Podcasts about dv8 kitchen

There are bakeries, cafes, bars and restaurants around the world which don't just exist to serve up food and drink – they're on a mission to rebuild lives. Ruth Alexander hears the stories of risk, reward and redemption from three businesses on three different continents: At The Dusty Knuckle bakery in London, the trainee programme manager Charlie Atkinson explains why she thinks a cafe and bakery is the perfect place to foster team spirit. Reporter Gideon Long visits La Trocha in Bogota, Colombia, a bar and cultural centre run by a group of former Farc rebels. Rob Perez and Mindy Street of DV8 Kitchen in Lexington, Kentucky, US, talk about how they've won over customers. Producers: Hannah Bewley and Sam Clack If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: thefoodchain@bbc.co.uk(Image: hands kneading dough. Credit: Getty Images/ BBC)

Rob and Diane Perez were successful restaurateurs, but their lives felt shallow until they opened "DV8 Kitchen," a cafe that hires people in recovery.

Rob and Diane Perez were successful restaurateurs, but their lives felt shallow until they opened "DV8 Kitchen," a cafe that hires people in recovery.

Rob and Diane Perez were successful restaurateurs, but their lives felt shallow until they opened "DV8 Kitchen," a cafe that hires people in recovery.

Rob and Diane Perez were successful restaurateurs, but their lives felt shallow until they opened "DV8 Kitchen," a cafe that hires people in recovery.

Rob and Diane Perez were successful restaurateurs, but their lives felt shallow until they opened "DV8 Kitchen," a cafe that hires people in recovery.

Rob and Diane Perez were successful restaurateurs, but their lives felt shallow until they opened "DV8 Kitchen," a cafe that hires people in recovery.

Rob and Diane Perez were successful restaurateurs, but their lives felt shallow until they opened "DV8 Kitchen," a cafe that hires people in recovery.

Rob and Diane Perez were successful restaurateurs, but their lives felt shallow until they opened "DV8 Kitchen," a cafe that hires people in recovery.

Rob and Diane Perez were successful restaurateurs, but their lives felt shallow until they opened "DV8 Kitchen," a cafe that hires people in recovery.

Rob and Diane Perez were successful restaurateurs, but their lives felt shallow until they opened "DV8 Kitchen," a cafe that hires people in recovery.

Rob and Diane Perez were successful restaurateurs, but their lives felt shallow until they opened "DV8 Kitchen," a cafe that hires people in recovery.

Rob and Diane Perez were successful restaurateurs, but their lives felt shallow until they opened "DV8 Kitchen," a cafe that hires people in recovery.

In this powerful episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Rob Perez, co-owner of DV8 Kitchen in Lexington, Kentucky. More than just a restaurant, DV8 is a place where people recovering from addiction get a fresh start, proving that meaningful work can be a key to long-term recovery. Rob shares the deeply personal story behind the restaurant, from his own battle with addiction to his and his wife Diane's journey to create a business that prioritizes second chances. By employing individuals in early recovery and providing them with structure, accountability, and support beyond the workplace, DV8 has become a model of hope and transformation. But their success didn't come easily. Rob discusses the challenges of hiring people with past struggles, how they developed a system that ensures stability and success, and why many businesses shy away from second-chance employment. He also explains how their approach could be a solution to America's workforce shortages and addiction crisis. From hiring strategies to life-changing success stories, this episode dives into the real impact of combining business with purpose. Rob also shares how DV8 is inspiring other businesses to embrace second-chance hiring and create opportunities that help people reclaim their lives. Don't miss this inspiring conversation on redemption, dignity, and the power of work to change lives.

Episode 49 The DV8 Kitchen in Lexington, Kentucky is an amazing example of practical and effective love and support for people in recovery. Of course, this is also a blessing for their friends and families, and the entire community. And customers of these two restaurants get to enjoy truly excellent food and atmosphere. Listen as I outline the basics about this amazing locally owned business. Bluegrass Region Voices and Views...hosting conversations with creative and inspiring people and spotlighting engaging activities, organizations, and places around the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. You can find complete show notes, links, and photographs on my website at: https://www.bluegrassregionvoicesandviews.com/dv8 Thanks for listening. -Tom Hailey  

Is God calling you to do something, but you just can't figure out how it's all going to happen? Today we will be diving into this question with Kristie Harrick who is the Women's Ministry Director at Briarwood Presbyterian in Birmingham, AL. She shares with us her journey with God, and how he has only asked her to take the next step, not to have it figured out. What a story of encouragement and God's faithfulness!   Connect with Enrich   DV8 Kitchen in Lexington, KY   What we're loving: Kristie - I Kings, Columbo Elaina - Rediscovering Israel by Kristi McClelland   Connect with Kristi @Kristieharrick   Connect with Elaina @drelainabarron elainabarron.com  

Rob and Diane come on to share their experiences working in the restaurant industry. Rob and Diane have been involved working with Hard Rock Cafe, ESPN Zone, Saul Good, to currently owning DV8 Kitchen. Providing food while also employing and empowering those going through rehab.Check out their website below:https://dv8kitchen.com/Commonwealth Connections is hosted by Weston Wilson and Dawson Fields. To connect with hosts of the show, email dawson@novainsurancegroup.com or culverscky@gmail.com

Sam Perez is an author, and a television news reporter in Georgia. When she’s not filming news stories, you can find her trying out a new restaurant. This passion for food comes from her parents, who opened a restaurant & bakery DV8 Kitchen in Lexington, KY. The restaurant and bakery hires people in recovery from substance use disorder. Sam discovered that this community of people had stories of strength, grit, and hope. In an effort to share their experiences and start the conversation about the opioid epidemic, Sam wrote Deviate From Denial: Erasing the Stigma of Addiction and Recovery Through Inspirational Stories and is available now. Links: Book: Deviate from Denial: Erasing the Stigma of Addiction and Recovery Through Inspirational Stories - Kindle edition by Perez, Sam. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. www.sam-perez.com

From Restaurants to News Reporter on Television - Sam Perez - EP_123 Sam Perez is a television news reporter who loves telling stories. This passion led her to the University of Georgia, where she graduated with degrees in journalism and Spanish. Growing up, Sam learned from entrepreneurs as she watched her parents Rob and Diane create and open DV8 Kitchen in Lexington, KY. The restaurant and bakery hires people in recovery from substance use disorder. Sam found that this community of people had stories of strength, grit, and hope. In an effort to share their experiences and start the conversation about the opioid epidemic, she has written Deviate From Denial: Erasing the Stigma of Addiction and Recovery Through Inspirational Stories.

How bad is the opioid epidemic? What is it like to be in recovery? Sam Perez is a news reporter, author, and daughter parents who opened up DV8 kitchen in Lexington, KY. A restaurant that exclusively hires people in recovery.  Sam shares her experiences growing up in the recovery world, the amazing things her parents have done for the community, and how she is taking those teachings to continue the fight on addiction. Sam shares some wonderful, uplifting stories and lets people know how to spot, and speak with people who may have addiction problems. Be sure to check out Sam's new book Deviate from Denial. Pre-order here! https://deviate-from-denial.square.site

Rob and Diane Perez were successful restaurateurs, but their lives felt shallow until they opened "DV8 Kitchen," a cafe that hires people in recovery.

Rob and Diane Perez were successful restaurateurs, but their lives felt shallow until they opened "DV8 Kitchen," a cafe that hires people in recovery.

Rob and Diane Perez were successful restaurateurs, but their lives felt shallow until they opened "DV8 Kitchen," a cafe that hires people in recovery.

Rob and Diane Perez were successful restaurateurs, but their lives felt shallow until they opened "DV8 Kitchen," a cafe that hires people in recovery.

Rob and Diane Perez were successful restaurateurs, but their lives felt shallow until they opened "DV8 Kitchen," a cafe that hires people in recovery.

Rob and Diane Perez were successful restaurateurs, but their lives felt shallow until they opened "DV8 Kitchen," a cafe that hires people in recovery.

Rob and Diane Perez were successful restaurateurs, but their lives felt shallow until they opened "DV8 Kitchen," a cafe that hires people in recovery.

Rob and Diane Perez were successful restaurateurs, but their lives felt shallow until they opened "DV8 Kitchen," a cafe that hires people in recovery.

Rob and Diane Perez were successful restaurateurs, but their lives felt shallow until they opened "DV8 Kitchen," a cafe that hires people in recovery.

Rob and Diane Perez were successful restaurateurs, but their lives felt shallow until they opened "DV8 Kitchen," a cafe that hires people in recovery.

Rob and Diane Perez were successful restaurateurs, but their lives felt shallow until they opened "DV8 Kitchen," a cafe that hires people in recovery.

Episode 102: Sam Perez is a first-time author of Deviate from Denial and a senior journalism major at the University of Georgia. She has written the book based on her parents' work with DV8 Kitchen, a restaurant and bakery in Lexington that hires people in recovery from substance use disorder. Sam hopes to erase the stigma surrounding addiction by telling inspirational stories in her book, which is available for preorder. Sam is passionate about storytelling, good food among great company, and the Georgia Bulldogs. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: • Rob Perez on Linkedin • Sam Perez on Linkedin • Deviate From Denial - Sam's book Leave Some Feedback: • Email podcast@awesomeinc.org with what you want to hear about next. • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Subscribe to our podcast • awesomeinc.org • Instagram -- @awesomeinclex • Twitter -- @awesomeinclex • YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message

This is to prepare for the next episode, highlighting Rob's daughter, Sam Perez's book titled Deviate From Denial: Erasing the Stigma of Addiction and Recovery Through Inspirational Stories With 30 years of restaurant experience, Rob Perez has seen first-hand how to build restaurant brands and how prevalent addiction is in the industry he loves. Along with his wife Diane, he founded Dv8 Kitchen as a social enterprise focused on giving second chance employment opportunities to people in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction through vocational, on-the-job training. Dv8 Kitchen focuses on providing top-quality food, service, and atmosphere for every guest, and by providing “a better-than-expected” dining experience, the hope is to build a new standard for the second chance employee to live by and to change the way the guests perceive people in addiction recovery. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: • Rob Perez on Linkedin • Deviate From Denial - Sam Pere'z book (next episode) Leave Some Feedback: • Email podcast@awesomeinc.org with what you want to hear about next. • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: • Subscribe to our podcast • awesomeinc.org • Instagram -- @awesomeinclex • Twitter -- @awesomeinclex • YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message

In this special episode of ACEP Frontline, we interview the author of "Dreamland" and "The Least of Us", Sam Quinones, about his New York Best Selling book. We then follow-up with Rob Perez with DV8 Kitchen who assists addiction recovery through employment opportunities in his restaurant.

Rob and Diane Perez were restauranteurs who drank hard and lived to buy more things. That was until they opened "DV8 Kitchen" in Lexington, Va where they have employed former addicts and helped transform lives.

Rob and Diane Perez were restauranteurs who drank hard and lived to buy more things. That was until they opened "DV8 Kitchen" in Lexington, Va where they have employed former addicts and helped transform lives.

Rob and Diane Perez were restauranteurs who drank hard and lived to buy more things. That was until they opened "DV8 Kitchen" in Lexington, Va where they have employed former addicts and helped transform lives.

Rob and Diane Perez were restauranteurs who drank hard and lived to buy more things. That was until they opened "DV8 Kitchen" in Lexington, Va where they have employed former addicts and helped transform lives.

Rob and Diane Perez were restauranteurs who drank hard and lived to buy more things. That was until they opened "DV8 Kitchen" in Lexington, Va where they have employed former addicts and helped transform lives.

Rob and Diane Perez were restauranteurs who drank hard and lived to buy more things. That was until they opened "DV8 Kitchen" in Lexington, Va where they have employed former addicts and helped transform lives.

Rob and Diane Perez were restauranteurs who drank hard and lived to buy more things. That was until they opened "DV8 Kitchen" in Lexington, Va where they have employed former addicts and helped transform lives.

Rob and Diane Perez were restauranteurs who drank hard and lived to buy more things. That was until they opened "DV8 Kitchen" in Lexington, Va where they have employed former addicts and helped transform lives.

Rob and Diane Perez were restauranteurs who drank hard and lived to buy more things. That was until they opened "DV8 Kitchen" in Lexington, Va where they have employed former addicts and helped transform lives.

Rob and Diane Perez were restauranteurs who drank hard and lived to buy more things. That was until they opened "DV8 Kitchen" in Lexington, Va where they have employed former addicts and helped transform lives.

Rob and Diane Perez were restauranteurs who drank hard and lived to buy more things. That was until they opened "DV8 Kitchen" in Lexington, Va where they have employed former addicts and helped transform lives.

Jack talks food with Jeremy Ashby from Azur and Rob Perez from DV8 Kitchen.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Perez of Lexington's DV8 Kitchen and Saul Good joins the show for an incredible and fun interview to talk about the restaurant business, faith, and much more! 8:20 - What's the Buzz? 27:58 - Alex vs. Listener 35:43 - Special guest Rob Perez Follow us on Twitter / Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ebanpodcast/support

Eli talks with Rob Perez, owner of Saul Good Restaurant & Pub, as well as DV8 Kitchen. MUSIC CREDITS: Venice Beach - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena. https://youtu.be/fTrQA2bHuaU  

Listen as K-LOVE's Monika Kelly speaks to Rob Perez, the owner of DV8 Kitchen, a restaurant that hires recovering alcoholics and addicts. Rob shares about coming alongside these men and women and being very pleasantly surprised at how hard-working and amazing they are.

Are you curious about discovering how to use your unique gifts to share Christ with your local community but struggling with the fear of leaving the safety of the sidelines? Welcome to Curious, a five-part series of conversations inviting all tired Christians to rediscover and reclaim their God-given gift of curiosity. In this episode, Rob Perez, owner of DV8 Kitchen and Saul Good restaurants, shares why he’s glad they didn’t wait until they had it all figured out before Going Outside and starting their social enterprise. Now with over 20 employees in early stages of drug and alcohol recovery, Rob gets real about the hard balance of loving people and making a profit in business -- and what makes the risk so worth it. Episode Highlights 0:00 How curiosity led Rob Perez to start a business designed to “invest in recovery” 0:18 “It’s been bad on the pocketbook but the most rewarding experience my wife and I have ever had.” Rob shares how the mission behind DV8 Kitchen first came about 2:42 “I didn’t bring Christ to work with me at all.” Where Rob was spiritually when his wife suggested they take on this social enterprise 3:45 Can we love people and be profitable? Lee and Rob get practical about how to balance and sustain a social enterprise 6:31 The three “bottom line” questions Rob’s team asks themselves every week to keep them focused on what matters most 7:33 What Rob realized was wrong about their financial model when he first “put his hands in the dough” 10:14 Rob and Lee call out a faulty philosophy: you don’t have to have all the details figured out before you Go Outside! 12:29 “I’m not positive I’m doing the right thing.” Rob gets real about the paychecks, tough choices, and hard conversations necessary to keep DV8 going 16:07 Rob’s encouragement to anyone who feels a tug to Go Outside but doesn’t know where to start 18:23 Calling all cinnamon roll lovers… What DV8 Kitchen has in the works for starting a new bakery Episode Resources DV8 Kitchen - https://dv8kitchen.com/ Saul Good Restaurant & Pub - http://saulgoodpub.com/ On giving people a second chance - https://www.thefix.com/restaurant-gives-second-chances-people-recovery-gets-rave-reviews

Season 2 | Episode 11: With 30 years of restaurant experience, Rob has seen first-hand how to build restaurant brands and how prevalent addiction is in the industry he loves. Along with his wife Diane, he founded Dv8 Kitchen as a social enterprise focused on giving second chance employment opportunities to people in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction through vocational, on-the-job training. Dv8 Kitchen focuses on providing top-quality food, service, and atmosphere for every guest, and by providing “a better-than-expected” dining experience, the hope is to build a new standard for the second chance employee to live by and to change the way the guests perceive people in addiction recovery. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awesomeinc/message

Josh interviews Rob Perez the owner of DV8 Kitchen in Lexington Kentucky. DV8 Kitchen is a business staffed almost entirely by people in recovery (many of whom are formerly incarcerated) Full show-notes are available from our website http://decarcerationnation.com/

Rob Perez only hires cooks and servers working to beat drug or alcohol addiction. “They have an opportunity to give great service, a smile, awesome food and impact the way the general public feels about recovery." K-LOVE'S Monika Kelly talks to the business owner about DV8 Kitchen in Lexington, KY.

Rob Perez only hires cooks and servers working to beat drug or alcohol addiction. “They have an opportunity to give great service, a smile, awesome food and impact the way the general public feels about recovery." K-LOVE'S Monika Kelly talks to the business owner about DV8 Kitchen in Lexington, KY.

We were blessed to have Rob Perez, local restaurateur and founder, alongside his wife, Diane, of DV8 Kitchen, tell us his story! Rob and Diane are gifts to the Kingdom of God and to our city as pioneering leaders in fighting the crisis of substance abuse but also championing and celebrating recovery and health.

In this podcast, Kentucky Housing Corporation's (KHC) Executive Director, Edwin King, sits down with Rob Perez, creator of DV8 (Deviate) Kitchen—a restaurant with a heart and mission that gives second chance employment to those in substance abuse recovery trying to redirect their lives, so they will “deviate” from addiction. This model of opportunity and accountability breaks barriers of poverty and empowers employees to learn the trade of baking to live self-sufficiently. This Lexington, Kentucky model is receiving national attention because of its life changing food.

Rob and Diane Perez brought superior brand development and restaurant practices to Lexington, following Rob’s work with heavyweight national brands, including Hard Rock Cafe and Disney. Recently they have opened DV8 Kitchen, a social enterprise restaurant aimed at changing the lives of people recovering from substance abuse by offering second chance employment and encouragement. And, by the way, while producing delicious, crowd-pleasing foods. In this compelling episode, Rob tells us about the path to DV8, and what he hopes comes next.

In this episode with Rob Perez, we discuss: Being self aware of your energy level as a leader. If you have high energy, you'll bring people up. If you have low energy you'll bring your people down. No one will exceed your energy. The significance of systems and processes in scaling. Taking advantages of the moment. Choosing to focus on the rainbow instead of the storm. The importance of delegating more instead of trying to do it all. How overworking and not asking for help leads to burnout. Thinking of your brand as a country. The difference between working for corporate operation VS your own independent. Working as a franchise opener so you can get experience with restaurant openings, before opening your own. Telling the story and creating the picture of what you're trying to build before you start building it. Learning to slow down when you communicate. How financial freedom and general freedom from your restaurant comes from volume. You need to earn so much in order to remove yourself from the operation. When you know its time to scale from one location, to two locations, and then to three locations. What led to opening the social enterprise, DV8 Kitchen. How success in a social enterprise comes from not lowering your standards. The role human dignity plays in the success of a social enterprise. Rob Perez got his start in the restaurant business as a young man living in California. He would go on to spend over a decade between the Hard Rock Cafe and Walt Disney Company. In 2008, Perez, along side wife Diane, launched a new casual dining concept in Lexington, KY, Saul Good Restaurant and Pub. In the years that followed, the couple opened two more restaurants under the Saul Good brand. In 2017, the Perez family opened Lexington's first social enterprise restaurant, DV8 Kitchen, with the mission to provide a second chance for individuals recovering from Alcohol and drug addiction. Show notes… Favorite Success Quote or Mantra. " You gotta know your numbers. We're not talking P&L's we're talking your personal #. If you are a 7 no one is every going to be higher than that number." Today's Sponsor Sourcery allows you to streamline and digitize your entire Accounts Payable operation. Digital invoicing, backed with human verification, will save you countless hours of work and increase AP accuracy. Say goodbye to your file cabinets and enter the digital world. Kabbage. Apply for up to 250,000 of funding through Kabbage, and you'll get a $50 e-gift card when you quality. Get started!   Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Passion. What is your biggest weakness? Patience. What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? Look for people who are self-aware. What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Operating in a saturated restaurant market. Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. Know your number. What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Be proactive Anticipate needs of the guest. What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM  The Bible Share an online resource. Micros Pulse PWhat's one piece of technology you've adopted in your restaurant and how has it influence operations? eople Matter Now operates as Snag Hotschedule If you got the news that you'd be leaving this world tomorrow and all memories of you, your work, and your restaurants would be lost with your departure with the exception of 3 pieces of wisdom you could leave behind for the good of humanity, what would they be? Believe in something bigger than you. Put your family as a prior. Serve people. Contact Info Blue Grass Hospitality Brian Mcardy Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining today! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Huge thanks to XXXXXXX for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time!   Restaurant Unstoppable is a free podcast. One of the ways I'm able to make it free is by earning a commission when sharing certain products with you. I've made it a core value to only share tools, resources, and services my guest mentors have recommend, first. If you're finding value in my podcast, please use my links!

Renee visits DV8 Kitchen, a restaurant and bakery in Lexington that provides second chance employment opportunities for people in substance recovery who are trying to redirect their lives. She speaks with Rob and Diane Perez about their vision for the restaurant and its support from the community. Renee also talks with employees at the eatery to hear their stories of recovery and how DV8 Kitchen helps them.

Renee visits DV8 Kitchen, a restaurant and bakery in Lexington that provides second chance employment opportunities for people in substance recovery who are trying to redirect their lives. She speaks with Rob and Diane Perez about their vision for the restaurant and its support from the community. Renee also talks with employees at the eatery to hear their stories of recovery and how DV8 Kitchen helps them.

Rob talks with Kruser about DV8 Kitchen, which employs recovering drug addicts.