Urban Farming In The Concrete Jungle,David Edwards. Season 3. Ep 9

David Edwards story is an absolute comeback story. Growing up in Chicago south side and north side. He was always an entrepreneur owning a salon/barber shop. His life took a drastic turn when he was arrested for 2 homicides at his place of business. Eventually serving 10 years in Illinois State prison. David returned to the streets with a plan to stay on the right path. A trip to New Mexico would help change the trajectory of his life.A meeting with a gentleman who legally grew marijuana and  veggies/fruits allowed him to see the opportunity to learn about urban agriculture. He came back to Chicago with a plan to build out an urban farming location. Smooth & Social root cafe was born. The new found business is a mixture of urban farming, cafe and veggie/fruit distributor. David’s business has caught the attention of local and National media. He’s now serving a different kind of “Green” and is having a positive  impact on the community. I highly encourage a visit to the store in Chicago at 1517 west warren Blvd . @smoothandsocialroots Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronesmith/support

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Escaping the Odds highlights individuals who were impacted by the criminal justice system and who are now entrepreneurs and business leaders. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronesmith/support