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Join KLADZ To speak with entrepreneurs and industry leaders about their journey as they navigate their field. Discuss wins, losses and life lessons.
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Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
In this episode of Talk with KLADZ, Kadianne welcomes Chef Andrea Young, CEO and Owner of Sweet Vegan Chocolates, to talk about how she switched careers and became an entrepreneur, what makes a successful business, and her best tips, resources, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Plus, Kadianne does a live taste test that will make you want to RUN, not walk, to order some Sweet Vegan Chocolates for yourself and all your loved ones!
After working in architectural engineering, Andrea shifted to a career in interior design. Unfortunately, the unstable economy was impacting her job security, so she started experimenting with being a part-time personal chef for celebrities in NYC. While reconnecting with her love of cooking, developing new recipes, and being inspired by the natural, healing aspects of food, Andrea founded Sweet Vegan Chocolates in 2016 and has been growing ever since.
Tune in to learn all about Andrea’s journey into entrepreneurship, what she wishes she could’ve told her younger self, and the inspiring business goals she’s working towards for the coming year.
“If you have a burning desire and you test that desire out to see if it’s really business-worthy and you know in your heart it’s the direction you should go into, you need to follow it up with education and then pursue it with your heart’s passion.” – Andrea Young
Episode Highlights:
- How she came up with the idea for Sweet Vegan Chocolates
- What type of person should pursue entrepreneurship?
- 3 key things that make a successful business
- How Andrea maintains a work/life balance as an entrepreneur living in NYC
- The benefits of owning a business
- Andrea’s #1 business goal for this year: Building collaborations
- How to be cost effective without compromising the quality of your product
- What are the health benefits of chocolate?
- Kadianne’s live taste test of Sweet Vegan Chocolates
- Giving back to your community through your business
- 3 tips for starting your own business + helpful resources and tools for entrepreneurs
- How to make money teaching virtual classes (on any topic/skill)
Check out Sweet Vegan Chocolates!
Visit their website: https://www.sweetvegan.nyc
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetvegannyc
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/sweetvegannyc
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sweetvegannyc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweetvegannyc
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sweetvegannyc
Resources Mentioned:
Williams Sonoma: https://www.williams-sonoma.com
Kendra Scott: https://www.kendrascott.com
Small Business Administration: https://www.sba.gov
Rotary International: https://www.rotary.org
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Join host Kadianne as she discusses recognizing change and adapting to it.
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Do difficult conversations make you uncomfortable? Join us as we discuss the necessity of difficult conversations and techniques that we have learned to facilitate difficult conversations.
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Join Taniquea Reid Wolliston has she tells her story of navigating the legal field as an immigrant and young attorney and the challenges she faced to starting her own law firm and becoming a successful attorney.
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Join us as we speak with Attorney and Mediator Ana Cristina Maldonado. Cristina is a multi-cultural and multilingual attorney that has mediated over 9 years and hundreds of cases. She also teaches the Art of Mediation. Learn about mediation, her background, life-lessons, passions and the experience of mediating during the virtual age.
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
ABOUT GUEST
Dr. Katyayani Singh, an academic researcher and author, contributes extensively to various research domains. As an Assistant Professor and Coordinator at the Center for Nonkilling and Peace, Jagran Lake City, her fervor lies in advocating non-violent conflict resolution methods.
Topics Discussed
- (01:50) Dr. Singh’s journey of being an assistant professor.
- (03:00) Development of Dr. Singh's interest in political science.
- (06:40) The concept of nonkilling in political science and its societal application.
- (08:09) Dr. Singh’s role within the research community and the goals of the global Non-killing center.
- (05:00) Dr Singh’s view on nonkilling and nonviolence
- (7:45) Nonviolent solutions and gauging progress towards a violence-free socie
- (12:01) Key insights from Dr. Singh's paper on the global Non-Killing Index.
- (20:21) The Non-Killing paradigm's contribution to peace and global enlistment.
- (27:03) Integration of nonviolent practices and education for world peace.
- (28:51) The inspirations behind Dr. Singh's boo
- (35:18) Nonviolent conflict resolution and ethical considerations
- (40:09) Application of Non-Killing research.
- (43:02) Anticipated future trends in the Nonviolent movement and its ramifications.
Notable Quotes
- (07:43) “There are a lot of problems we are facing as humans, not just international problems, it's a local problem as well, it's a personal problem as well as the problem of the state”.
- (20:42) “Non-Killing paradigm is like the stepping stone or foundation stone towards peace and development”.
- (18:26) “There are different forms of killing, which are going around us and they continue in different areas, and that's something that contributes to determining the peace and prosperity or development of nations”.
Links Mentioned
https://nonkilling.org/center/2019/12/21/nonkilling-paradigm-book-published-by-springer/
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
For so many reasons, it becomes important for people to find a better standard of living outside their comfort zone. This transition can be tasking, and it requires a lot of knowledge to avoid being victims of the system. In this episode, Immigration expert, Diana Stevens, shares her deep insight into the immigration service, its laws and flaws, and how immigrants can actualize their dreams with the right information.
About Guest
Diana Stevens is a global immigration consultant and COO of Immi-jet. She works with individuals and families seeking adjustment of status and citizenship. With her experience as an immigrant, she is passionate about helping individuals and families achieve their goals of working in the United States. She has a background in journalism and education and above all, an amazing personality.
Topic Discussed
- (02:42) Diana’s transition from Journalism to Education and now Immigration
- (04:36) Misconceptions about Immigration law
- (07:39) Diana gives an insight into her practice and general myths about Immigration.
- (11:22) Effect of Immigration policies on individuals
- (20:54) Immigrants’ challenges during the Immigration process
- (22:33) Practical ways to have a successful Immigration service.
- (27:35) Covid 19 influence on the Immigration process
- (32:42) Diana shared some options available for family-based Immigration.
- (35:15) Diana talks about the intricacies of employment-based Immigration.
- (38:10) Challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers.
- (42:19) Resources available to assist asylum seekers in their Immigration journey.
- (45:43) Diana shares some of her Immigration success stories.
- (57:25) Diana speaks on her desired legacy.
Notable Quotes
- (3:06) “The battle really starts with knowledge.”
- (16:49) “Every culture is different and should be treated as such, should be respectful.”
- (29:44) “If you have a skill, if you've been doing something for 10 years and you are like, you know what, I would like to try doing that in America right, there is a pathway for you”
- (36:47) “It's really important that when an employer is putting in your petition, they are keeping on top of things, they are filing in a timely manner.”
- (45:14) “There is so much misinformation out there, that you have to do your due diligence because, in the end, you are the person it affects.”
- (47:13) “When you are able to help people strategize and navigate their path within this country, it's constantly rewarding”
- (53:14) “This is not about the amount of money I make, it's the vision you have for your family and that's what my mother taught me and if you don't have a plan to execute that vision, it's going to be a rough road you travel”
Links Mentioned
- Visit USCIS to access immigration service resources
- Contact the Immi-jet office at -5613173380
- To get immigration services, visit immi-jet.
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Nonprofits can raise money in various ways. They do this digitally and also traditionally. Join Industry Leader Greg Goodman as he discusses the art of Fundraising within the non-profit sector.
Thursday Oct 16, 2025