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Nashville Restaurant Radio

New Light Hospitality

This is a podcast made for and about the people of the Nashville Restaurant community. Our goal is to gain others perspectives and learn from their experiences. Listen for interviews with Chefs, Restauranteurs, authors, industry leaders, and much more! This is not a podcast where we talk about food, we talk about food people.

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All Episodes

01:14:38

Stephanie Styll- Owner- Killjoy

Nashville Restaurant Radio ·

2026/01/02

In this episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio, I sit down with Stephanie Styll, owner of Killjoy, for an honest and thoughtful conversation about alcohol, behavior, and why more people are choosing to step away from drinking.Stephanie and I both bring a unique perspective to this conversation — I’ve been alcohol-free for over six years, and Stephanie for five. That lived experience allows us to dig deeper into the why behind shifting drinking habits, beyond trends or challenges like Dry January.We

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01:27:28

Brad Hopkins, Brycen Hopkins, and Ollie Gabriel- NFL...

Nashville Restaurant Radio ·

2025/12/28

🎙️ Episode Show NotesGuests:Brad Hopkins — 13-Year NFL Veteran (Houston Oilers / Tennessee Titans)Brycen Hopkins — NFL Tight End, Super Bowl Champion (Los Angeles Rams)Ollie Gabriel — CEO, Aura Holdings GroupConcept: B-HopsLocation: Wedgewood Entertainment DistrictOpening: Spring (Coming Soon)In this powerful episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio, we welcome an unforgettable trio into the studio — father and son NFL standouts Brad and Brycen Hopkins, alongside Ollie Gabriel, CEO of Aura Holdings

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01:24:12

Matt Ramos- Owner- Common Ground

Nashville Restaurant Radio ·

2025/12/21

In this episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio, we sit down with Matt Ramos, owner of Common Ground — and yes, he’s quick to remind us… it’s NOT a coffee shop.Matt takes us through his journey through some of Nashville’s biggest and best restaurants, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, lessons learned, and the experiences that ultimately shaped the Common Ground concept. From working alongside top operators to seeing what works (and what doesn’t) at scale, Matt’s path through the Nashville restaurant

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01:19:00

Jessie Tigges- Content Creator

Nashville Restaurant Radio ·

2025/12/17

Guest: Jessie Tigges — Realtor & Content CreatorInstagram: @jessietiggesrealtorIn this episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio, we sit down with Jessie Tigges, a successful realtor and content creator who understands the power of influencer marketing and authentic storytelling.Jessie breaks down why influencers are no longer optional for restaurants, but a vital part of modern marketing strategy — especially in a crowded, content-driven world. We talk about what actually works when partnering with

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01:23:02

Aubrey O' Laskey- Owner- Perenn Bakery

Nashville Restaurant Radio ·

2025/12/12

In this episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio, Brandon sits down with Aubrey O’ Laskey, the powerhouse owner and creative mind behind Perenn Bakery, one of Nashville’s most beloved artisan bakehouses.Aubrey shares her incredible journey — from growing up with a passion for food, to meeting her husband Tyler while attending culinary school, and how their shared dream became the foundation for what Perenn is today. She opens up about their decision to relocate from Reno to Nashville, what they hoped

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01:41:41

Justin Cook- EOS Implementor Co-Hosted by Sean Lyons...

Nashville Restaurant Radio ·

2025/12/06

If you own or operate a restaurant, this is one of the most important Nashville Restaurant Radio episodes you will ever listen to.In today’s conversation, Brandon sits down with Justin Cook, a Certified EOS Implementer® who has helped dozens of businesses—restaurants included—escape the chaos and finally build organizations that run with clarity, accountability, and consistency.Joining as co-host is Sean Lyons, Partner at UP Hospitality (Germantown Café, Park Café, and Karrington Rowe), who brings

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01:45:15

Jake Mogelson- Partner- Butcher & Bee/ Fancy Pants

Nashville Restaurant Radio ·

2025/12/03

In this episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio, Brandon sits down with Jake Mogelson, partner at two of Nashville’s most thoughtful and creative hospitality concepts — Butcher & Bee and Fancy Pants.Jake shares his journey from growing within the Butcher & Bee family to helping shape the future of both brands. We dive into the intentionality behind their food, culture, and guest experience, and how their team continues to innovate while staying rooted in purpose and community.Jake’s path into

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01:13:47

Seema Prasad- Owner -Miel

Nashville Restaurant Radio ·

2025/11/25

In this episode, Brandon sits down with Seema Prasad, the visionary owner of Miel, one of Nashville’s most beloved farm-driven restaurants. Seema is known for her intentional, soulful approach to hospitality, her deep relationships with local farmers and producers, and her commitment to creating a dining experience rooted in integrity, sustainability, and joy.Together, Seema and Brandon dive into:Her collaborative relationship with Chef Jason IaconaHow they approach menu development, seasonality,

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00:53:27

Matt Molaski- Margin Edge

Nashville Restaurant Radio ·

2025/11/18

In this episode, Brandon sits down with Matt Molaski, one of the driving forces behind MarginEdge, the back-office platform that’s redefining how restaurants manage costs, invoices, inventory, and real-time P&Ls.Matt brings the rare combination of being both a tech leader and a former restaurant worker— which means he actually speaks our language: tickets, invoices, chaos, and the grind. We dig into:The origin story of MarginEdge and how solving their own operational frustration led to a

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01:01:27

Madison Murrian & Kristine Mylls - CORE

Nashville Restaurant Radio ·

2025/11/10

In this episode, Brandon sits down with two luminous forces for good in the hospitality world: Maddy Murrian and Kristine Mylls from CORE . Their work lives at the intersection of compassion and crisis response, offering financial relief to food-and-bev families navigating some of life’s toughest storms.Together, we explore:CORE exists to support restaurant employees with children when life goes sideways. Whether a medical emergency drops like an unexpected thunderclap, a natural disaster knocks a

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00:50:38

Christine De Wendel- CEO/ Founder of Sunday

Nashville Restaurant Radio ·

2025/10/26

In this episode, we sit down with Christine de Wendel—an entrepreneurial powerhouse with deep e-commerce roots and now leading the charge in hospitality payments. Christine shares how she helped build two “unicorn” European tech companies, then returned to the U.S. to launch sunday, a QR-code pay-at-table solution for restaurants and hospitality venues. Sunday is designed to make paying at restaurants frictionless: guests scan a QR code on their table, view their bill, tip, split and pay—all within

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01:19:23

Conscious Leadership with Debra Sunderland

Nashville Restaurant Radio ·

2025/10/15

In this episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio, host Brandon Styll sits down with Debra Sunderland, founder of Sunderland Coaching, to explore how conscious leadership can transform not only your business — but your life.Debra is an Enneagram coach and a certified facilitator of conscious leadership, working with leaders and teams across industries to help them lead with clarity, presence, and self-awareness. In this conversation, we dive deep into how these tools can be a game-changer for restaurant

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01:11:53

Julio Hernandez- Owner- Maiz De La Vida

Nashville Restaurant Radio ·

2025/10/03

In this episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio, I sit down with Julio Hernandez, the visionary chef and owner of Maiz De La Vida, one of Nashville’s most beloved Mexican food concepts. Julio opens up about the challenges of running and scaling three locations, from staffing and consistency to the constant hustle of keeping quality at the forefront.We also dive into some big news—Julio shares details about a potential new location and what that expansion could mean for the future of Maiz De La Vida

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02:07:50

Live from the Gordon Foodservice show Feat. Brian...

Nashville Restaurant Radio ·

2025/09/22

Recorded Live at the GFS Food ShowIn this special episode, we took Nashville Restaurant Radio on the road to the GFS Food Show, capturing the voices, stories, and energy of food professionals from across the region. From chefs and owners to tech innovators and vendor partners, the conversations all carried a common thread: this business is tough, but the passion runs deep.Featured Guests:Nick Florek – Head of Back of House (backofhouse.io), sharing how their platform connects restaurants with the

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02:00:41

Bill Laviolette- Owner- Shotgun Willie's BBQ

Nashville Restaurant Radio ·

2025/09/16

For the first time in five years, I sat down with my friend Bill Laviolette—this time inside his brand-new Shotgun Willie's location in East Nashville. This episode marks the first-ever recording in the space, and it couldn’t have been more fitting as we dug into the real challenges of opening, owning, and operating a restaurant in today’s Nashville.Bill shares candid insights on:The realities of building and moving into a new restaurant space in East NashvilleStaffing in a hyper-competitive labor

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01:05:04

The NARA Episode

Nashville Restaurant Radio ·

2025/09/05

In this episode, we dive into the story and mission of the Nashville Area Restaurant Alliance (NARA). Built by restaurant people, for restaurant people, NARA is a community-driven initiative designed to unite independent restaurants across Middle Tennessee.We explore how NARA helps operators secure better deals on goods and services by leveraging group purchasing power, while holding vendors accountable through a code of conduct that emphasizes fairness, value, and long-term relationships. Beyond

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01:26:53

Serving the Industry That Serves Us – Big Table with...

Nashville Restaurant Radio ·

2025/08/25

In this episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio, Brandon sits down with Kevin Finch, Executive Director of Big Table, and Becky Kinder, City Director for Big Table. Big Table is a nonprofit that exists to care for those who care for us—the people working in restaurants and hospitality.Together, we dive into: • What sets Big Table apart from other restaurant and hospitality-focused charities. • The role of faith and values in their mission and how it is only an option, not a requirement. • The Big

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00:54:39

Jacob Steiner- Robert Mondavi Winery- Jessika...

Nashville Restaurant Radio ·

2025/08/18

Guests: • Jacob Steiner – Brand Ambassador, Robert Mondavi Winery • Jessika Hickman – Field Sales Manager, Constellation Brands • Jennifer Alexander – Key Account Manager (On-Premise), Lippman Brothers⸻Episode OverviewIn this episode, we sit down for an impromptu but lively conversation with three people shaping the way wine is experienced and sold in Nashville and beyond. From Napa Valley to Broadway, we dig into the history, trends, and future of wine in America.Jacob shares his journey from

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01:23:52

Ryan Reisdorf- Founder/Owner- Placemat

Nashville Restaurant Radio ·

2025/08/11

In this episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio, Ryan Reisdorf—founder of Placemat—joins us to explore how healthy, at-home dining and hospitality can foster community well-being. A former nursing student turned entrepreneur, Ryan shares the journey that led him to launch Placemat out of a passion for health and connection.Episode Highlights • From Nursing School to Meal PlatformRyan began studying nursing and metabolic disease at Belmont University in 2017 and was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at

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02:32:11

Jake Howell- Chef/ Partner- Peninsula

Nashville Restaurant Radio ·

2025/08/02

Hey y’all, welcome back to Nashville Restaurant Radio — I’m your host, Brandon Styll, and today I have the honor of sitting down with one of the most fascinating and talented chefs in our city — Jake Howell, chef and partner at Peninsula Restaurant here in Nashville, and the 2025 James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Southeast.This is a marathon of an episode — just over two hours — and honestly, I could’ve kept going.Jake is a true creative force. Before he ever stepped into a professional

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