EP 5: Advice from Van Lathan

In this special Father’s Day episode of Coffee Break with the Mayor, Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome hands over the microphone to three influential voices in the community. Join Marvin Broome, the First Gentleman of Baton Rouge, Levar Robinson, CEO of Fathers on a Mission (F.O.A.M.), and John Snow, partner at Emergent Method, as they discuss the importance of fatherhood, share personal stories, and highlight initiatives supporting fathers in Baton Rouge. Tune in for an inspiring conversation celebrating the impact and dedication of fathers everywhere.

Join Mayor Broome as she chats with Tristan George, a standout 8th-grade English teacher at Northwestern Middle School. Tristan was named the Zachary Community School District Middle School New Teacher of the Year and was a Louisiana New Teacher of the Year finalist. In this episode, Tristan talks about his path from high school drum major and U.S. Army Reservist to award-winning teacher. He shares his thoughts on how education can change lives, his efforts to encourage young men of color to become teachers and his hopes for a better future for Baton Rouge. Tune in to hear his inspiring story and ideas for our community.

Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome sits down for a candid conversation with Sherin Dawud and Raina Vallot, co-founders of Power Pump Girls, Inc. and Nura Impact Agency. The discussion concerns their challenges and successes as two young women entrepreneurs in Baton Rouge.

Catch Mayor Broome and Baton Rouge Police Chief discussing important community matters over a cup of coffee.

Episode 5 of Coffee Break with the Mayor! Join me as I chat with  oscar winning podcaster Mr. Van Lathan as He shares insights and advice for young people and creative minds. Tune in now! #RedStickRising #CoffeeBreakWithTheMayor

Grab your coffee and get ready for Episode 4 of Coffee Break with the Mayor! Join me as I chat with Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Executive Director Lucas Spielfogel about the youth programs in Baton Rouge Tune in now! #RedStickRising #CoffeeBreakWithTheMayor

📢 Grab your coffee and get ready for Episode 3 of Coffee Break with the Mayor! Join me as I chat with LSU former Band Director Dr. Kelvin Jones, about the power of music☕️ Tune in now! #RedStickRising #CoffeeBreakWithTheMayor 

📢 Grab your coffee and get ready for Episode 2 of Coffee Break with the Mayor! Join me as I chat with Norisha Kirts Glover and David Fleshman, about how we can keep ouryoung professional in Baton Rouge☕️🌇 Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation! Tune in now! #RedStickRising #CoffeeBreakWithTheMayor

Welcome to "Coffee Break with Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome," a monthly podcast where Mayor Broome sits down with guests from Baton Rouge to discuss what's happening now and what's coming next in our city. Join us for insightful conversations about the latest developments and the vision driving Baton Rouge's growth. Today’s special guest is Tonja Myles a subject matter expert in mental health. She promotes mental health awareness and rehabilitation with sharing her life experiences being in recovery from addictions for over 36 years, suicide survivor, victim of childhood and adult sexual abuse and a diagnosis of PTSD