What if you could have technology experts help you find the right services, negotiate with providers, and troubleshoot problems without having to manage everything yourself?

That's exactly what Trust Technology Consultants helps businesses do.

In this episode, Jeremy Sutton welcomes co-owners Mack Slaughter and Spencer Taylor to discuss how they're helping businesses throughout the Ark-La-Tex navigate the increasingly complicated world of technology.

• The Story Behind Trust Technology Consultants: How Mac and Spencer got started in technology and built their business.

• Technology Consulting Made Simple: How they help businesses source, evaluate, and manage technology services.

• Finding the Right Providers: Why comparing internet, phone, and other technology services can save businesses time and money.

• Having an Advocate in Your Corner: How Trust Technology Consultants helps businesses deal with service providers and resolve problems.

• Technology That Actually Helps: Why understanding a business's needs matters more than simply buying the latest technology.

• Artificial Intelligence for Small Businesses: Practical ways AI and automation can simplify everyday tasks.

• The Future of AI: Why human oversight, accurate information, and thoughtful implementation still matter.

• Supporting Local Businesses: The importance of relationships, customer service, and helping businesses throughout Shreveport-Bossier and the Ark-La-Tex.

Mac Slaughter & Spencer Taylor

Website: https://allttc.com

Phone: 318-212-0012

Visit their website to learn more about their services or schedule a consultation.

The Shreveport-Bossier Local Lens Podcast, hosted by Dr. Jeremy Sutton, PT, highlights the people, businesses, and stories that make the Shreveport-Bossier community special.

Through conversations with local entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders, we explore their journeys, challenges, successes, and contributions to the Ark-La-Tex.

Hosted by: Dr. Jeremy Sutton, PT, DPT

The Mobility Doctor

Website: https://themobilitydoc.com

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Beans, Greens & Better Health: Simple Nutrition That Actually Works with Mayci Herbert

Nutrition doesn't have to mean restrictive diets, counting every calorie, or giving up the foods you love.

In this episode of the Shreveport Bossier Local Lens Podcast, Jeremy Sutton sits down with Mayci Herbert, Registered Dietitian and owner of Peas and Carrots Nutrition Counseling Services, to talk about a realistic, sustainable approach to eating healthier.

Mayci shares how her own experiences with body image and diet culture led her into nutrition, why she believes there is no single "perfect diet," and how she helps people improve their health by focusing on what they can add to their diet instead of constantly taking foods away.

They also discuss the challenges of eating healthy with a busy schedule, the importance of fiber, how to build a balanced plate, and why Mayci believes most of us could benefit from eating a lot more beans and greens.

In this episode, Jeremy and Mayci discuss:

• How Mayci became a dietitian and started Peas and Carrots Nutrition Counseling Services

• Breaking free from diet culture and the "all-or-nothing" mentality

• Why restrictive diets can be difficult to sustain long-term

• The psychology and emotions surrounding food

• Why one bad meal doesn't mean you ruined your entire day

• Mayci's approach of "nutrition by addition"

• How busy families can eat healthier without spending all weekend meal prepping

• Simple meal ideas including soups, curries, pasta dishes, and meal prep

• How to build a balanced plate: ½ vegetables, ¼ protein, and ¼ starches or whole grains

• Why beans and lentils are an overlooked source of protein and fiber

• Why Mayci calls "beans and greens" two of the most neglected foods in the American diet

• Easy ways to add greens to smoothies and meals

• Healthy ways to prepare Southern favorites without sacrificing flavor

• Why all foods can fit into a healthy eating pattern

• Nutrition for people with prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes

• Nutrition during pregnancy and postpartum

• Nutrition strategies for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and heart health

• Why self-care can be especially difficult for women who have spent years taking care of everyone else

Mayci Herbert is a Registered Dietitian and owner of Peas and Carrots Nutrition Counseling Services. Her approach focuses on evidence-based nutrition, sustainable changes, and helping people develop a healthier relationship with food without relying on extreme or overly restrictive diets.

She works with a variety of clients, including people looking for help with:

Prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes • Pregnancy and postpartum nutrition • High cholesterol • High blood pressure • Heart health • Healthy eating and sustainable lifestyle change

Healthy eating doesn't have to start with eliminating everything you enjoy.

Instead, start by asking:

What can I add?

More vegetables. More fruit. More whole grains. More fiber.

And, of course…

More beans and greens.

Peas and Carrots Website

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What if the parts of your life that didn't go according to plan were actually preparing you for where you're supposed to be?

In this episode of the Shreveport-Bossier Local Lives Podcast, Jeremy sits down with his friend Teddy Cox, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor at Clint Davis Counseling.

Teddy's path to counseling was not straight. His journey has taken him through the military, ministry, law enforcement, teaching, his own experience with counseling, and eventually into the career he believes those experiences were preparing him for all along.

Jeremy and Teddy have an open conversation about faith, counseling, identity, shame, comparison, ADHD, marriage, social media, and learning to give yourself grace when life doesn't look the way you thought it would.

They also discuss Teddy's years working in the jail system and how interacting with inmates changed his perspective on mistakes, compassion, and recognizing the humanity in everyone.

If you've ever wondered why your life hasn't followed the path you expected, struggled with comparison, questioned your purpose, or thought about counseling but weren't sure it was for you, this conversation is worth hearing.

We talk about Teddy's story and a lot more, including:

• Why life rarely follows a straight line
• Finding purpose in difficult seasons
• Teddy's transition from the military and law enforcement into counseling
• How going to counseling himself changed Teddy's perspective
• Why counseling isn't only for people in crisis
• Identity, shame, and the stories we tell ourselves
• Why comparing your life to social media can make you miserable
• Learning to give yourself grace when you don't have everything figured out
• Men's mental health and becoming more comfortable asking for help
• ADHD and learning to understand how your brain works
• Marriage, relationships, communication, and family dynamics
• How Teddy's experience working inside the jail changed the way he viewed inmates
• Why someone's worst decision doesn't define their entire life
• Faith and recognizing that difficult experiences can still have purpose

Teddy works with male children ages 7+, male adolescents, adults, couples, and families. He has experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, grief, career and relationship struggles, trauma, abuse, and Christian counseling.

ABOUT TEDDY

TEDDY COX, MA
Licensed Professional Counselor
Restoration Therapist (Level 1)

Clientele: Male Children (ages 7+), Male Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families

Email: TeddyCox@clintdaviscounseling.com
Phone: 318.674.4222

Learn more about Teddy and Clint Davis Counseling:

Clint Davis Counseling & Integrative Wellness:
clintdaviscounseling.com

In this episode of Shreveport-Bossier Local Lens, Jeremy Sutton sits down with Victoria Balke of Goosehead Insurance to talk about entrepreneurship, family, networking, and the importance of having the right insurance coverage.

After welcoming a new baby, Victoria began reevaluating how she wanted to spend her time and structure her career. That led her to move from working with a single insurance company to becoming an independent insurance agent with access to a much larger selection of carriers.

For Victoria, this gave her the ability to shop multiple companies, compare options, and help clients protect themselves without automatically sacrificing coverage or raising deductibles.

Jeremy and Victoria also discuss the realities of starting a business, the value of a supportive spouse, and why local relationships still matter in an increasingly transactional and technology-driven world.

Jeremy and Victoria discuss:

• How becoming a mother changed Victoria's priorities
• Why she wanted greater flexibility and control over her schedule
• Moving from a captive insurance company to an independent model
• How Victoria unexpectedly found her career in insurance
• Why family support is essential for many entrepreneurs
• Building a business after moving to Shreveport-Bossier
• How networking helped Victoria establish herself in the community
• Why referrals should be based on trust
• Why supporting local businesses matters
• Keeping client relationships personal and accessible

Victoria Balke
Goosehead Insurance

Phone: 318-621-1122

Email: victoria.balky@goosehead.com

Social media: Search Victoria Balke or Louisiana Insurance Gal

Shreveport-Bossier Local Lens
Hosted by Jeremy Sutton

Conversations with local business owners, leaders, and community members making a difference throughout Shreveport-Bossier.

What if your pharmacist actually knew you, understood your medications, and had enough time to help you make better decisions about your health?

Apotheworx

In this episode of Shreveport-Bossier Local Lens, Jeremy Sutton sits down with Dr. Heidi Cram, pharmacist and founder of Apotheworx, an independent pharmacy in downtown Shreveport.

After more than 20 years in pharmacy and patient care, Heidi saw how difficult the traditional pharmacy system had become for both patients and pharmacists. Long lines, rising medication costs, insurance complications, limited time with the pharmacist, and overwhelmed pharmacy staff were making it harder to provide the personal care patients deserved.

Heidi decided to build something different.

Apotheworx was created to bring pharmacy back to its roots: personal relationships, clear communication, accessible care, and a pharmacist who has time to listen.

Jeremy and Heidi discuss what inspired her to open Apotheworx, the challenges of starting an independent pharmacy, and how its membership-based model allows her to provide a more personal level of service.

Jeremy and Heidi discuss:

• Heidi's background and more than 20 years of pharmacy experience

• How her father's career as a local pharmacist influenced her

• What inspired her to leave the traditional pharmacy environment

• Why the current pharmacy system can be frustrating for patients

• The role insurance companies and middlemen play in medication pricing

• How Apotheworx offers transparent prescription prices

• What a concierge or membership-based pharmacy actually means

• The value of having direct access to your pharmacist

• Why medication consultations can help patients better understand their health

• Prescription delivery, automatic refills, and personalized support

• How an independent pharmacy can work alongside physicians and other healthcare providers

• The challenges and rewards of opening a new business in downtown Shreveport

• Heidi's vision for creating a pharmacy that feels more like family

A pharmacist can offer much more than a bottle of medication.

Pharmacists can help patients understand:

• Why they are taking a medication

• How and when it should be taken

• Possible side effects or medication interactions

• Whether a less expensive option may be available

• How their medications fit into their overall health plan

• What questions they may need to ask their physician

The problem is that traditional pharmacy environments do not always give pharmacists enough time to have these conversations.

At Apotheworx, Heidi is working to restore that relationship by giving patients greater access to a pharmacist who knows their history, answers their questions, and helps them navigate an increasingly complicated healthcare system.

Apotheworx is an independent, patient-focused pharmacy offering services such as:

• Transparent medication pricing

• Prescription pickup and delivery

• Automatic prescription refills

• Direct access to a pharmacist

• Personalized health and medication consultations

• Immunizations

• Pet medications

• Ongoing support through a membership-based model

Instead of treating pharmacy care as a quick transaction, Heidi wants patients to feel known, supported, and confident about the medications they take.

This episode is also a story about entrepreneurship, courage, and betting on a better way of doing things.

Heidi recognized a problem within her profession and decided to create the kind of pharmacy she believed patients and pharmacists both needed.

Her work is a reminder that healthcare can still be local, personal, and relationship-driven.

Sometimes better healthcare begins with something simple:

Having enough time to listen.

Shreveport-Bossier Local Lens
Hosted by Jeremy Sutton

Conversations with the people, businesses, and organizations making a positive difference in the Shreveport-Bossier community.

What if the problem isn't that there's nothing good happening in Shreveport-Bossier, but that we don't hear enough about it?

In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Felicia Sullivan, creator of On the Bright Side, a free weekly newsletter built around the positive things happening throughout the Shreveport-Bossier community.

Every Monday morning, Felicia highlights local events, nonprofits, small businesses, volunteer opportunities, live music, and stories about everyday people making a difference.

Jeremy and Felicia talk about:

• Why Felicia created On the Bright Side
• The problem with constantly consuming negative news
• Why Shreveport-Bossier has more happening than many people realize
• How to find local volunteer opportunities
• The incredible work being done by local nonprofits
• Why small acts of service can have a major impact
• Finding positive stories that would otherwise never be told
• How getting involved changed Felicia's own perception of Shreveport-Bossier
• Why positive storytelling matters for community pride
• Moving from complaining about your community to helping improve it
• Why you don't have to do something huge to make a difference
• Felicia's plans for Bright Side Impact, connecting small businesses and nonprofits through volunteer projects

One of Felicia's favorite stories isn't about a major organization or a huge donation. It's about a man she met through one of her physical therapy patients. After suffering a serious accident years earlier that left him paralyzed, he worked his way back to walking. Today, he uses that experience to help elderly people in his neighborhood. He simply goes to their homes, gets them outside, and walks with them. Nobody would know his name from the news.There probably won't be a big ceremony honoring him, but he's making his neighborhood better.

And that's exactly the kind of story On the Bright Side exists to tell.

One of the biggest themes of this conversation is that improving a community can't always be somebody else's responsibility. There are nonprofits that need volunteers.There are neighbors who need help.There are local businesses worth supporting.There are churches and community organizations looking for people willing to serve.

You don't have to fix everything.

Find one place where you can contribute and start there.

As Jeremy and Felicia put it near the end of the conversation:

Go walk your neighbor.

Sometimes making your community better really can be that simple.

On The Bright Side Newsletter

On the Bright Side is a free weekly newsletter focused on the positive people, organizations, events and opportunities throughout Shreveport-Bossier.

It arrives every Monday morning and helps locals discover what's happening, where they can volunteer, and who is doing good work throughout the community.

If you've ever said, "There's nothing to do here" or "I don't know how to get involved," On the Bright Side might change your mind.

Shreveport-Bossier Local Lens
Hosted by Jeremy Sutton

Conversations with the people who are building, serving and making a difference in Shreveport-Bossier.

In this episode of the Shreveport-Bossier Local Lens Podcast, Jeremy Sutton sits down with Jeffrey Goodman, CEO of the Committee of 100, for a conversation about leadership, community engagement, economic development, and why the future of Shreveport-Bossier depends on people who are willing to show up and get involved.

Jeffrey shares his journey from leading community initiatives at the YMCA to stepping into his new role as the first full-time CEO of the Committee of 100. Along the way, he discusses the importance of collaboration over competition, the value of community partnerships, and how small actions can create lasting change.

The conversation explores:

• Jeffrey's transition from the YMCA to the Committee of 100
• Lessons learned from living in St. Louis, Europe, and Los Angeles before returning home
• Why an abundance mindset beats a scarcity mindset every time
• The importance of local leadership and community partnerships
• Hidden gems and organizations making a difference across Northwest Louisiana
• The Committee of 100's vision for revitalizing the Airport-to-Downtown corridor
• How improving first impressions can impact economic development
• Why Shreveport-Bossier history should be taught in local schools
• The importance of getting into the right rooms and surrounding yourself with people who challenge you
• Leadership lessons from filmmaking, entrepreneurship, and community service
• Why "I don't know" can be one of the most powerful phrases a leader can say
• The simple challenge Jeffrey leaves for everyone: Show Up

Jeffrey Goodman serves as the CEO of the Committee of 100, a leadership organization made up of many of the region's top business leaders who work together to advance economic development and improve quality of life across Northwest Louisiana. Prior to joining the Committee of 100, Jeffrey spent seven years with the YMCA where he became known for his community engagement efforts, podcasts, and collaborative leadership style.

https://committeeofonehundred.org

Hosted by Jeremy Sutton, PT, DPT

The Shreveport-Bossier Local Lens Podcast highlights the people, businesses, nonprofits, and leaders making a positive impact throughout Northwest Louisiana.

jeremy@healthysbc.com