As a Business Owner you are able to make a ton of choices. You decide what you want your brand to stand for. You decide what you want to sell. You decide who you want to hire, and when it's time to let someone go....
I have been going through a period of purging: both people and things. A lot is going on, and at times I have felt overwhelmed so I am making tough choices and changes. One step is to go through all of my possessions, putting them...
I love to travel. Exploring new and unfamiliar territories, interacting with different cultures and unacquainted customs, and let’s not forget the food; indulging in new foods for me is right up there at the top of the whole traveling experience. In fact, I try...
Being an entrepreneur in the Restaurant Business is without a doubt, THE hardest role I have ever taken on in my lifetime. To be clear, most roles I’ve assumed I had little or no experience in. I figured it out, surrounded myself with an excellent...
It looks like the mac-O-licious episode of Restaurant Startup is airing again tonight on CNBC Prime. On New Years Day, my DVR crashed, and I lost all of my shows. I just happened to check to see when it would air again, and wouldn't you...
Yesterday was a truly an incredible day! I was invited to sing at a Memorial Service hosted by LA Family Housing. Every year, they remember homeless individuals who passed away. Last night, I heard stories about wonderful people who you may have seen on...
By Krystle Carmona Believe it or not, there was a time when macaroni and cheese was a meal enjoyed solely in the comfort of your home. It wasn’t something you’d see on a menu, nor was it considered an option as far as fine dining was...
One of many things I am truly grateful for is that God has taught me flexibility. He has given me the ability to continually grow and improve, both personally and professionally. It allows me to be open when someone wants to share a compliment or...
It has been almost a full month since transitioning mac-O-licious from Food Truck - to Farmers Market - to Brick and Mortar. Monday is supposed to be my day off, but I awakened early, and decided to jump out of bed and share. I have...
by Kelly Chapman One day I sat down to a delicious bowl of baked macaroni and cheese. I never questioned its origin (partly because I was way too young), but I just figured it came from the same place as every other great meal, from mom’s...