Episode 8: The Layoff The Launched A Legacy| The Remix With Guest: Carlena Davis (Spilling The Sweet Tea)

This week on The Remix, I sit down with the amazing Carlena Davis, known to millions as @spilling_the_sweet_tea ! 🍽️🫖 She turned a layoff into a whole legacy — sharing her mother’s recipes with over 2.4 MILLION people online and inspiring hearts around the world. 🔥 Episode Title: The Layoff That Launched a Legacy Watch this powerful and flavorful conversation! Real stories. Real remixes. Real inspiration. ➡️ Set your reminder and tune in! #TheRemix #SpillingTheSweetTea #CarlenaDavis #FoodCreator #LayoffToLegacy #RemixedLife #KendellLenice #Inspiration #RealStories About Guest: Carlena Davis is the Southern food creator and storyteller behind Spilling the Sweet Tea, a fast-growing digital brand that blends nostalgia, comfort food, and family memories. Raised in Eastern North Carolina, Carlena learned to cook at her mother’s side—lessons that shaped her signature storytelling style and her “Memories on a Plate” cookbook. Today, she shares her heritage through soul-warming recipes, budget-friendly tips, and creative copycat dishes that bring restaurant flavors right into your kitchen. With a community of over a two million followers across platforms, Carlena has partnered with major brands, launched her own Miss Lena’s baking mixes, and published two cookbooks: Memories on a Plate and the upcoming You Can Make That Sh*t at Home. Whether she’s teaching you how to fry a turkey, stretch a meal, master a holiday recipe, or recreate your favorite fast-food dish, Carlena’s mission remains the same: to help families cook with confidence, preserve their traditions, and create new memories—one plate at a time.