While reading a book by Clint Davis recently, I came across the following passage that resonated with me deeply, prompting me to revisit it several times over the next few days. As a survivor of trauma who has defied the odds and, hopefully, broken the …
Nine Lives: Allison Mayfield
Intro from Megann: A recent trend has emphasized learning to ‘say no’. While I agree and sometimes need to remember it is okay to say no to things that overextend us or are not good for us, I also have learned from Allison that sometimes …
Kristen King Holmes
Skipping class isn’t always recommended, but that one decision changed the trajectory of Kristen King Holmes’ life forever. When she skipped her LSU class to join the Army, she never dreamed it would put her in the courtroom with Saddam Hussein, land her on national …
A Love Letter to Shreveport
I have noticed many times that people are harder on themselves than they are with friends, neighbors, and even strangers. To others we may offer grace and forgiveness at times that we don’t extend to ourselves. I encourage others (and need to hear it myself …
COO Angie White
North Louisiana Economic Partnership COO Angie White Written by Megann McDaniel Angie White is Chief Operating Officer of the North Louisiana Economic Partnership, a regional economic development organization serving 14 parishes of North Louisiana. She joined NLEP in 2008 to start a new workforce program …
Dr. Ashley Buffington
Dr. Ashley Buffington has been practicing veterinary medicine for 25 years. She founded Buffington Veterinary Hospital in March of 2002. Dr. Buffington enjoys practicing small animal medicine and surgery and is a sole practitioner. She has been married to Todd for 29 years and is …
Kristen Gary Powers, MBA
Megann McDaniel, with McDaniel Financial, recently sat down with Kristen Powers to discuss her role at The Arc Caddo-Bossier and what the organization means to her. Q1. You have held a variety of jobs in the nonprofit sector, most recently with The Arc Caddo-Bossier. Have …
Dr. Julie Lessiter
Megann McDaniel, another great leader in the area, recently sat down with Dr. Lessiter to discuss her role at LSUS and how other women can step into their own and find their positive vibe. Dr. Julie Lessiter is the Vice Chancellor of Strategic Initiatives at …
2021 ATHENA Leadership Award
Recipient: Dr. Shelley Armstrong Presented by McDaniel Financial Each year, the Greater Shreveport Chamber Business Development Connection honors a select group of local individuals at the ATHENA Leadership Award Program. The prestigious ATHENA International Leadership Award is presented to a woman or man, who is …