Description goes Carla Hall first won over audiences when she competed on Bravo’s “Top Chef” and “Top Chef: All Stars” and shared her philosophy to always cook with love.  Born in Nashville, TN, Carla grew up surrounded by soul food. Her path to food celebrity took a winding road.  She believes food connects us all, and she strives to communicate this through her work, her cooking, and in her daily interactions with others.  

After appearances on Top Chef Carla spent 7 years co-hosting ABC’s Emmy award-winning, popular lifestyle series “The Chew”, and is currently featured as Host of “Chasing Flavor” a travel/food series on Max.  She also appears on Food Network in shows such as “Harry Potter: The Wizards of Baking”, and the “Summer, Holiday and Halloween Baking Championships” (Judge).  Her latest cookbook, Carla Hall’s Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration, was published in 2018, landing on annual "Best Cookbook" lists across the country and receiving an NAACP Image Awards nomination. In 2024 Carla is being honored by Les Dames d’Escoffier as Grande Dame, a lifetime achievement award and honorary title is given to members in recognition of extraordinary contributions within the fields of food, beverage and hospitality.  

Hall published her debut picture book, Carla and the Christmas Cornbread, in November 2021 with Denene Millner Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing. Illustrated by Cherise Harris, Carla and the Christmas Cornbread is a heartwarming tale loosely based on Hall’s childhood growing up in Nashville, TN, that celebrates family traditions, old and new, and also includes a child-friendly Christmas cornbread recipe perfect for the holidays.

Benjamin’s vibrant personality and fresh originality brought dance to a new level with his own unique style that inspired many people. He began teaching six years ago where he founded a non-stop funk class at Gold’s Gym. Shortly after, he began teaching with MUSE Dance Companyand also holds the prestigious position of teaching at a top Los Angeles dance studio, The Edge Performing Arts Center. Most recently he created GROOV3, LA’s Hottest Dance Workout featuring a Live DJ every class. Ben Allen brings pure fun when it comes to hip-hop. Whether its beginners learning choreography for the first time or

Advanced professionals working on musicality and rhythm matching, Ben’s routines offer perfect versatility to all students. His style draws from a “pop vibe”, which provides isolated hits and smooth transitions. His music selections are upbeat and fun giving his steps a groove that makes his combinations so addicting. Students and audiences, alike, will enjoy the hip-hop charisma Ben’s dances create..

Alexa Shackelford is a Certified Breathwork Facilitator, Sound Practitioner, and space holder with thousands of hours of facilitation experience. Weaving together breath, sound, and energy work, she creates a healing container that allows people to heal from past trauma and align with their highest potential.

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Spiritually connected from a young age, Jason found sanctuary and transformation through spiritual practices and meditation, a journey that began in his early 20s amidst struggles with anxiety and depression. This profound healing journey was not just a personal liberation; it became the catalyst for his life’s work: to guide both men and women in healing their old wounds and reaching their full potential by discovering their inner truth.

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An internationally recognized meditation teacher, Jason’s voice and teachings have touched lives across the globe, guiding countless individuals toward peace, clarity, and inner strength. His work extends into group settings, where he facilitates healing and mass meditation sessions, harnessing collective energy to foster societal change and raise global consciousness.

With over 20 years of experience in Reiki, and now a master in his field, Jason continues to refine his skills as a conduit of universal energy. He shares his gifts generously, serving as a true lightworker and a beacon of hope and transformation in a world in desperate need of healing and connection.

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