The NXT Entrepreneur

Alex Lobodiak, President of True North Ventures, Head of Sales and Business Development at GeoSafe, and Chapter Director of Startup Grind Tulsa, is a true asset to the Tulsa community. The biggest ad…

Olivia Stewart is the C.O.O of Oxbow Rum Distillery, previous named Three Roll Estate. Oxbow Rum Distillery is the only single estate distillery in Louisiana. The process of making rum is fascinating…

Chef John Folse, Founder and Owner of the Chef John Folse Company, is not someone who dwells on the impossible. He is always focused on the next adventure and chases the next opportunity. Anyone can …

Jordy is the Owner of Effemm Digital Media and the Host of The Jordy Culotta Show. The Jordy Culotta Show is a digital sports talk show built for the ultimate sports fan. Listen daily Monday through …

These two fun, high-energy artists are the owners of The Blue Room, a multi-media company based in New Orleans. Kate is a full on creative that works with all different types of mediums: painting, je…

Craig Stevens is the Founder & President of Genesis 360, LLC. Genesis 360 is a full-service facility maintenance company composed of four divisions: Construction, Building Maintenance, Grounds Mainte…

Al Moreau III is the President of Moreau Physical Therapy. This year Moreau Physical Therapy is celebrating 45 years of service to this community. Dominating the South Louisiana area, there are a tot…

Grant is the CEO of 1 Percent Lists. This full service real estate brokerage company is built to provide more value to their clients and allows them to keep more of their equity in their house. 1 Per…

We traveled to Los Angeles to talk to the Actor, Jay Huguley. Jay is from New Jersey about 15 minutes from the Big Apple. From a young age he was fascinated with Broadway, museums, and anything relat…

Deborah is the Founder and Chair of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge. YEA is a secondary school for high school students, grades 8 – 12, that are interested in launching their own busin…

Stephen is the Managing Partner of City Group Hospitality. This well known restaurant organization is dominating the Baton Rouge Area with 11 operations. Each restaurant has their own brand and speci…

Anthony is a serial entrepreneur that is the owner of the shop Cards and Culture, the host of the podcast The Up and In Show, part owner of F45 Gym in Baton Rouge, and an LSU Baseball Alumni. Anthony…

Scott is one of the Presidents of Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry. Lee Michaels was started in Baton Rouge by Scott’s father and with the help of his brothers, they have grown the business tremendously. Th…

Julio is the President and CEO of Melara Enterprises. This multi-media publishing company publishes The Business Report, 225 Magazine, InRegister magazine, The Daily Report, 1012 Industry Report and …

Buddy is an Architect and Partner of Coleman Partners Architects LLC. This 70 year old firm has office locations in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Houston. Coleman Partners Architects designs building…

John is the CEO of Valluzzo Companies. Valluzzo Companies is the management company for 80 McDonalds Franchise restaurants from South Louisiana to Alabama. They are the 2nd largest franchisees in the…

Hattie Collins is the Owner and Creative Lead of Hattie Sparks Interiors. Hattie, after graduating with a degree in Art History and a minor in Business and then going on to complete her masters at Tu…