Welcome to Episode 7; Luxury Meets…Culinary

Life-changing moments, stunning culinary career transformations.

In this episode host Jed Wexler talks to the leaders of a new breed of modern culinary companies leading with wellness, CBD, and even Cannabis…and transforming how we all come together in the process.

Hear from our guests:

Interview #1: Greg Bernhardt, Head Chef of Black Dahlia Botanicals 
For over 15 years, chef Greg Bernhardt was a staple in Los Angeles’ bustling culinary scene responsible for some of L.A.’s most impactful Michelin-starred restaurants such as Patina, Trois Mec, Ludo Bites, Church & State, and Paley.  He also won Iron Chef.Then one day he had the mother of all life-changing a-ha moments while stuck in L.A. traffic.

Greg discusses how burnout and his mental health epiphany started him on his own personal and professional wellness journey — and how in the process co-created a groundbreaking new category of lifestyle-meets CBD confections brand. You’re also going to love his love-letter to L.A. cuisine.

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Instagram (Darkhardt)

Interview #2: Nicola & James Stephenson, Co-Founders, oHHo
These partners in life and in business went from owning one of the buzziest restaurants in London’s Covent Garden as well as an agency serving global clients such as Tiffany & Co, Peloton, The United Nations, Pat McGrath, Microsoft and LVMH… to founding a full-fledged, wellness-forward luxury lifestyle food & beverage company of the future…And a partnership with the (RED) foundation (founded by Bono). 

What exactly inspired them? Tune in to this incredible fireside chat and find out.

Follow oHHo 
Website - experience their CBD and Cannabis wellness offerings across chocolate, hot chocolate, beverages, edibles, and so much more.  
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Our Hearts are with Los Angeles
Greg and his family are lifelong Angelenos and ask that you donate to the Los Angeles ASPCA if you can to support animals displaced by the L.A. fires. 

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We Love our Team
Executive Produced by: Brit Smith, Different Leaf Studios
Mixed & Edited by: Karma Auger, Studio1LA 
Visual Design by: Sur Keath Moon, Secret Club Studio

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