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: Stories, Nostalgia and Empowerment?
Kultivation w/ Kevie is an empowerment podcast centered on growth, creativity, healing, and self-discovery. Through honest conversations and real-life experiences, host Kevie The Dreamer explores what it means to keep showing up as yourself while becoming who you’re meant to be.
Each episode blends candid personal reflections, nostalgic moments, and meaningful conversations that explore identity, resilience, purpose, and the evolving journey of becoming. From navigating burnout and rediscovering creativity to embracing authenticity and honoring your story, Kultivation w/ Kevie creates space for reflection, connection, and growth.
To “kultivate” is to grow with intention — through experience, care, and self-awareness. This podcast is an invitation to move through life with curiosity and compassion, honoring both where you are and who you’re becoming. 🥳🌱✨