Hlephulele - The Hood Cafe | how a gift from his aunt started a Kota business

Welcome to Hlephulele, where we tell the stories behind the hustle. In this episode, we sit down with the founder of The Hood Cafe, whose entrepreneurial journey began with an unexpected opportunity. When his aunt’s business contract came to an end, she passed on the equipment to help him start something of his own. With little experience in making Kotas, he took a chance and began learning the craft. To his surprise, customers quickly embraced his food, giving him the confidence to keep going and grow the business. He shares how taking advantage of an opportunity, trusting the process, and believing in himself helped turn a simple beginning into a growing venture. This is more than just food, it is opportunity, growth, and determination. Catch the full episode and get inspired. Freshly Powered by Albany.