Cautiously Optimistic

Everyone's journey is different, and corporate America was not a good fit for Seth Brundle, but not for lack of trying.

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The way into one space is not always the same way you may think. Seth Brundle shares his non traditional way getting into the food industry.

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Chef Seth Brundle shares how you can choose who you surround yourself with to create the reality you want.

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During the interview, Seth made it a point to shout out "Black Owned Business" on multiple occasions. Which prompted a question, "What do you want people to hear, when you say, Black Owned Business?"

Seth Brundle, not Jeff Goldblum. Is also Chris McMullen. Confused yet

You will not be once you listen to this episode. Seth candidly shares his experiences working in corporate america, pivoting to other careers, going back to the grind and finding what brings him the most joy in his everyday choices.

The episode features great conversations, just view the chapters of the conversation.

More about Seth:

Seth Brundle is a television personality, host, and chef.

He most notably created, hosted, wrote, and produced Butter + Brown for Issa Rae's YouTube network, before selling it to cable network, AspireTV.

In addition to completing 5 seasons of two shows on the network, he's also hosted numerous digital series for a myriad of platforms including Buzzfeed. A passionate chef, Seth owns and operates a food services company called Square Mills Foods that specializes in providing an array of thoughtful, creative and nutritious meal solutions to communities and companies in need. He also launched his pop up restaurant series The SZNG in 2021 as an extension of his other food services venture of the same name.

Please enjoy this episode.

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:14) Seth Brundle

(00:01:08) One of the black people in the office

(00:06:16) The Journey of an Entrepreneur

(00:07:51) How Do You Stay Motivated?

(00:08:27) I've tried the corporate route

(00:13:52) Into Fashion and Food

(00:15:49) There is more to it than you may know

(00:16:53) Back to the background

(00:18:29) Done with styling, so now food?

(00:20:26) Non traditional Ways To Start

(00:22:38) Hispanic Realization

(00:25:35) You Can Choose Who You Surround Yourself With

(00:27:08) Bringing It Back To The Bay

(00:27:39) Going Back To Corporate America

(00:30:31) Pursing Entertainment Full Time

(00:34:23) Headhunted Experience Can Be Rough

(00:37:04) The Conflict We Deal With

(00:39:17) Example Of A Good Boss

(00:41:52) Pivoting Feels Natural

(00:44:01) Relationships for Creatives

(00:47:21) What Is The Alternative

(00:48:18) The Food Business

(00:54:39) Solving Problems On The Fly

(00:59:40) Chef's Compliment, Cuss Me Out

(01:01:41) Black Owned Business

(01:07:04) More Firsts

(01:08:35) Ho Do You Keep Learning

(01:16:19) What Podcasts Do You Like

(01:28:57) In closing

Jeremy McBryde, without even knowing it, has one of the best ways you can make people feel good when talking to anyone. It is so simple, but if delivered with real genuine motivation, can have a charismatic effect.

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To look in the rearview and take advantage of knowing what you know now, is a question that is sometimes in our thoughts. Jeremy McBryde shares one of his.

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Have you ever heard of a "Cold Start Problem"? In this case, a pop-up helped Jeremy McBryde launch his business.

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The power of hindsight is incredible. Why not learn from others who are willing to share, but does everyone share? Jeremy McBryde shares his point of view on sharing information.

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Jeremy McBryde and host Neil Alonzo definitely agree...the days can be long and the work can be challenging but if you can find joy in the process, that is where you can find some peace.

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