
Building Beauty & Empire: Lash Destination’s Journey from Vision to Business | Open Bar Podcast Full
In this episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with the powerhouse behind Lash Destination, one of Los Angeles’ premier lash brands. She opens up about where she’s from, how she started her journey in the beauty industry, and the hustle it takes to turn passion into profit.
From learning the ropes as a lash tech to building a thriving business with a loyal client base, this episode dives deep into entrepreneurship, perseverance, and the art of staying booked and busy in LA. 💅🏽
We talk about:
💼 How Lash Destination began and what inspired the name
🌆 Building a brand in Los Angeles’ competitive beauty scene
💖 The mindset behind turning creativity into a career
🚀 Advice for anyone chasing their entrepreneurial dream
If you’re into business, beauty, and the grind behind success — this episode’s for you.
👉 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations — where the talk is straight up, no chaser.
Connect with Lash Destination:
Instagram: @lashdestination
Website: @
Connect with Open Bar Podcast:
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May 26
1 hr 45 min

In this episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with the powerhouse behind Lash Destination, one of Los Angeles’ premier lash brands. She opens up about where she’s from, how she started her journey in the beauty industry, and the hustle it takes to turn passion into profit.
From learning the ropes as a lash tech to building a thriving business with a loyal client base, this episode dives deep into entrepreneurship, perseverance, and the art of staying booked and busy in LA. 💅🏽
We talk about:
💼 How Lash Destination began and what inspired the name
🌆 Building a brand in Los Angeles’ competitive beauty scene
💖 The mindset behind turning creativity into a career
🚀 Advice for anyone chasing their entrepreneurial dream
If you’re into business, beauty, and the grind behind success — this episode’s for you.
👉 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations — where the talk is straight up, no chaser.
Connect with Lash Destination:
Instagram: @lashdestination
Website: @
Connect with Open Bar Podcast:
Instagram: @openbarpodcast_
Website: @
Email: [email protected]
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 19
46 min

In this episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with the powerhouse behind Lash Destination, one of Los Angeles’ premier lash brands. She opens up about where she’s from, how she started her journey in the beauty industry, and the hustle it takes to turn passion into profit.
From learning the ropes as a lash tech to building a thriving business with a loyal client base, this episode dives deep into entrepreneurship, perseverance, and the art of staying booked and busy in LA. 💅🏽
We talk about:
💼 How Lash Destination began and what inspired the name
🌆 Building a brand in Los Angeles’ competitive beauty scene
💖 The mindset behind turning creativity into a career
🚀 Advice for anyone chasing their entrepreneurial dream
If you’re into business, beauty, and the grind behind success — this episode’s for you.
👉 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations — where the talk is straight up, no chaser.
Connect with Lash Destination:
Instagram: @lashdestination
Website: @
Connect with Open Bar Podcast:
Instagram: @openbarpodcast_
Website: @
Email: [email protected]
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 12
29 min

In this episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with the powerhouse behind Lash Destination, one of Los Angeles’ premier lash brands. She opens up about where she’s from, how she started her journey in the beauty industry, and the hustle it takes to turn passion into profit.
From learning the ropes as a lash tech to building a thriving business with a loyal client base, this episode dives deep into entrepreneurship, perseverance, and the art of staying booked and busy in LA. 💅🏽
We talk about:
💼 How Lash Destination began and what inspired the name
🌆 Building a brand in Los Angeles’ competitive beauty scene
💖 The mindset behind turning creativity into a career
🚀 Advice for anyone chasing their entrepreneurial dream
If you’re into business, beauty, and the grind behind success — this episode’s for you.
👉 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations — where the talk is straight up, no chaser.
Connect with Lash Destination:
Instagram: @lashdestination
Website: @
Connect with Open Bar Podcast:
Instagram: @openbarpodcast_
Website: @
Email: [email protected]
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 5
29 min

In this episode of Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with Leslie Jones, the visionary founder of 1010 Wine & Events — Inglewood’s first and only wine bar and the home of the largest selection of Black-owned wines in America 🍷✨
Leslie shares her inspiring entrepreneurship journey, opening up about what it takes to build a thriving business rooted in community, culture, and class. From navigating the world of wine and event planning, to creating an atmosphere that feels like a modern-day speakeasy, Leslie breaks down the business side of hospitality and what it truly means to pour into your purpose.
If you’ve ever dreamed of starting your own business, building something special for your city, or just love great wine and great vibes — this is one you don’t want to miss!
🎧 Topics We Cover:
• Building 1010 Wine from vision to reality
• The art of curating an unforgettable wine experience
• Behind the scenes of running a successful event space
• The power of community and representation in wine culture
📍 Location: Inglewood, CA
🥂 Follow: @1010wineandevents | @openbarpodcast_
🎥 Watch full episode: [link]
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#OpenBarPodcast #1010Wine #WomenInBusiness #Inglewood #BlackOwnedBusiness #Entrepreneurship #WineCulture #ConversationsOverCocktails
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Apr 28
22 min

In this episode of Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with Leslie Jones, the visionary founder of 1010 Wine & Events — Inglewood’s first and only wine bar and the home of the largest selection of Black-owned wines in America 🍷✨
Leslie shares her inspiring entrepreneurship journey, opening up about what it takes to build a thriving business rooted in community, culture, and class. From navigating the world of wine and event planning, to creating an atmosphere that feels like a modern-day speakeasy, Leslie breaks down the business side of hospitality and what it truly means to pour into your purpose.
If you’ve ever dreamed of starting your own business, building something special for your city, or just love great wine and great vibes — this is one you don’t want to miss!
🎧 Topics We Cover:
• Building 1010 Wine from vision to reality
• The art of curating an unforgettable wine experience
• Behind the scenes of running a successful event space
• The power of community and representation in wine culture
📍 Location: Inglewood, CA
🥂 Follow: @1010wineandevents | @openbarpodcast_
🎥 Watch full episode: [link]
🎙️ Subscribe on YouTube & all streaming platforms
#OpenBarPodcast #1010Wine #WomenInBusiness #Inglewood #BlackOwnedBusiness #Entrepreneurship #WineCulture #ConversationsOverCocktails
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Apr 22
30 min

In this episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with Dubb’s Organic Coffee Blends—a community-driven coffee brand based in West Hollywood, CA—to dive into the coffee industry, sourcing organic beans, and what it takes to build a premium lifestyle brand from the ground up.
Joining us is Rapper / Entrepreneur 2 Eleven from Inglewood, California, who shares his global journey in the clothing and apparel business, including stories from his recent trip to China to expand his brand and source top-tier materials.
This conversation bridges coffee, culture, and creativity, revealing what it really means to grind—on every level.
🔥 Topics Covered:
• Building Dubb’s Organic Coffee Blends from a community vision
• Challenges of sourcing organic beans and staying authentic
• 2 Eleven’s entrepreneurial hustle & fashion brand evolution
• The business mindset behind international expansion
• How culture, coffee, and creativity intersect
🎧 Follow the guests:
• Dubb’s Organic Coffee Blends: https://www.dubbsorganiccoffee.com
• Instagram: @dubbscoffeeblends
• 2 Eleven: @2eleven
📍 Filmed at: Open Bar Podcast Studios – Where the Conversation Is Never on the Rocks
💬 Subscribe, like & drop a comment below if you’re inspired by the grind!
#OpenBarPodcast #DubbsOrganicCoffee #2Eleven #Inglewood #CoffeeCulture #Entrepreneurship #BusinessTalk #WestHollywood #PodcastShow #StreetwearBusiness #ChinaTrip #CultureAndCommerce
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Apr 7
1 hr 24 min

In this special episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with Dominique of Black Bank Entertainment. We dive deep into his journey as an entrepreneur — from launching his own cup brand (Domo Cupz) to the lessons he’s learned along the way. Dominique also shares wild stories from his cruise adventures and tells us how those travels shaped his perspective on business, branding, and growth.
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Mar 24
1 hr 42 min

In this episode of the **Open Bar Podcast**, we sit down with **Christine**, the powerhouse behind *The Power Legacy*, to talk all things nonprofit — from startup struggles to building sustainable impact.
🚀 **Who is Christine?**
Christine is a Nonprofit Strategist and the founder of The Power Legacy. With a focus on transforming ideas into fully functioning nonprofits, she’s helped countless visionaries go from paperwork to purpose.
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🎙 **In This Episode You’ll Learn:**
• How to start a nonprofit from scratch
• Common mistakes founders make (and how to avoid them)
• The difference between nonprofits and for-profits
• How Christine turned her vision into a thriving business
• Steps to align your mission with long-term impact
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📌 **Connect with Christine & The Power Legacy**
🔗 Instagram: [@_thepowerlegacy](https://www.instagram.com/_thepowerlegacy)
🌐 Website: [www.thepowerlegacy.com](@)
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Mar 10
1 hr 27 min

In this episode of the Open Bar Podcast, we sit down with AC Tha Joker — actor, creator, fitness motivator, bartender, comedian, and true man of all trades. AC opens up about where he came from, how his environment shaped him, and the path that led him into acting and content creation.
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Mar 3
30 min
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