Life In The Weeds

Alex Belew

5.0 (7)
Entrepreneurship

A Podcast dedicated to the entrepreneurial spirit. We talk about the balance of running a business and a family. We discuss the ins and outs of what makes business tick and how to keep your sanity while doing it. A discussion with business owners and industry leaders to help inspire and ignite your passion.

08/13/2021

Episode 16: Bobby Stuckey

Bobby Stuckey is a restauranteur in Boulder Co. His resume is beyond impressive. Starting as a bus boy at age 13 in Scottsdale he worked his way up the ranks and later became a Master Sommelier taking the Wine Director position at The Little Nell in Aspen, and the world renowned French Laundry in Yountville. He now runs Frasca Hospitality and over the past year he has been one of the main leaders and founders of the Independent Restaurant Coalition where he fought daily with Congress and politicians to fund the RRF and make specific changes to the PPP for the hospitality industry.
07/23/2021

Episode 14: Gavin Kaysen

Gavin Kaysen is one of America's most influential Chefs. He is the owner of Soigne Hospitality which has several restaurants and brands under it. Gavin is a force of change in the hospitality space and is one of the kindest men I know. The mentors he has in his life taught him the value of mentorship and it's amazing to hear what he's doing and how he is changing the mindset of the hospitality profession. Enjoy this wonderful episode with my friend, Chef Gavin Kaysen.
07/03/2021

Episode 11: Chris Barrett

Chris Barrett is not your average man. Designing his first rifle at age 18, Chris and his father Ronnie have revolutionized the firearm industry. He is full of knowledge, passionate about his life, and without a doubt has helped save numerous lives by his work at Barrett Firearms.
06/29/2021

Episode 10: Campbell Valentine

Campbell Valentine is a 26 year old Entrepreneur from Middle Tennessee. He is the founder and host of The PodGoats Podcast, a podcast that has just surpassed 1.3 million downloads. Campbell graduated from UT with an English Major, wrote his first 750 page book in college, is currently working on copywriting, assisting others in launching their own podcasts, and has some big plans for the world. Enjoy the laughs!
06/24/2021

Episode 9: Lesser Babka

GIMME THE LESSER BABKA..Laurence Faber and Emily Williams are about to change the food scene in Knoxville. These two amazing humans are taking the babka scene by storm and have no intentions of slowing down.
06/11/2021

Episode 6: Chef Meghan Thompson

Meghan Thompson is one of Boston's most accomplished Pastry Chefs. She has opened several acclaimed restaurant such as Steel & Rye, Townsman, and most recently she was at SRV which received the coveted James Beard Award Nomination. She has made the decision to go out on her own and start consulting for restaurants and doing private chef work. Please enjoy this episode!
06/05/2021

Episode 5: Scott Witherow

Scott is Nashville's own Willy Wonka. He is the owner/creator/mad genius behind Olive & Sinclair Chocolate (the south's only whole bean to bar chocolatier.) We had a mad time making this podcast and I honestly love this man. His story is as crazy as he is and the things that he comes up with are exciting and delicious. I truly hope you laugh your way through this.
06/02/2021

Episode 4: Chef Alex Harrell

Alex Harrell is an award winning Chef from New Orleans. In this episode we discuss his road from Biology Major to Food & Wine's Best Chef 2016, navigating through opening and closing his first restaurant, the journey to sobriety, what it means to be a leader, and the exciting future that starts very soon for him.
05/29/2021

Episode 2: Chef Edgar Victoria

Edgar was my Sous Chef while my restaurant Dallas & Jane was open. He has since opened his own concept called Alebrije and we discuss the journey that got him there, the obstacles he faced, lessons he learned, and what it was like to grow up in Mexico City.
05/28/2021

Episode 1: Ben Phillips

Ben is a Certified Financial Planner and a good friend of mine. We discuss his journey to get where he is now as well as the struggle and process to develop a portfolio of clients that make him one of the best FP's in the city.

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A Podcast dedicated to the entrepreneurial spirit. We talk about the balance of running a business and a family. We discuss the ins and outs of what makes business tick and how to keep your sanity while doing it. A discussion with business owners and industry leaders to help inspire and ignite your passion.

Creator

Alex Belew
Years Active

2021
Episodes

10
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Alex Belew
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Life In The Weeds