Ep 21: Brandi Bayles Cole | From City Court to Corporate Leadership and Back Again
On this episode of Waiting Tables, host John Bruscato sits down with Brandi Bayles Cole, an attorney, corporate executive, community leader, and candidate for West Monroe City Court Judge. Brandi shares her journey from working at West Monroe City Court as a college student to practicing law, leading corporate investigations for a Fortune 500 company, and ultimately pursuing a return to the courtroom. They discuss the importance of integrity, compassion, and fairness in the justice system, ...
6 Oct 2026
Ep 20: The Future of Northeast Louisiana | Ben Stokes & Brandon Welch
Northeast Louisiana is in the middle of a period of growth unlike anything the region has seen in decades. But what does that growth actually mean for the people who live and do business here? On this episode of the Waiting Tables Podcast, John Bruscato sits down with Ben Stokes and Brandon Welch of Grow NELA to talk about the work happening behind the scenes to attract new investment, support existing businesses, and prepare Northeast Louisiana for what’s coming next. They break down how eco...
6 Oct 2026
Ep 19: Built to Last | The Taylor Family
Steve and Dino Taylor join John Bruscato on the Waiting Tables Podcast for a conversation about family, business, hard work, and the community they’ve called home for decades. Steve shares the story of how he and a longtime business partner helped build CarTown into one of Northeast Louisiana’s most recognizable independent automotive businesses, while Dino talks about growing up in the business, starting at the bottom, launching Freedom Motors, and eventually becoming a partner alongside hi...
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