Today on The Love in the Land Podcast with Austin Love: singer, songwriter, and smooth crooner Hayden Grove!

Fresh off his appearance on NBC’s The Voice as a member of Team Adam, Hayden is no stranger to the spotlight. Before hitting the national stage, he was a familiar face in Cleveland—both as a sports reporter for Cleveland.com and as a regular on the local music scene.

In this episode, Austin sits down with Hayden to talk about his bold leap from a steady job in media to fully pursuing his passion for music. Hayden opens up about his experience on The Voice, shares behind-the-scenes moments from the show, and reflects on a time he walked away from singing altogether—only to rediscover his love for it.

Huge thanks to Hayden for joining the show. Stay connected with everything he’s doing (or even book him for your next event!) at haydenfrankgrove.com. Enjoy the episode!

On this episode of the Love in the Land podcast, we’re joined by serial entrepreneur and cultural architect, Kumar Arora.

Kumar has made a lasting impact on Cleveland through a wide range of ventures spanning fashion, food, tech, and the creative economy. His resume includes Ilthy, a fashion-forward streetwear brand that blends art and activism; Sora, a stunning modern sushi restaurant in the heart of the Flats; and FutureLand, a groundbreaking conference that celebrates innovation, entrepreneurship, and diversity—designed to empower the next generation of creators, technologists, and business leaders right here in Cleveland.

Needless to say, Kumar hasn’t just influenced the city—he’s helped shape its cultural identity.

In this episode, Kumar sits down with Austin to share his journey growing up in Cleveland as the son of a scientist and an artist. He discusses how that unique mix of logic and creativity formed the foundation of his entrepreneurial mindset. From his early pivot away from pre-med (to the surprise of his parents) to building brands that define Cleveland’s creative spirit, Kumar opens up about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the value of meaningful partnerships, and what’s next for Ilthy.

To keep up with all things Kumar, visit Kumar-Arora.com.

Enjoy the episode!

Today on the podcast: Michelin-starred chef Dante Boccuzzi!

A true pioneer of Cleveland’s culinary scene, Dante has been shaping the city’s food culture since opening his flagship restaurant in Tremont back in 2008. But his journey began long before that — at just 14 years old, he took his first job as a dishwasher at a local restaurant in Parma. From those humble beginnings, Dante’s passion for food and hospitality took him across the globe, cooking in world-class kitchens in New York, San Francisco, and Italy, to name a few.

His career highlights are as impressive as they come: a two-time James Beard “Rising Star” nominee and a Michelin star earned as Executive Chef at Aureole in New York City.

On this episode of Love in the Land, Dante joins Austin to talk about his roots, his global culinary adventures, and what ultimately inspired him to bring it all back to Cleveland. They dive into the influences behind his cooking style, what it’s like to cook for celebrities like Robert De Niro, and the story behind his new cookbook.

Please enjoy this conversation with Chef Dante Boccuzzi.

For more on Dante, including details on his restaurants and his new cookbook Cooking in Harmony, visit DanteBoccuzzi.com.

Enjoy the episode!