Neighbors & Friends ft. Lidia Garcia

In this episode, Kaiy sits down with Lidia Garcia, founder of the Pasadena Run Club. They discuss the importance of community when taking on any new challenge like running, building a business, or tackling a big goal. They explore how to build a profitable business while serving a community and how to create inclusive spaces without judgement.ABOUT THE SHOWNeighbors & Friends is a podcast and digital series hosted by Kaiy Smith-Biesman, founder of a growing restaurant empire in Pasadena, California - Neighbors and Friends Cafe, Stems, and Neighbors and Friends Kitchen.Behind every breakthrough is a chapter most people skip - the part where the real work happens. This podcast brings entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and community builders together for honest conversations about what it actually takes to create change.ABOUT KAIYKaiy Smith-Biesman is a food & hospitality founder, powerhouse coach, podcast host, and mother. Her philosophy is owning being unbalanced and unbothered while building your dream life. Kaiy has demonstrated how to integrate being of service in her business model by creating an ecosystem that empowers Black and Brown founders with every milestone.⁠Visit Neighbors and Friends here⁠ Learn more about Kaiy's mentorship⁠