Episode 134 Maria Sermons - "Shreveport-Bossier: My City, My Community, My Home"

I love talking about the Hispanic community which has grown and contributed so much over the last few decades to our city. You can find my full discussion with Maria Sermons, Vice President of Total Yard Care and President of the Hispanic Heritage Association, here.

 

Here are the questions I asked:

 

0:32 1. Your father started Total Yard Care with only his children as employees and now it’s a successful company with more than 30 employees. Tell me about how the business got started and some of the services you offer today.

 

10:06 2. You have been an integral and active part of our local Hispanic community. Your family are a bit of Mexican pioneers in this area. Talk to me about how you have seen the local Hispanic community evolve and change over the years?

 

15:32 3. What are some steps you feel could be taken to further integrate the Hispanic community into the greater Shreveport-Bossier community?

 

22:00 4. As you look out at our community in general, what are some of the things that concern you the most?

 

26:03 5. What gives you hope that our community as a whole is headed in a positive direction?