Atlanta Born & Brand

Biolyte was created by Dr. Rollins, an Anesthesiologist and Pain Specialist in Atlanta, GA. In 2005, Dr. Rollins’ wife, Jeannine, was diagnosed with breast cancer. During her treatment, he began to realize that IV hydration therapy, while extremely effective, is often inaccessible and too expensive to those who need it most – and more accessible options like sports drinks are not as effective for...

We’ve got a fun episode for you today with VP of Sales for Georgia Aquarium, Will Ramsey. Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere and houses hundreds of species in over 12 million gallons of water.  Like so many businesses, Georgia Aquarium had to close its doors at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the unique challenge of still having to care for the num...

The craft beer scene in Atlanta has exploded in recent years, yet there are few breweries in town that have the distinction of being Black-owned. Nappy Roots members Fish Scales and Skinny DeVille are hoping to shake that up. Earlier this month the duo opened Atlantucky Brewing, a brand new brewery situated in the heart of Castleberry Hill – and very aptly in a building owned by Atlanta icon Herma...

Our guest today is cultural developer, Gene Kansas. Gene Kansas leads a commercial real estate brokerage, but his business stretches so far past the norm in that industry.  With company accomplishments like preserving the Atlanta Daily World Building in Sweet Auburn and establishing the civic and socially based coworking space, Constellations; Gene Kansas — as a company — is about the develop...

Social media can be a double edged sword. There’s both good and bad to the instant access we have to others via these platforms. Today, we’re sitting down with someone who is using this powerful tool to make a positive impact in our community and around the globe.  Kareem Manuel started We. Society as a way to get his music out into the world. This led to selling t-shirts on Instagram, promot...

The College Football Hall of Fame was established in 1951 and officially made the move to Atlanta in 2014. Whether it’s taking the kids out for the day, entertaining friends in town or even date night -- there’s over 50 interactive and educational exhibits for everyone. The Hall also hosts the College Football awards, dozens of media days, and more!  Listen in as we chat today with College Fo...

In this episode, we’re sitting down with Jonathan Baker, co-founder of Monday Night Brewing. Monday Night is a local Atlanta brewery, which started back in 2006 when a couple of friends got together and decided to give homebrewing a try. Today in 2021, they’ve got multiple locations in the ATL, as well as Nashville and Birmingham. Stick around to hear us chat about where the Monday Night name and...

Today, we’re sitting down with co-owner of Chattahoochee Food Works, Robert Montwaid. Chattahoochee Food Works is a brand new 31-vendor, 25,000 square-foot foodhall featured at the center of The Works, one of Atlanta’s newest mixed-use developments on the Upper Westside.  Opening a new business at any time is difficult, let alone in the middle of a pandemic. Robert talks us through those chal...

We’re sitting down today with Blake Canterbury, co-founder and CEO of Purposity. Purposity is an app, using the power of technology to connect those in need with people who want to help others, but aren’t quite sure how or where to start.  Purposity works with nonprofits and local schools to identify specific needs and facilitate help from those in the community. Blake talks with us today abo...

Today we’re sitting down with Kitti Murray, founder and CEO, of Refuge Coffee Co. Refuge Coffee opened up in Clarkston, GA back in 2014. Clarkston is located just outside Atlanta and is well known for its diverse and vibrant refugee community.  Refuge’s goal is to provide employment, mentorship, job training, and a livable wage to refugees who have resettled in Georgia. Listen as we talk with...

Little introduction is needed for our guests this week… unless maybe you’re new to Atlanta or have been living under a rock. In 2007, twin brothers Jonathan and Justin Fox opened their first barbecue joint.  Fourteen years later, Fox Brothers BBQ and their Dekalb Ave location have become Atlanta staples. Today we talk with Jonathan and Justin about how this thing got started, creating their u...

Today, we’re talking with Shawn Whitman, VP of Membership and Guest Experience at Zoo Atlanta. For over a century the zoo has been a mainstay in the city, but just like everyone else they faced massive challenges dealing with the CoVid-19 pandemic. Shawn tells us more on this episode of Atlanta Born and Brand. For more information or to buy tickets to the zoo, head to zooatlanta.org.

Today we're catching up with ABB alumni, Kevin Cregan. Kevin is the founder of Atlanta Sport & Social Club, an organization that aims to connect adults in Atlanta through sports leagues and other social events. We first talked with Kevin back in February of 2020, just before our worlds were turned upside down. Tune in to hear how ASSC navigated COVID-19 and how they plan to continue finding wa...

Today, we’re catching up with Jesse Grossman and Jacey Lucus from Community Bucket. We first spoke back in October of 2020, while the team was still in the thick of navigating COVID-19. Now as the world begins to open up Community Bucket is ready to continue making an impact and serving the communities they’re in! To keep up with the latest from the Community Bucket team and “Make An Impact Where...

Atlanta Born and Brand is a show all about businesses built right here in the capital of the South. But more importantly, it’s a show about their founders. We wanted to find some of the city’s most interesting entrepreneurs and creators, hear about their challenges, successes and how they built a brand that will last. Today on the show, we’re catching up with Atlanta Born & Brand Alumni, Joel...

Today we’re sitting down with Jen Hidinger- Kendrick, co-founder of the non-profit Giving Kitchen. The story of Giving Kitchen’s beginnings is one of community, compassion and the best of humanity. When Jen’s late husband, Ryan, was diagnosed with terminal cancer back in 2012 the response and outpouring of love from friends within the restaurant community kick started something special.  Nine...

By now, there’s hardly anyone in Atlanta that doesn’t know what Tiny Doors ATL is. In case you’ve been living under a rock the last few years; Tiny Doors ATL is an art project bringing magic to spaces around the city.  The miniature doors are sculpted by artist Karen Anderson Singer and transform what was once just a wall into a community space of intrigue and wonder. Today we talk with Karen...

In 2014, Phil Sanders founded Foster, a community space where artists, creatives and entrepreneurs could gather and support one another. From here the idea of Citizen Supply was born. Citizen Supply officially opened in Ponce City Market in 2015, as one of the first tenants on the second floor. Today the shop offers a plethora of handmade goods and serves to connect the community with local makers...

In the bustling downtown of Duluth you can find a variety of restaurants and shops, among them is a modern and whimsical boutique called Personify. Today, we’re sitting down with the mother-daughter duo who founded the shop, Maddie Morden and Tammy Lopez. Listen as we talk about the process of curating their brand and unique shopping experiences for customers, as well as the challenges faced durin...

Atlanta is full of so many amazing creatives and as the city continues to evolve, more people flock here in hopes of fulfilling their dreams. As we’ve seen this year, community and the ability to connect with others is vital to us as human beings. Our guest today is Bhargava Chiluveru, founder of FourOFour. FourOFour’s mission is to empower artists through community engagement, partnership and ent...

The journey of children in foster care can often be a stressful and sudden situation. Too many children arrive at their new foster homes with very few possessions, some with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Today, we’re sitting down with Rebekah Black founder of the non-profit Jambos Donates. Jambos’ mission is to bring a sense of comfort through providing essential items to children in fos...

Often when we learn about history, whether it’s taking a stroll around a museum or watching a documentary, the learning process can be a one sided conversation. Our guest today is hoping to change that in Atlanta and facilitate a conversation between seekers of knowledge. So much of Atlanta’s identity and history has been shaped by the Civil Rights movement, but how much do we really know about th...

Do you know where the strawberries you just purchased from Publix were grown? Or what about those dozen eggs you picked up at Kroger? There’s nothing wrong with shopping at large grocery chains, oftentimes they’re the cheapest and most accessible option. But what if you could get fresh groceries like produce, meat, milk and more from local farmers without having to venture out to the farmer’s mark...

In an Amazon driven, on-demand world shopping local isn’t always the easiest or most convenient option. And with the ongoing pandemic so many have turned to online shopping. But small and local businesses are what give life to our communities and we know supporting these entrepreneurs is as important to y’all as it is to us.  That’s why we’re so excited to introduce you to our guest today, Rh...

We found ourselves in Milton, Georgia for our episode this week. Our guest… Shaune Huysamen, founder of Whitetail Bicycles. Originally from Cape Town, South Africa Shaune moved to America after high school. In 2016, after working in real estate for many years, Shaune decided it was time to take the leap and combine his dream of opening a coffee shop with his love of cycling.  Today, we talk w...