Uplift: A celebrated culinary personality displays his entrepreneurial spirit on and his new travel show "Savor the City."

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🗓️ 5 July 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

Chef Jernard Wells.

A celebrated culinary personality known for his vibrant cooking style, entrepreneurial spirit, and new travel show "Savor the City" on TV One.

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🎙️ Guest Introduction

Chef Jernard Wells is introduced as the author of Southern Inspired: More Than 100 Delicious Dishes from My American Table to Yours.
He’s known for promoting positive family images through food and has a strong presence on Cleo TV with shows like New Soul Kitchen and New Soul Kitchen Remix.

🍳 Chef Jernard’s Culinary Journey

Inspired by his parents: his father (a Creole chef) and his mother (a nurse turned pastry chef).
Started his first food business at 16 from his mother’s kitchen in Mississippi.
Emphasizes quick, affordable meals for busy families.

📺 TV Shows and Media Presence

Hosts multiple cooking shows on Cleo TV.
Known for his live TV presence and ability to adapt on the fly.
Self-edits and critiques his performances to improve constantly.

🌍 New Show: “Savor the City”

A travel and food show celebrating Black culture, cuisine, and entrepreneurship.
Highlights Black-owned restaurants, hotels, and cultural landmarks.
First episode features New Orleans, with future episodes planned in places like Napa Valley, Martha’s Vineyard, and even international destinations like the Bahamas and Africa.

🍽️ Favorite Food Cities & Festivals

Top Food Cities: San Francisco, Chicago, New Orleans.
Favorite Food Festivals:
- Georgia Food and Wine Festival (Marietta, GA)
- Chicago Gourmet (Chicago, IL)
- St. Augustine Food & Wine Festival (FL)

💡 Takeaways from the Show

Aims to inspire viewers by showcasing success stories in the Black culinary community.
Encourages viewers to explore new places and support local businesses.
Promotes cultural pride and culinary creativity.

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