Let The Good Talk Roll

Mary Benson is a contemporary painter out of Charlotte, North Carolina whose unique style blends contemporary impressionism with stained glass-inspired abstract shapes. Mary's work is grounded in her love of natural landscapes which she captures in a romanticised mosaic of bright and pastel color. In this episode, Mary and I talk taking the leap to become a full time artist, discovering your own distinctive artistic technique, and the promise of social media. We also continue my improm...

Casey Langteau Johnson is both an artist and a small business owner, among a myriad of other things — the most wonderful friend, a wife, a mother-to-be, a daughter, a sister, and (!!) my boss. As a person and as an artist she is so loved by those who know her and in turn she exudes and creates such happy energy and art! Casey is a palette knife painter and her style would be described as impasto, with heavy impressionist influences. A few of my favourite adjectives to describe the quali...

In this episode we are chatting with Lauren Trostorff creator of Vibrant Market, a beauty and wellness shop here in New Orleans. Not only is this an incredibly interesting episode, it also comes with some special bonus material! I was first interested in visiting Vibrant Market after speaking with Tyler Robinson, Lauren's fiancé and former LTGTR guest, and learning that his then-girlfriend sold a particular makeup line (that I adore and which isn't sold anywhere else in the city!) in her stor...

Hanna Geiger made a home for herself in beautiful Charleston and then built a career helping others do the same. From our earliest college days, it was clear that Hanna possessed an innate sense of style and took care in curating the world around her. And since, I have had the pleasure of watching her grow not one but three thriving businesses. After first obtaining her real estate licence and establishing herself within the industry, Hanna decided to expand her capabilities by adding on both...

Before Let The Good Talk Roll takes some holiday time off, I do have one last guest to introduce y'all to before the new year and she's really a star!! Okay please forgive me for the pun but please let me introduce Kim Starr Wise!! Kim is a New Orleans-based floral designer and the owner of two businesses: a floral events company and a flower shop, located -- as many of my favorite places are -- off Magazine Street. Kim immediately came across to me as someone well grounded, someo...

Brad Michael is our guest this ep. and guess what! He is actually the husband of Let The Good Talk Roll vet Catherine Guidry! Brad Michael owns his own architecture firm, Brad Michael Architecture, based here in New Orleans, where he does both new construction and renovation. Brad loves a crisp, white palette and always has longevity and functionality top of mind. Please peep his work -- shared to our insta @letthegoodtalkroll In this episode, we get reflective and consider how Brad got to wh...

Annie Moran is a New Orleans local artist who has a deep love for Louisiana, its landscape, its creatures, and its culture…but you wouldn’t have to listen to this episode to know that, as her paintings evoke such vivid romanticism. What you will learn from today’s episode is how Annie became a successful working artist and that she is as delightful and gentle as her pastel imaginations. While Annie credits her rural river-bank upbringing, as well as her like-minded, art-inclinded father...

MUTTS: A Celebration of Mystery Mixed Breeds, speaks to any animal lover but specifically aims to warm hearts to rescue pups and raise awareness for their lovability -- and their dire need for adoption. Creating and publishing MUTTS the book is only Olivia Grey Pritchard’s latest accomplishment but it is an incredibly cute one. Olivia’s greatest loves are children, pets, and photography so she created a business where she can work with all three! Olivia Grey Pritchard Photography is an award-...

Catherine Guidry’s photography is undeniably romantic and consistently effervescent…just as you may hope a wedding photographer’s work to be. Additionally, Catherine is an extremely skilled and highly-practiced professional. In my personal opinion, one’s choice of wedding photographer is second only to one’s choice of partner. Memories fade, but photographs can outlast us all and for many, wedding day moments are supremely precious. Not only is Catherine sought after by hundreds of soon-to-...

Bronwen Watt never set out to become a cake-creating Instagram sensation when she first started posting. However, her uniquely adorned cakes cultivated a demand for the recognizable brand she grew into, Bayou Saint Cake. Her delightful confections are thoughtfully made with an emphasis on sustainability. Bronwen prioritizes working with organic and locally sourced produce; her flavor offerings are in flux with the seasons. Bayou Saint Cake now operates out of commercial kitchen space ...

David Darragh has led an objectively successful corporate career. Early on, he set his heart on working in branding and marketing. He then worked his way up from Assistant Marketing Manager to CEO. Recently, however, David made a ~seemingly~ radical change and bid farewell to the for-profit realm. Today, David acts as Managing Director of a very special organization, Team Gleason. In this episode, David speaks to the mission and work of the Team Gleason Organization and how he hopes to ...

There are rockstars and then there are the designers who dress them 🧨🤘🏼 Laura Citron’s designs pay tribute to the maximalist glamour of decades past 🎉 Laura’s designs have been featured in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Rolling Stone 🎸, and the Wall Street Journal. Her clothing has been worn by Little Big Town, Sugarland, Pistol Annies, Greta Van Fleet, and Jake Wesley Rogers amongst others. The Laura Citron label evokes eclectic nostalgia for the 60’s, 70s, and 80s 🕺🏾💃🏼 and is the manifestation of h...

When I say Alex Harvie, think of a man wearing white aviator sunglasses (day or night) in a paint-splattered black suit. This is Alex’s signature look and is exactly how he would show up to paint your wedding. Alex is, after all, first and foremost known for his work as wedding painter and performer extraordinaire. His jazzy painting style is harmonious with city of New Orleans, where he resides, and is sought after by engaged couples and art collectors cross the States. Ale...

Calling from Charleston… Erin Tufts Cartier is the founder and designer of Rorin, a luxury handbags brand focused on responsibility, ethical craft, and sophisticated design. Each Rorin creation is handmade in Erin’s Charleston studio, where she joins me virtually from today. We of course discuss Erin’s career beginnings and her business’s....as well as we talk transparency -- not sustainability, elite stitching, dream inspirations, and a lot more. For a sincerely educational look inside the b...

Martine Chaisson Linares is the Owner and Artistic Director of Martine Chaisson Gallery in New Orleans. Her gallery represents a variety of emerging and established contemporary artists. Martine is joined today by Adrien Broom, one of her gallery’s own artists and her good friend. Adrien is a fine art and commercial photographer and is especially recognizable for the hand-built sets Adrien herself designs and installs. Her installation-infused photography reflects elements of both classical p...