Radical Grove : Parliament Pod

Sometimes you need to take a giant leap of faith, and that’s exactly what this week’s Parliament Podcast guest Devin Lowder does as she reminisces on her service industry journey that led to several moves to the West Coast. Join us as she discusses starting out at the Greensboro Hooter’s to working her way to the Dallas nightlife scene.

On this week’s podcast, Chef Dave Feimster takes us on a cross-country culinary tour from the beaches of the Jersey Shore to the 21st floor of Fahrenheit. Tune in as he relays tales of working for a celebrity chef and mastering the art of sushi to establishing one of Charlotte’s top restaurants.

On this week's episode of the Parliament Podcast, the crew welcomes back Charlotte bartender, Kenny Kardashian. Buckle up as we talk about how Kenny began in the nightlife industry, including leaving sunny Miami to come back to Charlotte after the pandemic. We discuss a few different LGBTQ terms that the crew is unfamiliar with and Rowshay reads a version of Sicko Mode that you'll have to hear for yourself.

On this episode of the Parliament Podcast, we welcome business owner and entrepreneur, Rich Moyer. Rich shares stories of working in the construction industry, including a story on how he stole his own car. We discuss his current businesses, which include Two Scoops, Hoppin, and Pinhouse and how he navigated through the pandemic, doing it his own way. Rich tells us future plans with his current businesses and how those plans are already developing.

On this week's episode of the Parliament Podcast, we welcome former bar owner Chris Peavey. We reflect on the parties of the past and how Peavey found himself owning a bar. Rowshay tells about the infamous pink parties and how they were quickly a thing of the past. Peavey shares "chaotic" stories, including one at a former popular bar.

This week, the Parliament Podcast welcomes Jumaane Torrence to the podcast. Jumaane shares his experiences of growing up in West Liberia, moving back to America and his experiences adapting to the different lifestyle, and how his experiences as a promoter helped him run a very successful nightclub.

This week, the Parliament Podcast welcomes 6th generation Charlottean with many hats, Jenna Gribble. We dive into all the different avenues in which Jenna works, including her current promotion with Sextro Vodka. Rowshay (hilariously) gives us the lyrics to a viral country song. We revisit different hot spots in Charlotte and how the city has changed over the years.

This week, the Parliament Podcast welcomes Julie Abdelrahman to the show. Julie talks about her time spent in the service industry, including how she started and her accomplishments of helping open successful bars.

On this week's episode of the Parliament Podcast, we welcome former nightclub operator and current real estate agent, Brett Carraway. Brett tells us about his days at ECU, including how he was trusted to run a bar at a young age. We discuss Brett's experiences in the Charlotte nightlife scene and how that eventually led him to success as a real estate agent.

This week, the Parliament Podcast welcomes one of Radical Grove's own, DJ Yona. Yona shares his youth experiences at an alternative school, the bet that essentially turned him into a DJ, and his experiences as a DJ in different cities around the state.

This week the Parliament Podcast welcome another expert in the spirit industry, Dao Vo. Dao shares her experiences of starting from the bottom in the hospitality industry to now traveling state wide for her current job and the pros and cons of being on the road. We discuss the busy seasons of the industry and different laws that apply across the state for spirits. And finally, we end on a VERY interesting edition of This or That.

The Parliament Podcast welcomes Jerry Feels Good from Charleston, SC. Jerry shares his views from the DJ and production world, the music scene in Charleston and how they collaborate, and we get into a very interesting conspiracy during This or That. @jerryfeelsgood

Tori Craft glues together what it takes to go from bar backing to sales managing.

This week on the Parliament Podcast, we welcome special guest Maggie Poske. Maggie shares her insights in the spirits world, representing two massive brands, Jagermeister and Teremana. She gives us the back story on how both got started, how to introduce Jagermeister to someone that has never had it, and how she received an award from a massive celebrity.

This week, the Parliament Podcast welcomes a very special guest, Jamil Whitlow. Jamil talks about life growing up in Chicago, how he got into and has made his way through the spirit industry, and his different interactions with celebrities through his career. (shoutout Janet Jackson)

On this weeks episode of the Parliament Podcast, the crew welcomes the owner of Hygge(hoo-gah) Coworking, Garrett Tichy. Garrett shares his experiences in the video game world, how Hygge came to be, and how baking for the internet might just lead you to meet that special someone.

Vijay Bhojwani gives the Parliament Podcast a HIStory lesson in Charlotte, uptown nightlife, real estate, and much more.

De$ Dollar$ walks the Parliament Podcast down her road of Djing, Fashion, Big Brothers and even Bigger Aspirations.

Manny walks the Parliament Pod down memory lane. Also, sharing his current and future endeavors in life, luxury and being Latino.

Ish shares the 16 pillars of growing up in Cali, time in the military, working security, attending college, being an educator and nightlife operations & management.