by Neighbors and Friends Podcast
Neighbors & Friends is a podcast and digital series hosted by Kaiy Smith-Biesman, founder of Stems Catering, Neighbors & Friends Café, and The Kitchen. Behind every breakthrough is a chapter most people skip - the part where the real work happens. This podcast is for entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and community builders together for productive, honest conversations about what it actually takes to create change.
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1/27/2026
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May 5, 2026
<p>In this episode of The Neighbors and Friends Podcast, Kaiy sits down with Teo Hunter, founder of Crowns and Hops. Together they discuss the importance of self care in business, and the responsibility they hold to break racial stereotypes. They share craft beer, cheese, tears, and laughs.</p><p>ABOUT THE SHOWNeighbors & Friends is a podcast and digital series hosted by Kaiy Smith-Biesman, founder of a growing restaurant empire in Pasadena, California - Neighbors and Friends Cafe, Stems, and Neighbors and Friends Kitchen.Behind every breakthrough is a chapter most people skip - the part where the real work happens. This podcast brings entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and community builders together for honest conversations about what it actually takes to create change.ABOUT KAIYKaiy Smith-Biesman is a food & hospitality founder, powerhouse coach, podcast host, and mother. Her philosophy is owning being unbalanced and unbothered while building your dream life. Kaiy has demonstrated how to integrate being of service in her business model by creating an ecosystem that empowers Black and Brown founders with every milestone.<a href="https://www.neighborsandfriends.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Visit Neighbors and Friends here</a> <a href="https://stan.store/kaiysmith%E2%81%A0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Learn more about Kaiy's mentorship</a> </p>
April 27, 2026
<p>In this episode of the Neighbors and Friends podcast, Kaiy has an unhinged, vulnerable conversation with Julia Tokarz, the co-owner of East side Cheesecake. They cover it all from family businesses in previous generations to how relationships play a role in running a business. This charcuterie episode is just as tempting as it is insightful.</p><p><br></p><p>ABOUT THE SHOWNeighbors & Friends is a podcast and digital series hosted by Kaiy Smith-Biesman, founder of a growing restaurant empire in Pasadena, California - Neighbors and Friends Cafe, Stems, and Neighbors and Friends Kitchen.Behind every breakthrough is a chapter most people skip - the part where the real work happens. This podcast brings entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and community builders together for honest conversations about what it actually takes to create change.ABOUT KAIYKaiy Smith-Biesman is a food & hospitality founder, powerhouse coach, podcast host, and mother. Her philosophy is owning being unbalanced and unbothered while building your dream life. Kaiy has demonstrated how to integrate being of service in her business model by creating an ecosystem that empowers Black and Brown founders with every milestone.<a href="https://www.neighborsandfriends.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Visit Neighbors and Friends here</a> <a href="https://stan.store/kaiysmith%E2%81%A0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Learn more about Kaiy's mentorship</a> </p>
April 21, 2026
<p>Kaiy sits down with Samona Caldwell, the Director of Business Connect, to discuss how opportunity is offered and how systems work. The truth that no one talks about is that access is only one part of the story. Energy, resources, time, and capacity shape who actually benefits from life-changing business opportunities. </p><p>ABOUT THE SHOW</p><p>Neighbors & Friends is a podcast and digital series hosted by Kaiy Smith-Biesman, founder of a growing restaurant empire in Pasadena, California - Neighbors and Friends Cafe, Stems, and Neighbors and Friends Kitchen.</p><p>Behind every breakthrough is a chapter most people skip - the part where the real work happens. This podcast brings entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and community builders together for honest conversations about what it actually takes to create change.</p><p>ABOUT KAIY</p><p>Kaiy Smith-Biesman is a food & hospitality founder, powerhouse coach, podcast host, and mother. Her philosophy is owning being unbalanced and unbothered while building your dream life. Kaiy has demonstrated how to integrate being of service in her business model by creating an ecosystem that empowers Black and Brown founders with every milestone.<a href="https://www.neighborsandfriends.com/ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.neighborsandfriends.com/ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Visit Neighbors and Friends here</a> </p><p><a href="https://stan.store/kaiysmith%E2%81%A0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Learn more about Kaiy's mentorship</a> </p>
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Neighbors & Friends is a podcast and digital series hosted by Kaiy Smith-Biesman, founder of Stems Catering, Neighbors & Friends Café, and The Kitchen.
Behind every breakthrough is a chapter most people skip - the part where the real work happens. This podcast is for entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and community builders together for productive, honest conversations about what it actually takes to create change.
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