Charity Graham on Process, Passion, & Building Something Bigger Than Herself

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In this powerful episode of Tray of Truths, we sit down with entrepreneur and community builder Charity Graham, founder of 20 Somethings Media, to unpack the real journey behind building a purpose-driven platform for young Black creatives. Charity shares how she transformed a simple idea into a growing digital and real-life community centered on educating, motivating, and entertaining. She opens up about the early stages of building her brand, staying consistent without immediate results, and trusting the process even when the vision was not fully understood by others. This conversation dives deep into mental health, the power of journaling, and how self-awareness plays a major role in growth. Charity also breaks down the realities of being a one-woman team, the behind-the-scenes work that people do not see, and the discipline it takes to keep showing up. We also explore what it means to build a genuine community, how to identify real support versus surface-level connections, and why authenticity is the foundation of long-term success. If you are an entrepreneur, creative, or someone searching for purpose, this episode will challenge you to stop waiting and start building with what you have. ------------------------------------------------------ 00:00 – Introduction & Guest Welcome 02:10 – Mental Health Check & The Power of Journaling 06:45 – Using Journaling as Emotional Release 10:20 – The Birth of 20 Somethings Media 15:30 – Creating Positive Media for the Black Community 20:15 – Going From Idea to Execution 25:40 – Staying Consistent as a One-Woman Team 30:50 – Behind the Scenes of Content Creation 36:10 – Passion vs Purpose: Where It All Started 41:30 – Building Confidence & Being Naturally Outgoing 45:20 – How Charity Built a Strong Community 50:10 – Spotting Fake Support & Protecting Your Circle 54:30 – Lessons Learned: Work Ethic & Self-Awareness 58:00 – Vision for the Future of 20 Somethings Media 1:03:30 – Final Thoughts & Advice for Creators Leave a review here [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2442227/fan_mail/new] Follow Tray of Truths Podcast: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/trayoftruths?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== TWITTER | https://x.com/1realtray?s=21 TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1realtray?_t=ZT-8yF4tmKCZ3e&_r=1 FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/share/16NLuKUrxb/?mibextid=wwXIfr SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/5bDb2kPVu7sIzaqTb4tOJz APPLE PODCAST | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tray-of-truths/id1794656555 Join the Lounge Family (Free Guides, Merch, & More): Website | www.trayoftruths.com Extras | https://linktr.ee/TrayofTruths

Breshauna Riley on Becoming a Mom at 15, Building a Business & Beating the Odds | Tray of Truths #42

Breshauna Riley joins Tray of Truths for an inspiring conversation about resilience, entrepreneurship, motherhood, faith, and building a business from the ground up. After becoming a mother at just 15 years old, Breshauna refused to let her circumstances define her future. Instead, she graduated with honors, discovered her passion for cooking, launched The Famous Spot, and continues to pursue her dream of owning multiple restaurants while attending UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, where she is majoring in Lodging and Restaurant Management. Throughout this episode, Breshauna opens up about overcoming adversity, balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, navigating setbacks after a serious car accident, learning patience through business, protecting her peace, trusting God's timing, and why energy matters in every area of life. If you've ever wanted to start a business, chase your dreams despite difficult circumstances, or need motivation to keep going through life's challenges, this conversation is for you. This episode explores entrepreneurship, hospitality management, restaurant ownership, personal growth, faith, resilience, leadership, motherhood, mental health, discipline, networking, business strategy, and what it truly takes to build something meaningful from nothing. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, hospitality student, small business owner, or simply looking for inspiration, this episode will challenge you to stop comparing your journey and start believing in your own. Subscribe for more authentic conversations that inspire growth, purpose, and truth. ------------------------------------------------------ 00:00 Introduction & Meet Breshauna Riley 02:45 Mental health check-in and recovering from a car accident 06:05 Becoming a mother at 15 and how it shaped her life 10:45 How cooking became her escape and passion 15:18 Launching The Famous Spot and early business challenges 20:10 Culinary school vs. self-taught cooking 24:30 Why she chose entrepreneurship over working for someone else 29:05 Her vision for multiple restaurants and food trucks 33:12 Pricing, customer expectations, and knowing your worth 37:10 Handling criticism, protecting your energy, and social media 40:35 Cooking with love and why passion matters 43:45 Balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal growth 47:20 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and food business owners 50:10 The importance of genuine friendships and support systems 52:45 Life lessons, faith, energy, and protecting your peace 54:15 Final questions, future goals, and where to find Breshauna Leave a review here [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2442227/fan_mail/new] Follow Tray of Truths Podcast: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/trayoftruths?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== TWITTER | https://x.com/1realtray?s=21 TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1realtray?_t=ZT-8yF4tmKCZ3e&_r=1 FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/share/16NLuKUrxb/?mibextid=wwXIfr SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/5bDb2kPVu7sIzaqTb4tOJz APPLE PODCAST | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tray-of-truths/id1794656555 Join the Lounge Family (Free Guides, Merch, & More): Website | www.trayoftruths.com Extras | https://linktr.ee/TrayofTruths

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Charity Graham on Process, Passion, & Building Something Bigger Than Herself | Tray of Truths #36

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