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.

Follow Greg and Black Dahlia Botanicals 

Website 

Instagram (Black Dahlia)

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.  

Instagram

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Black Dahlia Lastly, Greg and his team from Black Dahlia wanted to give our listeners something really special for Valentine’s Day and beyond —  Visit blackdahlia.co and check out their chef-made confections, Chocolate Bonbons,...

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Release Date: 11/02/2025, 17:58:56