Rebecca grew up in Thibodeaux and Franklin.  She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from Loyola University of New Orleans and a Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law Center, where she graduated with honors as the Executive Editor of the SULC Law Review.  

After law school, Rebecca clerked on the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal for the Honorable John E. Conery, assisting with civil and criminal appeals.  After four years with the Third Circuit, she worked for Block Law Firm in Thibodeaux.  

Rebecca is married to Quinton Autin.  They have two boys, Maxwell and Fitzgerald.  She loves to cook, bake, and to be festive for all holidays.  

Learn more about Rebecca and Maison Title:
https://www.maisontitle.com/attorneys

Learn more about Mimi and GMFS:
https://gmfsmortgage.com/branch/lafayette/

Happy 40th Anniversary to Downtown Alive!  Mimi and Anita Begnaud discuss everything Downtown Alive 2023!

Who will be the opening act?
When will Downtown Alive begin?
How to be a sponsor?
How to volunteer?

For more info on Downtown Alive
https://downtownlafayette.org/downtown-alive/

For more on Downtown Lafayette
https://downtownlafayette.org/

For more on Mimi and GMFS
https://gmfsmortgage.com/branch/lafayette/

Mimi talks to Cody Musgrove from Sylvia McClain 'A Professional Realtor Group.' Cody is the son of realtor Sylvia McClain and shares some stories of his personal life and professional life in this episode.  In this second visit with Cody, they talk about McClain homes and custom builds.

About Cody Musgrove: 
I was born in Lafayette and have lived in Acadiana my whole life, where I attended St. Thomas More High School and graduated from the University of Louisiana in 2010. While enrolled in college, I obtained my Real Estate license and began working with Sylvia after graduation. In 2013, I went to work for Townsquare Media (where all your favorite radio stations come from!), where I learned about mass media marketing and advertising while assisting with the production of live events and commercials. Later that year, I returned to Van Eaton & Romero to practice Real Estate and become involved with the family business of home building and developing, along with buying and selling houses. I’m involved with the annual St. Jude Dream Home project every year, where I create the program that features all of the people that help to construct the home.

My philosophy towards the real estate business is the same philosophy that I practice in every day life: be honest and kind toward all people and always strive for progress, whether it be personal or professional.

Some of my personal hobbies and interests are writing and recording music and getting together with my musician friends for gigs on special occasions.

For. more on Cody and Sylvia:
https://sylviamclain.com/

For more on Mimi and GMFS:
https://gmfsmortgage.com/branch/lafayette/

Mimi talks to Cody Musgrove from Sylvia McClain 'A Professional Realtor Group.' Cody is the son of realtor Sylvia McClain and shares some stories of his personal life and professional life in this episode. They also talk about home availability in the area as well!

About Cody Musgrove: 
I was born in Lafayette and have lived in Acadiana my whole life, where I attended St. Thomas More High School and graduated from the University of Louisiana in 2010. While enrolled in college, I obtained my Real Estate license and began working with Sylvia after graduation. In 2013, I went to work for Townsquare Media (where all your favorite radio stations come from!), where I learned about mass media marketing and advertising while assisting with the production of live events and commercials. Later that year, I returned to Van Eaton & Romero to practice Real Estate and become involved with the family business of home building and developing, along with buying and selling houses. I’m involved with the annual St. Jude Dream Home project every year, where I create the program that features all of the people that help to construct the home.

My philosophy towards the real estate business is the same philosophy that I practice in every day life: be honest and kind toward all people and always strive for progress, whether it be personal or professional.

Some of my personal hobbies and interests are writing and recording music and getting together with my musician friends for gigs on special occasions.

For. more on Cody and Sylvia:
https://sylviamclain.com/

For more on Mimi and GMFS:
https://gmfsmortgage.com/branch/lafayette/

You may associate the name Bryan McClain with McClain Companies, but did you know he's the man behind one of Lafayette's newest restaurants, Market Eatz.

Bryan and Mimi discuss his motivation behind the restaurant, his favorite dish, the Market Eatz menu and a new location coming soon!

About Bryan:
Bryan’s expertise and passion for real estate has earned him a strong reputation for quality construction and beautiful developments. Vision combined with years of finance and business experience are the key elements to the diversity that make up the current holdings of McLain Companies. McLain has planned and completed seventeen family-village style neighborhoods. McLain Companies also works in the commercial side of Real Estate and owns McLain Market Place where Bryan’s personal passion for food can be experienced at his successful, local favorite, restaurant known as Market Eatz. The McLain Family of businesses are longtime partners of St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. McLain has provided lots for the St. Jude Dream Home project,designed and built the Acadiana (Lafayette LA) Dream Home since 2010. Bryan,his family and staff have raised over 13 million dollars for St Jude. He attributes his success to giving back and helping others.

Creating Market Eatz was a family effort. Bryan was the visionary behind the design of McLain Market Place and the Market Eatz concept. Bryan believes he has created a great restaurant with a fun, casual atmosphere and a unique vibe that is warm and welcoming to our clients.

Learn more about Market Eatz:  https://marketeatz.com/

Learn more about. Mimi + GMFS: https://gmfsmortgage.com/branch/lafayette/

What is the Acadian Home Builders Association?
Who can be a member?

Learn more with Adrienne Fontenot, CEO of AHBA 

Acadian Home Builders Association (AHBA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade organization founded in 1960 by a group of visionary builders who saw the need to form an organization dedicated to advancing the home building industry in Lafayette and the surrounding areas. Over the years, AHBA has grown to become an influential association in Acadiana representing over 800 members in five parishes: Lafayette, Acadia, St. Landry, St. Martin, & Vermillion.

AHBA strives to make Acadiana a better place to live through collaboration, political action, education and philanthropy. The organization includes home builders as well as associate members whose industries support building such as real estate companies, mortgage lenders, and various subcontractors.

AHBA:
https://acadianhba.com/

GMFS:
https://gmfsmortgage.com/branch/lafayette/

What a great episode with Anita Beganud, CEO Downtown Development Authority
Downtown Lafayette Unlimited.

Mimi and Anita are both from the same hometown of Church Point, but now call Lafayette home. Both are doing big things in Acadiana and a lot is happening Downtown Lafayette this Holiday season.  The episode has all of the details!

A bit about Anita:
As the leader of DDA and DLU, Anita works with Downtown stakeholders, developers, government representatives, and community leaders to create a stronger and more dynamic Downtown for Lafayette. Before joining Downtown Lafayette, Anita worked as the Senior Vice President of Communications and Governmental Affairs with One Acadiana, and she has been actively involved in Lafayette leadership organizations like Leadership Institute of Acadiana and the 705. She currently serves as a board member of South Louisiana Community College Foundation and CASA of SoLA. Anita understands the regional importance of a vibrant urban core and she works to provide a strategic vision for leaders in Lafayette to utilize and grow Downtown as a flagship district for culture and commerce in Acadiana.

Learn more about Anita and Downtown Lafayette:
https://downtownlafayette.org/about/team/

Learn more about Mimi and GMFS:
https://gmfsmortgage.com/branch/lafayette/

In this episode, Mimi spends a few minutes with Dana Baker, Executive Director of the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra.
 
 Mimi and Dana talk about their initial connection years ago, how the ASO started, and events that are coming up!
 
 From The 705: Dana Baker, Executive Director of the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, is no stranger to Live Events, Concerts and Nonprofits. Chief Memory Maker of her own event planning company, Baker Girl Social Club she boasts an extensive background with Lafayette’s own Festival International and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from the University of Louisiana – Lafayette. Her very successful 11 year tenure began in 2000 as Marketing Coordinator and culminated as Executive Director in 2001. She then utilized her experience as Live Events Manager at Townsquare Media in 2013, where she continued to give Acadiana outstanding ways to celebrate by creating now long-standing community events such as Patty in the Parc and Kidfest. Music has been a passion for Baker her entire life. In 2016, she added another avenue to bring the finest of arts and culture to Acadiana as the Executive Director of Acadiana Symphony.

 In her short tenure with the ASO, Dana and her team have worked tirelessly to turn the organization around – successfully growing the average attendance of 300/concert to upwards of 1,200/concert currently. With her leadership, the ASO team has also increased the Acadiana Symphony Youth Orchestra from less than 20 participants to well over 65 aspiring young 3rd through 12th grade musicians. Creating critical jobs in Acadiana and fueling the cultural economic engine of our community has become paramount to Dana’s mission as Executive Director. Her deep rooted passion stems from her love of Lafayette and the people who live here. She strives to unite the community through mentor programs, volunteer work and using her experiences to bring life to events within Acadiana such as Wineaux. Her dedication is mirrored through the workforce that has grown within ASO and the accomplishments they made.

Learn more about GMFS: https://gmfsmortgage.com/branch/lafayette/
Learn more about ASO: https://acadianasymphony.org/

Mimi and Production Manager Justin Doucet talk about some non traditional programs at GMFS.   Bank Statement loans for self employed borrowers, Two One Buy Down, and a special program  for investors.  

We have so much to offer you, if you are in the market and ready to purchase a home,  give us a call!

To learn more about GMFS, Mimi and Justin, click here:
https://gmfsmortgage.com/branch/lafayette/

In this episode, Mimi and Acadian Home Builders Association CEO Adrienne Fontenot discuss what the AHBA does in the Acadiana area.  They also talk about this year's home for the annual 'Home For The Holidays' event!

Designed by renowned architect, Jarod Hebert, and beautifully executed by the talented Charlie Genin with The Gen Group Construction, there’s no wonder why this home is nothing short of stunning southern comfort. If the front porch doesn’t draw you in first, the welcoming foyer will! One step inside of this beauty and you’ll be greeted by a quaint office space to the right, and guest wing to the left. The real showstopper is the view ahead into the grand living space. The combination of floor to ceiling windows with views of the entire back yard, the lovely custom trim details, and gorgeous kitchen make this home one to envy! Not only is this home a show-stopper, but it’s located in one of the hottest new developments in town-West Village! This mixed-use community is brought to you by the same developers as Sugar Mill Pond, and features a neighborhood pool, gym (coming soon!), children’s parks and playgrounds, ponds with tons of walking trails, and walkable access to commercial amenities! This Home for the Holidays is truly a special one!

Learn more about 'Home For The Holidays' 2022 by clicking:
https://homefortheholidaysla.com/home/

Learn more about GMFS:
https://gmfsmortgage.com/branch/lafayette/