Coffee, Culture, Community

Our host LUL President & CEO, Lyndon Pryor, is joined by the ⁠Ronyale Smith, Owner Blak Koffee. Blak Koffee is a Black-owned cafe in the Russell neighborhood of West Louisville, 1219 West Jefferson Street at the Molo Village. The pair talk about Ronyale's entrepreneurship journey from nail tech to small business owner, the new store opening in the Goodwill West Louisville Opportunity Center, and the importance of creating space in West Louisville for the community to network. Ronyale Smith is a life-long Louisvillian from the Newburg area with a heart for community and a deep-rooted passion for connecting and empowering others. Professionally, Ronyale is experienced in Project Management, Real Estate and Economic Development.