Neighbors and Friends Podcast

Neighbors and Friends Podcast
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Neighbors & Friends is a podcast and digital series hosted by Kaiy Smith-Biesman, founder of Stems Catering, Neighbors & Friends Café, and The Kitchen. Behind every breakthrough is a chapter most people skip - the part where the real work happens. This podcast is for entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and community builders together for productive, honest conversations about what it actually takes to create change.

  1. May 5

    Neighbors and Friends ft. Teo Hunter

    In this episode of The Neighbors and Friends Podcast, Kaiy sits down with Teo Hunter, founder of Crowns and Hops. Together they discuss the importance of self care in business, and the responsibility they hold to break racial stereotypes. They share craft beer, cheese, tears, and laughs. ABOUT THE SHOWNeighbors & Friends is a podcast and digital series hosted by Kaiy Smith-Biesman, founder of a growing restaurant empire in Pasadena, California - Neighbors and Friends Cafe, Stems, and Neighbors and Friends Kitchen.Behind every breakthrough is a chapter most people skip - the part where the real work happens. This podcast brings entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and community builders together for honest conversations about what it actually takes to create change.ABOUT KAIYKaiy Smith-Biesman is a food & hospitality founder, powerhouse coach, podcast host, and mother. Her philosophy is owning being unbalanced and unbothered while building your dream life. Kaiy has demonstrated how to integrate being of service in her business model by creating an ecosystem that empowers Black and Brown founders with every milestone.⁠Visit Neighbors and Friends here⁠ ⁠Learn more about Kaiy's mentorship⁠

    54 min

  2. Apr 27

    Neighbors and Friends ft. Julia Tokarz

    In this episode of the Neighbors and Friends podcast, Kaiy has an unhinged, vulnerable conversation with Julia Tokarz, the co-owner of East side Cheesecake. They cover it all from family businesses in previous generations to how relationships play a role in running a business. This charcuterie episode is just as tempting as it is insightful. ABOUT THE SHOWNeighbors & Friends is a podcast and digital series hosted by Kaiy Smith-Biesman, founder of a growing restaurant empire in Pasadena, California - Neighbors and Friends Cafe, Stems, and Neighbors and Friends Kitchen.Behind every breakthrough is a chapter most people skip - the part where the real work happens. This podcast brings entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and community builders together for honest conversations about what it actually takes to create change.ABOUT KAIYKaiy Smith-Biesman is a food & hospitality founder, powerhouse coach, podcast host, and mother. Her philosophy is owning being unbalanced and unbothered while building your dream life. Kaiy has demonstrated how to integrate being of service in her business model by creating an ecosystem that empowers Black and Brown founders with every milestone.⁠Visit Neighbors and Friends here⁠ Learn more about Kaiy's mentorship⁠

    47 min

  3. Apr 21

    Neighbors & Friends ft. Samona Caldwell

    Kaiy sits down with Samona Caldwell, the Director of Business Connect, to discuss how opportunity is offered and how systems work. The truth that no one talks about is that access is only one part of the story. Energy, resources, time, and capacity shape who actually benefits from life-changing business opportunities. ABOUT THE SHOW Neighbors & Friends is a podcast and digital series hosted by Kaiy Smith-Biesman, founder of a growing restaurant empire in Pasadena, California - Neighbors and Friends Cafe, Stems, and Neighbors and Friends Kitchen. Behind every breakthrough is a chapter most people skip - the part where the real work happens. This podcast brings entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and community builders together for honest conversations about what it actually takes to create change. ABOUT KAIY Kaiy Smith-Biesman is a food & hospitality founder, powerhouse coach, podcast host, and mother. Her philosophy is owning being unbalanced and unbothered while building your dream life. Kaiy has demonstrated how to integrate being of service in her business model by creating an ecosystem that empowers Black and Brown founders with every milestone.⁠ Visit Neighbors and Friends here⁠ ⁠ Learn more about Kaiy's mentorship⁠

    56 min

  4. Apr 14

    Neighbors & Friends ft. Lidia Garcia

    In this episode, Kaiy sits down with Lidia Garcia, founder of the Pasadena Run Club. They discuss the importance of community when taking on any new challenge like running, building a business, or tackling a big goal. They explore how to build a profitable business while serving a community and how to create inclusive spaces without judgement. ABOUT THE SHOWNeighbors & Friends is a podcast and digital series hosted by Kaiy Smith-Biesman, founder of a growing restaurant empire in Pasadena, California - Neighbors and Friends Cafe, Stems, and Neighbors and Friends Kitchen.Behind every breakthrough is a chapter most people skip - the part where the real work happens. This podcast brings entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and community builders together for honest conversations about what it actually takes to create change.ABOUT KAIYKaiy Smith-Biesman is a food & hospitality founder, powerhouse coach, podcast host, and mother. Her philosophy is owning being unbalanced and unbothered while building your dream life. Kaiy has demonstrated how to integrate being of service in her business model by creating an ecosystem that empowers Black and Brown founders with every milestone.⁠Visit Neighbors and Friends here⁠ Learn more about Kaiy's mentorship⁠

    46 min

  5. Apr 7

    Neighbors & Friends ft. Arielle Estoria

    Visibility looks glamorous from the outside, but anyone who has ever tried to show up online knows the truth: it’s complicated. In this episode of Neighbors & Friends, Kaiy sits down with poet, writer, actress, and creative force Arielle Estoria for a conversation about what it really means to be seen. The two dive into the tension between influence and entrepreneurship, the pressure to constantly perform your worth, and the exhaustion that comes with being visible in a world that demands perfection but fears sincerity. They talk about impostor syndrome, identity, and the quiet fears that keep so many brilliant people from sharing their work because they don’t want to be judged, misunderstood, or labeled “cringe.” ABOUT THE SHOW Neighbors & Friends is a podcast and digital series hosted by Kaiy Smith-Biesman, founder of a growing restaurant empire in Pasadena, California - Neighbors and Friends Cafe, Stems, and Neighbors and Friends Kitchen. Behind every breakthrough is a chapter most people skip - the part where the real work happens. This podcast brings entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and community builders together for honest conversations about what it actually takes to create change. ABOUT KAIY Kaiy Smith-Biesman is a food & hospitality founder, powerhouse coach, podcast host, and mother. Her philosophy is owning being unbalanced and unbothered while building your dream life. Kaiy has demonstrated how to integrate being of service in her business model by creating an ecosystem that empowers Black and Brown founders with every milestone. ⁠⁠⁠Visit Neighbors and Friends here⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Learn more about Kaiy's mentorship⁠ ⁠

    56 min

  6. Mar 31

    Neighbors and Friends ft. Jeff Mendoza

    As business owners, we often hold space for others, our teams, our customers, our community...but who holds us? In this episode, Kaiy talks with Jeff Mendoza of Dept of Skin. When Neighbors & Friends Café first opened, Jeff was one of the first to show up. When hard times hit, he showed up again, offering care to Kaiy’s team. Their relationship is built on a shared belief: that inclusivity and care are at the core of both their brands. ABOUT THE SHOW Neighbors & Friends is a podcast and digital series hosted by Kaiy Smith-Biesman, founder of a growing restaurant empire in Pasadena, California - Neighbors and Friends Cafe, Stems, and Neighbors and Friends Kitchen. Behind every breakthrough is a chapter most people skip - the part where the real work happens. This podcast brings entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and community builders together for honest conversations about what it actually takes to create change. ABOUT KAIY Kaiy Smith-Biesman is a food & hospitality founder, powerhouse coach, podcast host, and mother. Her philosophy is owning being unbalanced and unbothered while building your dream life. Kaiy has demonstrated how to integrate being of service in her business model by creating an ecosystem that empowers Black and Brown founders with every milestone. ⁠⁠Visit Neighbors and Friends here⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠Learn more about Kaiy's mentorship⁠ ⁠

    51 min

  7. Mar 24

    Neighbors and Friends ft. Ariell

    In this episode of Neighbors & Friends, I sit down with Ariell, who once ran Carla’s Market in Highland Park. Ariell and I first connected through LISC, as two entrepreneurs navigating the challenges of running a business. Earlier this year, she made the bold decision to close Carla’s and pivot toward a new chapter - one aligned with her purpose. We talk about what it means to reinvent yourself when life forces your hand. From the shared challenges of small business to the courage it takes to pivot, we explore endings as beginnings, the freedom in letting go, and redefining success on your own terms. This is a conversation about identity, transition, and trusting that even when a door closes, the next one opens with intention. ABOUT THE SHOW Neighbors & Friends is a podcast and digital series hosted by Kaiy Smith-Biesman, founder of a growing restaurant empire in Pasadena, California - Neighbors and Friends Cafe, Stems, and Neighbors and Friends Kitchen. Behind every breakthrough is a chapter most people skip - the part where the real work happens. This podcast brings entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and community builders together for honest conversations about what it actually takes to create change. ABOUT KAIY Kaiy Smith-Biesman is a food & hospitality founder, powerhouse coach, podcast host, and mother. Her philosophy is owning being unbalanced and unbothered while building your dream life. Kaiy has demonstrated how to integrate being of service in her business model by creating an ecosystem that empowers Black and Brown founders with every milestone. ⁠⁠Visit Neighbors and Friends here⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠Learn more about Kaiy's mentorship⁠ ⁠

    50 min

  8. Mar 17

    Neighbors & Friends ft. Lizzy Okoro

    There’s the business version of you, and then there’s you. In this episode, Kaiy sits down with Lizzy Okoro, a longtime advisor, advocate, and now Director of the Women’s Business Center. This conversation is about what it really means to navigate and reshape business spaces as a woman. ABOUT THE SHOW Neighbors & Friends is a podcast and digital series hosted by Kaiy Smith-Biesman, founder of a growing restaurant empire in Pasadena, California - Neighbors and Friends Cafe, Stems, and Neighbors and Friends Kitchen. Behind every breakthrough is a chapter most people skip - the part where the real work happens. This podcast brings entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and community builders together for honest conversations about what it actually takes to create change. ABOUT KAIY Kaiy Smith-Biesman is a food & hospitality founder, powerhouse coach, podcast host, and mother. Her philosophy is owning being unbalanced and unbothered while building your dream life. Kaiy has demonstrated how to integrate being of service in her business model by creating an ecosystem that empowers Black and Brown founders with every milestone. ⁠⁠Visit Neighbors and Friends here⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠Learn more about Kaiy's mentorship⁠ ⁠

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Neighbors & Friends is a podcast and digital series hosted by Kaiy Smith-Biesman, founder of Stems Catering, Neighbors & Friends Café, and The Kitchen. Behind every breakthrough is a chapter most people skip - the part where the real work happens. This podcast is for entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and community builders together for productive, honest conversations about what it actually takes to create change.

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    Neighbors and Friends Podcast
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    15
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