Chow & Company

Marcus Avery Christon
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Chow & Company is for food-obsessed consumers who enjoy getting to know the entrepreneurs behind Black-owned brands that are revolutionizing the food and beverage industry. Join host Marcus Avery Christon as he speaks candidly with business owners on a range of culinary topics that include business, culture, entertainment, and more.

Episodes

  1. 03/20/2024

    It's Time To Get Frisky! (Nicole Young)

    Nicole Young discusses her journey to becoming the first Black woman to own a flavored whiskey brand – Frisky Whiskey. She also shares how she harnessed her TV-personality career and passion for spirits to change perceptions around flavored whiskeys.

    37 min

  2. 10/08/2023

    Is It Black Owned Or Nah? (Anthony Edwards Jr.)

    Anthony Edwards Jr., Co-founder of EatOkra, discusses how he and his wife, Janique, leveraged their passion for food to create a directory app that allows consumers to find and support Black-owned restaurants nationwide.

    36 min

  3. 05/29/2023

    Living Life in Full Bloom (Shanika Graham-White)

    Shanika Graham-White, founder of Orchids + Sweet Tea, discusses life as a full-time content creator, how her Jamaican heritage influences her recipes, and shares her process for developing her first cookbook.

    37 min

  4. 04/06/2023

    A Hard Nut To Crack (Qiana Johnson)

    Qiana John​s​on, Founder of The Walnut Tree, discusses how she developed her vegan nut-based meat brand, the importance of nutritional health, and future plans for scaling her business.

    29 min
  5. Cake By The Pound (Christian Sargent)

    02/23/2023

    Cake By The Pound (Christian Sargent)

    Christian Sargent, Co-founder and CEO of Vicky Cakes, discusses how she launched her vegan pancake and waffle mix brand, as well as the positive and negative aspects of being in mass-market retail. She also shares some exclusive news about the future of Vicky Cakes!

    54 min
  6. When Life Gives You Lemons (Carleen Goodridge)

    05/11/2022

    When Life Gives You Lemons (Carleen Goodridge)

    Liberian chef, Carleen Goodridge, discusses how she overcame homelessness, abuse and abandonment – and how she used her life battles as motivation to launch her multiple Baltimore-based food and beverage businesses (Le MONADE, Cōl Bōl, and The Stand by Le MONADE).

    1h 16m
  7. The Reclamation of Black Food Narratives (Chef Rock Harper)

    05/08/2022

    The Reclamation of Black Food Narratives (Chef Rock Harper)

    Marcus Avery is joined by Hell’s Kitchen Season 3 Winner, Chef Rock Harper, to discuss the history of Black Food — the good, the bad, and how the Black community can take ownership of its cultural food narratives.

    1h 5m
  8. Herbs, Hip-Hop & Hustle (Shanae Jones)

    02/08/2022

    Herbs, Hip-Hop & Hustle (Shanae Jones)

    Marcus Avery kicks off the inaugural episode with Shanae Jones, Herbalist & Founder of Ivy's Tea Company. Learn about Shanae’s journey to entrepreneurship and what it takes to run her black woman-owned business. UPDATE: Since this interview, Shanae has rebranded her business name as Drink Flyest.

    1h 24m
  • 8 Episodes

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About

Chow & Company is for food-obsessed consumers who enjoy getting to know the entrepreneurs behind Black-owned brands that are revolutionizing the food and beverage industry. Join host Marcus Avery Christon as he speaks candidly with business owners on a range of culinary topics that include business, culture, entertainment, and more.

Information

  • Creator
    Marcus Avery Christon
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Marcus Avery Christon
  • Show Website
    Chow & Company