From NOLA with The Forstall's

From NOLA with The Forstall's Hosted by Jonathan Forstall
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06/04/2026

In this episode of From NOLA with the Forstalls, Sonny Lee reflects on a realization he had as he got older: there were things he was still learning as he was in adulthood that other people are taught by a father or mentor along the way.

He opens up about growing up without his father, the lessons he had to learn for himself, and how those experiences shaped his perspective as an adult.

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06/03/2026

Growing up, it was Sonny Lee, his mother, and his sister.

In this episode of From NOLA with the Forstalls, Sonny reflects on his childhood, the family that raised him, and the experiences that helped shape the man he would become.

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If you’ve spent any time in New Orleans, you’ve probably seen the impact of Son of a Saint.This week, Jonathan Forstall ...
06/02/2026

If you’ve spent any time in New Orleans, you’ve probably seen the impact of Son of a Saint.

This week, Jonathan Forstall sits down with Sonny Lee to talk about the power of showing up, creating opportunities, and changing lives through mentorship. Sonny reflects on the loss of his father at a young age, how that experience impacted his life, and the lessons he’s carried with him ever since.

It’s a conversation about leadership, community, resilience, and what it really means to invest in the next generation.

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05/30/2026

Real leadership is about surrounding yourself with good people, trusting their expertise, and knowing when to listen. The strongest leaders understand that success is rarely a solo achievement and that growth comes from learning from others.

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05/28/2026

In this episode of Chats with Chip, Chip talks about something a lot of people struggle with: making the final decision.

Whether it’s in business, leadership, family, or life… somebody has to make the call.

Not every decision will make everyone happy.

Not every situation comes with a perfect answer. But avoiding decisions can create even bigger problems.

Sometimes leadership means being willing to step up, take responsibility, and move forward with confidence.

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05/26/2026

People don’t just want answers.
They want to feel heard.

In this episode of Chats with Chip, Chip Forstall talks about one of the most important parts of helping clients after an accident: listening.

Not rushing people.
Not dismissing what they’re feeling.
Not assuming.

Whether someone is right, wrong, emotional, confused, or overwhelmed… real communication starts with empathy and understanding.

Because when people feel heard, everything moves differently.

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Quiet leadership doesn’t always look loud.Sometimes it looks like consistency.Discipline.Preparation.And knowing how to ...
05/26/2026

Quiet leadership doesn’t always look loud.
Sometimes it looks like consistency.
Discipline.
Preparation.
And knowing how to lead without needing attention every second.

In this episode of Chats With Chip, Jonathan and Chip Forstall talk about “The Quiet Leadership Style”.

Experience teaches you that leadership isn’t always about being the loudest person in the room… it’s about being the one people can count on when it matters most.

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05/23/2026

When "the best rapper alive" calls you “the greatest DJ in the world”… that says everything. 🎧🔥

In this episode of from From NOLA with the Forstalls, Dj Raj Smoove talks about the moment Lil Wayne publicly gave him one of the highest honors a DJ could receive.

From New Orleans clubs to Saints games, festivals, and stages around the world, Raj has built a legacy through creativity, consistency, and knowing how to move a crowd.

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05/21/2026

In this episode of From NOLA with the Forstalls, DJ Raj Smoove breaks down the real art behind DJing and why controlling the energy of a room starts with earning the audience’s trust from the very beginning of the set.

From reading the crowd to knowing when to switch the vibe, Raj explains how great DJs guide people through an experience and not just play songs.

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05/19/2026

A great DJ knows when to play the right song… but an elite DJ knows how to recover when the energy shifts.

In this episode of from From NOLA with the Forstalls: DJ Raj Smooth talks about reading the room in real time and what happens when a record starts killing the vibe. 🔥

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