Pure Love Pies is more than a bakery — it’s a story of faith, family, and self-determination.
In this episode, Haqq sit's down with the owner of Pure Love Pies, a Muslim-owned bakery known for its legendary navy bean pie, a dish deeply rooted in Black Muslim history. Popularized through the Nation of Islam and the teachings of Elijah Muhammad, bean pie was created to encourage healthier eating and economic independence — and that legacy continues today.
In this episode Haqq and Samaad Barnes discuss:
⚫️ The do-for-self mindset passed down from his father
⚫️ How his mother developed the original bean pie recipe still used today
⚫️ Turning a cultural staple into a profitable business
⚫️ Running two bakery locations and selling thousands of pies
⚫️ Balancing a 9-to-5 job while building a business
⚫️ The real steps it takes to open a brick-and-mortar bakery and make a profit
⚫️ Why keeping it a family business matters This episode is for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, Black Muslim history, food culture, or building something meaningful from the ground up.
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