Overruled with Scott Vicknair
Join the Scott Vicknair Law Firm on the Overruled Podcast for lessons in business, law and leadership. Your hosts, David Vicknair and Brad Scott, will interview clients, friends of the firm, and many other experts to uncover fascinating details about people who are making a dent in the world in small, but beneficial ways. Along the way, David and Brad will provide some unique insight into the world of law, provide exclusive details about their work, and facilitate connections with valuable resources inside the New Orleans community and beyond. Learn more about the Scott Vicknair Law Firm at https://www.scottvicknair.com/ and check out the podcast website at https://overruledpodcast.com/ for episode show notes and more information.
Episodes
The FTC made headlines recently with their decision to ban noncompete agreements, and the reactions have been strong on both sides. In this episode, David and Brad will tackle the hot-button issue and the legal ramifications.
Noncompete agreements have long been a staple in employment contracts, designed to prevent employees from jumping ship to a competitor or starting a competing business. However, the FTC&...
We’re excited to welcome on Mike Alder, a Louisiana-born, California-based trial lawyer who’s found success through mentorship, giving, and humility.
In this episode of the Overruled podcast, Mike shares his path from LSU to sunny California, his trials and triumphs, and the importance of being a mentor. Discover how embracing failure as an event, not an identity, can be the key to success and get ready to be...
Ever wondered how to turn your professional expertise into a magnetic podcast that captures and nurtures leads? Join us as we sit down with Robert Ingalls, the founder and CEO of LawPods, to explore the ins and outs of podcasting for lawyers and other professionals.
Ingalls, a self-described 'recovering attorney,' has shifted gears from practicing law to founding LawPods, a company dedicated to help...
Step into the world of modern shoe cobbling with Micah Smith, the man behind KIXXSOCLEAN, as he takes us through his entrepreneurial journey. From pandemic beginnings to a thriving storefront, discover how Micah's unique blend of traditional shoe cobbling and modern sneaker culture revitalizes cherished footwear.
Micah is incredible at what he does and we wanted to spotlight another talented owner and p...
In our latest episode, we're breaking bread with Anthony Cortello, the new co-owner of Mid City Pizza, to discuss how he's firing up the ovens and infusing his New York City culinary skills into every slice they’ll be serving New Orleans. We tried the pizza for one of our pizza reviews on YouTube and wanted to bring him on to learn more about their plans and how they’re helping elevate the pizza sce...
Louisiana is known for its tremendous cuisine, but today’s episode will spotlight a barbecue team that’s helping save lives through their cooking. The Swine Krewe is a nonprofit organization based in New Orleans that helps raise money for children battling brain cancer across the country. Every dollar they raise helps advance the Hogs for a Cause fundraising mission, and we want to tell you all about the work...
Every good leader is always looking for ways to improve personally and professionally, and we love using this platform to provide opportunities to grow these skills.
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Claire Chandler, a leadership coach and consultant with Talent Boost, who brings a wealth of knowledge on the unique challenges leaders face at the helm of their organizations. Throughout this episode, Cla...
No matter what line of work you’re in or what level of employee you are, leadership will always be valued but it’s not easily achieved. Today’s guest is a business coach who has direct and honest conversations with business leaders all the time about how they can get better.
Join us to hear more about the complexities of leadership that artfully blends empirical strategies with the intuitive touch necessary...
Can the spirit of Mardi Gras embrace an environmentally sustainable future? We sat down with Brett Davis, Founding Director of Grounds Krewe, to unravel the enigma of Mardi Gras' environmental footprint. Our chat uncovers the staggering waste from the festivities and examines how this incredible event generates nearly 3 million pounds of waste in the streets.
With Brett's expert insight, w...
Join us on a rollercoaster ride through the world's strangest happenings in our Weird Circle News segment, where we explore the bizarre, the hilarious, and the downright unbelievable. From an Italian court's eviction of two grown sons to the unexpected outcome of a football game following the ejection of a fan in a penis costume, we're discussing some of the craziest stories that caught our att...
If you’re into Louisiana’s history, culture, and folklore, you’ll want to checkout our guest today, Kyle Crosby, the founder of Louisiana Dread. If you haven’t seen any of their productions before, they are a history company with a very active following on social media and YouTube, but more importantly, they produce some incredibly information content related to the state of Louisiana and its history.
You mi...
Today we welcome on Phil and Renee Piediscalzo, owners of Orleans Shoe Co., to hear about their journey of starting and growing their independent shoe business. They have become good friends of ours and we love spotlighting great local business owners and great families, which they are both.
We’ll discuss the challenges they’ve faced, the importance of adapting to local markets, and the lessons they learned a...
Two huge legal cases have captured the attention of David and Brad, and that gives us the perfect chance to dive into the fascinating and complex world of technology, antitrust laws, and high-profile financial scandals. Both guys will weigh in on the antitrust actions filed against Google along with the incredible story of FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried.
We start off by examining the ongoing antitrust lawsuit again...
Today we want to spend some time on a serious problem for homeowners and business owners in the state of Louisiana, and that’s the current insurance market. Listen in as we take you through the complexities and recent developments dealing with insurance in the state. With skyrocketing premiums and claiming challenges, we examine the issues surrounding the retreat of insurance companies from Louisiana due to h...
Today’s guest is someone we respect greatly and have really looked up to as we’ve gotten to know her more and more over the years. Voris Vigee is the president and CEO of Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana and someone who has been serving New Orleans and the state for decades.
In this episode, we’ll spend time talking with Voris about her background in philanthropy and why she was called to ...
Are you ready to take a journey through the landscape of business success and the intriguing world of alien conspiracy theories? Then buckle up, because we’re on both ends of the spectrum for this episode.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
0:00 – Intro
0:27 – David’s love for Shark Tank
2:23 – 7 tips for business success
4:35 – Business lesson: stay in the game
13:53 – What conspiracy theor...
The old saying about finding something you love and you’ll never work a day in your life applies perfectly to our guest today. Ross Thevenot is a co-founder of the fast-rising Boot Krewe Media, which has grown from a passion project to a well-known digital media company serving sports fans in New Orleans.
There’s a lot to learn from Ross and Boot Krewe beyond sports. We’ll discuss some challenges all small bu...
Today we’re excited to welcome on a good friend and someone who’s making a big impact on the healthcare system in Louisiana. Tracey Moffatt, MHA, BSN is the System Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and Vice President for Quality at Ochsner Health (OH) headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and she’s joining us to talk about her compelling career progression from a bedside nurse to a key healthcare leader.
We can...
We’re pushing through the peak of the summer heat and it’s wearing on us like it does everyone else in New Orleans. So much so that we’re going to talk about it on the show today along with the big uptick in new home construction.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
0:00 – Intro
0:27 – Navigating this heat wave
3:09 – The government’s plan to block the sun
6:46 – Favorite summer destination
...
In this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting the charismatic and multi-talented Steve Rehage, founder of Rehage Entertainment. From his formidable days as a football player at LSU, his career in the NFL, to his successful transition into the music industry, Steve’s story is a compelling one that’s rooted right here in New Orleans.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
0:00 – Intro
1:43 – ...
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