Beth Fisackerly Boat Stuf
There is nothing more satisfying than working with my family in a fun and dynamic business. No two days are ever the same. It’s a pleasure to help people get out on the water and enjoy boating. My grandfather started Frank L. Beier Radio, Inc., in 1945 selling marine radio equipment and radars to supply boats. In the mid-’80s, my father and uncle opened Boat Stuf to service the recreational boating industry. When I graduated from Tulane University in 1991, I joined the family business. In 1992, I hired my future husband, Jimmy Fisackerly. After transforming Boat Stuf into a real retail store, we convinced my father to buy out a boat dealer so we could sell boats. Since then, Boat Stuf has consistently been a “Best In Class” Yamaha dealership thanks to our top-notch staff. At our two locations, Boat Stuf sells inshore and offshore fishing boats, as well as flat boats and pontoon boats. Our brands include Regulator, Sea Fox, Ranger, Blue Wave, Silver Wave, Twin Vee, and Alweld boats. The family aspect of Boat Stuf is growing, with our son joining us. He loves going on test rides. Our daughter is still in high school, so we will have to see if she ever comes on board. She may have it in her blood, too, since she landed her first blue marlin last summer on our boat—aptly named Good Stuf.
Boat Stuff is located at 2499 Peters Rd. in Harvey, 504-340-4991, and at 662 Old Spanish Trail in Slidell, 985-649-9044. boatstuf.com. 18
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Kela Bickham, DNP Reviving Minds, LLC
Relax. Renew. Revive. That’s exactly what Dr. Kela Bickham wants her patients to do when visiting Reviving Minds, LLC. “There is a social stigma attached to mental health,” says Dr. Bickham. “When opening my practice in 2015, I wanted a name that would welcome patients into a relaxed atmosphere free from judgment.” Dr. Bickham began her nursing career as a licensed practical nurse in 2003. By 2007, she furthered her education with a bachelor’s at Southeastern Louisiana University, followed by a master’s of science specializing in psychiatry from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2014. As an advanced practice registered nurse, she opened Reviving Minds. This year, she received her doctorate in nursing practice. “By opening an outpatient clinic, I am able to see patients in a more independent manner. My hope is to decrease hospitalization and have a more welcoming outpatient perspective than what a mental health department may offer.” From depression to Alzheimer’s, Dr. Bickham treats all disorders with a goal of understanding what each patient is thinking. “For example, research shows in suicide cases that the victim has reached out to at least one person before acting. By listening, we are able to take those thoughts and revive the mind to a more positive thinking.” Dr. Bickham has been married for 12 years. She and her husband have a daughter who plans to follow in her mother’s footsteps into the healthcare environment with plans to attend medical school.
Dr. Bickham is accepting new patients. She offers preventative care, mental health care and ongoing patient care. Reviving Minds, LLC, is located at 112 Innwood Dr. in Covington, 893-0693.