Talk with KLADZ Podcast

Join host Kadianne as se discusses tips on marketing your business.

In this episode of Talk with KLADZ, Kadianne welcomes Chef Andrea Young, CEO and Owner of Sweet Vegan Chocolates, to talk about how she switched careers and became an entrepreneur, what makes a successful business, and her best tips, resources, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Plus, Kadianne does a live taste test that will make you want to RUN, not walk, to order some Sweet Vegan Chocolates for yourself and all your loved ones!

After working in architectural engineering, Andrea shifted to a career in interior design. Unfortunately, the unstable economy was impacting her job security, so she started experimenting with being a part-time personal chef for celebrities in NYC. While reconnecting with her love of cooking, developing new recipes, and being inspired by the natural, healing aspects of food, Andrea founded Sweet Vegan Chocolates in 2016 and has been growing ever since.

Tune in to learn all about Andrea’s journey into entrepreneurship, what she wishes she could’ve told her younger self, and the inspiring business goals she’s working towards for the coming year.

“If you have a burning desire and you test that desire out to see if it’s really business-worthy and you know in your heart it’s the direction you should go into, you need to follow it up with education and then pursue it with your heart’s passion.” – Andrea Young

Episode Highlights:

• How she came up with the idea for Sweet Vegan Chocolates

Check out Sweet Vegan Chocolates!

Visit their website: https://www.sweetvegan.nyc

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetvegannyc

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/sweetvegannyc

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sweetvegannyc

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweetvegannyc

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sweetvegannyc

Resources Mentioned:

Williams Sonoma: https://www.williams-sonoma.com

Kendra Scott: https://www.kendrascott.com

Small Business Administration: https://www.sba.gov

Rotary International: https://www.rotary.org

Find Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) near you: https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/small-business-development-centers-sbdc

Connect with Kadianne:

Kadianne Pinard is a Ph.D student in conflict resolution and Senior HR Professional with 15+ years’ experience.

Visit her website: https://www.kladzresources.com

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kladzresources

Connect with her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KLADZResources

Email: [email protected]

ABOUT GUEST

Dr. Katyayani Singh, an academic researcher and author, contributes extensively to various research domains. As an Assistant Professor and Coordinator at the Center for Nonkilling and Peace, Jagran Lake City, her fervor lies in advocating non-violent conflict resolution methods.

Topics Discussed

• (01:50) Dr. Singh’s journey of being an assistant professor.

Notable Quotes

• (07:43) “There are a lot of problems we are facing as humans, not just international problems, it's a local problem as well, it's a personal problem as well as the problem of the state”.

Links Mentioned

https://nonkilling.org/center/2019/12/21/nonkilling-paradigm-book-published-by-springer/

https://nonkilling.org/center/

Conflict is a part of human interaction, and throughout history, different strategies have been employed to resolve these conflicts. One of the most intriguing and transformative approaches is the nonkilling conflict resolution strategy. This innovative approach seeks to address conflicts without resorting to violence or killing, promoting peace, justice, and cooperation. In this episode, Dr. Joseph Roland enlightens us on the possibility of having a nonkilling society as he takes us on a ride, exploring his dissertation topic.

About Guest

Dr. Roland Joseph is a husband and a graduate of Nova Southeastern University, with a Ph.D. degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. He has an interest in conducting research on nuclear weapon issues and a background in journalism and political analysis. He is known for his dissertation topic which is about the challenging transformative experience of promoting non-killing political science to anti-nuclear weapon activist realists.

Topics Discussed

(01:05) Meet the conflict analysis expert

(03:50) Dr Joseph's journey growing up in Haiti and exploring journalism

(10:49) Haiti’s influence on Dr Joseph's perspective on conflict violence

(12:50) Dr Joseph shared his journey getting a PhD in conflict resolution

(17:00) Understanding the origin and concept of Nonkilling

(24:44) Dr Joseph shared some moral arguments to support the promotion of Nonkilling

(26:12) Dr Joseph shared how he navigated the challenge of getting the right respondents to his research questions

(30:44) Dr Joseph shared a part of the transformative experiences he had when carrying out research for his dissertation

Repeat Episode  - Join us as we speak with the Alleluia tribe about how natural disaster has impacted their experience 

Haiti has been devastated  by many catastrophic events.  The most recents events earthquake and flooding with over 2000 deaths with the numbers increasing. Join us as we speak with the leader of the Alleluia Tribe - Barbara Daphnis Marc as she discusses how the Non-Profit Alleluia Tribe was started and its continuous community outreach programs. Their most recent outreach program is to called Help from the Heart Fundraiser.  this fundraiser is to benefit the victims of the most recent earthquake in Aux Cayes and Jeremie. Barbara is  also joined by the Vice President - Stephanie Alexis & Public Relations member  - Olga Alezy  to discuss how as a community we can make a difference. Let us Help Haiti. 

Join us as we speak with a "tween" Logan Pinard as he discusses his view point on Mental Health and how we should have more open conversations about the topic.

For so many reasons, it becomes important for people to find a better standard of living outside their comfort zone. This transition can be tasking, and it requires a lot of knowledge to avoid being victims of the system. In this episode, Immigration expert, Diana Stevens, shares her deep insight into the immigration service, its laws and flaws, and how immigrants can actualize their dreams with the right information.

About Guest

Diana Stevens is a global immigration consultant and COO of Immi-jet. She works with individuals and families seeking adjustment of status and citizenship. With her experience as an immigrant, she is passionate about helping individuals and families achieve their goals of working in the United States. She has a background in journalism and education and above all, an amazing personality.

Topic Discussed

• (02:42) Diana’s transition from Journalism to Education and now Immigration

Notable Quotes 

• (3:06) “The battle really starts with knowledge.”

Links Mentioned

• Visit USCIS to access immigration service resources

Nonprofits can raise money in various ways. They do this digitally and also traditionally. Join Industry Leader Greg Goodman as he discusses the art of Fundraising within the non-profit sector.

Join us as we speak with Attorney and Mediator Ana  Cristina Maldonado. Cristina is a multi-cultural and multilingual attorney that has mediated over 9 years and hundreds of cases. She also teaches the Art of Mediation. Learn about mediation, her background, life-lessons, passions and the experience of mediating during the virtual age.