You Won’t Believe What She Does BEFORE Building Every Grazing Table

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Southaven Business Beat spotlights local grit, growth, and the stories behind the storefronts. In this episode, Cristan sits down with Evette Lockett (Board & Bites) — a heart‑led entrepreneur turning charcuterie into food art, workshops, and unforgettable grazing experiences. From a “happy accident” during the 2021 pandemic to building a recognizable brand in DeSoto County, Event shares the real roller coaster of entrepreneurship: educating the market, leaning on community, and inviting the Holy Spirit into the creative process.

You’ll hear:

How one niece’s birthday sparked a business 🚀
Why charcuterie is more than “meat & cheese” (pairings, layout, and food artistry)
The behind‑the‑scenes time it takes to create a 50‑person spread
Workshop magic: team building, friends’ nights, and learning to craft your own board
Faith, resilience, and the “don’t quit” mindset when months are slow
Chamber connections that open real opportunities (Morning Grind partnership!)
Upcoming events: Paint & Sip + regional festivals
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👤 Guest: Evette — Board & Bites (charcuterie, grazing tables, workshops)
📍 DeSoto County & Greater Mid‑South
📦 Daily boxes: Morning Grind Coffee (Mon–Sat, 7a–3p)
🍷 Somerville Wine Festival — Sat, Aug 30, 2025
🎡 Mimosa festival — Sun, Aug 31, 2025
🔗 Links listed below (website + IG/FB handles).

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#Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Southaven Business Beat
01:24 Meet Evette (Board & Bites)
02:15 The “happy accident” origin story
03:26 Why workshops are her favorite (team‑building & friends’ nights)
04:43 Food art: pairings, layout, and elevating experiences
05:03 What it really takes to build a 50‑person grazing table
05:41 “I can teach you that!” — workshop invite
06:10 Teaching roots: VBS & a heart for kids
07:05 Starting at 41, educating the market, building resilience
08:01 Beyond grocery boards: creating a premium experience
09:03 Brand vision: become DeSoto’s charcuterie staple
09:14 Sponsor: Pure Focus Media (production partner)
10:44 Faith‑led creativity — “Holy Spirit, show me the layout”
13:02 The roller coaster: slow months & not giving up
15:02 Prayer, strength, and wisdom on hard days
15:32 Chamber connections → Morning Grind partnership
18:20 Sponsor: The Follow App (never miss a follow‑up)
19:19 Where to buy + upcoming events
21:17 Sister’s challenge: “Push YOU — you deserve this”
22:28 Inspiration & family shout‑outs
24:33 Socials & where to follow Board & Bites
25:56 Sponsor: Wisdom Integrators (work smarter, not harder)
26:55 Be a sponsor + subscribe & share

Links (add/confirm)

• Website: https://www.board-bites.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/board_and_bites/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boardandbites
• Morning Grind Coffee: 9039 Millbranch Rd, Southaven, MS 38671

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