BLAQOLA Granola: Culture, Community & Building a Brand

On this flavorful and inspiring episode of Ask The Good Doctor, Dr LaJoyce Brookshire sits down with entrepreneur Alita Carter, founder of BLAQOLA Granola, to talk about her journey from the music industry to building a culturally rooted food brand during the pandemic. Alita shares the story behind the name BLAQOLA, her commitment to quality and community, and why representation in food products matters — not just in who owns the brand, but in who the products are created for. This conversation explores the real-life challenges and rewards of turning passion into purpose, creating something authentic, and building a business that speaks directly to culture, health, and community connection.