In the 18th episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with Frank Scibelli, the owner of Mama Ricotta's. Listen as Frank shares his start in the restaurant industry in the '90s in Charlotte, the lessons he has learned from opening various types of restaurants over the years, and the importance of building a company with good people.

In the 17th episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with Karma Murillo, Executive Chef at Barcelona Wine Bar. Listen as Karma talks about his beginnings as a dishwasher, the growth process of being young in the restaurant industry, and the experience he wants people to have when they visit Barcelona Wine Bar.

In the 16th episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with Courtney Evans, Chef at 3rd and Fernwood. Listen as Courtney talks about growing up between South Carolina and New York, becoming a Chef de Cuisine at a young age and the challenges and successes that came with it, and why she chose to take on a new Chef role at 3rd and Fernwood.

In the 15th episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down again with Frank Kaltsounis, the owner of Ilios Crafted Greek, following Frank's first appearance on the podcast in Season 1. Listen as Frank talks about his background growing up in Charlotte, his perspective on the restaurant scene, the importance of culture in business, and what the future holds for Ilios Crafted Greek, along with some of his other exciting concepts.

In the 14th episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with Andres Kaifer, the owner of Custom Shop. Listen as Andres talks about attending the Culinary Institute of America, growing up in Miami and working in that food scene, and how Custom Shop was established.

In the 13th episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with Steven De Falco, co-owner of Pizza Baby. Listen as Steven talks about growing up in a family of food entrepreneurs, the influence of independent, chef-driven restaurants in his life, and how Pizza Baby came to be.

In the 12th episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with chef Rayana Radcliff. Listen as Reyana talks about how she got her culinary bug, what working in corporate catering taught her, and her dive into business ownership.

In the 11th episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with Samantha Ward, the owner of Wentworth and Fenn. Listen as Samantha talks about her early love for pastries, the importance of grinding and working hard, and how she started Wentworth & Fenn.