Eating While Broke

Sisters Kristel Jones and Kendra Settle founders of Uplift Us Marketplace stopped by our kitchen to make a fast easy dish they used to make during hard times. I have never met sisters so close that they went into business together. This dynamic duo created Up Lift Us marketplace to support Black business owners following the death of George Floyd. Their journey to making this dream possible was not for the faint of heart. In this episode, they discuss the milestones and pivots they took along the way with a retail location that had a huge demand from vendors to customers.

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Learn more: Up Lift Us Marketplace or visit the store at the Fox Hills Mall 

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Sevyn Streeter doesn’t just cook up hits. Apparently, when she was on her way to the top she used to make a Fired egg, Bologna, and cheese sandwich with a huge emphasis on no miracle whip! Sevyn spills all the tea as a singer-songwriter to working with some of the biggest names in the industry like Chris Brown, Alicia Keys, and Ariana Grande to name a few. Sevyn also shares why knowing her purpose is what pulls her through the stormy days of the industry. Sevyn also shares why it is important for her fans to feel heard and seen through her record Drunken Wordz Sober Thoughtz.

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Learn more: Check DRUNKEN WORDZ SOBER THOUGHTZ DELUXE OUT NOW 

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It is not every day you can get Luenell in your kitchen. The Original Bad Girl of Comedy and actress kept it sloppy in our kitchen, no pun intended. Between just getting off tour with Katt Williams, promoting her latest movie Block party, and headlining her own tour she still found some time to share with us her classic struggle meal. The nostalgia was flowing as she shared compelling stories of her rise to fame, the sacrifices, and the lessons she learned along the way. Most of all in this episode you get to see how passion, discipline, drive, kindness, and comedy therapy made her the most recognizable face in almost all the black comedies we all know and love to date. Enjoy a good laugh on this episode!

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Learn more: Check out Block Party coming out in June

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Shontay Lundy is the founder of Black Girl Sunscreen. This Entrepreneur changed the conversation around sun safety. After 18 years in School and 12 Years in the corporate arena, from New York to Florida, to Los Angeles, this entrepreneur and her dog found inspiration in Los Angeles after a much-needed break. Her first venture working for herself ended up being a huge success. In this close-up conversation, we talk details about raising capital for distribution in major retailers to how to end the myth of whether people of color need protection from the sun.

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Learn more: Black Girl SunScreen

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Lemuel Plummer, President and CEO of the Zeus Network, and co-founded by social media superstars and partners King Bach, Amanda Cerny, and DeStorm Power is the first subscription on-demand streaming service created by millennials for millennials.

Lemuel shares how he got his start in Hollywood being a Production Assistant working 12-hour shifts for free. His next major milestone led him to a partnership with BET. This 35-year Mogul wasted no time building his empire. He wore multiple hats that lead to his success. Over a classic PB&J, he gets into the details of the behind-the-scenes of the building of the Zeus Network.

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Jean Robert also known as “Splack” is a comedian, actor, dancer and content creator. Splack amassed a good amount of social media following and reputation through his hilarious comedy skits. With millions of followers across Instagram and facebook he created a career as a brand influencer. Let’s just say this episode is fun and full of laughter. He shares being fired while creating content to his first paid branding gig. The funny is in the details over some cold Vienna sausage, ramen and Pikliz!

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Deric Battiste (better known as DJ D-Wrek) is an American actor, record producer, television personality, and disk jockey who is best known for being the co-host and the DJ of every season of the improv comedy show “Wild ‘N Out on MTV, VH1, and MTV2. In this episode, he shares his journey from working at Costco to pursuing dance to becoming a mainstream DJ. The last time he ate this dish was in the 90s! We talk Wild ‘N Out, Cancel Culture, and the importance of a day job. We also discuss his long relationship with Nick Cannon as friends,  roommates, and workmates on the road.

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Kid Ink's mixtape hustle, ear for the underground and mainstream, and close connection to a growing fan base helped him achieve an abundance of success. He has remained prolific as an indie artist with a busy release schedule of singles and Alive (2021), his fourth studio album. In this special edition episode, we also feature an additional special guest appearance, his wife, successful entrepreneur Asiah Collins owner of Smooth Skin Lounge. This couple shares the benefits of teamwork and why iron sharpens iron. This very real, up close, and vulnerable episode gives you an inside peek of an artist/entrepreneur. 

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Jordan Omley is an LA-based music producer and songwriter. He has collaborated with artists such as The Backstreet Boys, Brandy, Lady Gaga, Ne-Yo, Tori Kelly, Leona Lewis, and The Pussycat Dolls. Jordan also discovered and developed superstar Becky G (Mayores) and signed her to a major deal with RCA. With 40 million records sold, 7 top ten hits, and several awards he takes time out of the studio to bless us with a breakfast burrito to die for. From being a young rapper and pop songwriter out of Seattle, working with Mariah Carey to pursuing his dreams in California while working a day job! He spills all the tea about his rise to success.

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With 6.4 Million subscribers on his YouTube and 3.8 Million followers on Instagram and over 500 Million total views. Grayson "The Professor" Scott Boucher is an American streetball player, actor, and former professional basketball player. He is most known for playing on the highly stylized, international AND1 Mixtape Tour; he has also appeared in several movies, most notably Ball Don't Lie. Today, He is one of the top social media influencers. From making Millions of dollars to burning through all his savings. He shares his success, his challenges, and his pivots in trying to survive after making millions of dollars in his prime. Enjoy this episode on the least messy dish of the season.

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