Grace Gibson on Music, Movies, Hollywood & Finding Your Own Path
Singer, songwriter, actress, filmmaker, and cultural advocate Grace Gibson joins Jonathan Forstall for an unforgettable episode of Local Legends, the podcast highlighting the people shaping the culture of New Orleans. Known to many as the “River Queen,” Grace shares the remarkable story behind her journey, from growing up between Los Angeles, New York, London, and […]
Malachi Dupre Opens Up About LSU, the NFL & Turning His Life Around
From being kicked out of eight schools to becoming the #1 high school football recruit in America, Malachi Dupre’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode of Local Legends, Jonathan Forstall sits down with former LSU Tiger, NFL wide receiver, entrepreneur, and New Orleans native Malachi Dupre for an honest conversation about perseverance, […]
From NOLA with the Forstalls LIVE with Robin Barnes & BJ So Cole – Local Legends
For the very first time, From NOLA with the Forstalls goes LIVE in front of an audience for an unforgettable day celebrating the music, culture, and spirit of New Orleans. Host Jonathan Forstall sits down with two of the city’s most influential artists: Robin Barnes, the “Songbird of New Orleans,” Louisiana State Music Ambassador, and […]
Pastor James Thomas on Faith, Purpose, Music & Answering God’s Call
In this episode of Local Legends on From NOLA with the Forstalls, Jonathan Forstall sits down with Pastor James Thomas III, founder of EPIC NOLA (Eagle Point International Community Church), for a powerful conversation about faith, family, music, leadership, entrepreneurship, and discovering your true calling. Pastor Thomas shares how growing up in New Orleans East, […]
He Lost His Father at 3. What Happened Next Changed Hundreds of Lives
In this powerful episode of Local Legends on From NOLA with the Forstalls, Jonathan Forstall sits down with Sonny Lee, founder of Son of a Saint, to discuss the life-changing experiences that shaped his mission to mentor young men growing up without fathers. Sonny shares the heartbreaking story of witnessing his father’s death as a […]
DJ Raj Smoove Reveals the Secret to Reading a Crowd – New Orleans DJ Culture & Hip-Hop Legacy
What does it take to control the energy of a room, rock the Superdome, and become one of New Orleans’ most respected DJs? In this episode of From NOLA with the Forstalls: Local Legends, Jonathan Forstall sits down with legendary New Orleans DJ, DJ Raj Smoove, for a deep conversation about music, culture, creativity, and […]
He Dropped Out of College, Then Def Jam Called – Pell’s Real Story (From NOLA to the World)
He walked away from college and the music industry called. In this episode of From NOLA with the Forstalls, Local Legends, Jonathan Forstall sits down with New Orleans artist Pell to break down the real story behind his rise, from growing up in Gentilly to navigating Hurricane Katrina, rebuilding in Mississippi, and ultimately chasing music […]
From Prison to Purpose: Brittany Flippen’s Powerful Comeback Story NOLA Entrepreneur & Fitness Coach
She lost everything and rebuilt her life from the ground up. In this episode of From NOLA with the Forstalls: Local Legends, host Jonathan Forstall sits down with Brittany Flippen, a New Orleans entrepreneur, fitness coach, author, and business owner, who shares her raw, unfiltered journey from struggle to success. Brittany opens up about her […]
Chef Toya: From Self-Taught Cook to World-Renowned Chef | The Truth About Food & Culture
“Food is more than recipes, it’s culture.”In this episode of From NOLA with the Forstalls – Local Legends, host Jonathan Forstall sits down with Chef Toya, a world-renowned chef, author, and creative force, to talk about her journey from a struggling student to discovering her purpose through food.Chef Toya shares how she taught herself to […]
CASME on The Voice, Faith, and the Real Grind of an Independent Artist
What really happens after The Voice? In this episode of From NOLA with the Forstalls: Local Legends, Jonathan Forstall sits down with New Orleans artist Casme to talk about her journey from a faith-filled upbringing to performing on one of the biggest stages in music, and everything in between. From the moment John Legend hit […]