Cbus MOB
Cbus MOB
Podcast Description
Our podcast will highlight Columbus, Ohio's minority-owned businesses. Each episode will highlight one local business and discuss how the owner(s) have embraced their minority status for success in their companies, their struggles in operating their businesses, and what resources they wish they had. It will also ask what advice they have for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as entrepreneurship, community impact, and overcoming challenges as minority business owners, with episodes like Ken Schneck discussing legislative literacy for nonprofits, and Hannah Parker sharing her journey in woodworking as a solo entrepreneur.
Our podcast will highlight Columbus, Ohio’s minority-owned businesses. Each episode will highlight one local business and discuss how the owner(s) have embraced their minority status for success in their companies, their struggles in operating their businesses, and what resources they wish they had. It will also ask what advice they have for aspiring entrepreneurs.
🎙️ Follow Your Dreams: Theo Lentz on Cbus Mob! 🌟
In this episode, host Allison Harrison sits down with Theo Lentz, the creative force behind ShapeShifter, a soon-to-open cocktail bar in Franklinton. With twenty years in the hospitality industry, Theo shares their journey from culinary student to cocktail artist, known for crafting unique drinks and hosting themed pop-up events.
They discuss the challenges of moving to Columbus during the pandemic, the creative freedom they found at Mouton, and the vision behind ShapeShifter—a bar that embraces change, storytelling, and community. Theo also opens up about navigating a male-dominated industry and offers insight for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to make their mark.
🔗 Learn more about Theo Lentz and ShapeShifter:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 919-609-9854
📱 Instagram: @shapeshifter_cbus
📍 Don’t miss this inspiring episode about pushing boundaries, embracing creativity, and following your dreams! 🚀
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Theo Lentz and ShapeShifter
02:55 The Journey into Bartending
06:01 Transitioning to Columbus and the Pandemic Experience
08:57 Creative Freedom and Unique Cocktails
11:53 The Concept of ShapeShifter
15:05 Navigating Challenges in Opening a Bar
18:04 Embracing Diversity in the Bartending Industry
21:02 Creating a Unique Experience for Guests
24:08 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
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