We had the good fortune of connecting with Darnell J. Ligon and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Darnell J., can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
You can’t produce self wealth working for someone else 10 hours a day. I have to start from scratch because I don’t have a startup kit or trust fund. So while working I have to build another house elsewhere for my own business. Regular employment is actually part venture capital for my own business.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’m a Sous Chef by trade who also Loves The Creative and Performing Arts . As they say “The World is a Stage”. I fell in Love with food while working at a restaurant in Candler Park Atlanta Georgia called The Flyin Biscuit owned by Delia Champion, Shout Out to her for the amazing opportunity. I’ve never told him but Joshua Coney gave me my first lessons in eating and cooking to Love.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I have a fabulous garden with oodles of fresh veggies so where definitely starting there. Go get some beer and wine set your playlist on go and oh what a night. Some of my Favs in Charlotte are Plantjoy, FirstWatch , RH Rooftop and I frequent any local micro brewery. Jeremiah’s Italian Ice is another favorite of mine since my cousin just opened up The First One in The City of Charlotte. Shout out to Miah Manns continued success.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My Mother Gladys Jean and My Daughter Nijah Breshay in the past and currently exemplifies altruism at its best. I’ve watched them both age and evolve one from a baby the other into an elder while hurdling life’s constant challenges and changes. Never once swaying or swaggering from the possibilities and responsibilities of life and I must say that I and many others are a rich benefactor from their success and support.

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Image Credits
Dominick Jeru

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