AcadianaCasts Presents:

In this episode of AcadianaCasts Presents, we have the pleasure of speaking with Sylvia Masters, the 2023 Miss Louisiana USA and a morning news anchor for KLFY. Sylvia shares with us her inspiring journey towards winning the Miss Louisiana USA competition after six years of perseverance and hard work.

She also provides valuable advice to aspiring beauty queens, sharing her insights on the benefits of getting involved in pageants.

Sylvia's passion for early cancer detection and animal shelters shines through as she discusses her community involvement and advocacy work in these areas.

We also dive into her experience working in news during the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as her future career plans and aspirations.

And of course, we couldn't end the episode without asking Sylvia about her go-to order at Cane's - you won't want to miss her answer!

Join us for this engaging and inspiring conversation with Miss Louisiana USA.

AcadianaCasts Presents: Sylvia Masters

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"AcadianaCasts Presents" is the Flagship Podcast of the ACADIANACASTS NETWORK. Lafayette, LA based host, Carter Simoneaux talks with entertainers, business owners, athletes, chefs, and more - anyone who can help tell the story of Acadiana.

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You ever have that friend from high school who went to a performing arts academy? What are they up to now? Did they continue down that path? Did it evolve into something else? Well my next guest Maleah Bocage (Mvleah on music streaming apps) talks to us about her experience in that world and how it led her to studying music business, recording songs produced by her sister, working for Performing Arts Serving Acadiana, and more. You can find her song "Luxurious Ride" wherever you stream music.We’ll also talk about her upcoming guest spot at the next Blue Monday Jam.

AcadianaCasts Presents: Maleah Bocage

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"AcadianaCasts Presents" is the Flagship Podcast of the ACADIANACASTS NETWORK. Lafayette, LA based host, Carter Simoneaux talks with entertainers, business owners, athletes, chefs, and more - anyone who can help tell the story of Acadiana.

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On January 17th 1823, Lafayette Parish was born. 200 years later, it’s one of the most unique parts of the world to live - with an endless supply of good music, great food, and better people. Folks are always looking for a reason to celebrate in Lafayette Parish. My next guest knows a little bit about throwing a party. The former President of Festival International de Louisiane, Sami Parbhoo joins the show to talk about some of the history of Lafayette, what the Parish has in store this year for the Bicentennial, plus a look behind the curtain on what it takes to plan and coordinate a massive event like Festival International.

AcadianaCasts Presents: Sami Parbhoo

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"AcadianaCasts Presents" is the Flagship Podcast of the ACADIANACASTS NETWORK. Lafayette, LA based host, Carter Simoneaux talks with entertainers, business owners, athletes, chefs, and more - anyone who can help tell the story of Acadiana.

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If you want to watch this episode on YouTube, check out our channel! You can also watch the show on the KLFY+ App via Roku, Apple or Amazon Fire Stick

Taylor Cooper is an entrepreneur and first time documentarian whose new film, “Freetown Shakeback” gives you a glimpse of the culture of Freetown, a historic neighborhood in Lafayette, LA. The neighborhood is both celebrated for its creative musical and artistic scene, but is also - like so many other small communities in America - plagued by the opioid epidemic. "Freetown Shakeback" has been nominated for Best Short Documentary by Cannes Shorts Film Festival and it premiered at Cinema On The Bayou in Lafayette. Stay tuned for a sneak peak of this unique documentary.

AcadianaCasts Presents: Taylor Cooper

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Thanks to Love of People nonprofit! Visit loveofpeople.org to learn how to better your community.

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"AcadianaCasts Presents" is the Flagship Podcast of the ACADIANACASTS NETWORK. Lafayette, LA based host, Carter Simoneaux talks with entertainers, business owners, athletes, chefs, and more - anyone who can help tell the story of Acadiana.

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If you want to watch this episode on YouTube, check out our channel! You can also watch the show on the KLFY+ App via Roku, Apple or Amazon Fire Stick

"Cajun Comic Relief" has been entertaining audiences for charity in Lafayette, LA the past three decades. Their slogan is, “Laugh 'til it Helps.” Their fearless leader, Jim Richard stopped by to talk about the upcoming Cajun Comic Relief show on March 4th at Angelle Hall on University of Louisiana at Lafayette's campus. We talk about how this fundraiser came to be, some fun stories of past shows - including some of the comedians - what this year’s show has in store and much more. This year's event goes to benefit local non-profit, Love of People. Visit loveofpeople.org to get involved with their work in the community. Get Tickets here.

AcadianaCasts Presents: Jim Richard

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"AcadianaCasts Presents" is the Flagship Podcast of the ACADIANACASTS NETWORK. Lafayette, LA based host, Carter Simoneaux talks with entertainers, business owners, athletes, chefs, and more - anyone who can help tell the story of Acadiana.

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If you’ve ever been to St. John’s Cathedral in Downtown Lafayette, LA, you’ve most likely heard my Sasha Massey sing. She's the cantor at St. John’s where her voice echoes throughout the beautiful church during Sunday Mass. But don’t think she’s bound to just liturgical music. From jazz, to soul, to blues, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette vocal performance graduate has one of the most flexible and fabulous voices in all of Louisiana. We talk about how not only singers, but non-singers as well, can better take care of their voice, how she got into music, her take on traditional vs contemporary music at Church, and so much more.

AcadianaCasts Presents: Sasha Massey

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Thanks to RISE Physical Therapy and Sports Lab! Visit riseptla.com to start or continue your health journey.

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"AcadianaCasts Presents" is the Flagship Podcast of the ACADIANACASTS NETWORK. Lafayette, LA based host, Carter Simoneaux talks with entertainers, business owners, athletes, chefs, and more - anyone who can help tell the story of Acadiana.

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If you want to watch this episode on YouTube, check out our channel! You can also watch the show on the KLFY+ App via Roku, Apple or Amazon Fire Stick

Alex Worstell is the morning news anchor for "News 15 Today" in Lafayette, Louisiana. The Canton, OH native turned Cajun sat down to talk about her time together on the news desk with Carter, what it’s like being less locally famous than her husband, Jace Conrad, some inside baseball on how local news works, why she adopted Louisiana as her home, and much more.

AcadianaCasts Presents: Alex Worstell

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Thanks to RISE Physical Therapy and Sports Lab! Visit riseptla.com to start or continue your health journey.

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"AcadianaCasts Presents" is the Flagship Podcast of the ACADIANACASTS NETWORK. Lafayette, LA based host, Carter Simoneaux talks with entertainers, business owners, athletes, chefs, and more - anyone who can help tell the story of Acadiana.

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If you want to watch this episode on YouTube, check out our channel! You can also watch the show on the KLFY+ App via Roku, Apple or Amazon Fire Stick