In this inspiring episode of *Eating While Broke*, host Coline Witt sits down with "Kenneth Monroe", aka 'Pen Ken, to explore his incredible journey from Hollywood party promoter to celebrated children’s book author. Known for his unique book series, 'Legends of Hip Hop', Kenneth shares the inspiration behind his work, the challenges he faced, and the valuable lessons he learned from his mentor in Oakland. 

The conversation dives into Kenneth’s transition to fatherhood, his decision to leave social media for his family, and his pandemic pivot into the children’s book industry. Kenneth also discusses the importance of cultural representation in literature, his approach to co-parenting, and navigating the publishing world. 

To top it off, Kenneth prepares his nostalgic and budget-friendly dish, 'Player Potatoes', a meal he relied on during tough times. This episode is packed with heartfelt stories, practical advice, and plenty of inspiration for aspiring authors and entrepreneurs.  

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In this inspiring episode of *Eating While Broke*, host Coline Witt sits down with "Kenneth Monroe", aka 'Pen Ken, to explore his incredible journey from Hollywood party promoter to celebrated children&rsquo;s book author. Known for his unique book series, 'Legends of Hip Hop', Kenneth shares the inspiration behind his work, the challenges he faced, and the valuable lessons he learned from his mentor in Oakland.&nbsp;
The conversation dives into Kenneth&rsquo;s transition to fatherhood, his decision to leave social media for his family, and his pandemic pivot into the children&rsquo;s book industry. Kenneth also discusses the importance of cultural representation in literature, his approach to co-parenting, and navigating the publishing world.&nbsp;
To top it off, Kenneth prepares his nostalgic and budget-friendly dish, 'Player Potatoes', a meal he relied on during tough times. This episode is packed with heartfelt stories, practical advice, and plenty of inspiration for aspiring authors and entrepreneurs.&nbsp;&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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PEN KEN - Player Potatoes to Penning Legends

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