MaryAnn Leon is making it from scratch with her YGFBF Kitchens in Little Rock and Conway. What started as a food truck has grown with incredible food and a loyal following, as she puts her own spin on Southern cooking. And did we mention she's getting ready to launch Sunday Brunch?!?

On this episode, we discuss what YGFBF stands for and the story behind the name, the pressures of being a small business owner and how to handle haters.

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https://www.ygfbfkitchen.com/

Or visit in person... West Little Rock: 27 Rahling Cir, Little Rock, AR

Conway: 800 4th Ave, Conway, AR

In this episode, we discuss...

UALR

Conway Chamber of Commerce

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Support Arkansas Small Businesses

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Crystal C. Mercer is an author, activist, and artist who is creating a legacy through her words, her textile work and her wisdom. She joins me this week to share how she's reshaping culture in Arkansas, one space at a time.

On this episode, we discuss her travels to Africa, textiles and fiber arts, her fertility journey, her father's legacy, her books and the creation of A Black Space.

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Mercer Textile Mercantile https://mercertextilemercantile.com @StrongShears

A Black Space https://www.ablackspace.org/ @ABlackSpaceYall

In this episode, we discuss...

UALR Theatre Department

The Clinton School

Christopher C. Mercer Jr.

A Love Story Waiting to Happen

From Cotton to Silk - The Magic of Black Hair

M2 Gallery

A Black Space

Ledger Bentonville

Central High School

#InMyNaturalState

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Heather Nelson is a writer and entrepreneur who is taking giant leaps to initiate change across the Natural State. Her transparency about life and facing failure is something every person in the world can learn from. Her thought-provoking question "What are your failures trying to teach you" will have you re-examining the way you look at your choices and the way you find the courage to pursue new paths moving forward.

On this episode, we discuss all things solar and electric vehicles, the writer's life, a hike a week and the power of entrepreneurship.

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Follow EVOLVE Auto on Facebook and Instagram! Or visit in person: 700 W Broadway St Suite D, North Little Rock, AR In this episode, we discuss...

University of Arkansas Entrepreneurship Program

Rivian Truck

All Trails App

Jeff Rose

The Power of Writing it Down by Allison Fallon

The Artists Way by Julia Cameron

The Innovation Hub

The 52 Arkansas State Park Challenge

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