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It was one of SouthEnd’s most lovable and iconic eateries… and then it was gone. And after a 6 year hiatus, this beloved burrito joint returned to a new location in the LoSo arean and under new ownership.



We’re talking, of course, of the Phat Burrito. The former South End staple is back on the Charlotte culinary map. Michael Cox is the new owner, and he’s here with us on this episode of the BrandBuilders Podcast. 

If you think “The Beast from Baku” or the “Magician of Riga” are pro wrestlers or characters from some “Harry Potter” sequel… prepare to be enlightened on this edition of the award-winning BrandBuilders Podcast. 



Yes, professional chess players carry on with that much swagger. 



For ten years, the Charlotte Chess Center has been providing a place to play, lessons, and camps for players of the royal game. 



Peter Giannatos is the Charlotte Chess Center’s executive director and founder. And he’s our guest today on the BrandBuilders podcast. 

Airo Mechanical is a leading multifamily HVAC and plumbing contractor based in Mooresville, with a remarkable 25 years of experience. The company is licensed in multiple states including North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia… if you’ve seen their work or met anyone on the team, you’ll know they take pride in hands-on leadership, emphasizing business development, education, and the highest quality standards. 



Andrew Ward is Vice President of Business Development at Airo Mechanical and he’s our guest today on the award-winning BrandBuilders podcast. 

Like Jimmy McGill said in Better Call Saul: Lawyers; we’re like health insurance. You hope you never need it, but man oh man… not having it? No. 



Not all lawyering is as strange and unusual as it’s made it out to be in TV and movies. And that lawyer who handled your real estate closing is probably not the same one you’d call if you were in a car crash, selling your family business, or drafting a new will… Or in jail. 



That’s where relationship with a multi-disciplined law firm comes in, giving you access to a wide range of services and specialties. 



Johnston, Allison, and Hord is one of Charlotte’s oldest law firms. With more than 50 attorneys in Charlotte and access to national and international expertise – they’re right sized to still provide a personal touch.



Sheldon Stokes is a partner at Johnson, Alison, and Hord – and she’s our guest today on the award-winning BrandBuilders Podcast. 

Like the cherry blossoms blooming or the first pitch at the Knight’s games… the King’s Drive Art Walk is arguably one of Charlotte’s rites of spring. For more than a dozen years, the folks at Festival in the Park have hosted this unique event that showcases local and national talent – and it’s all free! 



Put this on your calendar now: The 14th edition of the King’s Drive Art Walk is May 4th and 5th. 



Mark Boone is the board president of the Festival in the Park. He’s our guest today on the award-winning BrandBuilders Podcast. 

Here’s a number that’s pretty sobering: More than 35% of households with children were considered “food insecure” in Mecklenburg County. Meaning, they did NOT know if food would be available from day to day.



Mercifully, there are organizations that are working to help change those numbers. But as Charlotte continues to get bigger and bigger, that need continues to grow with it. 



Hearts and Hands Food Pantry is one of the only independent food pantries in the area, having served tens of thousands of folks in the Charlotte region since 2017.



Kenya Joseph is with Hearts and Hands, and she’s our guest today on the BrandBuilders Podcast.