This week on Kultivation w/ Kevie, Kevie is joined by business powerhouse Ieasha Allen—entrepreneur, small business consultant, and visionary behind some of Lexington, KY’s most culturally vibrant spaces. Ieasha is the former owner of Creaux, a beloved downtown jazz and blues lounge, and the founder of The Melroy, an upcoming private social club designed to foster intentional networking and community for Lexington’s creatives and professionals. In this inspiring and informative episode, Kevie picks her brain on all things business, branding, and boldness, while Ieasha drops gems for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to elevate their dreams.
💡 In this episode:
• The lessons Ieasha learned from launching and managing nightlife venues
• The vision behind The Melroy and its mission-driven design
• Advice for entrepreneurs navigating change and uncertainty
• How to stay grounded and intentional while building legacy
If you’re dreaming of opening a business, cultivating community, or simply ready to be inspired by a woman with purpose and power—this one is for you. 💼✨
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What is Kultivation with Kevie: A Self-Empowerment Podcast | Cultivating Courage, Confidence, Consistency & Creativity?
Welcome to Kultivation with Kevie—a self-empowerment podcast where self-love, mindset, creativity, and mental health take center stage. Hosted by Kevie, a Black queer creative and seasoned registered nurse, this show invites you to grow through what you go through—with courage, confidence, and consistency.
Each episode blends candid storytelling, nostalgic reflections, and empowering conversations that celebrate healing, identity, purpose, and the messy magic of becoming. Whether you’re navigating burnout, rediscovering your creativity, or showing up as your fullest LGBTQ+ self, this space is for you.
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2. To foster transformation through care and intention
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4. To uplift, encourage, and evolve
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