Mayor LaToya Cantrell is certainly no stranger to community work. In fact, it's the backbone to her entire professional and political career. In this spectacular interview, Mayor Cantrell shows just why she connects so well with the public as her usual sharp wit, humor, intelligence and passion are on full display. She digs deep into topics such as her family origins​ and influence, how she came to fall in love with the city of New Orleans, on the difficult decisions she has made and faces during the pandemic, where her unending confidence comes from, and much more. 
RUNDOWN

On the fans making some noise at recent home games

The special community that makes up N.O.

What was it about the city that connected with her when she moved there

When was the first time she ever came to N.O.

Did she ever suspect back then that she would come to represent the city

How difficult was it to shut down the bars for Mardi Gras 

Handling the backlash of this decision

Once the virus is under control, how do you get N.O. back to normal

On her journey and the role her family played throughout her life

Where her confidence comes from

Did the Church play a role in her approach with the public

Life in N.O. before and after Hurricane Katrina

What does it take to be a good community organizer

Where can she do her 'best good' within her role as mayor

On protecting the city's brand in dealing the film industry

What was her motivation to step into the political ring

What advice does she have to someone who wants to give back to their community

Has her view of 'service' changed or evolved over the years

If the reward isn't financial, what keeps her going through criticism and crisis

In order to help, service has to be intimate


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices