In this episode of TMHF, we sit down with Hayley Matthews-Jones, the powerhouse founder behind the Minneapolis Craft Market and Minneapolis Vintage Market. From her London roots to becoming a cultural force in the Twin Cities, Hayley shares how she built a creative empire that now hosts over 120 events a year and supports thousands of local artists and vintage vendors.

We dive into the art of curating community, the intersection of craft, fashion, and music, and what it takes to scale culture without selling out. Hayley drops gems on legacy, leadership, and the beauty of messy, meaningful entrepreneurship. Plus, we hit her with viral “One Gotta Go” face-offs, a spicy lightning round.

If you care about creativity, culture, and building something that matters this one’s for you.

In this powerful and soul-stirring episode of TMHF, we sit down with hip-hop legend and cultural curator Paradise Gray , the man behind the Latin Quarter’s golden era, a founding member of X-Clan, and the Chief Curator of The Hip-Hop Museum.

From his early days in the South Bronx to preserving the artifacts that shaped the genre, Paradise takes us on a journey through the moments that built the foundation of hip-hop. We explore the stories behind the scenes raw, real, and rarely told and how he’s kept the culture alive through community, curation, and conviction.

In this episode of Taste Music Hear Food, we sit down with James Beard Award Winning Chef Yia Vang, the culinary visionary behind Vinai and Union Hmong Kitchen, to explore the powerful intersections of Hmong cuisine, hip-hop culture, and the immigrant experience.

From his roots in a Thai refugee camp to national recognition by TIME Magazine and Iron Chef, Chef Vang shares how he uses food as a form of storytelling, cultural preservation, and resistance. We dive into his love of food, the evolution of his cooking philosophy, and how his journey mirrors the raw, resilient roots of hip-hop.

Whether you're a foodie, music head, or culture lover - this episode hits every note.