Homestyle

This week on the Homestyle podcast, hosts Joe Cunningham and Leigh Guidry welcome Gene and Lisa Josey, who founded Josey's Goods LLC in Acadiana almost four years ago. The couples pick and can and preserve Louisiana-grown produce that you can find at a farmer's market near you.

In this episode you'll hear:

<< what prompted Gene and Lisa Josey to start their business at home in Duson;

<< how much they've learned over the last three years about marketing and farming;

<< why they choose to be natural and make their own ecosystem.

about the community they've grown among farmers and vendors;

<< their favorite recipes and best-sellers;

<< and the things that didn't work out and what that taught them.

Connect with us in The Homestyle Podcast Facebook group and or at @Homestylepod on Instagram and Twitter. Find Josey's Goods LLC on Facebook and Instagram.

Homestyle is a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. A new episode is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website. 

In each episode, Leigh and Joe discuss cooking, crafting, and other hobbies as well as how to spend time with family despite how insanely busy life can be. The goal of the podcast has always been to take a moment to focus on what’s really important because, at the end of the day, family and life is more important than whatever distractions are going on in the world.

Catch up on more episodes of Homestyle and subscribe for free on the Podcasts app and iTunes. Leave us a review and be sure to rate the show.

Contact Leigh at [email protected] or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe at @JoePCunningham.

Homestyle podcast hosts Joe Cunningham and Leigh Guidry admittedly have found themselves in a creative rut lately, but they're intent on not staying there. So in this week's episode they go over how to build momentum and get out of that rut.

In this episode you'll hear:

<< how COVID-19 and everything else has led to creative ruts for Leigh and Joe;

<< how to recognize a rut and then take action to get out — for Joe, it's a new recipe thanks to a cookbook from the public library, and Leigh uses spring break as her motivation;

<< and ideas to try during spring break to get those creative juices flowing.

Connect with us in The Homestyle Podcast Facebook group and or at @Homestylepod on Instagram and Twitter. Contact Leigh at [email protected] or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe at @JoePCunningham.

Homestyle is a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. A new episode is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website. 

In each episode, Leigh and Joe discuss cooking, crafting, and other hobbies as well as how to spend time with family despite how insanely busy life can be. The goal of the podcast has always been to take a moment to focus on what’s really important because, at the end of the day, family and life is more important than whatever distractions are going on in the world.

Catch up on more episodes of Homestyle and subscribe for free on the Podcasts app and iTunes. Leave us a review and be sure to rate the show.

Colby Hebert is a Cajun milliner, or hatmaker, in Acadiana, and Homestyle podcast hosts Joe Cunningham and Leigh Guidry were lucky enough to snag him as the guest for the latest episode.

In this episode you'll hear:

<< how Colby became interested in hatmaking and learned how to make them in this traditional way;

<< what he's learned about running a business;

<< what "doing things the old way" has taught him;

<< why he wants to share that with others.

Find more about Colby and his hats at colbyhebert.com and @thecajunhatter on Instagram. Connect with us in The Homestyle Podcast Facebook group and or at @Homestylepod on Instagram and Twitter.

Homestyle is a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. A new episode is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website. 

In each episode, Leigh and Joe discuss cooking, crafting, and other hobbies as well as how to spend time with family despite how insanely busy life can be. The goal of the podcast has always been to take a moment to focus on what’s really important because, at the end of the day, family and life is more important than whatever distractions are going on in the world.

Leave us a review and be sure to rate the show. Contact Leigh at [email protected] or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe at @JoePCunningham.

The weather is changing and flowers blooming. Another hallmark of spring is cleaning, so Homestyle podcast hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham talk about what they have planned — all the organizing, pressure-washing and painting you can handle.

In this episode you'll hear:

<< Leigh and Joe talk about what spring cleaning looks like for them. It's not all baseboards and ceiling fans here;

<< tips to make spring cleaning more effective, like not trying to accomplish everything at once;

<< and ideas for projects to tackle at home this spring.

How are you cleaning this spring? Tell us in The Homestyle Podcast Facebook group and or at @Homestylepod on Instagram and Twitter. Leave us a review and be sure to rate the show on your favorite podcast platform.

Homestyle is a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. A new episode is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website. 

In each episode, Leigh and Joe discuss cooking, crafting, and other hobbies as well as how to spend time with family despite how insanely busy life can be. The goal of the podcast has always been to take a moment to focus on what’s really important because, at the end of the day, family and life is more important than whatever distractions are going on in the world.

Contact Leigh at [email protected] or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe at @JoePCunningham.

It's officially been a year since Louisiana schools closed due to the rising COVID-19 pandemic and the world changed in our little corner of it. Homestyle podcast hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham talk about what's changed and what hasn't in that time on this week's episode.

In this episode you'll hear:

<< Leigh and Joe talk about what this past year has looked like for their families and southwest Louisiana communities;

<< what it's like now, a year later, and how that compares to "pre-COVID times;"

<< their experiences with coronavirus vaccines;

<< what "normal" would look like and what kind of "normal" they actually want.

What has this year been for you? Tell us the good, the bad and the ugly in The Homestyle Podcast Facebook group and or at @Homestylepod on Instagram and Twitter.

Homestyle is a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. A new episode is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website. 

In each episode, Leigh and Joe discuss cooking, crafting, and other hobbies as well as how to spend time with family despite how insanely busy life can be. The goal of the podcast has always been to take a moment to focus on what’s really important because, at the end of the day, family and life is more important than whatever distractions are going on in the world.

Catch up on more episodes of Homestyle and subscribe for free on the Podcasts app and iTunes. Leave us a review and be sure to rate the show.

Contact Leigh at [email protected] or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe at @JoePCunningham.

In the education world — where teachers and parents often live — March marks the beginning of spring testing. Thankfully, the Homestyle podcast is hosted by a teacher and an education reporter, so they've got plenty to say on the matter. 

In this episode you'll hear:

<< co-hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham break down what spring testing looks like in Louisiana and at different grade levels;

<< they even share some of their own memories of standardized testing, and Joe gives some real-time perspective as an Advanced Placement teacher prepping for that among other tests;

<< and tips to help your students (and teacher-spouse) embrace this time and breathe through it rather than stress over it.

Do you have any testing memories or, better yet, tips? Let us know in The Homestyle Podcast Facebook group and or at @Homestylepod on Instagram and Twitter @homestylepod.

Homestyle is a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. A new episode is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website. 

In each episode, Leigh and Joe discuss cooking, crafting, and other hobbies as well as how to spend time with family despite how insanely busy life can be. The goal of the podcast has always been to take a moment to focus on what’s really important because, at the end of the day, family and life is more important than whatever distractions are going on in the world.

Catch up on more episodes of Homestyle and subscribe for free on the Podcasts app and iTunes. Leave us a review and be sure to rate the show.

Contact Leigh at [email protected] or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe at @JoePCunningham.

The past year has been a hard one, with major stressors like a global pandemic and riot at the Capitol as well as more "normal" worries like deadlines and kids. Homestyle podcast co-hosts Joe Cunningham and Leigh Guidry have been freeling the stress and anxiety, and they know they're not alone. So this week they go over ways they're dealing with it in hopes that it helps others to face the stress.

In this episode you'll hear:

<< the many ways stress can manifest in your life (and how Leigh and Joe are seeing it right now);

<< how to face stress immediately in the moment with breathing exercises and hitting "pause" however you can;

<< hobbies you can try as self-care, from reading or binge-watching "Chopped" (Joe) to running or creating something with your hands, even if it's just Play-Doh with the kids;

<< reminders that you're not alone and to ask for help from friends and professionals, which can be accessed more easily now via apps and teletherapy;

<< encouragement to face the stress rather than let it fester. Journaling and talking it out can make a world of difference.

What's stressing you out? How are you dealing with it (or not)? Let us know in The Homestyle Podcast Facebook group and or at @Homestylepod on Instagram and Twitter.

Homestyle is a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. A new episode is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website, www.theadvertiser.com. 

In each episode, Leigh and Joe discuss cooking, crafting, and other hobbies as well as how to spend time with family despite how insanely busy life can be. The goal of the podcast has always been to take a moment to focus on what’s really important because, at the end of the day, family and life is more important than whatever distractions are going on in the world.

Catch up on more episodes of Homestyle and subscribe for free on the Podcasts app and iTunes. Leave us a review and be sure to rate the show.

Contact Leigh at [email protected] or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe at @JoePCunningham.

This week's guest on the Homestyle podcast is an expert at crafts and gives us the kid's perspective on making art. Since the show is all about family, co-hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham invited Leigh's 6-year-old daughter, Avery Guidry, to talk about one of her favorite activities. (Leigh couldn't be prouder.)

In this episode you'll hear:

<< Avery introduces herself and explains why she loves crafting like her mom;

<< her favorite projects, from making slime to painting and air dry clay;

<< what she wants to try next (ever heard of a leprechaun trap?);

and more about the crafters and artists she follows for inspiration.

What's your next art project? Got a question for Avery? Let us know in The Homestyle Podcast Facebook group and or at @Homestylepod on Instagram and Twitter.

Homestyle is a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. A new episode is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website. 

In each episode, Leigh and Joe discuss cooking, crafting, and other hobbies as well as how to spend time with family despite how insanely busy life can be. 

Leave us a review and be sure to rate the show. Contact Leigh at [email protected] or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe at @JoePCunningham.

It's February now, the month that motivation to keep New Year's goals and resolutions starts to wane, so Homestyle podcast co-hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham check in about their own goal journeys and ways to get back on track rather than give up.

In this episode you'll hear:

<< how Leigh and Joe are doing with the goals they set for 2021;

<< ways to get back on track and tools that are out there to help;

<< suggestions for setting goals and ways to keep you accountable;

<< a reminder to never give up! (and how to avoid that temptation).

Share your goals and journey with them with us in The Homestyle Podcast Facebook group and or at @Homestylepod on Instagram and Twitter.

Homestyle is a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. A new episode is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website. 

In each episode, Leigh and Joe discuss cooking, crafting, and other hobbies as well as how to spend time with family despite how insanely busy life can be. The goal of the podcast has always been to take a moment to focus on what’s really important because, at the end of the day, family and life is more important than whatever distractions are going on in the world.

Contact Leigh at [email protected] or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe at @JoePCunningham. Leave us a review and be sure to rate the show.

It's nearly Valentine's Day, so Homestyle podcast co-hosts Leigh Guidry and Joe Cunningham are talking date nights. The two have been married to their spouses for more than a decade, which is a lot of date nights, so they share some ideas and lessons learned on this week's episode.

In this episode you'll hear:

<< ideas of how to celebrate Valentine's Day or every week with a regular date night;

<< gift and craft ideas (I love a good hand-written note or card);

<< what it can mean to your partner to make this a priority;

<< a recipe and tips for a date night "in;"

<< and a little debate about our favorite Valentine's candies.

Do you have a date night tradition? Do you want to start one? Share with us in The Homestyle Podcast Facebook group and or at @Homestylepod on Instagram and Twitter.

Homestyle is a podcast from The Daily Advertiser that’s all about life, family and the stories they inspire. A new episode is available each Tuesday on multiple podcast platforms — iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify — and on The Daily Advertiser's website. 

In each episode, Leigh and Joe discuss cooking, crafting, and other hobbies as well as how to spend time with family despite how insanely busy life can be. The goal of the podcast has always been to take a moment to focus on what’s really important because, at the end of the day, family and life is more important than whatever distractions are going on in the world.

Leave us a review and be sure to rate the show. Contact Leigh at [email protected] or on Twitter @LeighGGuidry. Follow Joe at @JoePCunningham.