In Her Footsteps Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Marquis, Founder of Marquis & Co. Nicole is the restaurateur behind the plant-based fast-casual restaurant chain HipCityVeg, currently with locations in Philadelphia and Washington D.C. as well as the popular plant-based full-service restaurants Charlie was a sinner. and Bar Bombón.  Inspired by experiences with diabetes in her family, Nicole found a way to reinvent the classic American menu by incorporating more healthy alternatives. With an admirable work ethic, Nicole has become a notable figure in the Philadelphia food scene. Hear her tips on what it takes to grow a chain and maintain a high-end restaurant all with a focus on making vegan food palatable for broad audiences all at the same time. 

On this special live episode of In Her Footsteps, we feature two keynote speakers from our 2018 USHCC National Convention who are taking steps to change the media and professional landscape. Listen to Zoe Saldana, the award winning actress and founder of BESE, alongside media powerhouse and New York Times bestselling author Nely Galán as they recount their personal experiences in the media industry and their visions for a more inclusive future.

In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Marquis, Founder of Marquis & Co. Nicole is the restaurateur behind the plant-based fast-casual restaurant chain HipCityVeg, currently with locations in Philadelphia and Washington D.C. as well as the popular plant-based full-service restaurants Charlie was a sinner. and Bar Bombón. Inspired by experiences with diabetes in her family, Nicole found a way to reinvent the classic American menu by incorporating more healthy alternatives. With an admirable work ethic, Nicole has become a notable figure in the Philadelphia food scene. Hear her tips on what it takes to grow a chain and maintain a high-end restaurant all with a focus on making vegan food palatable for broad audiences all at the same time.

In this episode, we sit down with New Yorker Victoria Flores, CEO and Co-Founder of Lux Beauty Club, an innovative hair extension company. She shares with us about the growth of the modern beauty business, the importance of secure funding streams, and how passion is the most powerful ingredient for success.

In our inaugural episode, we go to Dallas, Texas to sit down with Claudia Mirza, CEO and Founder of Akorbi. She talks to us about originally starting her business as an act of kindness, what it takes to scale a company, and the importance of laying the proper business foundations.