Season 1 Ep. 03 - Food for the Soul: Opening a restaurant, entrepreneurship, representation, and building community with Raquel Dang

This week's conversation is with Raquel Dang. Raquel is the owner and chef of Baby's Kusina and Market, a modern Filipino restaurant in the Northern Philadelphia area. She is also the co-founder of Philly Solidarity, a non-profit with the mission of empowering the AAPI community in Philadelphia while also building solidarity across communities of color. In this episode we discuss:- The importance of representation- How to find joy and fulfillment in the work you do- How to navigate challenges in entrepreneurship- What it means to protect your energy and get the support you need- How to find community and make new friends as an adult - The power of asking, saying no, and putting yourself first- Why it's important, in relationships, to always hold a piece of you for yourself Find Raquel at babysphl.com and on Instagram @babysphl If you like this podcast, make sure you subscribe for weekly episodes and follow the community at ⁠@thesoulfill⁠!