Durham’s nightlife scene just got a new addition. In this episode of the Impel Forward Podcast, we sit down with the owners of Eve Lounge on Parrish Street in downtown Durham to talk about how they turned an idea into one of the city’s newest cocktail lounges.

They share the story behind building Eve Lounge, the challenges of opening a lounge in today’s economy, and what it takes to bring a new concept to life in a growing city like Durham, North Carolina.

We discuss entrepreneurship, risk, business partnerships, and the vision for creating a space that blends cocktails, culture, music, and community.

If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, hospitality, nightlife, or the Durham business scene, this episode gives an inside look at what it takes to open a lounge from the ground up.

Topics discussed: • Starting a lounge business • Entrepreneurship and risk • Durham nightlife and culture • Business partnerships • Building a brand and experience

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In this powerful episode of the Impel Forward Podcast, we sit down with a courageous guest who shares her real-life journey through breast cancer. From the moment she heard the life-changing diagnosis to the emotional, physical, and spiritual battle that followed, this conversation dives deep into fear, faith, resilience, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward.

She opens up about what going through breast cancer really feels like, the lessons she learned during the fight, and how the experience changed her perspective on life, family, and purpose.

This episode is for anyone facing cancer, supporting someone with cancer, or looking for inspiration from someone who refused to give up.

Topics discussed include: • Breast cancer diagnosis • The emotional battle of cancer • Faith and mindset during illness • Support systems and family • Life lessons after surviving cancer

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This episode features a powerful conversation with Thomas Caraway (Tommy Xavier) of Durham, discussing community-led reform, violence prevention, re-entry programs, and how so called credible messengers are “NOT”working to stop shootings and change lives from within the city.

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