What if generosity came with a playbook—and a production schedule? We sit with John Williams to unpack how a single act of service can turn into a system that feeds thousands, mentors creatives, and restores dignity for elders and families across Acadiana. John shares the roots of Blue Monday, a mission that began by supporting aging musicians and evolved into hands-on mentorship for younger artists—forming LLCs, understanding write-offs, and treating creativity like a business. From there w...
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What if generosity came with a playbook—and a production schedule? We sit with John Williams to unpack how a single act of service can turn into a system that feeds thousands, mentors creatives, and restores dignity for elders and families across Acadiana. John shares the roots of Blue Monday, a mission that began by supporting aging musicians and evolved into hands-on mentorship for younger artists—forming LLCs, understanding write-offs, and treating creativity like a business. From there w...
From School Cafeteria to Lafayette Food Icon: Ruby Sharlow's Journey
Foodies Of Lafayette Podcast
39 minutes
2 months ago
From School Cafeteria to Lafayette Food Icon: Ruby Sharlow's Journey
The story of Ruby Sharlow isn't just about food—it's about resilience, family, and the transformative power of cooking with love. From her humble beginnings in Church Point, Louisiana, Ruby's path to becoming a Lafayette culinary legend defies conventional expectations at every turn. When most people contemplate retirement, Ruby was just getting started. At 54, after years of revolutionizing school cafeteria food, she launched her first restaurant with unwavering family support. Within two y...
Foodies Of Lafayette Podcast
What if generosity came with a playbook—and a production schedule? We sit with John Williams to unpack how a single act of service can turn into a system that feeds thousands, mentors creatives, and restores dignity for elders and families across Acadiana. John shares the roots of Blue Monday, a mission that began by supporting aging musicians and evolved into hands-on mentorship for younger artists—forming LLCs, understanding write-offs, and treating creativity like a business. From there w...
