He Survived Cancer and Built One of Miami’s Hottest Restaurants
Bliss is within you. All you have to do is listen for it.
He Survived Cancer and Built One of Miami’s Hottest Restaurants
He Survived Cancer and Built One of Miami’s Hottest Restaurants
Bliss is within you. All you have to do is listen for it.
📺 Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M67nDdVqtxc
If you’ve ever felt like life handed you a version of your story you never would have chosen, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, I sit down with restaurateur, pitmaster, and entrepreneur Jeff Bud for a deeply moving conversation about resilience, reinvention, and what it means to live with purpose when life takes an unexpected turn. Jeff shares how surviving cancer, facing uncertainty, and navigating the chaos of COVID ultimately led him to build one of Miami’s most talked-about hospitality brands.
His story is a powerful reminder that even the hardest seasons of life may be preparing you for something extraordinary.
Connect with Jeff:
Apocalypse BBQ: https://www.instagram.com/apocalypsebbq?igsh=d2dmdnA4MGpxcGRy
Lala’s Burgers:https://www.instagram.com/lalasbrgrs?igsh=MWtsb2t1c3hxOGVlMA==
Key Takeaways:
[19:29] When Life Changes the Plan: Jeff shares how a leukemia diagnosis in his twenties forced him to confront mortality, surrender control, and begin seeing life through an entirely different lens.
[29:10] Purpose in the Pain: In the middle of his cancer battle, Jeff made a decision to live and lead publicly—using his journey to show others what’s possible when you refuse to give up.
[36:18] The Birth of Apocalypse BBQ: What began as backyard barbecue during recovery eventually became a business born out of necessity, creativity, and a deep desire to bring people together.
[48:05] Life Is Rigged in Your Favor: We explore the idea that even our hardest moments may be setting us up for something greater—if we’re willing to meet life with courage and intention.
[1:07:00] Living Purposefully: Jeff reflects on purpose not as something you find once, but as something you embody through the way you live, lead, and love each day.
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