Lunch with a Luminary

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 of our Invest Fest 2024 Special Series, Dr. Green shares her groundbreaking work in cancer treatment using lasers and nanoparticles, which has successfully eliminated human cancer in mice within 15 days—without th...

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 fight to free others, Corey’s story is one of resilience, mindset, and purpose.

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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 in the music industry and her work with icons like LaFace Records and TLC.
• The influence of her parents’ civil rights activism on her political journey.
• Insights on adapting to technological disruptions, enhanci...

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 procurement and government contracting.

Wallace shares:

• His path from the Air Force to entrepreneurship and ultimately procurement leadership
• The challenges minority-owned businesses face, with less than 1.3% of federal ...

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 entrepreneur, and her passion for community impact. 

Janell shares how the beauty industry has shifted towards inclusivity and multiculturalism, the importance of trusting her team, and why she’s committed to...

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 sustainability. Demetrius shares his journey from St. Louis to becoming a leader in agriculture, creating programs that teach vocational and leadership skills, and introducing urban communities to the futu...

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 discovering her love for cooking, transitioning from journalism to the culinary world, and building a successful business through social media and word-of-mouth. 

In this episode, Christian reveals insights fr...

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 her focus to wellness, creating a space for Black and Brown women to connect, heal, and thrive. Om Noir’s retreats, which began in-person, took a bold pivot to virtual in 2020, drawing over 3,000 participants. <...

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 has fueled her mission to help others unlock their true potential and push through life’s toughest moments. Whether she’s leading high-energy workouts or inspiring crowds, her passion for personal growth shines th...

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 truly embracing your uniqueness—whether you’re standing in front of the mirror or not. 

From her unexpected path to fashion design to reimagining loungewear for the modern woman, Yolanda’s story is one of empowerme...

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 shares the lessons he's picked up along the way.

From starting out in humble beginnings to becoming a powerhouse in the entertainment industry, Derek's story is full of motivation, creativity, an...

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 the entertainment industry. Whether you're looking for career motivation or just love hearing from incredible people, this episode is p...