A Seattle Medium Rhythm News Podcast episode features Lillian Rambus and Barbara Collins, co-owners of Simply Soulful Cafe, discussing their restaurant’s operations and family traditions. Simply Soulful is highlighted as the featured business in the Pack the House campaign, a 10-week initiative by The Seattle Medium and partner organizations promoting sustained support for Black-owned restaurants.
The conversation covers the daily demands of running an independent restaurant, including staffing, bookkeeping, and food preparation, as well as the personal history behind the business. The episode also explains what participation in the Pack the House campaign means for the cafe’s continued success.
Interview by Chris B. Bennett.
