Chef Jernard Wells.

A celebrated culinary personality known for his vibrant cooking style, entrepreneurial spirit, and new travel show "Savor the City" on TV One.

Here are some key highlights from the script:

🎙️ Guest Introduction

• Chef Jernard Wells is introduced as the author of Southern Inspired: More Than 100 Delicious Dishes from My American Table to Yours.
• He’s known for promoting positive family images through food and has a strong presence on Cleo TV with shows like New Soul Kitchen and New Soul Kitchen Remix.

🍳 Chef Jernard’s Culinary Journey

• Inspired by his parents: his father (a Creole chef) and his mother (a nurse turned pastry chef).
• Started his first food business at 16 from his mother’s kitchen in Mississippi.
• Emphasizes quick, affordable meals for busy families.

📺 TV Shows and Media Presence

• Hosts multiple cooking shows on Cleo TV.
• Known for his live TV presence and ability to adapt on the fly.
• Self-edits and critiques his performances to improve constantly.

🌍 New Show: “Savor the City”

• A travel and food show celebrating Black culture, cuisine, and entrepreneurship.
• Highlights Black-owned restaurants, hotels, and cultural landmarks.
• First episode features New Orleans, with future episodes planned in places like Napa Valley, Martha’s Vineyard, and even international destinations like the Bahamas and Africa.

🍽️ Favorite Food Cities & Festivals

• Top Food Cities: San Francisco, Chicago, New Orleans.
• Favorite Food Festivals:
  • Georgia Food and Wine Festival (Marietta, GA)
  • Chicago Gourmet (Chicago, IL)
  • St. Augustine Food & Wine Festival (FL)

💡 Takeaways from the Show

• Aims to inspire viewers by showcasing success stories in the Black culinary community.
• Encourages viewers to explore new places and support local businesses.
• Promotes cultural pride and culinary creativity.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Robyn Donaldson.

Entrepreneur, Mentor, and Founder of Renew Construction Services & STEM Exposure

🔑 Episode Highlights 🔄 From Incarceration to Inspiration

• Robyn shares her journey from a strict religious upbringing to incarceration due to drug-related activities.
• Served 5 years in prison, where she earned two associate degrees and developed a passion for learning and leadership.

🧹 Building a Business from the Ground Up

• Learned high-level cleaning skills in prison and at Hilton during work release.
• Founded Renew Construction Services, which grew from cleaning trailers to major contracts like:
  • Tampa Convention Center
  • NFL Super Bowl & Kickoff
  • City of Tampa, Moffitt Cancer Center, USF

🏗️ Strategic Growth & Collaboration

• Became a Home Depot distributor.
• Uses collaboration to uplift smaller contractors and scale projects.
• Emphasizes relationship-building and proactive planning over reactive bidding.

👩🏽‍🔬 STEM Exposure Nonprofit

• Founded STEM Exposure to introduce Black girls to underrepresented STEM careers.
• Offers local and global architecture and construction camps.
• Operates in 10 countries and 4 time zones with a focus on AI, engineering, and design.

🏆 Recognition & Legacy

• Honored with the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Embraces her past as part of her story, using it to inspire others.
• Celebrates milestones like putting bills on autopay as symbols of stability and peace.

🌐 Websites

• STEM Exposure: stemxposure.org (drop the “e” in “exposure”)
• Renew Construction Services: renewconstructionservices.com

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kika Wise.

A former professional dancer turned entrepreneur, franchisor, and wellness educator. She is the Founder and CEO of Kika Stretch Studios, a franchise specializing in assisted stretching for wellness and longevity.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

The Science Behind Stretching

• Stretching improves circulation, flexibility, and posture, helping clients feel more youthful.
• Wise explained that assisted stretching allows people to go beyond their comfort zones, unlocking deeper relief.

Franchising & Business Growth

• Wise is the youngest female franchisor in America, expanding her brand nationwide.
• She emphasized the importance of consistency across franchise locations, ensuring clients receive the same experience.

Overcoming Challenges During COVID-19

• The pandemic forced all Kika Stretch Studios to close for three months.
• Wise held weekly calls with franchisees, learning how to lead through uncertainty.
• After reopening, the business rebounded successfully, proving the demand for wellness services.

Entrepreneurship & Leadership

• Wise shared her journey of starting with just $500 and growing into a national franchise.
• She encourages millennials to trust themselves and think beyond traditional career paths.
• Her advice: Invest in yourself first, because personal growth leads to business success.

📘 About Kika Wise
Kika Wise is a trailblazing entrepreneur who turned her passion for wellness into a successful franchise model. She is dedicated to educating millennials and other generations on self-care, business ownership, and financial independence. #STRAW

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