Paper Trails

In the 16th episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with Courtney Evans, Chef at 3rd and Fernwood. Listen as Courtney talks about growing up between South Carolina and New York, becoming a Chef de Cuisine at a young age and the challenges and successes that came with it, and why she chose to take on a new Chef role at 3rd and Fernwood.

In the 15th episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down again with Frank Kaltsounis, the owner of Ilios Crafted Greek, following Frank's first appearance on the podcast in Season 1. Listen as Frank talks about his background growing up in Charlotte, his perspective on the restaurant scene, the importance of culture in business, and what the future holds for Ilios Crafted Greek, along with some of his other exciting concepts.

In the 14th episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with Andres Kaifer, the owner of Custom Shop. Listen as Andres talks about attending the Culinary Institute of America, growing up in Miami and working in that food scene, and how Custom Shop was established.

In the 13th episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with Steven De Falco, co-owner of Pizza Baby. Listen as Steven talks about growing up in a family of food entrepreneurs, the influence of independent, chef-driven restaurants in his life, and how Pizza Baby came to be.

In the 12th episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with chef Rayana Radcliff. Listen as Reyana talks about how she got her culinary bug, what working in corporate catering taught her, and her dive into business ownership.

In the 11th episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with Samantha Ward, the owner of Wentworth and Fenn. Listen as Samantha talks about her early love for pastries, the importance of grinding and working hard, and how she started Wentworth & Fenn.

In the 10th episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with Michael Pruitt. Listen as Mike speaks on his early days playing collegiate baseball and moving to Monroe, NC, the success principles baseball taught him, and the life lessons he’s learned from business ownership.

In the 9th episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with Jasmine Macon, the owner of Beyond Amazing Donuts. Listen as Jasmine talks about how her grandmother introduced her to cooking, what pushed her more towards breads and cakes over meats, and her love of donuts and what made her start Beyond Amazing Donuts.

In the 8th episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with Carlos Abrahams, the owner of Crav’n Caribbean. Listen as Carlos talks about how his mother influenced his passion for food, his transition from the car business to the food industry, and what Crav’n Caribbean is all about.

In the 7th episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with James Yoder, the owner of Not Just Coffee. Listen as James speaks about his upbringing in Japan, moving to North Carolina, his beginnings in business ownership, and what it means to stay in your strengths.