In this episode of the Engage videocast, we wrap up our conversation on the states finances. Julie Stokes speaks with Greg Albrecht and Chris Keaton with the Louisiana Legislative Fiscal Office on budget expectations, the Revenue Estimating Conference and more!

In this episode of the Engage videocast, we continue to explore issues related to Louisiana's workforce and economy. Julie Stokes speaks with Ava DeJoie, Secretary of the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Julie and Secretary DeJoie discuss equal pay, minimum wage and more!

In this episode of Ellevate’s Engage Videocast we switch gears to the state of Louisiana's workforce and economy. Julie Stokes speaks with Don Pierson, who serves as Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development. Julie and Secretary Pierson discuss creating greater economic opportunity for Louisiana residents, recent economic development wins, Resilient Louisiana Commission and more!

This week’s podcast is a little longer than usual, but it is a virtual treasure trove of valuable insight into Louisiana. It is an in-depth discussion with the Department of Revenue Secretary Kimberly Robinson about the history of the state’s finances leading up to the moment that we find ourselves in, the various ideas of tax reform swirling around a very reform-minded legislature as session is about to begin, and some of the impediments to making any real meaningful change, especially in the age of COVID.  I think you will find it well worth the time, even though you might want to listen over to two sessions!

In this episode of Ellevate’s Engage Videocast we continue to explore the state of Louisiana's budget and finances. Julie Stokes speaks with Jason DeCuir, who is Co-owner and Partner with Advantous Consulting, LLC, a leading tax services firm in Louisiana. Julie and Jason discuss key tax reform issues in the state and more!

In this episode of Ellevate’s Engage podcast we explore the state of Louisiana's budget and finances. Julie Stokes speaks with Commissioner Jay Dardenne about the budget planning process, the affects of COVID-19 and oil, budget surpluses and more!

Welcome to the Spark videocast presented by Flame Consulting! On this episode, host Julie Stokes introduces our viewers to the Youth Advocacy Team, a by-students-for-students organization that advocates for projects, legislation, and policies to improve the world in which they are growing up. It was started by students in Louisiana, but now is expanding as a national organization, starting with Indiana!

In this episode of Ellevate’s Engage Videocast we explore the state of the Healthcare System in Louisiana. Julie Stokes speaks with Dr. Courtney Phillips, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, about COVID-19, Medicaid expansion, maternal mortality and more!

On this episode of the Engage videocast Julie Stokes speaks with Dr. Rebekah Gee and Kathy Kliebert, the last two people to serve as Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, formerly known as the Department of Health and Hospitals. Julie, Dr. Gee and Ms. Stokes discuss the state of healthcare in Louisiana including Medicaid expansion, Louisiana's response to COVID-19 and more!

Welcome to the Stokes Flame Videocast with host Julie Stokes! On our first episode we feature Dr. Marc Matrana, Director of the Ochsner Precision Cancer Therapies Program, the only dedicated early phase clinical trials program for cancer patients between Houston and Birmingham. In our videocast, Julie and Dr. Matrana discuss Precision Medicine and the latest legislative success with SB 204.