This week we’re talking with one of the shining stars of Asheville’s food scene - that’s right, Katie Button herself!

Jeff talks with Katie about her career from starting Cúrate to landing TV gigs on the Magnolia Network, ventures that didn’t work out (RIP Button & Co. Bagels) and her newest ventures La Bodega and Cúrate at Home.

The two also discuss Katie’s involvement in Venture Asheville’s Elevate Program - our mentorship-based incubator which recently helped startups surpass $50 Million in capital raised and $100 Million in revenue - read about it here.

Another edition of Seed, Shop or Shutter + Katie’s favorite Asheville eats - from Neng Jr.’s to Little Chango.

Thanks to our sponsor, HomeTrust Bank for their support. You can learn more about HomeTrust at htb.com.

Talking 'Ship is hosted by Jeffrey Kaplan, the Director of Venture Asheville, a program of the Asheville-Buncombe Economic Development Coalition and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce.

This episode was recorded on April 28, 2023.