Lunch with Stormy

Join Stormy for an elevating discussion with ex-gang member and Mayans M.C. actor Hector Verdugo as he talks about how he’s transforming lives through Homeboy Industries, a program designed to offer new beginnings for gang-affiliated and previously incarcerated people. Hector doesn’t hold back as he shares the raw reality the neglect he faced as a child, growing up with generations of gang members around him and how he fought like hell to turn his life around and teach others why without darkness, you might never know the light.

Join Stormy for an empowering conversation with rape survivor and advocate Naomi Seligman who has taken a stand against the current Mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti. From trauma training to her journey to healing, Naomi Seligman is an inspiring force whose voice must be heard as she demonstrates why being a whistleblower isn’t for the faint of heart.

Join Stormy for an engaging discussion with Nakita Hemingway, an entrepreneur, political leader, realtor, cut-flower farmer, and the first woman to run for Commissioner of Agriculture in the State of Georgia. Learn what prompted Nakita, a mom of four, to run for office, and how she is tackling issues of hunger and voter suppression in Georgia. This episode will inspire you to take action in your own zipcode!

Join Stormy for a bite-sized convo with Jewlzie, a new, genre-less musical artist who is about to make a big splash! Become inspired as they speak about how she grew up, her interpretations of art, music, dancing, and poetry, her upcoming 2021 album 2 SHINE 4 U, her unique tattoos, and how she stays her authentic self as a creator.

Join Stormy for an illuminating #GivingTuesday convo with Walter Zooi, Executive Director of Young Musicians Foundation, a progressive non-profit organization that is transforming the lives of people in underrepresented communities by redefining music education and ensuring equitable access to its benefits. Tune in to get details on the new facility YMF is building in Historic South Central, Los Angeles, where they will serve exponentially more students through community-based programming than ever before, including new programs in workforce development.

Join Stormy Simon and Psychic Lynn Woods for a cosmic lunch that will lead you to regions beyond as they cover tantalizing topics such as astral travel, spirits and unlocking the intuition that lies in all of us.

Join Stormy for a compelling lunch with world-renowned acting coach and director, Michelle Danner. Working with everyone from Salma Hayek and Gerard Butler to Paul Sorvino, this is one master class episode that will inspire you to breathe, be authentic and pick up a few acting tips yourself.

Join Stormy for a captivating lunch with the indomitable Nancy Davis! The Race to Erase MS Founder, philanthropist, activist, Peace and Love Jewelry designer, and multi-tasking mom extraordinaire shares how hope carries us through our darkest days. The duo explore what it’s like living with MS, Nancy’s impetus for founding the revolutionary Cure Addiction Now, and the importance of being your own health advocate.

Join Stormy for a power lunch with the fierce, fabulous founder of The Compass Circle, Casey Cooper. This trucking industry icon not only became an entrepreneur at 15 with a vending machine business, she also turned a one-truck operation into a $6 million dollar transportation pipeline. Tune in for gems of wisdom from this force of nature who also happens to be Pharrell Williams’ cousin. The duo also explore how Casey is bringing awareness and education to women-owned and minority companies who are underrepresented in the federal sector and beyond.

Join Stormy for a beautiful lunch with transgender 11-year-old Kai, his trailblazing mother Krista Whitley, and proud 13-year-old queer sister Bella for an authentic conversation celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and an inside look at a modern family who laughs, loves, and is also crushing pride parades with award-winning floats.