In business, every decision you make can change the trajectory of your company - so it’s important to be as informed as possible. The intel you collect as you learn and grow is vital to informing how and why you run your business in the future. On this episode, hosts Jannese and Austin share their own experiences with using data to inform the paths they carve forward as they sit down with Brandon Littleton who started Bag Lady’s Fry Joint with his brother. The two started their business from scratch, with just a family recipe and an idea. Join us as Brandon explains how hard lessons - and hard data - inform the decisions they’ve made so you can do the same with your own findings. 

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In this powerful episode of Eating While Broke, host Coline Witt
welcomes Kerrie Harper-Howey, the powerhouse behind
California's largest Black-owned McDonald's franchise empire.
While preparing her humble "Mustard Up That Cheddar Dog"-
a nostalgic combination of hot dogs, melted cheddar, and tangy
mustard that kept her going during leaner times - Kerrie unveils
the remarkable story behind her family's 21-restaurant
McDonald's empire.
From watching her parents navigate the challenges of franchise
ownership to overcoming her father's gambling addiction, and
witnessing her mother's unwavering resilience, Kerrie shares
raw, unfiltered truths about building generational wealth in the
fast-food industry. Her journey from working the fry station to
leading a multi-million dollar franchise operation serves as a
masterclass in perseverance and business acumen.

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@wittcoline @kerriharperhowie

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Join host Coline Witt for a soul-stirring conversation with
acclaimed animator Justin Richburg, who transforms his go-to
struggle meal - Nissan Cup Noodles - into a symbol of
perseverance while sharing his remarkable path from mental
health challenges to Donald Glover collaborations.

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@wittcoline @justin_richburg

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From Video Vixen to Vocal Advocate: Melyssa Ford Serves Up
Real Talk and 'Poor Man's Sushi' | Eating While Broke
Join host Coline Witt for a raw, unfiltered conversation with
legendary media personality Melyssa Ford as she transforms
everyday pantry staples into her signature 'Poor Man's Sushi'
while dishing about her remarkable evolution from music video
icon to powerful women's health advocate.

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@wittcoline @melyssaford

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From college football dreams to Roc Nation's roster, Kalan FrFr
joins host Coline Witt to cook up his legendary "Two For Real
Snack Spectacular" - a creative fusion of ramen noodles,
ground turkey, and crushed chips that powered his journey to
hip-hop success.
In this inspiring episode, Kalan transforms humble ingredients
into an unforgettable meal while sharing raw stories about:
• His rise from San Diego State athlete to breakthrough artist
• Growing up with his hardworking mother's influence
• Creating "Two For Real Day" to give back to his community
• Getting career-changing encouragement from Tyler, The
Creator
• The incredible story of signing with Jay-Z's Roc Nation
• That memorable moment of accidentally stepping on Jay-Z's
rug and leaving a dirty footprint

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@wittcoline @kalan.frfr

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On this week's episode of Eating While Broke, Coline sits down with the legendary Charlamagne Tha God for a candid conversation about his remarkable journey from unpaid radio intern to multimedia powerhouse.
With his signature wit and no-holds-barred honesty, Charlamagne opens up about the triumphs, challenges, and valuable lessons he's learned throughout his 30-year career in broadcasting. They cover everything from the importance of authenticity in the age of social media to criminal justice reform and the unexpected benefits of tree-hugging.
The mogul shares his powerful wisdom about using your platform to create opportunities for others. As he puts it, "If whatever you're building only benefits you, it's not big enough." 
Enjoy this hilarious, inspiring, and thought-provoking conversation with one of the industry's most influential voices. 

Connect: @wittcoline  @cthagod

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On this week's episode of Eating While Broke, Coline sits down with Independent Artist and Business Genius: LaRUSSELL. They will discuss the difference between record deals and partnerships, the reason why he has been turning the game upside down and taking the term "consumer investment" to a whole new level. As he prepares to drop his 22nd album, you might catch this young Legend in the making slapping wristbands on fans, for an impromptu pop-up show, in his mama's back yard. LaRussell and Co will discuss his futuristic business concepts and philosophies, how fans have the opportunity to have shares of his pie aka the music they've participated in blowing up– in perpetuity...Listen and Enjoy LaRussell on The Eating While Broke Podcast.

Connect: @wittcoline @LaRussell

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"Eating While Broke" Part 2 is officially DROPPED! 💥 DC Young Fly, Jerry Clark, Pour Minds + a Congressman... Listen now! 

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As Coline and Van Lathan's candid Eating While Broke conversation continues, Van dives into hard-hitting topics between bites of grilled cheese. With raw candor, he shares illuminating personal experiences that expose the darker realities of vapid celebrity worship,  Van opens up about watershed moments in his own life, from his abrupt TMZ exit to the heartbreaking loss of his father. He also delivers pointed insights on the deep-seated racism that plagues America. Through it all, Van's authenticity and dedication to uplifting the black community shine through, Coline guides the thought-provoking exchange in this explosive beginning to Season 3 of Eating While Broke.

Connect: @wittcoline  @vanlathan

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From ramen to revelations, we broke bread (and budgets!) on Eating While Broke! Catch the best of this season featuring Blake Van Putten, Bone Thugs, Van Lathan, Charlamagne The God, and we'll see you in 2025 for more! 

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