Join host Coline Witt for a soul-stirring conversation with
acclaimed animator Justin Richburg, who transforms his go-to
struggle meal - Nissan Cup Noodles - into a symbol of
perseverance while sharing his remarkable path from mental
health challenges to Donald Glover collaborations.

Connect:

@wittcoline @justin_richburg

Join host Coline Witt for a soul-stirring conversation with acclaimed animator Justin Richburg, who transforms his go-to struggle meal - Nissan Cup Noodles - into a symbol of perseverance while sharing his remarkable path from mental health challenges to Donald Glover collaborations.
Connect:
@wittcoline @justin_richburg

Hosted by media maven Coline Witt, ‘Eating While Broke’ podcast is a new interview series centered around self-made celebrities, influencers, disruptors and entrepreneurs eating meals they once ate when they were broke. Episodes will also feature guest who are in the mood to recreate some of their favorite low cost meals. EWB guest will introduce the dish, as the dish is revealed to the host, before the chow down begins, while discussing life, some of the their most pivotal moments and more. In this intimate setting the interview begins with a journey of tales from the trenches not matter if you're Eating While Broke or Eating While on a Budget.

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JUSTIN RICHBURG - Cup of Doodles

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In this episode of “Eating While Broke,” host Coline Witt is joined by entrepreneur and entertainer Ranagade PerRana. The duo dives into Ranagade’s version of a classic struggle meal featuring eggs, bread, cream cheese, and smoked salmon—an easy, budget-friendly dish with a luxe twist.  

As they cook, Ranagade shares her journey from Iran to Los Angeles, her passion for cannabis culture, and how she became a professional blunt roller for celebrities like Snoop Dogg. They talk about the realities of being an artist, maintaining discipline, and building a sustainable business in the cannabis space.  

This episode blends food, entrepreneurship, and cannabis industry game in a raw, entertaining conversation.

In this episode of &ldquo;Eating While Broke,&rdquo; host Coline Witt is joined by entrepreneur and entertainer Ranagade PerRana. The duo dives into Ranagade&rsquo;s version of a classic struggle meal featuring eggs, bread, cream cheese, and smoked salmon&mdash;an easy, budget-friendly dish with a luxe twist. &nbsp;
As they cook, Ranagade shares her journey from Iran to Los Angeles, her passion for cannabis culture, and how she became a professional blunt roller for celebrities like Snoop Dogg. They talk about the realities of being an artist, maintaining discipline, and building a sustainable business in the cannabis space. &nbsp;
This episode blends food, entrepreneurship, and cannabis industry game in a raw, entertaining conversation.

Ranagade PerRana - Cream Cheese, Salmon & Smoke

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In this episode of “Eating While Broke,” host Coline Witt welcomes special guest Johnny Ray Gill as they explore the art of preparing a whole fish on a budget. Johnny shares his recipe for baked whole fish, a dish he learned in Ghana, highlighting its affordability, rich flavors, and cultural roots.  

They walk through a variety of seasonings—including cumin, garlic, cinnamon, and dill—and talk about the communal, family-style nature of serving a whole fish. While the meal cooks, Johnny opens up about his acting journey, the realities of financial stability as an artist, and his reflections on poetry, music, therapy, and personal growth.  

This engaging episode blends budget-friendly cooking, storytelling, and life lessons, offering viewers both culinary inspiration and real-world wisdom about navigating the entertainment industry and finances.

In this episode of &ldquo;Eating While Broke,&rdquo; host Coline Witt welcomes special guest Johnny Ray Gill as they explore the art of preparing a whole fish on a budget. Johnny shares his recipe for baked whole fish, a dish he learned in Ghana, highlighting its affordability, rich flavors, and cultural roots. &nbsp;
They walk through a variety of seasonings&mdash;including cumin, garlic, cinnamon, and dill&mdash;and talk about the communal, family-style nature of serving a whole fish. While the meal cooks, Johnny opens up about his acting journey, the realities of financial stability as an artist, and his reflections on poetry, music, therapy, and personal growth. &nbsp;
This engaging episode blends budget-friendly cooking, storytelling, and life lessons, offering viewers both culinary inspiration and real-world wisdom about navigating the entertainment industry and finances.

JOHNNY RAY GILL - Head to Tail, Art to Survival

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In this episode of “Eating While Broke,” host Coline Witt sits down with Atreyu “Reu” Rahmen, the entrepreneur behind Venice Beach’s popular spot, Wang’s N Thangs. Reu shares the incredible story of his journey from a federal camp to owning a thriving restaurant on Venice Beach.  

They dive into his experiences cooking in jail, the birth of his unique wing recipes, and the challenges and rewards of starting a restaurant after incarceration. Along the way, Reu teaches Coline how to make his signature “broke dish”—a flavorful rice paper sardine veggie roll inspired by his time inside.  

Tune in for a powerful, heartwarming conversation about redemption, second chances, entrepreneurship, street hustle turned business savvy, and the power of good food to change a life.

In this episode of &ldquo;Eating While Broke,&rdquo; host Coline Witt sits down with Atreyu &ldquo;Reu&rdquo; Rahmen, the entrepreneur behind Venice Beach&rsquo;s popular spot, Wang&rsquo;s N Thangs. Reu shares the incredible story of his journey from a federal camp to owning a thriving restaurant on Venice Beach. &nbsp;
They dive into his experiences cooking in jail, the birth of his unique wing recipes, and the challenges and rewards of starting a restaurant after incarceration. Along the way, Reu teaches Coline how to make his signature &ldquo;broke dish&rdquo;&mdash;a flavorful rice paper sardine veggie roll inspired by his time inside. &nbsp;
Tune in for a powerful, heartwarming conversation about redemption, second chances, entrepreneurship, street hustle turned business savvy, and the power of good food to change a life.

ATREYU (Wangs n Thangs) - Rolling Sardines, Flipping Futures

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JUSTIN RICHBURG - Cup of Doodles

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