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Get Marvin LeBlanc’s printable disaster prep checklist – free to you: http://www.marvinleblanc.com/cat [http://www.marvinleblanc.com/cat] You can’t talk about natural disasters like Hurricane Ida without the conversation eventually getting around to the topic of insurance. With over 90 storms under his belt, Marvin LeBlanc knows a thing or two about what South Louisianans need to know about insurance and disasters. This episode is revealing—you’re going to hear emergency prep tips you haven’t heard before (but make so much sense when Marvin shares them!) If you’ve ever thought, “why am I spending my money on insurance?” this episode is for you. Marvelous Marvin is also an author, speaker, and trainer [http://www.marvinleblanc.com/]. CONNECT WITH MARVIN LEBLANC: Insurance business: https://marvinleblancinsurance.com/ [https://marvinleblancinsurance.com/] Marvin has made a checklist for you to help you in case of emergency/evacuation: http://www.marvinleblanc.com/cat [http://www.marvinleblanc.com/cat] Connect with Marvin on Facebook: http://facebook.com/marvinleblanc [http://facebook.com/marvinleblanc] Tweets from Marvin are here: https://twitter.com/InsureLouisiana [https://twitter.com/InsureLouisiana] Marvin is also on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/marvinleblancspeaker/] and LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/in/marvinleblanc] Call or text Marvin: (225) 938-4177 SPEAKING AND TRAINING WITH MARVIN: Get Marvin’s book, “Come Hell or High Water: Life Lessons from Hurricane Katrina” [https://g.co/kgs/BtULQ8] Marvin’s hub for speaking and training: http://www.marvinleblanc.com/ [http://www.marvinleblanc.com/] Red Stick Strong [http://redstickstrong.com/]is a podcast on Hurricane Ida and the Baton Rouge community.  Hosted byCatherine O'Brien [https://www.instagram.com/hellocatherineo/]andproduced by Branch Out Programs [http://www.branchoutprograms.com/]. FollowRed Stick Strong on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/redstickstrong/]. Do you know a Hurricane Ida story that needs to be told?Tell Catherine [http://redstickstrong.com/contact]!

One of the best things that happens during a natural disaster like Hurricane Ida is seeing neighbors helping neighbors. Local businesses can also pitch in and help, since community links arm in arm with success and growth. Lydia Woods is a Realtor and real estate investor. Phil Debin is a broker and the CEO of Goodwood Realty. Both join Catherine O’Brien, podcast producer and host of Red Stick Strong podcast to talk about being a resource during tough times; home ownership; and what it means to be a community minded business leader. CONNECT WITH LYDIA WOODS Lydia is on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RealtorLRWoods/ [https://www.instagram.com/RealtorLRWoods/] The Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealtorLRWoods/ [https://www.facebook.com/RealtorLRWoods/] Lydia has her own website here [https://www.flowcode.com/page/lrwoods] and a profile on the Goodwood Realty website [https://www.goodwoodrealty.com/agents/309096/Lydia+Woods]. Call or text Lydia: (225) 763-1723 CONNECT WITH PHIL DEBIN Phil has a one-stop online shop à ThatGoodAgent.com [https://linktr.ee/phildebin] Phil on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thatgoodagent/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thatgoodagent/], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClwPcLV_NliQegHGFqyHH6A]. Phil is the CEO of Goodwood Realty, website here [https://thatgoodfeeling.com/]. Red Stick Strong [http://redstickstrong.com/]is a podcast on Hurricane Ida and the Baton Rouge community.  Hosted byCatherine O'Brien [https://www.instagram.com/hellocatherineo/]andproduced by Branch Out Programs [http://www.branchoutprograms.com/]. FollowRed Stick Strong on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/redstickstrong/]. Do you know a Hurricane Ida story that needs to be told?Tell Catherine [http://redstickstrong.com/contact]!

Are you hearing rumblings about our supply chain? Did you see professional truckers delivering water, generators, food and more during Hurricane Ida? Have you ever considered how much trucking impacts your daily life? Renee Amar, the Executive Director of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association joins Catherine O’Brien on Red Stick Strong to talk about how professional truckers work before, during, and after a natural disaster like Hurricane Ida. Truckers are specially equipped—skill-wise and personality-wise to help out when needs arise. Consider this interview a sneak peek into the secret life of trucking. You are sure to come away with an appreciation and an education of how trucking keeps Louisiana Moving. CONNECT WITH RENEE AMAR AND LMTA, Inc. Louisiana Motor Transport Assn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/truckinginLA [https://twitter.com/truckinginLA] Renee Tweets: https://twitter.com/CReneeAmar [https://twitter.com/CReneeAmar] LMTA has a website: https://www.lmta.la/ [https://www.lmta.la/] Find out about the Foundation and scholarships here: https://www.lmta.foundation/ [https://www.lmta.foundation/] LOUISIANA WOMEN LEAD Renee is passionate about women taking leadership in Louisiana elected offices. Learn more about Louisiana Women Lead on their website: https://www.louisianawomenlead.org/ [https://www.louisianawomenlead.org/] Louisiana Women Lead on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/louisianawomenlead/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/LaWomenLead], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/la_women_lead/], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/louisiana-women-lead]. (They’re everywhere!) Red Stick Strong [http://redstickstrong.com/]is a podcast on Hurricane Ida and the Baton Rouge community.  Hosted byCatherine O'Brien [https://www.instagram.com/hellocatherineo/]andproduced by Branch Out Programs [http://www.branchoutprograms.com/]. FollowRed Stick Strong on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/redstickstrong/]. Do you know a Hurricane Ida story that needs to be told?Tell Catherine [http://redstickstrong.com/contact]!

SPECIAL NOTE: Get the WBRZ Weather App [wbrz.com/news/download-the-free-wbrz-weather-app/]! Available now on the WBRZ website [wbrz.com/news/download-the-free-wbrz-weather-app/]. Dr. Josh Eachus [https://www.wbrz.com/news/dr-josh-eachus-chief-meteorologist] is the chief meteorologist at WBRZ Channel 2. He’s been on the Baton Rouge weather scene since 2013 and earned his PHD from LSU in 2017. Dr. Josh knows weather! He also knows the importance of communication around weather events. Kicking off the new Hurricane Ida Series of the Red Stick Strong podcast, Josh joins host Catherine O’Brien to talk about what kind of storm Ida was from a meteorological perspective as well as a “human response” event. You’ll leave this conversation knowing more about how weather information gets to you, the viewer; Josh’s prediction about what the history books will say about Ida; some communication tips; and why dogs are awesome. CONNECT WITH JOSH EACHUS, PhD Josh on Twitter: @DrJoshWx [https://twitter.com/DrJoshWX] Instagram: @DrJoshWx [https://www.instagram.com/DrJoshWX/] At WBRZ: Chief Meteorologist Josh Eachus [https://www.wbrz.com/news/dr-josh-eachus-chief-meteorologist] Click here to learn about Dog Days of Summer at WBRZ, featuring Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge [https://www.wbrz.com/dog-days-of-summer/]. Red Stick Strong [http://redstickstrong.com/]is a podcast on Hurricane Ida and the Baton Rouge community.  Hosted byCatherine O'Brien [https://www.instagram.com/hellocatherineo/]andproduced by Branch Out Programs [http://www.branchoutprograms.com/]. FollowRed Stick Strong on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/redstickstrong/]. Do you know a Hurricane Ida story that needs to be told?Tell Catherine [http://redstickstrong.com/contact]!

Hurricane Ida made landfall on August 29 yet many in South Louisiana are still living with the effects many weeks later. We all know that disaster can strike at any time, but an active hurricane season can bring that reality into focus. The Red Stick Strong podcast is back with a special series on Hurricane Ida. You’ll hear all kinds of interesting perspectives in this series—from the weather, trucking, real estate, insurance, churches and more. It’s said that adversity reveals character and in this series you’ll learn a lot about the character of Baton Rouge by the time we’re done. Listen to the Red Stick Strong podcast Hurricane Ida series. Red Stick Strong—a podcast about the community and for the community of Baton Rouge. Website: RedStickStrong.com [https://redstickstrong.com/] Links to your favorite podcast apps: RedStickStrong.com [https://redstickstrong.com/] Red Stick Strong is on the IG: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/redstickstrong/] Red Stick Strong [http://redstickstrong.com/] is a podcast about the Baton Rouge community, for the Baton Rouge community. Hosted by Catherine O'Brien [https://www.instagram.com/hellocatherineo/]andproduced by Branch Out Programs [http://www.branchoutprograms.com/]. Is there at Hurricane Ida relief story you want to share?Tell Catherine [http://redstickstrong.com/contact]!