Chef Bryant “Baul” Williams and Daniella Williams, the husband-and-wife founders of Atlanta-based Binky’s, specializing in soul food, and brunch hot spot Betty Sue’s, are keynoting the 20th annual Fast Casual Executive Summit, Oct. 5-7 in Austin and will share how they overcame adversity to build two popular restaurant brands.
Baul is a former tour chef for music icons Migos, Cardi B and Kendrick Lamar, and Daniella is a former celebrity hair stylist and financial literacy powerhouse, who founded The Ivy League Academy, a mentorship program and network hub for women.
The keynote, “From Homelessness to Hospitality Hero: Building a Culinary Legacy Through Resilience and Financial Savvy,” is at 4 p.m., Oct. 5, and will delve into:
- The power of heritage: Discover how Chef Baul’s grandmother, Betty Sue, a former chef to Leon Spinks, instilled the culinary passion that fuels his creations and the importance of preserving culinary heritage.
- Resilience and recovery: Learn how Chef Baul and Daniella turned setbacks, including homelessness and a failed restaurant deal, into a foundation for triumph.
- Financial foundations for restaurant success: Daniella Williams, founder of The Ivy League Academy, will provide invaluable insights into building strong business credit, securing funding and navigating the financial complexities of the restaurant world.
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