Chase Doesn't Know

If you’re ever going to meet someone who can literally do it all, it has to be Jenny Ballard-Mayfield. Jenny is the Managing Artistic Director at Theatre Baton Rouge, an incredibly talented actor, and a genuinely amazing person. On top of running the show at Theatre BR, she's received her Master of Fine Arts from LSU and has spent time as a professional actor. (Check out her IMDB!) From performing and managing to directing and educating, Jenny operates at the highest of levels and is passionately doing her part to expand the influence of theatre and impact the world in a positive way. Visit theatrebr.org to get tickets and follow @theatrebr and @jenny.ballard78 on Instagram.

If you don't know Marlee Pittman, you probably don't hang out in Mid City. Marlee is the Director of Community Relations at Mid City Redevelopment Alliance and is one of the most recognizable faces you'll see in the area. She's a bonafide scholar (Truman), she's traveled to 12 countries (and lived in a few of them), she's passionate about the value of community, and she even knows her share of Arabic. Find her on instagram @marlee.pittman and follow @midcityredevelopment to see her great work in the community.

Meredith Waguespack is the epitome of a go-getter. She's an entrepreneur and brand builder whose growing lifestyle business turns 10 years old this year. From a single t-shirt design to running multiple businesses, she's an inspiration for those who have high ambition and enough determination to keep pushing until something becomes a success. Check out her business at sweetbatonrouge.com and follow her on instagram @mwaguespack.

Alan Phillips Jr. may just have the best job in the world. While being a Restaurant Partner, Fry Cook, and Cashier at Raising Cane’s is loaded with benefits (duh!), it’s no walk in the park. Developing young employees, organizing community events, managing a team of 50 people, and serving up delicious chicken fingers are just a few of the things Alan does everyday. He’s also an avid reader, podcast listener, NBA enthusiast, husband, and father of three. Go see him at Raising Cane's in Central and tell him Chase says "Geaux Tigers!"

Jonathan Snyder is a man of many talents and pursuits - the latest of which has officially launched him into the political arena as he is currently running for the East Baton Rouge Metro Council, District 11. He serves as the Executive Pastor at Antioch Baton Rouge, owns Pelican Janitorial, LLC, and if that's not enough, he's also training to acquire his private pilot's license and is scheduled to complete his MBA in 2021. Jonathan loves traveling and has a particular passion for humanitarian and missions efforts in third-world countries. If you live in District 11, you may see him canvassing but be warned, if you let him inside be sure to hide your blankets and cover your sofa because he'll probably take a nap on it. Read more on his website snyderforbr.com and follow him on instagram @snyder4batonrouge!

Karl Wiggers is the country's city boy and the city's country boy. He splits his time between visiting farms across the state, producing a weekly tv show, and producing a wide range of podcasts. He's a story teller, a musician, a husband, and a good friend. Check him out instagram @karlwiggers

You know when you talk to someone and then as soon as the conversation is over you remember this long list of things you were going to ask them? Well it's safe to say Karl will be back at some point so we can chat about that long list I now have.

Keagan Finley is a former collegiate athlete, a non-profit director, a Kentucky native, and a future truck driver. He has been a swimmer his entire life and was the captain of the LSU Swim Team his senior year (2019-2020). Last year he rode his bicycle across America to raise money for his non-profit, Cannonballs for Kayne, an organization founded to raise awareness about the inoperable brain cancer DIPG that took the life of his 18-year-old brother, Kayne, in 2017. Please read more about DIPG and Keagan's non-profit at cannonballs.org and follow him on instagram @nkeaganfinley

Amy Dighton is a mother, artist, dreamer, entrepreneur, podcaster, and marketer. She's building a killer team of creatives at her company, Clover Creative Agency (@clovercreativeagency), and works with businesses around the country to refine their branding, tell their story, and make more sales. She also takes business trips to Miami and hangs out with Snoop Dogg on the weekend.

Dewey Davis, despite what he may tell you, is a seasoned expert in leadership, managing people, and navigating the turbulent waters of being responsible for 800+ people on a daily basis. He spent over three decades in the public school system and over 25 years as an elementary school principal. He highly values family, reflective thinking, and getting the job done no matter the obstacles in front of him. You probably won't find him on social media, but you can read a little bit about him in the local newspaper, here.