Season 1
Dec. 20, 2024
Ray Daniels | Lunch with a Luminary | Ep. 13
Our Season Finale is here, featuring an extraordinary conversation with Ray Daniels , a luminary in the music and entertainment industries. Ray takes us on his inspiring journey from struggle to success, shares insights on th...
Dec. 13, 2024
Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green | Lunch with a Luminary | Ep. 11
Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green - Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment In this powerful episode of Lunch with a Luminary , we sit down with Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green , the second African American woman to earn a PhD in physics. As part o...
Dec. 13, 2024
Corey Jacobs | Lunch with a Luminary | Ep. 12
This week on Lunch with a Luminary , we dive deep into the transformative journey of Corey Jacobs, founder of the Buried Alive Project . From receiving 16 life sentences for non-violent offenses at just 19 to leading the figh...
Dec. 6, 2024
Inga Willis | Lunch with a Luminary | Ep. 09
In this week’s Invest Fest 2024 Series , we sit down with Inga Willis , a state representative with a remarkable journey from the vibrant 90s Atlanta music scene to the halls of political power. Inga shares: Her early career ...
Dec. 6, 2024
Wallace Sermons | Lunch with a Luminary | Ep. 10
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Wallace Sermons , the first Black Chief Procurement Officer for the State of Maryland, to explore his incredible journey from an Army brat to a trailblazer in the world of procuremen...
Nov. 29, 2024
Janell Stephens | Lunch with a Luminary | Ep. 07
In this week's episode of Lunch with a Luminary , Jackie P. Taylor sits down with Janell Stephens, the visionary CEO and founder of Camille Rose , to discuss the evolution of the beauty industry, her journey as a self-taught ...
Nov. 29, 2024
Demetrius L. Bledsoe | Lunch with a Luminary | Ep. 08
This week, we're joined by Demetrius Bledsoe , CEO and founder of Fresh Harvest 365 and Fresh Highlands 365. His smart farming enterprises are revolutionizing agriculture by addressing food deserts, workforce development, and...
Nov. 15, 2024
Chef Christan Willis | Lunch with a Luminary | Ep. 06
Lunch with a Luminary is thrilled to present our latest episode featuring the incredible @ChefChristanWillis! Join us as Christian, an Atlanta-based personal chef and TV personality, shares her inspiring journey—from discover...
Nov. 8, 2024
Christina Rice | Lunch with a Luminary | Ep. 05
In this episode of Lunch with a Luminary, we’re thrilled to welcome entrepreneur and wellness advocate @christinamrice, founder of @omnoire! After leaving the PR and marketing world due to burnout in 2015, Christina shifted h...
Oct. 31, 2024
Sadia Yansaneh| Lunch with a Luminary | Ep. 04
In this episode of Lunch with a Luminary , we sit down with the unstoppable Sadia Yansaneh —a motivational speaker and personal trainer who knows exactly how to turn pain into power. Sadia’s journey through personal trauma ha...
Oct. 25, 2024
Yolanda White | Lunch with a Luminary | Ep. 03
In this episode of Lunch with a Luminary , we’re thrilled to have Yolanda White, the brilliant CEO of DAYO Women, sharing her journey and wisdom with us! Yolanda dives deep into the importance of self-love, confidence, and tr...
Oct. 18, 2024
Derek Blanks | Lunch with a Luminary | Ep. 02
Dive into this episode of Lunch with a Luminary featuring the one and only Derek Blanks! 🎬✨ Known for his stunning work in visual arts, photography, and directing, Derek takes us on a journey through his creative career and s...
Oct. 11, 2024
Catherine Brewton | Lunch with a Luminary | Ep. 01
In this episode of Lunch with a Luminary, Jackie P. Taylor 🌟, CEO of Business Boost Society, sits down with Catherine Brewton 🎶, Vice President of BMI, for an inspiring and heart-to-heart conversation. Catherine shares her journey to success, spilling the tea ☕ on the ups and downs of her career in…