Gregory “Gee” Smalls, Sr. is a father, husband, life and relationship coach, entrepreneur philanthropist, author, executive chef and restaurateur.  He co-created “The Gentlemen’s Ball,” an annual black tie fundraising gala which celebrates the accomplishments of Black LGBTQ people and benefits “The Gentlemen’s Foundation,” which promotes holistic development of Black men in the LGBTQ community. Gee, his husband Juan and son Lil Gee live in Atlanta where they operate their first restaurant, Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen & Bar.