Biz Talks Podcast
1) Episode 270: More Than a Book Store – The Baldwin & Co. Empire Continues to Draw National Attention with Recent Visit by Former VP Kamala Harris
Marking five years in business next month, Baldwin & Co. is a Black owned café and independent bookstore on Elysian Fields — but that’s just the beginning. Jerid Woods, customer relations and partners...Show More
2) Episode 269: What’s Going on with the Convention Center Hotel? CEO and President Jim Cook Shares the Latest
Five months into his new role as head of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Jim Cook shares what this year will bring for the upcoming Omni New Orleans Hotel, as well as how the now-i...Show More
3) Episode 268: Executives of the Year – Behind the Scenes with Editor Kim Singletary
How does Biz New Orleans choose the elite group of honorees each year? What does it take to be named CEO of the Year? Editor Kim Singletary explains the process, along with how you may have a say over...Show More
4) Episode 267: Vision 2035 – CEO of New Orleans & Company Breaks Down a 10 Year Plan for Change
On Dec. 9, New Orleans & Company launched Vision 2035: a plan created with big local stakeholders to make the city a better place to live and visit. What are some of the biggest goals of the plan and ...Show More
5) Episode 266: The Business Case Against ICE's Operation Catahoula Crunch
A week into ICE’s “Operation Catahoula Crunch,” New Orleans’ immigrant community, along with businesses that employ immigrants, are feeling the effects. This week, Mayra Pineda, president and CEO of t...Show More
6) Episode 265: It’s Giving Tuesday — Time to Maximize Your Giving
Today is Giving Tuesday https://www.givingtuesday.org/, which strategically falls toward the end of the year, providing the last chance to take advantage of tax benefits for charitable giving for the ...Show More
7) Episode 264: French Truck’s New Leadership Change Talks Future Plans
Founded by New Orleanian Geoffrey Meeker in 2012, French Truck Coffee has become a local coffee success story with now 13 locations across New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Memphis. Last month, Meeker step...Show More
8) Episode 263: High School and College at the Same Time? It Happens at Rooted School New Orleans
As parents and area schools look ahead to next fall, BizTalks caught up with Kaitlin Karpinski, executive director of Rooted School New Orleans. Located on the campus of Southern University at New Orl...Show More
9) Episode 262: What Should Entrepreneurs Be Doing Now to Prepare for Small Businesses Saturday?
The holiday season is upon us, which includes the national marking of Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29. How do local businesses promote what their offerings in a way that translates to sales? Two me...Show More
10) Episode 261: Unique Halloween Experience Delaporte Manor Debuts Downtown
A former funeral home on Camp Street has been transformed into Delaporte Manor — described by its creator, Andrew Preble, as part haunted house, part immersive theater and part escape room. Only runni...Show More