The Grant O Show Podcast

The Grant O Show Podcast highlights inspiring stories from South Louisiana and beyond. Rooted in culture, community, and Cajun flavor, each episode features real conversations with local leaders, changemakers, and everyday heroes. From the bayou to the boardroom, discover what drives the people who bring heart, hustle, and flavor to life. Tune in for storytelling that motivates, connects, and celebrates the spirit of “GO Time.”

The Grant O Show Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 113 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Grant O Show Podcast, a society show with 113 episodes published.

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  Episode 112- Nicole Theriot

  Aug 17, 202637 min

  On Episode 112 of The Grant O Show , we sit down with Nicole Theriot , Director of Culinary Operations at the iconic Galatoire’s Restaurant in New Orleans , for a conversation about Louisiana food, culinary leadership, tradition, mentorship, and the journey that brought her from Terrebonne Parish to the top of one of Louisiana’s most celebrated kitchens. Nicole has made history as the first woman to oversee the kitchen at Galatoire’s in more than 120 years , bringing together her deep appreciation for Louisiana culinary traditions with a passion for leadership, innovation, and developing the next generation of chefs. A graduate of the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University , Nicole has learned from some of the most respected names in the culinary world, including James Beard Award-winning Chef Nina Compton. She has also served as Executive Chef at Augusta’s Restaurant during the Masters Tournament and has helped mentor future culinary professionals through her work with the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute. In this episode, we discuss: • Growing up in Terrebonne Parish and discovering a passion for cooking • Her experience at Nicholls State University’s Chef John Folse Culinary Institute • Lessons learned from mentors and legendary chefs • What it means to make history at Galatoire’s • How to preserve more than a century of tradition while continuing to evolve • Leadership and culture inside a high-pressure professional kitchen • The importance of mentoring the next generation of chefs • Louisiana’s unique culinary identity and the dishes that deserve more recognition • Her experience serving as Executive Chef during the Masters Tournament • The future of Galatoire’s and her goals for her culinary career From Cajun and Creole cuisine to fine dining, culinary education, women in leadership, and the importance of honoring where you come from, this episode is a celebration of Louisiana food and the people who help carry its traditions forward. Follow Nicole on social media here . Follow Galatoire's on social media: Facebook Instagram For more information about Galatoire's Restaurant, click here . SPONSOR FOR AUGUST: Rouses Markets Visit GATR Coolers at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gatrcoolers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code GRANTO at checkout to receive 10% off on your entire order. For more information on the Bayou Region Incubator, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Music by Waylon Thibodeaux Connect with us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Grant O Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! _____________________________________________ Send mail to: The Grant O Show Podcast 203 West Second Street Suite 19 Thibodaux, LA 70301

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  Episode 111- Lola Cheramie

  Aug 10, 202633 min

  On Episode 111 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Lola Cheramie, a world champion powerlifter, national champion, and collegiate standout, to discuss discipline, resilience, mental toughness, and the pursuit of excellence. Originally from Covington, Louisiana, Lola discovered powerlifting at an early age and quickly rose through the ranks, eventually earning the opportunity to represent the United States on the international stage. While still in high school, she captured a World Championship, proving that dedication, preparation, and perseverance can lead to extraordinary achievements. Now competing at the collegiate level while continuing to pursue national and international success, Lola shares what it takes to balance academics, elite athletic competition, recovery, and everyday life. In this episode, we discuss: Lola's journey into competitive powerlifting Becoming a World Champion The sacrifices required to compete at the highest level The mental side of strength sports and performing under pressure Learning from setbacks, failures, and personal challenges Training routines, nutrition, recovery, and preparation Balancing college life with elite-level competition Inspiring young athletes to pursue their dreams Future goals in powerlifting and representing Team USA again The legacy she hopes to leave on the sport Lola also shares valuable advice for young athletes, discusses the importance of consistency and mindset, and explains why success is built long before stepping onto the competition platform. Follow Lola Cheramie on social media: Instagram SPONSOR FOR AUGUST: Rouses Markets Visit GATR Coolers at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gatrcoolers.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code GRANTO at checkout to receive 10% off on your entire order. For more information on the Bayou Region Incubator, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Music by Waylon Thibodeaux Connect with us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Grant O Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! _____________________________________________ Send mail to: The Grant O Show Podcast 203 West Second Street Suite 19 Thibodaux, LA 70301

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  Episode 108- Dr. Lindsay Lasseigne

  Jul 20, 202641 min

  On Episode 108 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Dr. Lindsay Lasseigne, neurosurgeon, Director of Neurosciences at Thibodaux Regional Health System, Lockport native, Nicholls State University graduate, and a 2025 Best of Lafourche Forty Under 40 honoree. After completing some of the highest levels of medical training in the country, Dr. Lasseigne made the decision to return home to South Louisiana to care for the community that helped shape her. In this conversation, she shares her journey into neurosurgery, one of the most challenging and rewarding specialties in medicine, and explains why investing in local healthcare and mentoring future physicians has become a personal mission. We discuss the path from Nicholls State University to medical school and residency, the realities of brain and spine surgery, advances in neurosurgical technology, physician leadership, rural healthcare, and the importance of recruiting and retaining talented medical professionals in the Bayou Region. Dr. Lasseigne also offers valuable advice for students considering careers in medicine, discusses balancing the demands of healthcare with personal well-being, and reflects on what it means to serve patients who are also neighbors, friends, and lifelong members of her community. Topics discussed in this episode include: • Neurosurgery and brain health • Spine surgery and neurological conditions • Healthcare in South Louisiana • Thibodaux Regional Health System • Rural healthcare leadership • Becoming a physician • Medical school and residency • Mentorship in medicine • Leadership in healthcare • Returning home to serve your community Whether you’re a student considering a medical career, a healthcare professional, or someone who enjoys stories of leadership, service, and community impact, this episode offers an inspiring look at what it means to use your talents to make a difference close to home. For more information on Dr. Lasseigne, click here ! SPONSOR FOR JULY: Rouses Markets Visit GATR Coolers at ⁠⁠gatrcoolers.com⁠⁠ and use the code GRANTO at checkout to receive 10% off on your entire order. For more information on the Bayou Region Incubator, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Music by Waylon Thibodeaux Connect with us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Grant O Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! _____________________________________________ Send mail to: The Grant O Show Podcast 203 West Second Street Suite 19 Thibodaux, LA 70301

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  Episode 107- Kristy Benoit

  Jul 13, 202620 min

  On Episode 107 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Kristy Benoit, Preneed Counselor for Thibodaux Funeral Home and Landry's Funeral Home, for an important conversation about funeral preplanning, family preparedness, and one of the greatest gifts we can leave our loved ones: peace of mind. While end-of-life planning isn't always an easy topic to discuss, it's one that every family will eventually face. In this episode, Kristy explains what preneed funeral planning really is, how it works, and why making decisions ahead of time can ease both the emotional and financial burden placed on family members during difficult moments. Kristy shares her journey into becoming a preneed counselor, discusses common misconceptions about funeral planning, explains how preneed insurance policies work, payment options, and what happens if someone relocates after purchasing a policy. She also talks about traditional burial, cremation services, the importance of family-owned funeral care, and the compassionate role funeral professionals play in helping families through life's most difficult moments. More importantly, this episode is about living intentionally, preparing wisely, and having meaningful conversations before they're needed. Topics discussed include: • Preneed funeral planning • Funeral preplanning in Louisiana • Burial and cremation options • Preneed insurance explained • Funeral costs and guaranteed pricing • Family financial planning • End-of-life preparation • Supporting loved ones through difficult times • Planning ahead for peace of mind • South Louisiana funeral services Whether you're planning for yourself, helping aging parents, or simply want to better understand how preplanning works, this episode offers practical information and thoughtful perspective that every family can benefit from. For more information on Thibodaux Funeral Home, click here ! For more information on Landry's Funeral Home, click here ! To request more information on Preneed Counseling, click here ! SPONSOR FOR JULY: Rouses Markets Visit GATR Coolers at ⁠gatrcoolers.com⁠ and use the code GRANTO at checkout to receive 10% off on your entire order. For more information on the Bayou Region Incubator, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Music by Waylon Thibodeaux Connect with us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Grant O Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! _____________________________________________ Send mail to: The Grant O Show Podcast 203 West Second Street Suite 19 Thibodaux, LA 70301

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  Episode 106- Ryan Foret

  Jul 6, 202622 min

  On Episode 106 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Ryan Foret, co-owner of Foret Group, one of South Louisiana's leading companies specializing in construction, landscaping, waste management, and facility services. Ryan shares the story of how Foret Group grew from humble beginnings into a respected regional business built on hard work, faith, relationships, and a commitment to serving communities across the Bayou Region. He discusses the company's entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of growing a business, scaling operations while maintaining quality, and the importance of building trust with customers, employees, and partners. We also discuss launching a company at a young age, hiring the right people, investing back into the community, and what leadership looks like in today's business environment. Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, student, or someone passionate about economic growth in South Louisiana, this episode offers practical insights on leadership, perseverance, and creating opportunities that make a lasting impact. In this episode, you'll hear about: • Building a successful business in South Louisiana • The entrepreneurial journey behind Foret Group • Leadership and company culture • Growing a construction and facility services company • Hiring, teamwork, and organizational growth • The Bayou Region Incubator's impact on local businesses • Community investment and economic development • Business relationships and customer trust • Entrepreneurship lessons for the next generation • Defining success beyond the bottom line Follow Foret Group on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn For more information on Foret Group, click here ! SPONSOR FOR JULY: Rouses Markets Visit GATR Coolers at gatrcoolers.com and use the code GRANTO at checkout to receive 10% off on your entire order. For more information on the Bayou Region Incubator, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Music by Waylon Thibodeaux Connect with us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Grant O Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! _____________________________________________ Send mail to: The Grant O Show Podcast 203 West Second Street Suite 19 Thibodaux, LA 70301

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