Search results for

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6 p.m. On this episode of Visions and Ventures, host Shannon Johnston talks with Jennifer Kimball, the CEO of Proactive Nursing Solutions and the Executive Director of the nonprofit Proactive Partners. With over 20 years of experience in nursing, dementia care, and case management, Jennifer has become a leader in both business and advocacy.

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6 p.m. On this episode of Visions and Ventures, host Shannon Johnston talks with Sophia Woolf, Marketing Manager at Sara Kirk-State Farm and President of BNI Lagniappe. From her journey in the insurance world to leading one of Shreveport’s most dynamic business networking chapters, Sophia shares insights on building trust, growing your business, and the power of connection.

This week Gary shares the view from his window.

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6 p.m. This week Shannon Johnston talks with Barrow Peacock. From his career in business to shaping legislation, Peacock shares lessons, leadership insights, and a look at what’s ahead for Louisiana.

Guests on this episode include a teacher leader and two aspiring educators who each left an impressive mark at the 2025 Educators Rising National Conference held in Orlando, Fla., in June.

Sept. 24, 2025. Host Dr. Tracey Burrell looks at BPCC's TEACH program. Community colleges not only offer students pathways to four-year institutions, but they also serve as a bridge to the workforce. Bossier Parish Community College's TEACH Program is a great example of a pipeline program that fuels the teacher workforce.

Sept. 18, 2025. Dr. Anand Bhat is joined by Dr. Jaya McSharma, medical and creative director of MD Bestie, to talk about concierge medicine and the future of primary care and family medicine.

Join us Tuesday for the next episode of Bird Calls. Listeners will be encouraged to call-in with their questions about birds. Our guest will be Jennifer Bristol, an accomplished author of books on birdwatching. Cliff will profile the broad-winged Hawk.

Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at 6 p.m. On this episode of Health Matters, we talk about homelessness in our community. Ranae Moran is joined by Pastor Larry Otwell, Executive Director of the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission, Donna Otwell, Director of the Women and Children’s Program at the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission, and Sharpel Welch, Executive Director of Providence House.

On this episode of Visions and Ventures, Shannon Johnson speaks with Ron Smith.