Yelp’s Elite Squad reviewer; Director of Faculty Ministry at InterVarsity USA; author of best-selling book "Moms at the Well," empty nester with Scott; mom to 3 adult "foodie" kids and puppy Haddie, Harborview resident originally from Hawaii, oenophile; gourmet cook and regular feeder of hundreds.

Owner/chef of Schola, former executive chef at the Admiral Fells Inn and Henderson Wharf, classically trained at the International Culinary Center (formerly the French Culinary Institute) in New York City as well as in Italy and Sicliy, Mt Vernon resident with husband Alex Brown.

Owner/chef of The Heritage Kitchen; formally trained through the Commercial Arts and Culinary Management program and Marriott Hotels internship; former executive chef at The Ritz Carlton, Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine, and Ouzo Bay; travels the world to cook for distinguished figures including Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey; lives in Pigtown with wife Julie and three sons, Gavin, Levi and Kai.

Entrepreneur, Baltimore-area caterer, owner of Comfort of IrmaLou, specializing in Caribbean and Soul Food, “Food is our love language so prepare to be comforted”, secretary of the Sharp-Leadenhall Improvement Association, member of Leadenhall Baptist Church, Coppin State Eagles, mother to princes Khali and Dezi and princess Muffy.

Entreprenuer and owner of Morning Mugs Coffee in Otterbein and Locust Point; formerly in tech sales but now lives to brighten each customer’s day with Baltimore's best coffee and a fun experience.