Culinary Innovation: Chef Key Locke's Business Ventures, Events, and Cannabis Collaborations

Today's episode features the charismatic and innovative vegan chef, Key Locke. We explore Chef Key's diverse background, culinary inspirations, and remarkable journey to creating multiple successful businesses. From opening a vibrant record store to venturing into the culinary world, Chef Key Locke shares the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and encourages us to pursue our passions boldly. Let's brew up some inspiration with Chef Key Locke!

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00:00 Excerpts
01:01 Intro
03:55 Chef Key's heritage and her family's origins
05:12 Becoming a cooking enthusiast
07:13 The origin of Phat Vgan
09:52 Opening her first business and receiving an award from the mayor
12:54 The evolution of Key's record store
15:38 Two distinct lives at Michigan State University
16:56 Overcoming self doubt
18:37 Optimism during the pandemic
21:35 Discrepancy in support of family and friends
26:35 Coffee Break
27:35 Naked Sushi, Sol Excursion and 2 Dope Chefz
35:05 Overcoming scarcity mindset and learning from others
36:24 What's next for Key
39:49 Outro

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