2: Project Pizza: Colleen Constant and Isaiah Ruffin

In this episode of the podcast, hosts Doni and Ken sit down with Colleen Constant and Isaiah Ruffin, the dynamic duo behind Project Pizza, a school bus turned pizza food truck, that has expanded into a brick-and-mortar restaurant. The conversation dives into their journey as business owners, and even touches on their favorite pizza styles and unique culinary influences like jerk chicken, Ethiopian stew, and Somali smoked lamb that they bring to their menu.
Colleen and Isaiah discuss the early success of Project Pizza, the challenges of running a food truck in Washington state, and their decision to operate without tips, advocating for fair wages instead. They also reflect on the complexities of being Black business owners in the predominantly white pizza industry, highlighting the feelings of isolation and the importance of representation. Tune in to hear how Colleen and Isaiah are making a difference, one pizza at a time.