Chef Asia Mei has an impressive resume, including appearances on Food Network's Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay, but her true pride and joy is bringing her own restaurant, Moonshine 152, and her approachable fine dining and fusion style to life as a true fixture of the South Boston Community. In this episode, chef Mei joins Alyza to reflect on her journey, the ups and downs of the restaurant world, life as a restaurateur throughout the Pandemic, bringing real representation to the culinary world, and what her future holds. A truly inspiring conversation for anyone who loves food!

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You can see Chef Mei on Season 39 episode 1 of Chopped, "Lamb Slam" and on Season 22 episode 6 of Beat Bobby Flay, "Fey vs. Flay" on www.foodnetwork.com

Angie Bastian founder of Angie's BOOMCHIKAPOP talks with Alyza about founding the company with her husband, what it's like to burst into the snacking industry, and how the simplest ideas can spark the best companies.

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This week, Alyza is joined by Dr. Lisa Williams, an award-winning academic trailblazer, philanthropist, founder of The Fresh Dolls, The Fresh Squad, simply Fresh and Positively Perfect Doll Collections. The discuss how representation in toys is incredibly important in the lives of young children, and how sometimes taking a leap towards your passions is worth the risk.

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Host of the Catalyst for Conversation Podcast and Personal/Proffessional Coach Shelby Wagner chats with Alyza aobut finding your authentic self, living your truth, and embracing personal growth in your professional life as well as your personal life.

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Actress, producer, musical artist, and Grade A Hustler, Sibley Scoles, joins Alyza this week to discuss how she turned her passions into a career in the entertainment industry. They discuss Sibley's time growing up in the Bay Area, what it's like to be a woman of color in show business, her burgeoning production company, and how her music has opened many doors.

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Alyza sits down with Jennifer Laible from Antenna, a marketing staffing and consulting firm about her experience in recruiting, corporate America, motherhood, and more. For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram

About Antenna: https://goantenna.com

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Lil Beanstalk founder Lisa Shol talks this week with Alyza about her sustainable children's clothes company, sustainable parenting practices, and much more. For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram and @Lilbeanstalkco For more information on the Minnesota Crisis Nursery go to: www.crisisnursery.org

Megan Kellin and Kelly Kabotoff join Alyza to talk about friendship in life and in their business, Lake and Company. For more information, follow @citygirlcoffee and @citygirlempowerhour on FaceBook and Instagram and @lakeandcompany on FB and @thelakeandcompany on IG

Alyza is joined this week by Alicia Hinze, owner and head pastry chef of the Buttered Tin. In this episode, they discuss changing careers, finding success in the restaurant industry, and chasing your dreams.

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