The restaurant chain Slutty Vegan has become an empire because its founder Pinky Cole refused to give up when life continued to tell her "no." Cole is now on a mission to share her struggles, hoping it will inspire people to pivot when they hit a roadblock. Her book, "I Hope You Fail," is an unfiltered how-to-guide that will keep your attention and leave you feeling motivated. Maiysha Kia and Cole talk her writing process, and dig into the dark times that eventually led to success.

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The restaurant chain Slutty Vegan has become an empire because its founder Pinky Cole refused to give up when life continued to tell her "no." Cole is now on a mission to share her struggles, hoping it will inspire people to pivot when they hit a roadblock. Her book, "I Hope You Fail," is an unfiltered how-to-guide that will keep your attention and leave you feeling motivated. Maiysha Kia and Cole talk her writing process, and dig into the dark times that eventually led to success.
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Writing Black is an entertaining and compelling podcast featuring Black writers and showcasing the myriad of ways Black people tell their stories by interviewing writers from across the diaspora. Each week, host Maiysha Kai, theGrio’s lifestyle editor, talks to some of the best Black playwrights, songwriters, comics, journalists, authors, and more about the process, popular culture, publishing, and how race inherently inspires and informs their work. 

Writing Black is an entertaining and compelling podcast featuring Black writers and showcasing the myriad of ways Black people tell their stories by interviewing writers from across the diaspora. Each week, host Maiysha Kai, theGrio’s lifestyle editor, talks to some of the best Black playwrights, songwriters, comics, journalists, authors, and more about the process, popular culture, publishing, and how race inherently inspires and informs their work.

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