Episode 40: Apply for your SLDBE Certification

Episode 43: Repent New Orleans

Repent New Orleans

Episode 41: Back 2 Basics

Episode 41: Back 2 Basics  This week on Faith in Politics / Carter Business Development, we’re covering the essentials for community, business, and civic engagement in New Orleans:  Know Your Why – Align your values with your decisions and purpose.  Roadwork & Electrical Grid Update – What’s happening across the city and how it affects you.  Public Works Staffing – Understanding the impact of understaffing on city services.  Small Business Tips – Back-to-basics strategies for branding, social media, and partnerships. Your foundation matters—for your business, your community, and your impact.  faithinpolitics504@gmail.com  Follow: @eileen__carter | @faithinpolitics

Episode 40: Apply for your SLDBE Certification

Episode 40: Apply for Your SLDBE Certification Is your business DBE or SLDBE certified? If not, now is the time to get registered. The City of New Orleans no longer accepts paper applications, but the State of Louisiana still does — and both offer online options to make the process easier. TIP: Register with the state and get reciprocity with the city - 2 for 1  Where to Apply Online • City of New Orleans: nola.gov [http://nola.gov/] • Louisiana DOTD: dotd.la.gov [http://dotd.la.gov/] - print application  Getting certified can open the door to major contracting opportunities, from construction to professional services.   Multiple Agencies Can Help Depending on where you want to do business, certification support is available through: • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) • Regional Transit Authority (RTA) • Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development (LADOTD) • City of New Orleans Office of Supplier Diversity   Make sure your business is certified, registered, and ready to compete for government contracts.    Podcast: Live Tuesdays & Thursdays — 6PM - faithinpoliticstoday.podbean.com [http://faithinpoliticstoday.podbean.com/]   Streaming on Apple • YouTube • Spotify • iHeart • Amazon Music • Podbean • Player FM • Listen Notes • Podchaser • Boomplay

Episode 39: Open Your Eyes

Episode 39: Open Your Eyes December 9, 2025 New Orleans has been in a slumber — and it’s time to wake up.   This episode confronts what many have ignored for too long: • The spiritual battle playing out in our streets • The visible economic downturn in hotels and office buildings • And the heavy responsibilities of the City Council Budget Committee   From what we see in the natural to what’s happening in the spiritual, the message is clear — it’s beyond time to pay real attention.    Podcast: Live Tuesdays & Thursdays — 6PM - faithinpoliticstoday.podbean.com [http://faithinpoliticstoday.podbean.com/]   Streaming on Apple • YouTube • Spotify • iHeart • Amazon Music • Podbean • Player FM • Listen Notes • Podchaser • Boomplay

Episode 38: Transition

In Episode 38, Eileen Carter delves into the spiritual transitions taking place in New Orleans. The cleanse is here. This includes family, friends, churches, politics, business and systems from top to bottom - you can’t take the past into to the future and it will be uncomfortable for many. The spiritual takeover challenge to Take Back The Block is also in full effect. She talks about the transition report from the old administration to the new and all the intricacies that were found - including a $222M deficit for 2026. Now how did we get here? Tap in.