Eating While Broke

In today’s episode, we have my friend Nile Evans. Nile is the executive producer of Wild N Out. In this episode, he whips up a budget-friendly breakfast classic. Nile considers himself an “OG LA.”. Nile describes his first step on the road to success as stepping outside of South Central. In this episode, we break bread and fry tacos while discussing Niles’ journey to the top. We talk about friends...

We have actor, comedian, writer and social media influencer CT is Dope in the kitchen. He keeps it lean and carbs free and brings back the George Foreman grill. In this episode CT shares his journey hailing all the way from Detroit. He started his journey in entertainment as a standup comedian. We talk about the struggle to survive while pursuing your craft and how faith played a critical role in...

Mz Ink Bomb most known for tattooing Nipsey Hustles infamous flags on his neck. Stopped by our kitchen to bless us with Chicken! Who knew chicken was in an Eating While Broke budget. Mz Ink Bomb took a break in between shooting Black Ink Crew Compton season 2. She shares her rise from being a single parent, braiding hair and working odd jobs to becoming the well-known talented tattoo artist. Also,...

Shantel Jackson is an Actress, Influencer, Entrepreneur, and Inventor.  Most of all Shantel Jackson is proving that she's a boss in the shoe game. The Inventor of Shoe Gummi steps inside the kitchen to deliver the most unique broke dish of the season while sharing how her dominance in making heels comfortable was no overnight feat. Hailing all the way from Miami, this hardworking, persistent entre...

Chef Soulo also known as Derrick Bivens owner of Billionaire Burger Boyz took time out of his very hectic schedule to sit down and bless us with a gourmet budget friendly meal. He shares what the road to success looked like and kept it all the way real about how his story of pivots and mistakes led to his booming empire. If you have not had a Burger from this restaurant or truck I assure you, you...

I flew all the way to Atlanta to get up close and personal with my favorite male singer/songwriter. Let’s just say we have never seen this side of Neyo. He shares his story full of highs and lows on his way to becoming who we all know and love. In this interview we see Neyo in a very sarcastic, humorous and vulnerable state of mind. His Stories will make you laugh. We talk the music business, LA R...

Mel Zakoul is the host of “Meet you where you are” podcast and owner/ creator of “Head Attire Trendsetting Clothing” This entrepreneur takes us back to the days he was living in Africa, a 2 week vacation proposed by his mom that ended up lasting three years with his father. On this episode we talk day jobs, Love, cashflow, being a single dad, Pivots during a pandemic. Also, the dish we are eating...

Comedian, Wild n’Out cast member, entrepreneur and content creator Pretty Vee shares her rise, faith and journey to becoming the household name that we have all come to love. As she cooks, she shares how her life taking the backroads helped her get to where she is today. We talk radio, inspiration, DaBaby, working 9-5s and how much she made when she first became an influencer. Follow @EatingWhileB...

Not often do we get an executive in the building! On today’s episode the CEO of Revolt gets in the kitchen. He keeps it all the way real, hailing all the way from Denvor, CO. We talk about bullying, quality education, friendship, police, felonies, and everything Revolt. Detavio shares how Duke and Standford University played a pivotal role in his success. We talk Diddy, why and how hip hop drives...

“You think I can’t do it? I’m going to show all y’all.” DJ Carisma spills all the tea on her rise to becoming one of the most well-known DJs in the hip hop industry on the West Coast. Carisma shares how her passion and her competitive nature allowed her to overcome years of rejection. Carisma went from working 3 jobs to pursuing her first big break, a street promotion job at radio station Power 10...

Who loves Pickles? Shontay Kidd loves Pickles. On this episode we get into the behind-the-scenes grit of what it takes to start and grow your passion into a successful business. I assure you I have never ate a pickle like this. A few key ingredients and you’re in for a real treat. This self-funded, black owned business is one to watch. The best part of this story is this mom really made her childh...

Let’s Talk Money! On this episode Host of Earn Your Leisure podcast, Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings bring their own separate dishes in a friendly competition of who had the best broke dish. In regard to the discussion we talked about financial literacy, banking, credit and much more. See how and why these two ended up creating Earn your Leisure. Earn Your Leisure is a college business class mixed...

Sisters Kristel Jones and Kendra Settle  founders of Uplift Us Marketplace stopped by our kitchen to make a fast easy dish they used to make during hard times. I have never met sisters so close that they went into business together. This dynamic duo created Up Lift Us marketplace to support Black business owners following the death of George Floyd. Their journey to making this dream possible...

Sevyn Streeter doesn’t just cook up hits. Apparently, when she was on her way to the top she used to make a Fired egg, Bologna, and cheese sandwich with a huge emphasis on no miracle whip! Sevyn spills all the tea as a singer-songwriter to working with some of the biggest names in the industry like Chris Brown, Alicia Keys, and Ariana Grande to name a few. Sevyn also shares why knowing her p...

It is not every day you can get Luenell in your kitchen. The Original Bad Girl of Comedy and actress kept it sloppy in our kitchen, no pun intended. Between just getting off tour with Katt Williams, promoting her latest movie Block party, and headlining her own tour she still found some time to share with us her classic struggle meal. The nostalgia was flowing as she shared compelling stories of h...

Shontay Lundy is the founder of Black Girl Sunscreen. This Entrepreneur changed the conversation around sun safety. After 18 years in School and 12 Years in the corporate arena, from New York to Florida, to Los Angeles, this entrepreneur and her dog found inspiration in Los Angeles after a much-needed break. Her first venture working for herself ended up being a huge success. In this close-up conv...

Lemuel Plummer , President and CEO of the Zeus Network, and co-founded by social media superstars and partners King Bach, Amanda Cerny, and DeStorm Power is the first subscription on-demand streaming service created by millennials for millennials. Lemuel shares how he got his start in Hollywood being a Production Assistant working 12-hour shifts for free. His next major milestone led him to a part...

Jean Robert also known as “Splack” is a comedian, actor, dancer and content creator. Splack amassed a good amount of social media following and reputation through his hilarious comedy skits. With millions of followers across Instagram and facebook he created a career as a brand influencer. Let’s just say this episode is fun and full of laughter. He shares being fired while creati...

Deric Battiste (better known as DJ D-Wrek) is an American actor, record producer, television personality, and disk jockey who is best known for being the co-host and the DJ of every season of the improv comedy show “Wild ‘N Out on MTV, VH1, and MTV2. In this episode, he shares his journey from working at Costco to pursuing dance to becoming a mainstream DJ. The last time he ate this di...

Kid Ink 's mixtape hustle, ear for the underground and mainstream, and close connection to a growing fan base helped him achieve an abundance of success. He has remained prolific as an indie artist with a busy release schedule of singles and  Alive (2021), his fourth studio album. In this special edition episode, we also feature an additional special guest appearance, his wife, successfu...

Jordan Omley is an LA-based music producer and songwriter. He has collaborated with artists such as The Backstreet Boys, Brandy, Lady Gaga, Ne-Yo, Tori Kelly, Leona Lewis, and The Pussycat Dolls. Jordan also discovered and developed superstar Becky G (Mayores) and signed her to a major deal with RCA. With 40 million records sold, 7 top ten hits, and several awards he takes time out of the studio t...

With 6.4 Million subscribers on his YouTube and 3.8 Million followers on Instagram and over 500 Million total views. Grayson "The Professor" Scott Boucher is an American streetball player, actor, and former professional basketball player. He is most known for playing on the highly stylized, international AND1 Mixtape Tour; he has also appeared in several movies, most notably Ball Don't Lie. Today,...

Tim Chantarangsu, (formerly known as  Timothy DeLaGhetto  is an Asian-American comedian, rapper, actor, videographer, and internet personality best known for his comedy videos and music on YouTube. Tim was one of the recurring cast members on the improv comedy show  Wild 'N Out  on MTV, MTV2 and VH1. Chantarangsu started his career on YouTube back in 2006. He currently stands at over 4 million sub...

 Chef Ocho was born and raised in Watts, CA. He is the owner of All Flavor, No Grease. He’s been featured on some of the world’s biggest platforms. This Food Truck Titan continues to promote delicious food, positivity, and God every day. In this interview, you will be inspired to be yourself, follow your calling, maybe shed a tear as he gets extremely intimate as he shares how sel...

Recording artist Chanel West Coast is truly a one-of-a-kind talent. You might recognize her as the sharp, sweet blonde from MTV hit shows Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory and Ridiculousness. In this episode Chanel shares surviving covid 19, investing in self, and the way she survived while pursuing her dreams, shoplifting, failed ventures, why having a real job isn't a bad idea much more. This episode...