In this inspiring episode of 'Eating While Broke', host Coline Witt sits down with the multi-talented Nick Brooks—an author, filmmaker, and musician—to discuss his incredible journey of perseverance and creativity. From pursuing music dreams in college to becoming the bestselling author of 'Promise Boys', Nick shares the pivotal moments that shaped his career.  

As they chat, Nick cooks a nostalgic broke recipe, Rotel, while reflecting on his academic struggles, the lessons learned from his Oklahoma journey, and the transition to Howard University that changed everything. He also dives into his upcoming projects, including his new book and album "Up in Smoke", and his involvement with Obama’s production company.  

This episode is packed with valuable insights on navigating Hollywood, breaking into young adult publishing, and finding ways to engage reluctant readers. Don’t miss this inspiring story of hustle, resilience, and creative fusion! 

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In this inspiring episode of 'Eating While Broke', host Coline Witt sits down with the multi-talented Nick Brooks&mdash;an author, filmmaker, and musician&mdash;to discuss his incredible journey of perseverance and creativity. From pursuing music dreams in college to becoming the bestselling author of 'Promise Boys', Nick shares the pivotal moments that shaped his career. &nbsp;
As they chat, Nick cooks a nostalgic broke recipe, Rotel, while reflecting on his academic struggles, the lessons learned from his Oklahoma journey, and the transition to Howard University that changed everything. He also dives into his upcoming projects, including his new book and album "Up in Smoke", and his involvement with Obama&rsquo;s production company. &nbsp;
This episode is packed with valuable insights on navigating Hollywood, breaking into young adult publishing, and finding ways to engage reluctant readers. Don&rsquo;t miss this inspiring story of hustle, resilience, and creative fusion!&nbsp;
-CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eatingwhilebroke/?hl=en">@eatingwhilebroke</a> Website: www.eatingwhilebroke.com

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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NICK BROOKS - From the Kitchen to the Page

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