Filmed March 13, 2026, at the New Orleans Book Festival.
Join Wendy in conversation with moderator Betsy Fischer Martin, Executive Director of American University’s Women & Politics Institute, for a candid discussion about partnership, identity, and the work of redefining leadership after loss.
Wendy Rodrigue Magnus was George Rodrigue’s partner in life and business for 23 years, and after his untimely death in 2013 she stepped into the role of steward, strategist, and storyteller for one of Louisiana’s most iconic artistic legacies.
The New Orleans Book Festival brings the world’s leading authors to Tulane University for a multi-day celebration of their works. The Festival features both fiction and non-fiction and convenes readings, panel discussions, symposia and keynote speeches. It provides an opportunity for outlets, authors and readers to interact with each other in one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse cities in the world.