Tag: Dontavious Young

These makers and vendors aren’t buying the scarcity mindset: ‘There’s a way for us all to eat’

By Tommy Felts / June 21, 2023

A new vendor fair aims to unite people from all corners of the city and promote collaboration among the local vendor community, said entrepreneur and event organizer Dontavious Young. “I see a lot of events in Kansas City that are geared toward a specific type of crowd, or a specific type of culture, or a…

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Equal Minded Cafe serves a wealth of wins as taste buds power Troost bistro’s word-of-mouth appeal

By Tommy Felts / April 12, 2023

Dontavious Young will happily brew customers at Equal Minded Cafe a chai or latte, but his main goal is to blend ideas, not ingredients. “Our mission is to provide resources, opportunities, and connections to people from all districts of Kansas City,” said Young, the property owner, event coordinator, and cafe manager at Equal Minded Cafe.…

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