06/01/2026
What happens when you combine great food, visionary leadership, and a passion for community?
This week in the Gangsta Goodies Kitchen, I had the pleasure of cooking chicken lettuce wraps with Alan Kneeland, Operating Owner of The Combine KC.
While we cooked, Alan shared the inspiration behind creating a space designed to bring people together, foster collaboration, and strengthen our community.
We also talked about his groundbreaking achievement as the first African American President of the Kansas City Restaurant Association, the importance of representation in leadership, and why creating welcoming spaces can have a lasting impact on a city.
This conversation is about much more than food—it's about vision, purpose, leadership, and investing in people.
Watch the full episode and let us know: What role do you think community spaces like The Combine play in bringing people together?
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