Chow & Company

Marcus Avery Christon
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Chow & Company Podcast

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. MAR 20

    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

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