From Solo Plates to Culinary Powerhouse: The Evolution of Charlotte's Brunch Queens

Noadvisory Podcast

In a delightful culinary conversation that blends love, entrepreneurship, and mouthwatering food, Jessica "Chef Almost Famous" Jones and Danielle "The Brunch Lady" Maddox serve up the perfect recipe for success in both business and relationships.
This episode sizzles with personality as our guests share their remarkable journey from individual hustlers to Charlotte's premier culinary power couple. Their meet-cute story on Facebook dating culminated in an eight-hour first date and a whirlwind romance that quickly became a powerful business partnership. The chemistry between these two is palpable – a Leo and a Taurus finding perfect balance in the kitchen and in life.
Danielle reveals how she transitioned from social worker to The Brunch Lady during COVID, converting her first reluctant catering gig into a thriving business that's now served over 500 brunches. Jessica shares her sauce expertise and the game-changing revelation that ditching aluminum pans for better presentation allowed them to quadruple their prices overnight. Their practical wisdom flows as freely as the mimosas at their events – "Do one catering job and it will change your life," they advise aspiring chefs looking to level up from selling plates.
Between bites of their incredible peach cobbler French toast and Cajun shrimp and grits (which had our hosts practically swooning), the couple dishes on their upcoming "Chopped and Chewed" event on September 14th – Charlotte's biggest brunch competition featuring five chefs, 25 dish samples, and unlimited mimosas. Their grandmother's wisdom echoes throughout: "The best ingredient is love" and "never cook while angry."
Whether you're a foodie, entrepreneur, or simply appreciate a beautiful love story, this episode offers the perfect blend of inspiration, practical advice, and mouthwatering food talk. Follow these culinary queens on Instagram @ChefAlmostFamous and @Bone_trappatee and witness how they're revolutionizing Charlotte's brunch scene one perfectly plated dish at a time.

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1. Podcast Introduction & Hot Topics (00:00:00)

2. Meeting Chef Almost Famous & The Brunch Lady (00:12:47)

3. Sampling the Delicious Spread (00:21:10)

4. How They Met and Fell in Love (00:32:41)

5. From Hustling Plates to Culinary Success (00:44:48)

6. The Chopped & Chewed Brunch Competition (00:59:23)

7. Advice for Aspiring Chefs (01:13:13)