Episodes

In this unfiltered episode of Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Jurni Rayne, founder of Gritz N Wafflez — LA’s rising Black-owned soul food brunch brand. ???????? From selling plates to building a movement, Jurni shares the raw truth behind her journey: the grind, the grace, and the grit that turned waffles into a whole vibe. ???? Topics We Cover: • How Gritz N Wafflez went from pop-up to powerhouse • The mindset behind leading with flavor and vision • Challenges of being a B...

Compton Menace pulls up to the Open Bar Podcast for a raw conversation about his journey from Compton to making his name in music and Hollywood. From navigating the West Coast music scene and major industry relationships to stepping in front of the camera, Menace has built a story that goes far beyond rap. His career includes music alongside names like Chris Brown, Kevin Gates, Bow Wow, Tory Lanez and Rich Homie Quan, as well as acting credits connected to projects including Straight Outta Comp...

In this episode of Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with the founder of Baby Cake Walks, a pastry company built on tradition, patience, and doing things the right way — not the fast way. Everything is made from scratch. No shortcuts. No cutting corners. Just like her grandmother taught her. This conversation goes deeper than baking. It’s about legacy, discipline, and why staying true to your roots is often what separates lasting brands from temporary ones. ???? In this episode, we talk about:...

In this inspiring episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with Tiffany Black — a force in Digital Marketing, Social Media Management, TV + Film Production, and Live Event Operations. From Los Angeles to stages across the country, Tiffany has built a reputation as a strategic thinker, a creative visionary, and a leader who knows how to elevate brands and productions at every level. We dive into: ✨ Her journey into the world of entertainment & marketing ???? What it’s really like working ...

In this powerful episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with Chuck, the founder of Soul’d Out Kitchen, one of LA’s most talked-about pop-up food spots and catering brands. Chuck opens up about his upbringing, his journey traveling overseas to play basketball, and the life-changing injury that forced him to completely pivot. What could have broken him instead became the beginning of a new purpose — building a business from scratch and feeding the city with love, flavor, and soul. We get i...

In this powerful episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with Chuck, the founder of Soul’d Out Kitchen, one of LA’s most talked-about pop-up food spots and catering brands. Chuck opens up about his upbringing, his journey traveling overseas to play basketball, and the life-changing injury that forced him to completely pivot. What could have broken him instead became the beginning of a new purpose — building a business from scratch and feeding the city with love, flavor, and soul. We get i...

In this powerful episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with Chuck, the founder of Soul’d Out Kitchen, one of LA’s most talked-about pop-up food spots and catering brands. Chuck opens up about his upbringing, his journey traveling overseas to play basketball, and the life-changing injury that forced him to completely pivot. What could have broken him instead became the beginning of a new purpose — building a business from scratch and feeding the city with love, flavor, and soul. We get i...

In this episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with the powerhouse behind Lash Destination, one of Los Angeles’ premier lash brands. She opens up about where she’s from, how she started her journey in the beauty industry, and the hustle it takes to turn passion into profit. From learning the ropes as a lash tech to building a thriving business with a loyal client base, this episode dives deep into entrepreneurship, perseverance, and the art of staying booked and busy in LA. ???????? We t...

In this episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with the powerhouse behind Lash Destination, one of Los Angeles’ premier lash brands. She opens up about where she’s from, how she started her journey in the beauty industry, and the hustle it takes to turn passion into profit. From learning the ropes as a lash tech to building a thriving business with a loyal client base, this episode dives deep into entrepreneurship, perseverance, and the art of staying booked and busy in LA. ???????? We t...

In this episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with the powerhouse behind Lash Destination, one of Los Angeles’ premier lash brands. She opens up about where she’s from, how she started her journey in the beauty industry, and the hustle it takes to turn passion into profit. From learning the ropes as a lash tech to building a thriving business with a loyal client base, this episode dives deep into entrepreneurship, perseverance, and the art of staying booked and busy in LA. ???????? We t...

In this episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with the powerhouse behind Lash Destination, one of Los Angeles’ premier lash brands. She opens up about where she’s from, how she started her journey in the beauty industry, and the hustle it takes to turn passion into profit. From learning the ropes as a lash tech to building a thriving business with a loyal client base, this episode dives deep into entrepreneurship, perseverance, and the art of staying booked and busy in LA. ???????? We t...

In this episode of Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with Leslie Jones, the visionary founder of 1010 Wine & Events — Inglewood’s first and only wine bar and the home of the largest selection of Black-owned wines in America ????✨ Leslie shares her inspiring entrepreneurship journey, opening up about what it takes to build a thriving business rooted in community, culture, and class. From navigating the world of wine and event planning, to creating an atmosphere that feels like a modern-day speakeasy...

In this episode of Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with Leslie Jones, the visionary founder of 1010 Wine & Events — Inglewood’s first and only wine bar and the home of the largest selection of Black-owned wines in America ????✨ Leslie shares her inspiring entrepreneurship journey, opening up about what it takes to build a thriving business rooted in community, culture, and class. From navigating the world of wine and event planning, to creating an atmosphere that feels like a modern-day speakeasy...

In this episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with Dubb’s Organic Coffee Blends—a community-driven coffee brand based in West Hollywood, CA—to dive into the coffee industry, sourcing organic beans, and what it takes to build a premium lifestyle brand from the ground up. Joining us is Rapper / Entrepreneur 2 Eleven from Inglewood, California, who shares his global journey in the clothing and apparel business, including stories from his recent trip to China to expand his brand and source t...

In this special episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with Dominique of Black Bank Entertainment. We dive deep into his journey as an entrepreneur — from launching his own cup brand (Domo Cupz) to the lessons he’s learned along the way. Dominique also shares wild stories from his cruise adventures and tells us how those travels shaped his perspective on business, branding, and growth.

In this episode of the **Open Bar Podcast**, we sit down with **Christine**, the powerhouse behind *The Power Legacy*, to talk all things nonprofit — from startup struggles to building sustainable impact. ???? **Who is Christine?** Christine is a Nonprofit Strategist and the founder of The Power Legacy. With a focus on transforming ideas into fully functioning nonprofits, she’s helped countless visionaries go from paperwork to purpose. --- ???? **In This Episode You’ll Learn:** • How to sta...

In this episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with AC Tha Joker — actor, creator, fitness motivator, bartender, comedian, and true man of all trades. AC opens up about where he came from, how his environment shaped him, and the path that led him into acting and content creation.

In this episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with AC Tha Joker — actor, creator, fitness motivator, bartender, comedian, and true man of all trades. AC opens up about where he came from, how his environment shaped him, and the path that led him into acting and content creation.

In this episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we tap into another world — literally. Our special guest, Dre’sha Dior, artist and creator of Alien World, opens up about her journey through music, business, and self-discovery. From Virginia to Atlanta, Dre’sha has built her brand by saying what others only think — unapologetically and authentically. We talk about: ???? The business behind her artistry ???? How “Alien World” became more than a brand — it’s a lifestyle ???? Staying independent and cr...

In this episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we tap into another world — literally. Our special guest, Dre’sha Dior, artist and creator of Alien World, opens up about her journey through music, business, and self-discovery. From Virginia to Atlanta, Dre’sha has built her brand by saying what others only think — unapologetically and authentically. We talk about: ???? The business behind her artistry ???? How “Alien World” became more than a brand — it’s a lifestyle ???? Staying independent and cr...

In this episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with JaNae Thomas — CEO of Glamorous Drinks and Blueprint CEO — to talk about building brands, protecting legacies, and creating unforgettable experiences through signature cocktails. ???? What You’ll Hear in This Episode: • How JaNae turned her passion into Glamorous Drinks, a business delivering cocktails + experiences • Why protecting your brand legally is non-negotiable for entrepreneurs • The challenges and wins of being a woman entre...

In this episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with JaNae Thomas — CEO of Glamorous Drinks and Blueprint CEO — to talk about building brands, protecting legacies, and creating unforgettable experiences through signature cocktails. ???? What You’ll Hear in This Episode: • How JaNae turned her passion into Glamorous Drinks, a business delivering cocktails + experiences • Why protecting your brand legally is non-negotiable for entrepreneurs • The challenges and wins of being a woman entre...

In this episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with JaNae Thomas — CEO of Glamorous Drinks and Blueprint CEO — to talk about building brands, protecting legacies, and creating unforgettable experiences through signature cocktails. ???? What You’ll Hear in This Episode: • How JaNae turned her passion into Glamorous Drinks, a business delivering cocktails + experiences • Why protecting your brand legally is non-negotiable for entrepreneurs • The challenges and wins of being a woman entre...

In this episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with JaNae Thomas — CEO of Glamorous Drinks and Blueprint CEO — to talk about building brands, protecting legacies, and creating unforgettable experiences through signature cocktails. ???? What You’ll Hear in This Episode: • How JaNae turned her passion into Glamorous Drinks, a business delivering cocktails + experiences • Why protecting your brand legally is non-negotiable for entrepreneurs • The challenges and wins of being a woman entre...