Eating While Broke

Get up close and personal as Chico Bean opens up about his journey to success, beginning at a young age. Raised by a single mother and losing his father to gun violence at just 2 years old, Chico was surrounded by male role models who never fully matured. As a teenager, influenced by his environment, he aspired to become a dope dealer—until an unthinkable loss of a close uncle, who had served as a...

On this episode of Eating While Broke , host Coline Witt sits down with artist, writer, and producer Nikal Fieldz for a real, unfiltered chat about his career in the music industry. Nikal shares the highs and lows of navigating the tough entertainment world, from hustling for music placements to surviving on rice and beans in LA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a special milestone on Eating While Broke —our 100th episode! Join Coline as she sits down with radio and TV personality, Cece Valencia, from 93.5 KDAY. Cece shares her incredible journey from humble beginnings to becoming a radio personality, along with her go-to "broke" meal from childhood that still brings comfort today. Expect heartwarming stories, laughs, and some inspiring insights on s...

On this week's episode of Eating While Broke, Coline chops it up with the hysterical Navv Greene. From MTV's "Your Mama" to military life in Korea, and hustling through Hollywood to touring with 85 South, Navv serves up laughs and life lessons alongside his budget-friendly chicken tacos. Tune in as he spills the queso on his journey from broke comedian to "Coming 2 America" star, proving that with...

On this week's episode of Eating While Broke, Coline chops it up with her friend/acquaintance Eddie Osuch from Neo and Associates. This architect extraordinaire serves up more than just blueprints as he dishes on his journey from struggling grad to successful firm owner. Get ready for a feast of insights, laughs, and unexpected flavors as Eddie navigates the kitchen with the same precision he appl...

On this week's episode of Eating While Broke, Coline welcomes the Maestro of Malibu: Shwayze. This multi-talented artist brings his unique flavor to the kitchen, whipping up a budget-friendly spaghetti dish that's sure to tantalize taste buds. But the real treat is the rich conversation that unfolds as Shwayze opens up about his journey from Malibu's mobile home parks to music stardom. As Coline a...

On this week's episode of Eating While Broke, Coline welcomes R&B sensation J Holiday to the pod. J takes us back to his humble beginnings, whipping up a nostalgic meal of souped-up ramen noodles with hot dogs and veggies - a dish that got him through his starving artist days. Between bites, J dishes on his rise to fame, the challenges of navigating the music industry as a preacher's kid, and...

On this weeks episode of Eating While Broke Coline welcomes Jillian Gates, the genius entrepreneur behind "Her Ride", the rideshare app designed by women for women. Jillian shares her inspiring journey from hustling candy in middle school to launching a groundbreaking startup, all while whipping up her mom's thrifty salmon and rice recipe. Tune in as they jump into the challenges of being a black...

On this week's episode of Eating While Broke, Coline welcomes Miguel Nunez. They chat about his journey from homelessness in North Carolina and California to a successful Hollywood career. Nunez shares his early struggles, including family dynamics and minimal sustenance, and discusses overcoming industry challenges through resilience and faith. The conversation touches on racial dynamics, pay equ...

Coline will step into the kitchen with Inas X. They will discuss navigating the music industry as an Arab-American woman, balancing artistry with social media in the age of Instagram, and she will teach Colie how to make the perfect home made hummus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 In this episode, we sit down with the multi-talented Juhahn Jones—actor, comedian, and writer. They're cooking up a nostalgic dish of oodles and noodles with a twist, while diving into Juhahn's journey from DMV to LA, and how he’s turned his comedic talent into a successful career.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we're thrilled to have Markel and Jonnessa, the owners of Cafe Bourbon Street, joining us.  We're talking all things New Orleans and whipping up some delicious, budget-friendly eats, including a special seven-wall style fried bologna sandwich. Get ready for some fun stories, laughs, and culinary tips that will make your taste buds dance.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

On this episode of Eating While Broke, we've got the talented DC Young Fly in the house.  Join us as we dive into some classic, budget-friendly dishes and laugh our way through DC's wild stories and culinary creations. From ramen and hot dogs to the legendary Sweet Baby Ray's sauce, we're serving up nostalgia with a side of comedy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Eating While Broke, Coline welcomes the dynamic duo behind Pour Minds, Lex and Drea to the kitchen. These podcast powerhouses share their journey from broke college students to successful content creators, all while whipping up a nostalgic and budget-friendly dish. The ladies dish about their humble beginnings, the struggles of building a brand, and how they stayed consistent even whe...

On this week's episode of Eating While Broke, Coline sits down with the legendary Charlamagne Tha God for a candid conversation about his remarkable journey from unpaid radio intern to multimedia powerhouse. With his signature wit and no-holds-barred honesty, Charlamagne opens up about the triumphs, challenges, and valuable lessons he's learned throughout his 30-year career in broadcasting. They c...

On this week's episode of Eating While Broke, Coline welcomes Raheem DeVaughn to the kitchen! The Grammy-nominated R&B sensation isn't just a master of smooth vocals and soulful hits; he's also a wizard in the kitchen. As Raheem whips up a mouthwatering mushroom medley, he shares his journey from his early days as an indie artist to his chart-topping success. Connect: @wittcoline   @raheem_dev...

On this week's episode of Eating While Broke, Coline welcomes Justin Whitehead into the kitchen. The two dive into Justin's colorful past, from his humble beginnings to his unexpected rise in comedy. They explore the power of laughter as medicine, family dynamics, and the struggles of making it in the entertainment industry. Justin opens up about a pivotal moment in his life that changed everythin...

Daphnique Springs is not your average Hollywood success story. In a candid conversation with Coline, the comedian and actress opens up about her unconventional path to the spotlight. From the hidden costs of chasing your dreams, to learning to bet on yourself when the chips are down, Daphnique shares hard-earned wisdom with refreshing honesty and humor. Along the way, she dishes up a generous serv...

On this week's episode of Eating While Broke, Coline welcomes legendary music executive and podcaster Jerry Clark into the kitchen for a candid conversation about his incredible journey through the music industry. From his early days as an intern to his current success, Jerry shares the triumphs and tribulations that have shaped his life and career. Together, they explore the importance of buildin...

Coline's in the kitchen with Kiki from The Cocktales: Dirty Discussions Podcast, and they're cooking up more than just a "Gangsta Ramen Stir Fry." As they throw down in the kitchen, Kiki gets candid about her journey from broke college student to podcasting powerhouse, serving up hard-earned wisdom on staying consistent, shutting out the haters, and navigating the tricky waters of mixing friendshi...

On this week's Eating While Broke, Coline chops it up with Big Boss Vette over a unique culinary creation. As they dive into Vette's inspiring journey, she shares the trials and triumphs that have shaped her path to success. From humble beginnings to navigating the complex world of the music industry, Vette's story is one of resilience, adaptability, and the power of transmutation. Through raw and...

This week on Eating While Broke, Coline welcomes Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to the kitchen! The iconic group pulls back the curtain on their remarkable journey, sharing stories of perseverance and the relentless drive that's fueled their success for over three decades. Between bites of a homemade Thug Spread, their broke dish, these legends dish on the industry obstacles they've overcome, the lessons th...

On this week's Eating While Broke, Coline had the privilege of sitting down with Congressman Tony Cardenas, a true trailblazer who's no stranger to breaking barriers.   They speak candidly about Cardenas' humble beginnings as the youngest of 11 Mexican immigrant kids, to becoming the first person of color elected to the state legislature in his district. Cardenas pulls no punches, opening up about...

As Coline and Van Lathan's candid Eating While Broke conversation continues, Van dives into hard-hitting topics between bites of grilled cheese. With raw candor, he shares illuminating personal experiences that expose the darker realities of vapid celebrity worship,  Van opens up about watershed moments in his own life, from his abrupt TMZ exit to the heartbreaking loss of his father. He also deli...

On this week's episode of Eating While Broke, Coline welcomes dancer/performer extraordinaire Ashley Everett. They discuss Ashley's journey from childhood ballet classes to being hired by Beyoncé at age 17 and dancing in music videos and going on tour. We learn about the realities of life on the road, including living on small per diems and frequent meals of ramen noodles. Ashley shares inspiring...