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Reality‑TV fans get big news as Pinky Cole and K. Michelle officially join The Real Housewives of Atlanta for Season 17, with Bravo signaling a major franchise reset. Cole enters with her Slutty Vegan empire storyline, while K. Michelle brings music‑industry pressure, a bold personality, and a shift into country music—all expected to shake up the cast dynamic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode kicks off with dramatic global headlines, celebrity chaos, and major reality‑TV shakeups. The team breaks down the deadly confrontation between a Florida‑registered speedboat and the Cuban Coast Guard, a shootout that left four people dead and six injured. Cuban authorities allege the boat’s occupants—armed Cuban nationals living in the U.S.—opened fire first and were attempting a “terrorist infiltration,” prompting an international investigation and heightened political tension. The crew then dives into the explosive report that Cardi B allegedly flipped out backstage at SNL, destroying equipment after overhearing a joke referencing Nicki Minaj’s MAGA affiliation during rehearsals for the show’s 1,000th episode. Though the joke never aired, outlets report she threw her phone, punched a screen, and threatened to walk out before performing. Reality‑TV fans get big news as Pinky Cole and K. Michelle officially join The Real Housewives of Atlanta for Season 17, with Bravo signaling a major franchise reset. Cole enters with her Slutty Vegan empire storyline, while K. Michelle brings music‑industry pressure, a bold personality, and a shift into country music—all expected to shake up the cast dynamic. The episode then turns reflective as Mo’Nique urges fans to rethink the rising trend of GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs. In an emotional message, she questions their long‑term effects, warns that celebrity-driven hype can push people toward unhealthy choices, and encourages listeners—especially young ones—to “love yourself enough” to trust the process rather than rely on quick fixes. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome back to the Book Club! Today I'm diving into I Hope You Fail by Pinky Cole, specifically the chapter titled "I Hope Your Business Burns Down." In this powerful chapter, Pinky Cole shares the story of when her first restaurant literally burned down—and how that devastating loss became the foundation for building Slutty Vegan, one of the most talked-about plant-based restaurant chains in the country.My first article on Pinky Cole: https://www.pleasehustleresponsibly.com/p/how-pinky-cole-made-slutty-veganMy second article on Pinky Cole: https://www.pleasehustleresponsibly.com/p/when-your-business-baby-gets-too-big-475effbc8d7d91d0My third article on Pinky Cole (I'm clearly a fan): https://www.pleasehustleresponsibly.com/p/the-g-is-silentThanks for listening! Let's keep the convo going: Join the community, Please Hustle Responsibly: https://pleasehustleresponsibly.com/Find all episodes here: https://www.honeyandhustle.coYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AngelaHollowellLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelahollowell/Twitter: https://twitter.com/honeyandhustleMentioned in this episode:Download the free guide on How to get your first 1,000 subscribers here: https://www.angelahollowell.com/first1000Subscribe to the newsletter today: www.pleasehustleresponsibly.com
Netflix's top watch this week! 1- New Orleans' Own Tell Their Stories in Katrina: Come Hell and High Water 2- The Shocking True Story BehindUnknown Number: The High School Catfish! Netflix, explores the shocking true story of a mother who catfished her own daughter—meaning she sent hostile text messages from an unknown numberMikey questioning y'all parenting skill bout letting your play ROBLOX over MADDEN/2kBad News for Online Shoppers: These Countries Just Stopped Sending Packages to the U.S.Young Thug told Mariah The Scientist that Scooter Braun offered to buy Lil Baby out of his deal for $150M but Baby said he wasn't having a meeting without QC PMother faces criticism for making her son stand outside a Dollar General, where he allegedly tried to shoplift, holding a sign that says, “I tried to shoplift,” as punishment. Thoughts?Atlanta coach urges his player to stick with football and stay off the streets, warning he could be dead or in jail within three yearsCoco Gauff vs Naomi Osaka Is Happening—And It Could Shake Up the U.S. OpenPinky Cole Accused of Ghosting Rent Payments While Filming “Real Housewives of Atlanta” Atlanta landlord sues Slutty Vegan owner for back rent on Edgewood Ave A man was arrested after meeting up to fight another man following a loss in a game of NBA 2K25 and ended up shooting and killing him.Latto was spotted for the first time with her boyfriend, 21 Savage, on vacation after months of speculation and secrecy21 Savage Urges Young Thug to Defend Gunna's Name in Leaked Jail Call: “You Hold His Career in Your Hands”Young Thug allegedly calls CEO P a rat & criticizes Lil Baby for staying cool with himHernandez Govan Says He Signed 10-Year Plea Deal in Young Dolph's M*rder 2 Weeks Ago — But Dolph's Family Rejected ItWomen show how much they made as Dancers in HoustonMicah Parsons has retired his mom after signing a $188 million contract with the Packers!Another Clip of Young Thug in the Interrogation Room going viral.We finally watched the full Huda and Ace heart rate challenge during the Love Island USA season 7 finale. What are your thoughts? Did she take it too far?Cardi B gave her testimony this week in her ongoing civil a$$ault case, doubling down on her claim that things never got physical during her 2018 run-in with a hospital security guard. Security guard suing Cardi B accuse her of spitting in her face, body-shaming, using racial slurs, scratching her cheek with a 3-inch nail, intentionally causing emotional distress, negligence, and false imprisonment.Rick Ross baby momma Tia Kemp leaked his new girlfriend American Supermodel Jazzma Kendrick on live & shows proof she allegedly sold her body.Pastor Jamal Bryant Urges Rick Ross Not to Shop at Target Amid DEI Boycott: ‘Be the Boss, Not the Pawn'Woman was killed after trying to force her husband to leave his girlfriend's house. The husband's girlfriend shot her while he hid, and no charges will be filed.Trump Calls for De@th Penalty in All D.C. M*rder Cases: ‘We Have No Choice Cracker Barrel Returns to Old Logo After Backlash, Promises to Restore Beloved ‘Old Timer' BrandingYSL co-founder YSL mondo is now saying Young Thug did the unthinkable and claims that Peewee Roscoe is brainwashed
Pinky Cole, founder of the plant-based food chain Slutty Vegan, returns to Rapid Response to share the details of a brutal stretch in which she lost control of her company — and then fought to win it back. She also opens up about surviving a harrowing highway collision, the business mistakes that nearly brought everything down, the emotional and family toll of it all. It's a raw, unfiltered look at leadership under pressure — and what it takes to rebuild when everything falls apart.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
At the plant-based burger chain Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole is flipping the script on vegan food with bold style. In conversation with host of "TED Radio Hour" Manoush Zomorodi, she shares the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial journey, from her roots in Baltimore to the grease fire that took her first storefront in Harlem. Learn more about the authenticity, resilience and community that went into building a multimillion-dollar vegan food empire.This episode originally aired on TED Talks Daily May 12, 2025.For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
At the plant-based burger chain Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole is flipping the script on vegan food with bold style. In conversation with host of "TED Radio Hour" Manoush Zomorodi, she shares the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial journey, from her roots in Baltimore to the grease fire that took her first storefront in Harlem. Learn more about the authenticity, resilience and community that went into building a multimillion-dollar vegan food empire.After the talk, Modupe reflects on the power of a good experience and how it may guide you when you're feeling lost.For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext: ted.com/futureyouTEDSports: ted.com/sportsTEDAI Vienna: ted.com/ai-vienna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
At the plant-based burger chain Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole is flipping the script on vegan food with bold style. In conversation with host of "TED Radio Hour" Manoush Zomorodi, she shares the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial journey, from her roots in Baltimore to the grease fire that took her first storefront in Harlem. Learn more about the authenticity, resilience and community that went into building a multimillion-dollar vegan food empire.Want to help shape TED's shows going forward? Fill out our survey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
At the plant-based burger chain Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole is flipping the script on vegan food with bold style. In conversation with host of "TED Radio Hour" Manoush Zomorodi, she shares the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial journey, from her roots in Baltimore to the grease fire that took her first storefront in Harlem. Learn more about the authenticity, resilience and community that went into building a multimillion-dollar vegan food empire.
At the plant-based burger chain Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole is flipping the script on vegan food with bold style. In conversation with host of "TED Radio Hour" Manoush Zomorodi, she shares the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial journey, from her roots in Baltimore to the grease fire that took her first storefront in Harlem. Learn more about the authenticity, resilience and community that went into building a multimillion-dollar vegan food empire.
Entrepreneurship is often romanticized in popular culture, with images of successful business leaders effortlessly navigating their way to the top. However, the reality of entrepreneurship is far more complex and fraught with challenges. This complexity is vividly illustrated in this episode of the Social Proof Podcast, where Pinky Cole recounts her journey of building Slutty Vegan. Through her narrative, it becomes evident that true entrepreneurship is not just about achieving success but also about facing and overcoming significant hurdles along the way.
Pinky Cole-Hayes, founder of Slutty Vegan, LLC., nearly lost her business. What was at the center of it all? Ineffective leadership practices. In this episode, we explore some of the primary challenges that we observed, many of which are explored in Unpacking AGAPE: The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership written by our Chief Training Officer Dawn Marie Morris. Watch, learn and pick up your copy of Unpacking AGAPE: The 7 Languages of Intentional Leadership at www.worldclasstraining.net/agape. . . . Contact The World Class Training Institute for all of your leadership and professional development training at www.worldclasstraining.net. . . #pinkycole #sluttyvegan #leadershipdevelopment #leadershiplessons #professionaldevelopment
In this episode of The She Said It First Podcast, hosts Jerrilyn Lake aka Indeskribeabull and Lynee’ Monae discuss a variety of topics, but first Lynee’ and Jerrilyn tell the fans What Irritated Them This Week. Today, Lynee’ traveled to Atlanta, and the ladies are in person and that is part of What Irritated Lynee’. Waking up at 4 AM, putting full make up on and going to the airport. She also had a turbulent plane ride. But What Irritated Jerrilyn, is the visit to the gynecologist. Every time she goes, she knows what is going to happen, but still wants to fight that lady. The Pop the Ballon Show has come to Netflix, and Jerrilyn and Lynee’ have expressed their displeasure about how the show was overly produced. They spoke about how it was done on YouTube and was for us, and by us, it had a certain appeal. It seems now when big business has come along it has become what some say is white-washed. Jerrilyn and Lynee’ then spoke about the owner of Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole, having to buy her business back after she lost control. They spoke about keeping the right people around you. Jerrilyn and Lynee’ spoke about the sensitive story of teenagers Karmelo Anthony and Austin Metcalf in Frisco, TX. Karmelo Anthony was being bullied by Austin Metcalf and his twin brother and Anthony stabbed Austin in the chest, ending his life, as reported by various news outlets. Karmelo Anthony is now in prison being charged with murder. Lynee’ and Jerrilyn wondered why young children cannot just fight and not resort to weapons. Also, when in relationships, when is it okay to pillow talk. But when does pillow talking cross the line. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@u1pn Follow: @urban1podcast @indeskribeabull @lynee_monae Executive Producer: @Jahi_trg Video/Social Media Producer: Walter Gainer II See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As owner of Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole knows the value of attention. Her authenticity and genuine connection with audiences have been instrumental to Slutty Vegan's success. She believes that people aren't just buying her meatless burgers — they're buying into her story, her personality, and her mission Listen now to learn about leaning into failure, going from TV producer to the restaurant business, and the value of good PR. Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this special 2-for-1 episode, we offer two segments of rapid-fire fun from the 2024 Masters of Scale Summit. First, Slutty Vegan's Pinky Cole joins Rapid Response host Bob Safian for a gamified session on capturing consumer attention that delivers lessons on the power of joy, building celebrity, and competing with stalwarts like McDonald's. Then, ocean storyteller and entrepreneur Philippe Cousteau Jr. has 10 minutes to convince Safian (as a faux VC) to invest in our oceans — encouraging that the future of humanity lies not in the stars, but much closer to home.Subscribe to the Rapid Response podcast feed: https://listen.rapidresponseshow.com/SubscribeFor more info, visit: www.rapidresponseshow.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this special 2-for-1 episode, we offer two segments of rapid-fire fun from the 2024 Masters of Scale Summit. First, Slutty Vegan's Pinky Cole joins Rapid Response host Bob Safian for a gamified session on capturing consumer attention that delivers lessons on the power of joy, building celebrity, and competing with stalwarts like McDonald's. Then, ocean storyteller and entrepreneur Philippe Cousteau Jr. has 10 minutes to convince Safian (as a faux VC) to invest in our oceans — encouraging that the future of humanity lies not in the stars, but much closer to home. Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join Aaron Dante for an inspiring No Pix After Dark Live episode as he interviews Pinky Cole who shares her journey from humble beginnings in Baltimore, Maryland to creating a $100 million brand. Learn how resilience, alignment, and a relentless work ethic propelled her to success, despite numerous setbacks and challenges. Delve into Pinky's inspiring story of resilience, from overcoming personal and professional challenges to becoming a development partner at Baltimore Peninsula. Hear about her plans to transform the community with her innovative concepts and her unwavering commitment to her roots. Witness a touching homecoming as Pinky discusses her vision for Slutty Vegan and Bar Vegan at Baltimore Peninsula, and her aspirations to make Baltimore a destination for all. This episode is a testament to the power of perseverance, community, and big dreams. Don't miss this special conversation filled with laughter, inspiration, and a celebration of success against all odds.
Aisha Cole, otherwise known as Pinky, is an American restaurateur. She is the owner and operator of Slutty Vegan, a plant-based burger restaurant chain originated in Atlanta. In 2023 she was added to TIME Magazine's 100 Next list, recognizing individuals with an outsized influence on American culture.We discuss the creation of Slutty Vegan, her previous career in television, and her book, I Hope You Fail.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceFollow Our Guest:Official Site: SluttyVeganATL.comFacebook: Pinky ColeInstagram: @PinkyColeTwitter: @Pinky907LinkedIn: Pinky ColeFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Cafe SunflowerFacebook: Cafe SunflowerInstagram: @CafeSunflower Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Relevancy of Reality TVThe hosts of Brunch, Blaze and Babble take a look at the history, impact, and influence of reality tv. Alexus and Roger will share a few of their favorites and some you should check out.
Songs of The SummerThe hosts of Brunch, Blaze and Babble, Roger Turner and Alexus Bertrand love a hot summer bop. With summer almost ending, the BBB dynamic duo ponder why there has to be THE song of the summer and what are the SONGS (plural) of the summer of 2024.
As the founder of restaurant chain Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole Hayes wears a lot of hats – and she wears them well. Today, she joins us to talk about growing from failure, making an impact on your surroundings, and how to identify what is meant for you in life. 1:40 – Meet Pinky2:20 – The importance of discernment7:08 – What to expect at Slutty Vegan8:34 – Growing from failure12:20 – Struggles with getting sued and navigating public life15:00 – New work with REVOLT18:26 – Group economics 20:28 – The Pinky Cole Hayes Effect™22:25 – Legacy left for a daughter24:08 – A question no one asks*****Learn more from our guest: Visit her website: https://www.iampinkycole.com/Check out Pinky Gives Back: https://pinkygivesback.com/ Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkycole/?hl=en ***** Learn more about the podcast or access resources: https://reclaimandadvance.com/ Connect with Terry on socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-rice/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TerryRice Instagram: @itsterryrice Twitter: @itsterryrice
Wednesday, July 24th. In this episode we talk about: Weather report: Plant milks recalled in Canada after Listeria outbreak, Slutty Vegan considering Charlotte residence, Chloe Coscarelli opening new restaurant in NYC Beyond Meat Launches 'First of Its Kind' Protein to Appeal to Health-Conscious Consumers () Tune in live every weekday at 11am to watch on or on Instagram (and ), or watch on Twitter or Twitch! Follow , , and for more.
Friday, July 19th. In this episode we talk about: Weather report: Slutty Vegan restaurant in Birmingham closes (temporarily?), Billie Eilish eats vegan nuggets on Chicken Shop Date Daily Mail Health Reporter Goes Vegan for a Month () Tune in live every weekday at 11am to watch on or on Instagram (and ), or watch on Twitter or Twitch! Follow , , and for more.
Tuesday, July 16th. In this episode we talk about: Weather report: Construction begins on Slutty Vegan at ATL airport, rapper who exposed himself on airplane blames vegan diet, 5-Hour Energy in BBQ sauce Plant-Based Paris: 7 Vegan Olympians Competing at the Plant-Powered 2024 Olympics Tune in live every weekday at 11am to watch on or on Instagram (and ), or watch on Twitter or Twitch! Follow , , and for more.
This week on our rapid-fire Q&A, Slutty Vegan founder and CEO Pinky Cole talks about the mentorship of restaurateur and Slutty Vegan investor Danny Meyer, learning to appreciate the small wins when larger goals aren't achieved, and why she wants to call her next book: “Never Take Your Hands Off the Wheel.” Have questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Pinky Cole, Slutty Vegan, Danny Meyer, Dan Roth, and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn.
While many plant-based food brands have struggled recently, Pinky Cole's fast food chain Slutty Vegan keeps growing, with new restaurants across the U.S. Pinky sits down with Rapid Response host Bob Safian to explain how she's scaling the brand despite lawsuits, social media attacks and a flurry of vegan restaurant competitor closures. Pinky also shares the story behind her recent keynote at Savannah State University, where she gifted the HBCU grads almost $9 million in entrepreneurial tools and training. Subscribe to the Rapid Response podcast feed: https://listen.rapidresponseshow.com/SubscribeFor more info, visit: www.rapidresponseshow.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
While many plant-based food brands have struggled recently, Pinky Cole's fast food chain Slutty Vegan keeps growing, with new restaurants across the U.S. Pinky sits down with Rapid Response host Bob Safian to explain how she's scaling the brand despite lawsuits, social media attacks and a flurry of vegan restaurant competitor closures. Pinky also shares the story behind her recent keynote at Savannah State University, where she gifted the HBCU grads almost $9 million in entrepreneurial tools and training. Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The restaurant industry is notoriously difficult to succeed in. Slutty Vegan founder and CEO Pinky Cole knows that firsthand. She pushed through a lot of failures to build her restaurant empire and she writes about that journey in her latest book “I Hope You Fail.” In today's podcast conversation, LinkedIn's Editor in Chief Dan Roth and Senior Producer Nina Melendez talk about Dan's takeaways from his conversation with Pinky, including how her self-awareness and a resilient spirit helped turn her biggest challenges into opportunities. Watch the video of Dan's conversation with Pinky Cole on the LinkedIn News Page. You can share your thoughts via email at ThisisWorking@linkedin.com, or join the conversation directly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Pinky Cole, Slutty Vegan, Dan Roth, Nina Melendez, and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.
Pinky Cole Hayes, the CEO and founder of Slutty Vegan, shares vision for expanding her plant-based restaurant chain, the importance of philanthropy and her partnership with Pepsi Dig In. The initiative aims to spotlight the best Black-owned restaurants across the country as part of Pepsi's Restaurant Royalty program. She also makes a big announcement first on today's show. Plus, award-winning journalist Tracie Powell reflects on her decades-long career in media that paved the way for her to create The Pivot Fund. The venture philanthropy organization is dedicated to investing $500 million into independent BIPOC-led community news organizations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Pinky Cole. If one were to use the words “sexy” and “vegetable” in a sentence, they would probably never be said one after the other. However, the Slutty Vegan's own Pinky Cole begs to differ as she encourages people to #GetSlutty with her plant-based foods for vegans and meat-lovers alike. Join her as she guests stars on the Money Making Conversations Master Class, and try not to drool as she shares some delicious recipes from her book, “Eat Plants, B****.” In addition to food, Pinky outlines the importance of how betting on yourself, even if the world doesn't understand the idea that you are trying to create, can lead to significant returns if you have a plan in place that is true to your purpose and what you want to see in your life.Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Pinky Cole. If one were to use the words “sexy” and “vegetable” in a sentence, they would probably never be said one after the other. However, the Slutty Vegan's own Pinky Cole begs to differ as she encourages people to #GetSlutty with her plant-based foods for vegans and meat-lovers alike. Join her as she guests stars on the Money Making Conversations Master Class, and try not to drool as she shares some delicious recipes from her book, “Eat Plants, B****.” In addition to food, Pinky outlines the importance of how betting on yourself, even if the world doesn't understand the idea that you are trying to create, can lead to significant returns if you have a plan in place that is true to your purpose and what you want to see in your life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode: Pinky Cole-Hayes, CEO and Founder of Slutty Vegan joins Katie and Tara in a special edition episode of BOSSY How Pinky went from being a TV producer to starting a 6 figure restaurant brand Beautiful Fear: Channeling fear and using it as a strength The importance of being IN IT as a CEO What parenting taught Pinky about being a better business leader Invest, Acquire, Compete: Pinky chooses 3 businesses she'd want to invest, acquire and straight up compete with
McNair is a Baltimore native who began his career as a recording artist and producer in his early teenage years. He landed a multi-million-dollar music contract with his mother help at Motown Records. This opportunity led his music group to work with Grammy-awarded music producers. They landed a feature in Jamie Foxx soundtrack for the action-comedy film Bait and made T.V. appearances on Soul Train, MTV2, and BET&106th & Park with hosts A.J. and Free. The group gained recognition in Vibe, Billboard, Sister 2 Sister magazine, and the media mogul radio show Wendy Williams. The group also performed in Tokyo, Japan, for the U.S. troops. After McNair music career, his ability to stay current with entertainment industry trends led him to the reality television space. He coordinated and co-produced the first fashion runway presentation for Coco &; Lucious Apparel&; during season three of &; Ice Loves Coco on E! at N.Y. Fashion Week in 2012. Shortly after, he worked closely with some of VH1 top reality stars to create content and enhance their careers. His expertise helped him broker successful brand deals and secure bookings for the BET Awards. McNair passion for music navigated his path to work with music executives like Brooklyn Johnny, known for kickstarting the career of Grammy award-winning artist Cardi B. McNair worked as the brand strategist to Pinky Cole, CEO of Slutty Vegan, a company valued at 100 million dollars. Today, he works as Pinky Cole Manager on her personal management team. He recently closed one of the most significant partnership deals of this decade, solidifying Slutty Vegan founder and CEO Pinky Cole as a development partner in Rye Street Market, a five billion-dollar development project on the Baltimore Peninsula led by MAG Partners and MacFarlane Partners. The deal also includes investments from Under Armour founder Kevin Plank plus his Sagamore Ventures Investment Firm and Goldman Sachs Asset Management Urban Investment Group. In November 2019, McNair released his first book, Give It One More Try to shed light on the importance of mental fitness. He shares the depths of his early traumatic experiences and how he found ways to push for the life he has now. During his Give It One More Try campaign, he received honorary awards, and his book was rated number one on Amazon for men health. He appeared on T.V. One Sister Circle Show, FOX, and radio outlets. His second book Blessings in Uncertain Times featured a foreword by Cora Jakes, daughter of world-renowned Bishop T.D. Jakes and Serita Jakes. The book offered a new perspective in times of uncertainty. McNair recently sat with White House Correspondent Gerren Keith Gaynor to share how his book, “Give It One More Try,” has inspired thousands across the globe to persevere in the face of adversity and never stop striving for their goals. McNair is grateful for his knowledge and experience as a strategist and problem solver. His life skills and career coaching have inspired many lives. He received multiple recognitions and awards for his community outreach. In October 2023, he was honored by the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, for his distinguished community service and leadership. Today, he advocates for programs that help the youth; get ready for obstacles in the world. These programs are especially significant to him because the organization focuses on mental health and positively impacts minorities. McNair's experiences have led him to become a problem solver and strategist. He is grateful for the opportunities that have allowed him to help others through community outreach and advocating for programs focusing on mental health and minorities.
There are countless situations in which risky behavior can be detrimental to your life. But there's one area though, where risk can be a very good thing — sometimes life-changingly incredible. That's with entrepreneurship and your career. In fact, not taking risks is arguably one of the riskiest things you can do in your career, and perhaps no one knows this better than Pinky Cole, owner of Slutty Vegan, and author of “I Hope You Fail: Ten Hater Statements Holding You Back From Getting Everything You Want.” Pinky Cole knows exactly what it means to take risks in her career, fail, and get back up again. When her first restaurant burned down, she didn't let it break her. Instead, she took it as a sign that she wasn't fully aligned with her purpose, and chose to completely reset. Fast forward to today, and she's the owner of the multimillion-dollar vegan empire Slutty Vegan. Our favorite bit of Pinky Cole brilliance from this conversation? “The sky is not the limit, there's so much more beyond it.” We couldn't agree more. Join us! Snag all the latest episodes, savvy budgeting tips, investing advice, and even giveaways via the HerMoney Newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chef Jarvis Belton is the mind behind Slutty Vegan and so much else. A genius chef. We dig into what it really means to be a great chef. Amazing conversation. Toure Show Episode 416 Host & Writer: Touré Executive Producers: Ryan Woodhall and Jennifer Brown Booker: Claudia Jean Associate Producer: Adell Coleman Engineer: Claire McHale Photographers: Podstream Studios The House: DCP Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A special look back at some of our favorite How I Built This Lab episodes of 2023. Hear how Pinky Cole built the vegan fast food chain Slutty Vegan after a devastating fire destroyed her first restaurant. Then, Nuseir Yassin turns a 1000-day social media travelog into a multi-dimensional business called The Nas Company. And finally, Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder of Bumble, returns to the show to talk with Guy about the future of dating.Stay tuned for fresh episodes in 2024. Happy New Year! This episode was produced by Chris Maccini with music by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by John Isabella.You can follow HIBT on X & Instagram, and email us at hibt@id.wondery.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The McDonald's golden arches will be coming to thousands of new spots in the next few years and Brown-Forman feels the ache of slowing growth in the spirits market. (00:21) Bill Mann and Dylan Lewis discuss: - McDonald's growth plans to hit 50,000 locations and 250 million loyalty members by 2027, and other insights from its investor day. - The sauce Bill wishes would get more love at McD's. - Slowing growth in the spirit market, and how it is affecting Brown-Forman and Diageo. (12:47) Deidre Woollard talks with Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole about building a restaurant chain, leveraging brand partnerships, and investing in the future. Companies discussed: TGT, BYND, SHOO Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Pinky Cole, Deidre Woollard Engineers: Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday, November 29th — In this episode we talk about: Thanksgiving recap Weather report Large-Scale Study Finds No Mortality Benefit from Vegetarian Diets (https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231126/Large-scale-study-finds-no-mortality-benefit-from-vegetarian-diets-in-US-adults-challenges-previous-beliefs.aspx) Actual Study: https://jhpn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s41043-023-00460-9 Christmas Movies Tune in live every weekday at 11am to watch on YouTube or on Instagram (@plantbasedmorningshow and @nomeatathlete_official), or watch on Twitter or Twitch!
CEO and Founder of Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole knows the road toward purpose-driven work is paved with successes and failures. After a grease fire destroyed her first restaurant in New York City, Pinky relocated to Atlanta where she developed the concept for her now multi-million dollar restaurant chain, Slutty Vegan. Pinky talks to Ashley about how the very things that looked like they would hinder her actually contributed to her success. The entrepreneur turned author also talks about her new book “I Hope You Fail,” emphasizing the importance of embracing your failures as opportunities to learn and a testimony to inspire others. Pinky knows that although tests will continue to come her way, being in alignment with her purpose will always lead to success.Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPodsYou can also watch Oprah's Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN
Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Food Issue," devoted to all things epicurean. Among our delicious features: David Pogue visits a laboratory that helps launch new food trends; Lee Cowan samples Texas BBQ with a foreign flavor; Tracy Smith visits the Chicago sandwich shop that inspired "The Bear"; Luke Burbank explores the popularity of tinned fish; Jane Pauley interviews Garth Brooks, who is opening a bar & honky-tonk in Nashville; Faith Salie talks with Pinky Cole, founder of the Slutty Vegan fast food chain; Kelefa Sanneh gets in the kitchen with New York Times food columnist Melissa Clark; and Serena Altschul looks at some tools of the culinary trade.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay discuss the evolution of the American dream (16:38) before reacting to Tim Scott suspending his presidential campaign (35:45) and ‘The Marvels' getting trolled (42:05). Then, Pinky Cole, author and owner-operator of Slutty Vegan, joins to talk about life as a restaurateur and the Atlanta food scene (50:15). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Pinky Cole Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ebro in the Morning sit down with owner and operator of Slutty Vegan and author Pinky Cole to discuss her ambitious journey to success, some of the jobs she once had and how it has influenced her business today, failures she has overcome, generational wealth, and more! Her latest book, 'I Hope You Fail' is out now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thursday, October 26th — In this episode we talk about: Vegan ultrarunner Harvey Lewis wins Big's Backyard Ultra and sets new record Weather report: Slutty Vegan opening Baltimore location, McDonald's doing away with McFlurry spoon AITA: Man Bans Sister from Serving Vegan Menu at Family Reunion (https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/26/man-bans-sister-from-serving-vegan-menu-at-family-reunion-19723318/) Top 2024 Food and Beverage Trends from Specialty Food Association (https://www.specialtyfood.com/news/article/top-2024-food-and-beverage-trends-revealed-specialty-food-association-trendspotter-panel/) Tune in live every weekday at 11am to watch on YouTube or on Instagram (@plantbasedmorningshow and @nomeatathlete_official), or watch on Twitter or Twitch! Follow @plantbasedmorningshow, @realmattfrazier, and @itsdoughay for more.
Welcome to Restaurant (R)evolution, our miniseries dedicated to those doing things differently in the hospitality industry. In this episode, Radio Cherry Bombe host Kerry Diamond talks to Pinky Cole, the superstar entrepreneur and CEO/Founder of Slutty Vegan, a fast-growing, fast-food chain with 13 locations. Pinky's brand new book, “I Hope You Fail: 10 Hater Statements Holding You Back From Getting Everything You Want,” was just published yesterday. Tune in to learn about Pinky's unique rules for being a boss, how to bounce back from failure, and more. Thank you to OpenTable and FOH for supporting this episode. Visit cherybombe.com to get tickets for our Cherry Bombe + OpenTable “Sit With Us” series. And visit frontofthehouse.com to learn more about their dinnerware and tableware collections for the food service and hospitality industries. Hosted by Kerry DiamondProduced by Catherine Baker and Jenna SadhuEdited by Jenna SadhuEditorial Assistant Londyn CrenshawMusic by Tralala, “All Fired Up”Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Pinky: Instagram, Slutty Vegan, I Hope You Fail book
Pinky Cole wants your life to go up in flames. But not literally. Pinky is the owner of the popular restaurant brand Slutty Vegan, but before that, she had a devastating grease fire that destroyed her first business. And you know what? She's glad it happened. Today she gives Nicole advice for anyone who is wondering whether the challenge facing them is insurmountable, the story behind how $17,000 of her wages was taken away, the unusual talent pool she's used for hiring (if you're job-searching, don't miss this tip), and a whole lot more. Order Pinky's book, I Hope You Fail, here: https://www.iampinkycole.com/ihopeyoufail
It's hard to miss a Slutty Vegan when you're driving past one. No, we're not talking about a person… We're talking about a fast-casual burger chain — and a vegan one at that! Since launching Slutty Vegan in 2017, Pinky has seen her plant-based brand through several iterations: a ghost kitchen, then a food truck, then eventually several brick and mortar locations that continue to pop up across the east coast. And with a valuation of $100 million and expansion into other sectors, Pinky is only getting started... This week on How I Built This Lab, Pinky talks with Guy about her journey as a TV producer-turned-restaurateur, and how Slutty Vegan is a prime example of Seth Godin's Purple Cow theory: companies must build things worth noticing into their products and services. Plus, Pinky reflects on her roots, sharing the valuable lessons about discipline and work ethic that she learned from her parents. This episode was produced by Carla Esteves and edited by John Isabella, with music from Ramtin Arablouei. Our audio engineer was Neal Rauch.You can follow HIBT on Twitter & Instagram, and email us at hibt@id.wondery.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On today's episode Erika sits down with American restaurateur, Pinky Cole. Pinky is the owner and operator of Slutty Vegan, a plant-based burger restaurant chain. Cole describes Slutty Vegan as "someone who eats vegan but enjoys junk food” and she wanted to give the name a hook to help people to reimagine food. Erika and Pinky discuss how Pinky got to where she is, being confident, having the right people around you, taking no bullshit and much more. Enjoy! (00:03:36) Pinky ColeYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceo
The Black Effect Presents... Earn Your Leisure. In this episode superstar entrepreneur Pinky Cole, CEO of Slutty Vegan spoke about her company recently gaining a $100 million valuation, her shoe deal with Steve Madden, plans for expansion and more. #sluttyvegan #pinkycole #earnyourleisure EYL University: https://www.eyluniversity.com Link for InvestFest: https://investfest.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.