On this episode of Black Wall Street Today, guest host Brian Owens, program director at Black BRAND, sits down with the "ancestor’s answer" to entrepreneurship: Shanita Bennett, the visionary behind the luxury catering brand Savor in Style. The journey to culinary excellence is "generations deep" for Bennett. Inspired by her grandmother’s kitchen bakery and her great-grandfather’s catering business, Shanita eventually combined her years of professional restaurant management experience with a spiritual calling to launch her own brand. Today, she operates a true family powerhouse, often collaborating with her mother, an event planner, and her daughter, a mobile bartender, to execute seamless events. Savor in Style is far more than a meal service; it is an elevated experience where the food tells a "story". Owens describes her presentation as a "piece of museum art," featuring meticulously pressed linens, fresh roses, and tiered displays that utilize height for a "grand presentation". Bennett’s obsession with detail is unmatched—she even matches food label cards to the event’s invitations to ensure every element of the "culinary toast" is synchronized. A cornerstone of Bennett's philosophy is radical inclusivity. As a long-time pescatarian, she understands the frustration of being "overlooked" at upscale events. She prides herself on offering high-level variety for vegans and those with strict dietary requirements, using herbs, spices, and butter alternatives to ensure dishes like collard greens and cabbage are flavorful for everyone. Whether it is a private dinner for two on an oceanfront balcony or a wedding for over 250 guests, her team brings the same "spirit of excellence" to every plate. Her impact extends beyond events into the daily lives of her clients through custom meal prep. Serving everyone from blue-collar workers to medical doctors, she provides convenience and health-focused options that have even helped clients regulate their blood pressure. Bennett’s path to success was forged through incredible resilience. She shares the powerful revelation that she once "catered in prison" using only a microwave, a testament to the "tough skin" and determination required of an entrepreneur. Now home for 12 years and managing a five-star business, she encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to trust their higher power and nurture their reputation. For those ready to **"Savor the Style and Taste the Difference,"** Shanita guides her clients through every step of the process, from selecting the perfect cocktail hour appetizers to designing the final dessert course. As the episode concludes, Owens reminds listeners that whether by plane, train, or automobile, Savor in Style is ready to bring a high level of class to any event. #BlackWallStreetToday #EntrepreneurJourney #FromPrisonToSuccess #WomenInBusiness #BlackOwnedBusiness #LuxuryCatering #FoodEntrepreneur #StartupStory #Resilience #BusinessSuccess #CateringBusiness #ChefLife #EntrepreneurMindset #FamilyBusiness #WealthBuilding #Inspiration #BusinessGrowth #HustleAndMotivate #SuccessStory #HospitalityIndustry luxury catering business, from prison to entrepreneur, Shanita Bennett story, Black entrepreneurship success, catering empire journey, women entrepreneurs in hospitality, family owned catering business, upscale event catering, food presentation art, resilience in business, starting a catering company, high end catering services, Black business spotlight, entrepreneurial comeback story, meal prep business success, hospitality business growth, generational entrepreneurship, building a food brand, premium catering experience, business motivation
