The Power of Believing in Yourself: Cordell Love on Legacy, Faith & Building - The Real Room Ep 27

In this raw and inspiring episode of The Real Room, host LaCretia Mitchell sits down with entrepreneur and Scrambled owner, Cordell Love, to unpack the journey from the 8th Street Apartments in Oklahoma City to becoming one of the most talked-about business owners on the East Side.Cordell opens up about growing up in chaos, navigating poverty, losing his childhood too soon, and the mentors who shifted his path. He shares the pivotal decision to join the military, how traveling the world changed his vision, and the faith it took to bring Scrambled to life in the very community that raised him.But with success comes criticism. Cordell speaks candidly about the challenges of building in his own neighborhood, dealing with public scrutiny, and the lessons learned from his Tulsa venture. Beyond business, he reflects on grief, faith, fatherhood, and the burden—and blessing—of carrying a vision when few believe in you.This episode is about more than brunch—it’s about resilience, purpose, and the unshakable power of believing in yourself when no one else does.