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LOPA, Organ Donation Awareness, and Cayden’s Legacy with Lori Steele & Maggie Fan | What’s What BR
In this episode of What’s What BR, host Brandon talks with returning guest Lori Steele from the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA) and new guest Maggie Fan about promoting organ, eye, and tissue donation through education and conversation before a crisis occurs. Lori recaps National Donate Life Month activities in April, including flag raisings, butterfly releases, campus outreach, and free presentations available through LOPA.org, and explains how most people register through the OMV heart symbol, as well as other registration options. Maggie shares the story of her son Caiden, how honoring his donor decision was overwhelming in the hospital, and how donation became part of her faith and grief journey. She describes meeting recipients, writing letters, and learning Caiden impacted 105 people across multiple states and countries, and highlights her book, “Beautifully Broken: Finding Beauty in the Struggle.”
00:00 Welcome and Guests
00:33 What LOPA Does
01:23 Signing Up to Donate
01:58 Covington Headquarters and Memorial Park
02:55 April Donation Month Highlights
05:19 Why Talking About Donation Matters
08:13 Maggie and Caiden Introduction
09:11 Caiden Story and Turning Point
11:24 Making the Decision in Crisis
14:11 Relatable Support Matters
14:54 Families Decide Under Pressure
15:41 DMV Talk To Dinner Table
17:30 Reaching People Repeatedly
18:25 Tools And Presentations
18:59 Registering And Legal Consent
20:35 Meeting Recipients And Healing
22:56 Book And Legacy Impact
25:13 Aftercare And Honor Walks
28:46 LOPA Team And Statewide Stats
30:10 Closing Thanks And Next Steps
21 Apr 2026
What’s What BR Podcast/Brandon Foreman, CEO FRG and Mike Steele, GOHSEP
Hurricane Season Prep with GOHSEP’s Mike Steele: Supplies, Power, Insurance & Generator Safety
In this episode of What’s What BR, we talk with returning guest Mike Steele from Louisiana GOHSEP about gearing up ahead of hurricane season through training, partner coordination, and a statewide conference in May. They note last year’s hurricane season was active overall even though Louisiana was largely spared, and stress year-round readiness for tornadoes, flooding, and winter weather. Key tips include rotating supplies like water and batteries, planning for multi-day power outages (including using UPS backups for home internet gear), keeping vehicles fueled, and tailoring family and business plans. They emphasize checking homeowners and flood insurance early because changes may be limited once storms approach, and warn not to rely on FEMA assistance. They also highlight local damage reporting, volunteer organization support, and critical generator safety practices.
00:00 Welcome Back Mike
00:46 Hurricane Season Prep
03:03 Refresh Your Supplies
04:09 Power And Connectivity
07:00 Family Plans And Fuel
08:39 Blue Sky Planning
09:40 Build Supplies Gradually
12:44 Insurance And Flood Risk
15:04 FEMA Reality Check
16:32 Local Reporting And Aid
21:37 Generator Safety Basics
23:37 Wrap Up And Resources
15 Apr 2026
What’s What BR Podcast - Olivia Parks
How Professional Organizers Help Busy Families
In this episode of What’s What BR, first-time guest Olivia Parks, owner of Professional Organizers, explains how her team helps individuals and families declutter and organize homes to make daily life easier and reduce stress. She discusses how clutter impacts productivity and mental health, the difference between cleaning, decluttering, and organizing, and why organizing addresses the root problem by creating systems. Olivia shares how sessions typically run for five hours, when clients need to be present (decluttering) versus not (organizing), and how her team brings supplies and can recommend products without unnecessary spending. She also explains their donation process, common mistakes like trying to tackle too much at once, and how they support clients facing ADHD, anxiety, depression, downsizing, or loss of a loved one.
00:00 Meet Olivia Parks
00:36 What Organizers Do
02:30 Why Clutter Stresses Us
04:27 Declutter vs Organize
06:45 How Decluttering Works
07:59 DIY Mistakes and Small Wins
10:26 Supplies and Product Planning
12:13 Donations Made Easy
13:28 Sessions Scheduling and Surprises
17:26 Final Tips and Wrap Up
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