More than a Brand…Building a Legacy

It all starts with an idea of building something that we have ben constantly told that we are great at!  That greatness involves into a passion which transcends into creating a business for yourself.  As one begins to build their brand image and build a sustainable business, the dust settles and you realize that you are building a legacy.  Entrepreneurial legacy allows you to create the narrative of resilience, motivation, and gives meaning to what you do.

Join us on INSTAGRAM LIVE (@NSBWEP) as we talk with NSBWEP Member, Chef D’Andre Carter of Soul and Smoke.  Carter has earned a national reputation as an elite fine-dining chef, but his true passion, obsession, even! -is barbecue.  Chef Carter went on to Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts and worked his way up in Chicago’s fine-dining scene. Today, Chef Carter is legendary for his gourmet approach to humble barbecue.  Under his mega empire, he is the proud and successful owner of 3-Chicago locations, a food truck, catering services, a line of his bbq sauces and spices, and much more.

We are going to learn how he does it, what it means to be an entrepreneur, building a legacy, and giving back to his community with his 24-hours community fridge.