15: Black owned Soul Popped Popcorn turns $53 into $500,000 w/De J Lozada

0: For food entrepreneurs, foodies, and food industry professionals: This podcast is for people who are starting a food business, looking to grow their food business, want to explore careers in the food industry or want to discover Black owned food businesses they can support. ------------------ Welcome to the Pro Food... by Pro Food Maker

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1: We amplify Black owned businesses in the food & beverage industries: A podcast introduction that includes who I am, why I started this food podcast, why we need to support Black owned businesses as a lifestyle, not a special occasion, and episode topics you can expect: The steps a food entrepreneur took to start their... by Pro Food Maker

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2: Free business & career resources for your food business or food job: Starting a food business? Need help with your restaurant business plan? Looking for a job at a bakery, restaurant, or food truck? Your public library, the Small Business Administration (SBA), and local food community are great resources for your food... by Pro Food Maker

21 min listen

6: How former NFL player’s soul food brand landed Walmart.com in 3 months with Reggie Kelly of KYVAN Foods: Reggie Kelly, former NFL player, discusses the similarities between playing pro football and running a food business. You’ll learn: Strategies to overcome marketing & brand awareness challenges The importance of conducting research before... by Pro Food Maker

44 min listen

4: How this Food Video Producer is changing food media representation w/Kiano Moju by Pro Food Maker

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3: How to prepare for a food business consultant meeting and what to expect: A food business consultant (or coach or advisor) can help you start and grow your food business or beverage business. The host shares her experience searching for and working with a food business consultant for her early-stage food brand. She... by Pro Food Maker

17 min listen

12: How to start a food business from home in 2 months: Today, we chat with mompreneur, Christian Sargent, co-founder & CEO of Vicky Cakes Pancake Mix, on how she launched her food brand in two months. Christian breaks down: • The 5 main steps to plan & launch your packaged food business • The... by Pro Food Maker

44 min listen

8: How this mompreneur started a coffee business from home with Fly Carmichael of Boss Blend Coffee: Fly Carmichael, CEO of Boss Blend Coffee, walks us through how she started her coffee business and the key to a successful business launch. Fly breaks down: Her experience searching for someone to teach her about the coffee business Why it’s... by Pro Food Maker

49 min listen

5: How the “Modern Day Milk Lady” brings almond milk to Houston communities w/Jornae Rideaux: Jornae Rideaux, better known as the Modern Day Milk Lady, is a public health professional and the owner of Produce Milk, a dairy-free and plant-based almond milk brand based in Houston, Texas. Jornae discusses: Her recipe development process for her... by Pro Food Maker

34 min listen

9: Food Experience Design with Product Designer & Researcher Bianca Jackson of Bianca Bakes: What is food experience design and how can it grow your food business? Bianca Jackson, founder of Bianca Bakes and a contestant on The Great American Baking Show, talks about her work at the intersection of food, tech & design. Bianca breaks down:... by Pro Food Maker

46 min listen

7: How to review & learn from 2019 to level up in 2020: Mercedes gives a recap of the good and the bad in 2019 and suggests resources and strategies to help you level up at work and in life for 2020. ------------------ In this episode, Mercedes covers: Using social media to learn about your industry &... by Pro Food Maker

28 min listen

11: Top mistakes food entrepreneurs make with their food business w/Chelsea Rainey: You need more than passion to successfully run your food business. Today, we chat about the common mistakes that restaurant owners and food entrepreneurs make, with Chelsea Rainey. She is the founder & owner of Culinistics, a company that helps... by Pro Food Maker

34 min listen

10: Pivot your business in a recession with celebrity baker Warren Brown of Spark Bites: Is your food business ready for the recession? Warren Brown, founder & owner of Spark Bites, previously the founder of CakeLove and host of Sugar Rush on Food Network, talks about the difficulties of running a business, especially during a... by Pro Food Maker

37 min listen

16: How a stuffed waffle maker was invented by a software engineer: Mike Bradford, Founder & President of Wonderffle, is a software engineer who invented a stuffed waffle iron that lets you make waffles with your favorite foods inside. Mike walks us through: Cost estimates for manufacturing your kitchen appliance... by Pro Food Maker

40 min listen

14: How a Howard alum runs a pop up soul food restaurant around the world: Want to open a restaurant? You don’t need a brick and mortar location or even a food truck. Fred Corder, Co-Owner of Maryland Chickan, walks us through how #DeepFriedWatermelon does pop ups at night markets and food events in Southeast Asia and the... by Pro Food Maker

51 min listen

13: How this kombucha brewmaster left the tech industry & started a kombucha business w/Kemiko Lawrence of Kemboocha: Kombucha brewmaster and yoga teacher Kemiko Lawrence, founder of the kombucha brand, Kemboocha, breaks down: How she turned her hobby kombucha home brew into a kombucha brand Focusing on prioritizing in life and in business instead of trying to find... by Pro Food Maker

49 min listen

18: Create & customize your own cookbook using your phone with Shaun Chavis of LVNGbook: You don’t need to be a celebrity chef to create your own cookbook. LVNGbook, created by Shaun Chavis, a former cookbook editor, offers culturally-inclusive customizable cookbooks for people with a chronic disease. Shaun walks us through: the... by Pro Food Maker

45 min listen

19: Centering Black people in food & beverage with Black Food Folks: Where can Black professionals in the food industry go for professional development, collaboration, and support? Colleen Vincent and Clay Williams founded Black Food Folks, a fellowship that centers Black people, our accomplishments, and our growth in... by Pro Food Maker

42 min listen

17: Improve your food photography skills with food blogger Anela Malik: Anela Malik is a food blogger & food writer who focuses on food politics and telling diverse food stories. Anela chats about her work that supports Black owned restaurants and walks us through: How to plan your content based on your mission... by Pro Food Maker

45 min listen

15: Popcorn entrepreneur turns $53 into $500,000 and will help Black owned businesses grow with new digital marketplace: De J Lozada, Founder of Soul Popped Gourmet Popcorn, and Black business advocate, knows that selling online can be difficult and expensive for business owners. She is launching Shop Kemet, an online marketplace that connects Black owned businesses... by Pro Food Maker

40 min listen

20: How to grow your hospitality career with mentorship & coaching: If you are looking to grow your career in hospitality, food & beverage, you need a mentor. Lorraine Copes founded Be Inclusive Hospitality, an organization that supports and promotes Black, Asian and other ethnic minorities in the... by Pro Food Maker

43 min listen

22: Season 2 Sneak Peek & Ask Me Anything: Welcome to Season 2! Mercedes talks about highlights, media features, and collaborations from Season 1. She finishes the episode with an Ask Me Anything segment and a sneak peek for the new season. Mentioned in this episode guide on... by Pro Food Maker

32 min listen

21: Season 2 Announcement + Listener Challenge: The new season of Pro Food Maker launches this month! Find out how an extra 15 seconds of your time will lead to a bonus episode. Subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Instagram @profoodmaker. Thank you for listening and for your support. by Pro Food Maker

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29: How to find investors for your business w/Kube Nice Cream: You won’t be able to bootstrap your food business forever and might need investors, says Kai Nortey, co-founder & CEO of Kube Nice Cream. This vegan ice cream manufacturer explains: Why venture capital (VC) may not be right for you as a food... by Pro Food Maker

39 min listen

23: Life in Tokyo, Japan as a Black Bakery Owner: Meet Kyle Sexton, the owner of Kyle’s Good Finds, a Black owned bakery in Tokyo, Japan. We chat about: How and why Kyle moved to Tokyo 30 years ago His bakery’s best sellers which includes carrot cake The importance of having true friends... by Pro Food Maker

45 min listen

25: How much does it cost to buy a food truck? w/Houston Sauce Co.: Courtney Lindsay is the chef & owner of Houston Sauce Co, a super popular vegan food company in Houston, TX. Courtney shares: how a hot sauce turned into a food truck, BBQ trailer, storefront, and more what food truck owners need to do to grow... by Pro Food Maker

46 min listen

26: Navigating social media to grow your brand w/ Geo’s Table: Geo Darwin, a Philadelphia-based food & lifestyle blogger and content creator, is on a mission to highlight underrepresented people in food & beverage. We chat about: Being consistent as a content creator Why blogging isn’t dead and the... by Pro Food Maker

41 min listen

27: How to write a media pitch: Interested in getting more press for your business? Mercedes outlines common mistakes we make when pitching to media outlets and tips on how to successfully pitch to journalists, podcasters, YouTubers, and bloggers. Full show notes:... by Pro Food Maker

19 min listen

24: How much does it cost to open a restaurant or food space?: Want to open a restaurant, bakery, cafe, food hall, or food space/facility? Learn restaurant start up costs and best practices from Felicia Middleton, an architectural designer for food spaces, specializing in food service design. Hear about: The... by Pro Food Maker

55 min listen

28: Food truck marketing tips w/ The Food Truck Scholar: Are you a food truck owner having trouble with marketing and keeping your social media pages updated? Ariel D. Smith, The Food Truck Scholar, has quick & easy tips for you. Ariel also chats about: How she created an audio diary for food truckers... by Pro Food Maker

46 min listen

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15: Black owned Soul Popped Popcorn turns $53 into $500,000 w/De J Lozada

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