IBERIA PARISH — On Main Street in downtown New Iberia, the sound of espresso machines and the smell of fresh coffee meet something less expected — a warm greeting from Neuvile Collins. He manages daily operations at Church Alley Coffee Shop, but for him, the work goes far beyond coffee. Collins said his story is one of faith, and a passion for connecting with others. “A lot of this where my life is leading me to in the future and as the present, it puts me in positions and opportunities for that first moment and that first impression to make that one a great one,” he said.

Collins, explained that he always felt pulled between two callings. “Cheating between two loves so I either was gonna work in medical or I was gonna work in business so I decided to keep them both,” he said.

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