
A Crafted Conversation with Michelle Fernandez of La Bodeguita | Episode 32
On the second episode of our Voices of Camp North End series, we sat down with Michelle Fernandez inside her one of a kind airstream. Michelle is the owner of La Bodeguita, a craft cafe in Camp North End, and a mental health therapist.

From Professional Soccer to Camp North End With Tesho Akindele | Episode 31
On the first episode of our Voices of Camp North End mini series, we got a chance to kick it with former professional soccer player turned urbanist, Tesho Akindele. Tesho is the development analyst for Camp North End and the perfect person to introduce our conversation about Camp North End.

Talking Gems with Monica Warren of Pretty Perfect Style | Episode 30
On this episode of Queen City Unleashed we get to sit down with Monica Warren who is an amazing example of someone who has made Charlotte her home and found a way to turn her hobby into a business! She is the owner of Pretty Perfect Style and she creates beautiful jewelry that could stand alone as art pieces.

A Deep Dive of The Arts & Charlotte with Clayton Sealey | Episode 29
It would be hard for anyone to find a bigger cheerleader of Charlotte than Clayton Sealey, and that is who we had the chance to talk to on this episode. Clayton is from Charlotte, left for some years while still keeping an eye on his city, and now is back making a difference in so many ways.

Jumping Into The Past with Charlotte OG Chef Bruce Moffett | Episode 28
We got the chance to sit down with a longstanding pillar of the Charlotte restaurant industry, Chef Bruce Moffett. Chef Bruce is the owner of the Moffett Restaurant Group that includes Barrington’s, Good Food on Montford, Stagioni, and soon to open Sala.

Getting Artsy with Creative Catalyst Makayla Binter | Episode 27
We are excited to share our episode with Makayla Binter, who is a Creative Catalyst for Charlotte is Creative...

Important Stories With Emmy Award Winner Shevaun Bryan | Episode 26
We are back after taking some time to celebrate our first 25 episodes with Emmy Award Winner Shevaun Bryan...

A Five Star Chat with Food Writer Kayleigh Ruller | Episode 25
For our 25th episode of Queen City Unleashed we have Kayleigh Ruller, a Food Writer who writes for national and local publications. Kayleigh loves food and writes about it in a way that gives people a better appreciation for the food around them.

A Colorful Conversation with Tim Edwards from Splatter Charlotte | Episode 24
On this episode we sat down with Tim Edwards, the founder of Splatter Charlotte and co-founder of Residency Charlotte! His humor and passion make for great stories.

Supportive Housing Communities with Leslie Leitner | Episode 23
This episode is really special because it is about a non-profit we are a part of. We got to chat with Leslie Leitner, the Community Engagement Associate for Supportive Housing Communities (SHC).

From Improv to Dim Sum with Bryan Li of Open Rice | Episode 22
We had the chance to sit down with a man of many talents and interests, Bryan Li! He’s one of the co-owners of Open Rice and co-founder of Residency Charlotte.

Food, Farms, and Family with Chef Sam Diminich | Episode 21
We had the opportunity to talk to Chef Sam Diminich on our twenty-first episode of Queen City Unleashed.

Sipping Through Time with Yaz from Sip City | Episode 20
In our twentieth episode of Queen City Unleashed, we sat down and talked to Yaz Humaideh, the owner of Sip City Market and Bottle Shop!

Cooking Up a Convo with Chef Alyssa from Chef Alyssa's Kitchen | Episode 19
In this episode we sat down with Chef Alyssa Wilen, owner of Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen.

Breaking Bread with Charlotte Legend Manolo of Manolo’s Bakery | Episode 18
We got to sit down with a Charlotte legend, Manolo Betancur — owner of Manolo’s Bakery and more.

The Sit Down with Steven De Falco of Pizza Baby, aka Starsky | Episode 17
Steven De Falco of Pizza Baby and Flour Shop — a fun, wide-ranging conversation.





















