We had the good fortune of connecting with Ashley Johnson and Thaddeus Bell and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ashley and Thaddeus, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
Our thought process behind starting this business was initially was just to make income. We knew how to cook and just had a hustle mindset about it. After the first year we noticed the impact we had made and how we was dedicated and our perspective changed. We realized this can change our whole family dynamic and help leave behind a legacy.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
We started off here in Dallas from New Orleans in 2018. We came with $40 and homeless! We grew this company from the ground up with no business knowledge. Each day, month and year grinding and putting every dollar and hour into bettering ourselves. We came to Dallas serving food and taste it was missing! That NEW ORLEANS taste drove everyone crazy lol. We remain authentic and in our own lane and stay trying to out do us! We don’t care what’s trending because we create the trends! It wasn’t easy, but nothing of quality is. God, dedication and consistency is our answer for it all!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
We don’t really hang out lol. But we love to eat! So I’d definitely bring my friends to Beehive, Monarch, or a nice hookah lounge. Also we’ll do a little putt putt, or Dave and busters.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Omg yes! One of my favorite New Orleans native Jessica Dupart is some I truly admire! When I think of giving up I go to her page or ask what would she do! She’s everything! Down to earth and a true inspiration to our journey.

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