On The Cusp

On The Cusp host Matt and Dave sat down with Tess Lopez, founder of Prep Cakes Bakery, to talk about her 10-year entrepreneurial journey crafting guilt-free desserts made for restrictive diets. Tess shares how she got her start in Shreveport's own Cohab incubator commissary kitchen, turning a passion for healthy baking into a growing local business. She also dives into the connection between gut health and brain health, and why choosing the right foods can change your life. It's a candid conversation about resilience, nutrition, and building a bakery that doesn't ask you to sacrifice flavor for health. Tune in now to hear Tess's story on Shreveport's On The Cusp podcast!

On this episode of On The Cusp, hosts Matt and Dave sit down with Ronnie Remedies, owner of Shreveport Limousine, to hear how a side hustle grew into a full-time business spanning more than 25 years. Ronnie shares how he expanded beyond limousines into buses, iShuttles, and luxury SUVs to meet the growing transportation needs of North Louisiana. He offers a behind-the-scenes look at the types of clients he serves and explains why he sees his employees as ambassadors for the Shreveport-Bossier community. Ronnie also opens up about navigating a fast-changing transportation industry and why staying adaptable and continuing to evolve has been a key part to his success. Tune in now for a front-row seat to the North Louisiana transportation industry and the story behind a business that keeps moving forward!

On this episode of On The Cusp, Matt and Dave welcome their first florist to the podcast, Lisa Haynie of Lisa's Flowers & Gifts, to talk about owning and growing a flower shop in North Louisiana. Lisa shares how she became the second Lisa to own the business, the changes she's made since taking over, and the importance of strong vendor relationships and customer service. She also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the floral industry and the business decisions that keep her local flower shop thriving. Tune in now to hear Lisa's story and learn more about the business behind the blooms.P.S. Howard, thanks for always watching On The Cusp!

You might want to have a snack within reach for this one, because On The Cusp is diving into all things barbeque. Hosts Matt and Dave sit down with Valerie and Taneia Benn, owners of The Magnolia Pit in Shreveport. Val and Benn talk about what led to their decision to buy the restaurant from Chef John Strand and what drew them into the restaurant business in the first place. They share what they wanted to do differently from other local barbeque spots, including keeping the culinary menu inclusive so guests with any diet can find something to enjoy. This conversation dives into the importance of supporting fellow women chefs in our area and highlights the rising number of women making their mark in the culinary industry. Tune in now to hear what really goes on behind the counter and in the Pit at one of Shreveport-Bossier's hottest restaurants.This episode was recorded before Val and Benn made the decision to sell The Magnolia Pit, and we wish them the best! We're excited to see what the new owners bring to this local favorite.