Lunch with Stormy
Host Stormy Simon is unlike any c-suite executive you’ve encountered before. She’s a glass ceiling shattering e-commerce pioneer, corporate renegade, cannabis activist, and state representative candidate who literally went from welfare to the boardroom at Overstock.com. Picking up where business lunches left off, join Stormy for witty lunchtime chat with top celebrities, tastemakers, influencers, and unexpected thought leaders tackling topics including reinvention, unique business practices, the role that modern spirituality plays in our daily lives, and everything in between.
Episodes
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 ...
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March 18, 2022 • 64 mins
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.
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December 17, 2021 • 42 mins
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!
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December 1, 2021 • 22 mins
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.
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November 30, 2021 • 26 mins
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 expon...
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October 7, 2021 • 64 mins
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.
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September 2, 2021 • 42 mins
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.
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July 9, 2021 • 44 mins
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.
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July 1, 2021 • 36 mins
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 ...
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June 21, 2021 • 46 mins
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.
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June 11, 2021 • 38 mins
Join Stormy for a raw, real discussion with out and proud gay former LDS Mormon couple, Brad and Trevor, as they talk mission trips, coming out to clergy, and the surprising people and places they found solace in along the way. This lunch is chock full of family, faith, and an enduring love story that will inspire you.
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June 3, 2021 • 67 mins
Join Stormy for a significant lunch with indigenous Diné activist and documentary filmmaker Davina Smith. Settle in for a meaningful adventure through the sacred lands of Davina’s people and what it is really like to be an indigenous person in America today. Break bread and plenty of stereotypes with this conversation that’s sure to satisfy the soul.
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May 25, 2021 • 43 mins
Join Stormy for a rousing lunch with Sean Perryman, a grassroots activist vying to become Lt. Governor in Virginia. The duo discuss how Sean is blazing his own path after quitting his law firm job when they wanted him to represent Donald Trump to life on the campaign trail as a single dad. Sean’s ethics are strong and so is this episode, brimming with wit and real talk. From working for the late, great civil rights icon Elijah...
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May 14, 2021 • 40 mins
Join Stormy and tech exec Audra Gold, the creator of VURBL, a revolutionary platform akin to the YouTube of audio, for a meaningful conversation. Audra fearlessly Wonder Womaned her way up the corporate ladder of Silicon Valley, snagging an Emmy and endless accolades in a male-dominated industry. From sage career advice to why every voice matters, this episode packs some priceless megabytes of wisdom.
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May 7, 2021 • 53 mins
Join Stormy for a festive chat with the fabulous Brita Filter! Born as Jesse Havea to a Caucasian mother and Mormon Tongan father, this fierce force to be reckoned with has made drag history becoming the first Polynesian Tongan Drag Queen to appear on RuPaul’s Drag Race. The duo cover everything from wigs, allies, and the importance of the Covid-19 vaccine to handling internet trolls. This episode will leave you shaking the glitter...
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March 10, 2021 • 35 mins
Join Stormy for a fabulous lunch with the legendary chanteuse Taylor Dayne! The duo touch on topics ranging from Taylor’s buzzy stint on “The Masked Singer” to her musical inspirations, and her enduring relevance in the entertainment industry. They also discuss Taylor’s surrogacy journey and reflect on what pandemic life has been like with her 18 year old twins, and the inspiration for starting her own live show “Dayne’s Den.” St...
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March 3, 2021 • 62 mins
Join Stormy for an engrossing lunch with J.R. Martinez, a multi-talented motivational speaker, who is also an ambassador of hope. While you might know the Army veteran’s story of incredible triumph over the odds after suffering a traumatic injury in Iraq or his mirror-ball winning stint shimmying across the dancefloor on “Dancing with the Stars,” Stormy and J.R. deliberately explore another meaningful chapter in his story - his fo...
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February 4, 2021 • 47 mins
Join Stormy for a thoughtful lunch with dynamic Craig Greiwe, a business and branding expert who works at the intersection of media, marketing, and entertainment. The two trace his uniquely inspirational path from growing up in poverty to his career today as the Chief Strategy Officer for Rogers & Cowan PMK, one of the largest agencies in North America. Craig also shares his eye-opening perspective on homelessness in Los Angeles,...
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December 23, 2020 • 76 mins
Join Stormy for an unforgettable lunch with Judge Joe Brown, a man who has been breaking down barriers since becoming the first Black prosecutor in the city of Memphis. After 15 seasons of his highly successful court TV show, Judge Joe continues to impress and inspire the masses with his no-nonsense approach to litigation. From discussing his humble beginnings to deconstructing the justice system to defining masculinity during thes...
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December 18, 2020 • 51 mins
Join Stormy for an illuminating lunch with Dr. Mathew Knowles, a man who has reached enviable levels of success across multiple industries including marketing, fashion + beauty, academia, and music. The duo cover a range of topics from navigating the holidays during Covid, to slavery, to the differences between Black and white culture, and how triumphing over cancer gave him a new lease on life. Stop in for a morsel about the upco...
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