurricane Ida story that needs to be told? Tell Catherine!