On this episode of the Grind2Hard Podcast, Chef Clay sits down with Eric Vela, owner of Moe Greens Coffee Bar. Eric shares his journey from working at Costco to taking a leap of faith and opening his own coffee shop. They dive into the risks, the setbacks, and the determination it took to turn an idea into a thriving business.If you’ve ever dreamed of leaving the security of a steady job to build something of your own, this conversation is packed with honest motivation, and the realities of entrepreneurship.

Clay is back! After a one year break, Chef Clay returns with a special episode featuring three incredible guests. Joining him is producer of the show and owner of Nevermore Records, Paul Ward, who also partnered with Clay to launch the chef crafted Pup Pantry meal prep line at El Paso Barks & Rec. Also in the studio is fellow chef and hip hop artist Joshua Powers, along with influencer and entrepreneur Gabriella Rico. Together they catch up on life, business, creativity, and the journeys that have brought them to where they are today. It's the perfect way to kick off a brand new chapter of the podcast.

On this episode of Grind2Hard, host Chef Clay welcomes back fan-favorite guest Ricky Savage for his third appearance. Fresh off a major win in the cage, Ricky opens up about the real-life struggles and triumphs of balancing life as a pro MMA fighter and business owner. Clay and Ricky dive into the mindset it takes to keep pushing forward when the pressure’s on. And with this possibly being the finale of Grind2Hard, Clay reflects on the journey so far and hints at what might be next. Whether it’s goodbye or just a break, this episode is raw, real, and full of heart.