All The Waves

Welcome to All The Waves, a podcast by Visit The Northshore! Join us as we explore the hidden gems, untold stories and the heart of our beloved destination. From local legends to incredible adventures, our podcast promises to be as funny and charming as it is informative.

Things to Do on the Northshore 06/30/2025

Things to Do on the Northshore In this episode, Katie and Zondra talk to co-worker and Vice President of Sales & Services at Visit The Northshore, Tanya Leader, about things to do for groups who visit the Northshore, creating custom itineraries to suit every group, from family reunions to senior groups and corporate retreats. Then, they connect with industry expert Tico Soto, of Tourism Tactics by Tico, for a wide ranging conversation about the tourism industry, its economic impact on the Northshore, and how Visit The Northshore saves money for every St. Tammany household. /episode/index/show/56f0afc0-f56f-4581-9a9e-3e8c0a66b4d6/id/37218620

Crafted with Care: Stories from Northshore Makers 05/28/2025

Crafted with Care: Stories from Northshore Makers In this episode Zondra and Katie celebrate some of the great makers of the Northshore when they talk to the mother-daughter duo behind Purple Elephant Bath & Body and The Earthly Elephant, and they get to talk, and taste, wine from Wild Bush Farm and Vineyard. /episode/index/show/56f0afc0-f56f-4581-9a9e-3e8c0a66b4d6/id/36749965

Northshore Music with Four Unplugged and Soul Revival 04/28/2025

Northshore Music with Four Unplugged and Soul Revival Turn it up! On this episode of All The Waves, Big Easy Rick (Ricky Windhorst) of Four Unplugged talks rocking the Northshore, dropping his first solo album Lucky Dog, and the stages he loves most. Plus, Fadra White of Soul Revival shares how a childhood of church gigs led to Carnegie Hall — and why every Soul Revival show feels like the ultimate party. You’re gonna want to dance along to this one. /episode/index/show/56f0afc0-f56f-4581-9a9e-3e8c0a66b4d6/id/36338880

Ride and Paddle: Outdoor Adventures on The Northshore 03/31/2025

Ride and Paddle: Outdoor Adventures on The Northshore Visit the Northshore's award-winning* podcast returns with an episode that is on the move. Katie and Zondra sit down with Matt May from Canoe and Trail Adventures Tours & Rentals, and Captain Mike Jones from Louisiana Tours and Adventures, to talk about all the great outdoor opportunities that await visitors to The Northshore. And for their Wave Reviews segment, they talk to Sean Fitzsimmons of O'Wheelies Bicycle Company. These are some of the many reasons The Northshore is called "Louisiana's Easy Escape." *In February, All The Waves received the award for Tourism Campaign of the Year, Under $30K from the Louisiana Travel Association. Congrats, Katie & Zondra! /episode/index/show/56f0afc0-f56f-4581-9a9e-3e8c0a66b4d6/id/35945170

Celebrating Black Excellence on The Northshore 02/21/2025

Celebrating Black Excellence on The Northshore To celebrate a little Black excellence this Black History Month, Zondra and Katie brought in Tonya and Rhegan Ramsey of Organically Wicked Candles & Tingz and Howard E. Harper, III of Black Flower Apparel & Records. Hear them provide some history about their businesses and why they love being on The Northshore. /episode/index/show/56f0afc0-f56f-4581-9a9e-3e8c0a66b4d6/id/35379025

Mardi Gras on the Northshore 2025 01/24/2025

Mardi Gras on the Northshore 2025 In the first episode of their second season, Zondra and Katie explore Mardi Gras on the Northshore. They talk king cakes with Lauren Forjet of Nonna Randazzo's of Covington and learn more about the Krewe of Bogue Falaya with Larry Rolling. Hear all about this year's Mardi Gras on the Northshore in this episode. /episode/index/show/56f0afc0-f56f-4581-9a9e-3e8c0a66b4d6/id/34992285

All The Waves: 2024 in Review 12/22/2024

All The Waves: 2024 in Review For their final episode of 2024, Katie and Zondra take a look back at their first year. They share some insights on their favorite episodes and draw back the curtain a bit on what it is like to make the podcast. They also interview Northshore Media Group's Charles Dowdy, who helps produce All the Waves. /episode/index/show/56f0afc0-f56f-4581-9a9e-3e8c0a66b4d6/id/34570135

History at the Heart of the Matter 11/27/2024

History at the Heart of the Matter Zondra and Katie are getting an education in Episode 11. They talk with Grayhawk Perkins, renowned storyteller, musician, historian and author, and his spouse, Robin Leckbee Perkins, archivist for St. Tammany Parish, whose job is to keep all the local historical documents for the parish. Between the pair of them, these two have plenty of stories to tell. /episode/index/show/56f0afc0-f56f-4581-9a9e-3e8c0a66b4d6/id/34182400

What's Brewing on the Northshore! 10/29/2024

What's Brewing on the Northshore! Zondra and Katie are getting the best of both worlds in this episode, exploring coffee and beer on the Northshore. First, they talk to Bryisha "B" Lyons and her husband Mike, owners of Roots Plants and Coffee in Olde Towne Slidell. They discuss their decision to open a coffee shop that also sells plants and the great success it has been. And speaking of success, Katie and Zondra dive into the world of Abita Beer, one of the great business stories in the state, let alone The Northshore. Talking with Heidi Guerra and Chad Davis, they also focus on what a fantastic draw the business is for tourists and locals alike. /episode/index/show/56f0afc0-f56f-4581-9a9e-3e8c0a66b4d6/id/33673877

Two Powerhouse Women in Tourism 09/26/2024

Two Powerhouse Women in Tourism In this episode Katie and Zondra pick the brains of two huge names in Northshore tourism: Donna O'Daniels, President and CEO of Visit The Northshore; and Lisa Condrey Ward, the visionary behind the stellar Southern Hotel in downtown Covington. Both guests dive into the business of tourism and why it is so important for St. Tammany Parish. /episode/index/show/56f0afc0-f56f-4581-9a9e-3e8c0a66b4d6/id/33221457

Thrill Seekers' Paradise 08/27/2024

Thrill Seekers' Paradise In this episode, Katie and Zondra share a few of the awesome outdoor adventures waiting for visitors (and residents) of The Northshore. They talk with Ranger Becky Larkins, Visitor Services Manager at the Southeast Louisiana Wildlife Refuges Complex in Lacombe, and Captain Mike Gallo of Angling Adventures of Louisiana about the work they do getting people into the great outdoors. /episode/index/show/56f0afc0-f56f-4581-9a9e-3e8c0a66b4d6/id/32767382

Culinary Adventures: Tammany Taste 07/25/2024

Culinary Adventures: Tammany Taste As part of Tammany Taste of Summer, Visit The Northshore's culinary month, Katie and Zondra sit down with two pillars of the Northshore restaurant community. Nealy Frentz is one half of the duo behind Lola Restaurant in Covington and Liz Munson is the powerhouse behind Liz's Where Y'at Diner in Mandeville. Hear their powerful stories in this episode of All the Waves, brought to you by Visit The Northshore. /episode/index/show/56f0afc0-f56f-4581-9a9e-3e8c0a66b4d6/id/32289237

Time Traveling: St. Tammany's Rich Heritage 06/19/2024

Time Traveling: St. Tammany's Rich Heritage In this episode, Katie and Zondra are getting "schooled" on all kinds of Northshore history from three great guests: Mark Johnson, Mayor of Covington, Alia Casborné, Director of Cultural Development & Events for the City of Mandeville, and Gregory Scott, Director of the Slidell Museum. There's no doubt you'll learn something new about The Northshore in this episode, just like Katie and Zondra did. /episode/index/show/56f0afc0-f56f-4581-9a9e-3e8c0a66b4d6/id/31807422

Festin' on the Northshore 04/16/2024

Festin' on the Northshore For their fifth episode, Zondra and Katie are all about the abudant festivals on The Northshore, starting with Miranda Parker, Director of Hospice House, who talks about the nonprofit's annual All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Cook-off in Slidell's Fritchie Park. Next up is musician and bandleader Christian Serpas, who tells them about all the fests he's played along The Northshore in his career, and Roberta Carrow Jackson, Multimedia Content Manager for Visit The Northshore, shares her tried-and-true pointers for enjoying a festival. /episode/index/show/56f0afc0-f56f-4581-9a9e-3e8c0a66b4d6/id/30852983

Tucked Away Treasures on The Northshore 03/26/2024

Tucked Away Treasures on The Northshore In their fourth episode of All the Waves, Katie and Zondra explore some of the hidden treasures across The Northshore of Louisiana. They talk with Jamie Roche of the Friends of the Dew Drop Jazz Hall, the historic rural jazz hall in Mandeville, Jim MacPherson of Maritime Museum Louisiana in Madisonville, and Anthony Lott of the Bayou Lacombe Museum in Lacombe. Hear some unknown facts about these local institutions as the ladies from Visit The Northshore hold court once again. /episode/index/show/56f0afc0-f56f-4581-9a9e-3e8c0a66b4d6/id/30554493

Delivering the Good Life on The Northshore 02/22/2024

Delivering the Good Life on The Northshore The third episode of All The Waves is all about the people and places that make The Northshore unique. Katie and Zondra get a chance to chat with Chef Sal Impastato on his turf when they visit his iconic restaurant, Sal & Judy's in Lacombe. They discover that Mandeville native Amanda Shaw is as energetic during an interview as she is onstage with her fiddle, and Jennifer Wallace, General Manager of Fontainebleau State Park, tells the All The Waves crew about all the great things going on at that popular destination. So settle in, Wavers, and enjoy "Delivering the Good Life on The Northshore"! /episode/index/show/56f0afc0-f56f-4581-9a9e-3e8c0a66b4d6/id/30072308

Northshore's Mardi Gras Magic - Part 2 02/02/2024

Northshore's Mardi Gras Magic - Part 2 For their second episode of All the Waves, Katie and Zondra talk to Tina Rhinehart of the Mande Milkshakers, catch up with Andy Frisard of the Krewe of Dionysus in Slidell, and talk to three former queens and the 2024 royalty for the city's Krewe of Selene. They end the two-episode special with a little more conversation with the perennial king of Mardi Gras, Arthur Hardy. /episode/index/show/56f0afc0-f56f-4581-9a9e-3e8c0a66b4d6/id/29777393

Welcome to All The Waves: Northshore's Mardi Gras Magic - Part 1 01/16/2024

Welcome to All The Waves: Northshore's Mardi Gras Magic - Part 1 Welcome to All The Waves, a podcast produced by Visit The Northshore! Founded in 1976 as the St. Tammany Parish Tourist and Convention Commission with a vision to establish St. Tammany Parish as a premier travel destination, Visit The Northshore is an award-winning destination marketing organization supported solely by lodgings in the parish. All The Waves is hosted by its Chief Marketing Officer, Katie Guasco, and Senior Sales Manager, Zondra White Jones. For their first episode, Katie and Zondra jump into Mardi Gras on The Northshore. They talk with a man who knows everything about this Louisiana tradition--Arthur Hardy. Then they meet Dan Cobb and Mark Verrett of the St. John Fools of Misrule, who usher in Carnival every year in Covington with their Twelfth Night March, and they speak with Rachel Sibley Brumfield, who in 2024 made history as the first African American woman to become queen of Madisonville's Krewe of Tchefuncte. /episode/index/show/56f0afc0-f56f-4581-9a9e-3e8c0a66b4d6/id/29511513

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