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LUNCH! with ShelleyA DC Evangelist – Political Junkie - and Avid Trend SeekerWelcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with today’s special guest Josh Kraushaar, the editor-in-chief of Jewish Insider. Josh has a track record of identifying election trends before they become conventional wisdom, and therefore is one of Washington’s leading political analysts. Josh frequently appears on television and radio. He is often on Fox News Radio and is a frequent panelist on “Fox News Sunday,” “Special Report” with Bret Baier, and a regular guest on “America’s Newsroom” with Dana Perino and Bill Hemmer. He is the author of Axios’ weekly Sunday Sneak Peek newsletter, and in addi...2025-06-181h 00LUNCH! with ShelleyNew Adventures and News That MattersWelcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with today’s special guest Arielle Elliott. Arielle is the Chief Executive Officer of NOTUS – which is an intriguing and new media group affiliated with the Albritton Journalism Institute. NOTUS has such an interesting niche, so join us at our sunny table at L’Ardente to learn more about this new media organization, and listen in on other fun topics as well, including what might be the real secret to sales, Arielle’s experiences at Bloomberg and the National Journal, her involvement in two really meaningful philanthropic endeavors, and of cou...2025-06-0456 minLUNCH! with ShelleyDancing, Diamonds and PearlsWelcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley for a very special Mother’s Day episode featuring my Mom Isobel Clearfield Slomowitz! My Mother is a very beautiful, glamorous, smart, kind and super fun person, and she is a wonderful mother to me and my two sisters Nina and Nan, a terrific grandmother to Amanda, Max, Rebecca, Dani and Sam, and a devoted wife to my father Marvin.Join us at my mom’s kitchen table in Palm Beach for the best tuna fish ever for a wide-ranging conversation about my mother’s love of dancing, how she...2025-05-2146 minLUNCH! with ShelleyMicro Targeting with a Macro ViewWelcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with today’s special guest Sara Taylor Fagan! Sara, aside from being my birthday buddy, is a true data whiz, a serial entrepreneur, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tunnl, and a regular contributor on NBC’s Meet the Press. Join us and Claude at the always fun and delicious Café Milano for a really interesting conversation that includes chats about polls, microtargeting, behind the scenes in the green room, and memorable stories from Sara’s White House Days. Check us out at www.lunchwithshelley.com or wh...2025-05-0755 minLUNCH! with ShelleyGood Business – Good Work – Make the World a Better PlaceWelcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our special guest Teresa Carlson. Teresa is the founding President of the General Catalyst Institute, where she leverages her decades of leadership experience as a visionary industry builder. She also serves as an international advisor and board member for General Catalyst and is a veteran executive of several large tech companies including Amazon, Microsoft, Splunk and Flex port. Not surprisingly she’s been referenced often as one of the most influential women in technology! Teresa is a fellow Café Milano aficionado - so join us at our...2025-04-231h 00LUNCH! with ShelleySeason 3 of Lunch with Shelley!Shelley gets you ready for another season of great food and wonderful conversion at the best restaurants in Washington DC. It's Lunch with Shelley!2025-04-1601 minLUNCH! with ShelleyLunch and Many Feehery Theories!Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our special guest John Feehery. John is a sought-after political communications strategist – columnist -- television pundit – author - and a longtime dear friend. John has had an incredible career in the nation’s capital – starting as a researcher and speechwriter for House Minority Leader Bob Michel, to a communications director for House Majority Leader Tom Delay, and then as a press secretary for Speaker Dennis Hastert. Fast forward to several private sector jobs, and now John is a partner at EFB Advocacy - a boutique lobbying a...2025-04-0251 minLUNCH! with ShelleyLunch … And All That JazzWelcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with today’s special guest Harry Schnipper. Harry is the owner of Blues Alley, the world renowned and oldest continuously operating Jazz Supper Club in America! Nestled in the heart of Georgetown, Blues Alley – which is celebrating its’ 60th anniversary - has been referred to as the house that Dizzy built, (that would be Dizzy Gillespie of course), and it has hosted some of the most notable jazz musicians in the world, as well as many favorite local musicians too. At its helm, Harry is an expert producer, lecturer...2025-03-1952 minLUNCH! with ShelleyA Delicious Conversation with Chef Claudio PirolloWelcome to a special bonus episode of Lunch with Shelley featuring the great Claudio Pirollo, the owner, Chef and delightful personality behind the Et Voila restaurant. Along with fellow Et Voila Chef Alex Malaise, they have created and recently released a wonderful cookbook called “The Essentials of Belgian Cuisine,” and the book is true to its name!Join us for a very fun conversation with Chef Claudio about his favorite foods, famous chef’s and the joy of Belgian cooking at www.lunchwithshelley.com or wherever you get your favorite podcast and in the meantime Peace, Love and Lu...2025-03-1716 minLUNCH! with ShelleyA Lioness on the World StageWelcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with today’s special guest Jennifer Griffin, the very well-respected national security correspondent for FOX News. Since 2007 Jen has reported daily from the Pentagon where she questions senior military leaders, travels to war zones with the Joint Chiefs and Secretaries of Defense, and reports on all aspects of the military. Join us at the always wonderful Et Voila while Jen shares incredible stories about her reporting from all over the world, starting as a budding journalist in Johannesburg, South Africa, to the Middle East, Moscow, and then her very...2025-03-051h 01LUNCH! with ShelleyLithuania – Modern, Free and Happy – with Ambassador Audra PlepyteWelcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with today’s special guest, Ambassador Audra Plepyte, the Lithuanian Ambassador to the United States of America and to the United Mexican States. As a career diplomat with over 30 years of experience, Ambassador Plepyte has held numerous positions within the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs dealing with bilateral and multilateral issues, heading the European Union Department, the Personnel Department, and the International Missions and Conflict Prevention Division. She has also served as Lithuania’s ambassador to Spain and the World Tourism Organization, and is now the first female Ambas...2025-02-1953 minLUNCH! with ShelleyLegacy on the Menu – Welsh Rarebit, Famous Encounters and Fabulous Stories with Billy MartinWelcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our very special guest Billy Martin! As anyone from Washington knows, Billy is the owner of Martin’s Tavern and shares his iconic name with 4 other Billy Martins – two of whom started this great restaurant in 1933. This Billy Martin is a 3rd generation Georgetowner and a 4th generation restauranteur - who took over this iconic spot with his wife Gina almost 25 years ago.Martin’s Tavern is truly a marvel. Since William S Martin and his son William G Martin opened Martins Tavern in this exact location on N and...2025-02-0558 minLUNCH! with Shelley100% Authentic and Fun – with special guest Lisa SpiesWelcome to the first in person episode of Lunch with Shelley in 2025! We’re at the chic and celebratory Café Milano with my super fun and super fundraiser guest Lisa Spies. Lisa is the President and Founder of The LS Group, a political and non-profit fundraising and development firm. She has years of experience raising high national dollars and PAC contributions for campaigns and organizations and directs multi-million-dollar national fundraising efforts, including major donor events, PAC events and conferences of all sizes.During the last election cycle Lisa served as the Director of Donor Coalitions for the Trump...2025-01-2245 minLUNCH! with ShelleyA Righteous Entrepreneur in the Business of ChangeWelcome to the latest 2025 episode of lunch with Shelley with today’s very special and award winning guest Mike Curtin, Jr. Mike is the Chief Executive Officer of DC Central Kitchen (DCCK), which is an iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation. Mike has led DCCK through the Great Recession, the COVID-19 pandemic, and significant periods of organizational growth and expansion. His focus on ‘good business’ solutions that create meaningful careers for their culinary graduates is both fascinating and innovative, so join us at the very delicious L’Ardente rest...2025-01-0851 minLUNCH! with ShelleyThe Gift of Empowerment and StyleHello and welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with today’s very special guest Wendy Rabin! Wendy is a fashion industry veteran and a passionate wardrobe stylist who helps clients curate a signature personal style so that getting dressed every day is a pleasure!Wendy knows what she’s talking about! She is the Founder, Buyer and Creative Director of the WRABYN Boutique – a very chic store in Annapolis, in addition to previously owning the critically acclaimed Sitting Pretty boutique, and serving in several other capacities in the fashion industry. Wendy is an empowered woman wh...2024-12-1844 minLUNCH! with ShelleyCrime, Politics and Lunch – the Perfect Match!Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our two special guests Harley Adsit and Sarah Geary! Harley and Sarah are the terrific hosts of their own podcast called Crime in Congress, which is a crime show that examines the shockingly true crimes and scandals of America’s elected officials throughout history. This is such a cool idea and a really interesting program, and Claude and I now consider ourselves crimestituents – which is their nickname for their listeners.Join me, Claude and our wonderful intern Abby at the always cozy and yummy Martins Taver...2024-12-0353 minLUNCH! with ShelleyOn the Menu Today – Politics, Personalities and Podcasts!Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with special guest Jim Geraghty. Jim is a National Review Senior Correspondent, and writes the “Morning Jolt” newsletter, as well as for National Review’s magazine and web site. He is aptly considered one of today’s must-read journalists. He is the author of "Heavy Lifting" with Cam Edwards, the satirical novel "The Weed Agency" (a Washington Post bestseller), the nonfiction study of the 9/11 attacks on American elections entitled "Voting to Kill", and an ongoing series of thriller novels.AND he is a professional podcaster! He appears wee...2024-11-1955 minLUNCH! with ShelleyGet Ready for Season 3 of Lunch with Shelley!Shelley gets you ready for another season of great food and wonderful conversion at the best restaurants in Washington DC. It's Lunch with Shelley!2024-11-1801 minLUNCH! with ShelleyA Journalist Cop on the BeatHello and Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with today’s special guest Daniel Lippman. Daniel is a very well-known reporter for Politico, covering the White House and Washington. In this position, he is in the know about all the headline-grabbing events shaping our nation’s political landscape, which is especially helpful to his audience as we’re all trying to wade through and make sense of this very dramatic time in American history. Daniel is widely respected as an investigative researcher and journalist, and he is a sought-after voice sharing key insights on the country’s top stor...2024-11-0448 minLUNCH! with ShelleyPower, Money and DevotionWelcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with today’s special guest and my good friend Tevi Troy. Tevi is the Director of the Presidential Leadership Initiative at the Bipartisan Policy Center, he’s a best-selling presidential historian, a former White House aide and Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services, and a member of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense since 2016. His latest book is titled “The Power and the Money – the Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry” and it is a fascinating read that I highly recommend! Join us Char Bar, DC’s be...2024-10-2148 minLUNCH! with ShelleyCourage, Conservatism and Taking on ChallengesWelcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our very special guest Katie Pavlich! Katie is an incredibly talented commentator, author, blogger, podcaster, and an all-around awesome person!Katie is the editor for Townhall.com and a Fox News contributor who serves as a rotating co-host on one of my favorite programs, The Five. She is a frequent guest host on more programs than I can list here, she serves as a columnist for the Hill, and she is a regular speaker on college campuses across the country for Young America's Foundation. She is also th...2024-10-0746 minLUNCH! with ShelleyResilience, Global Vibes and Human ConnectivityWelcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our special guest Matt Swift. We’re hosting today’s episode at the great Bombay Club, which always gives off a very classy and international vibe, and it makes perfect sense to be here today because Matt also gives off a very classy and global vibe! Matt is the Co-Founder, President & CEO of Concordia, the largest and most inclusive nonpartisan forum alongside the UN General Assembly. He’s also the Founder and Managing Partner at Montfort Advisory - a public relations and business development firm that provides bespoke...2024-09-2341 minLUNCH! with ShelleyCuriosity – Opportunity - and an American Love Story: Discussions and Laughter with a Mentor and a FriendWelcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our very special guest Elaine Chao. Among many titles, Elaine is the former U.S. Secretary of Labor and the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, a trailblazer as the first Asian American and/or Asian American woman in many and various significant roles, an inspirational leader, and someone I’m proud to call a mentor and a friend.Join us at our booth at the great Capital Grille over fabulous salads and fries for a truly unique, authentic and candid conversation about growing up Asian American, interesting obs...2024-09-0949 minLUNCH! with ShelleyToday’s Special: Champagne, Caviar and JoyWelcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with today’s special guest Elli Benchimol. Elli is the owner of Apero and La Boheme – she is an Advanced Sommelier - and most recently a RAMMY winner for best wine program of the year! Join us for a delightful and delicious conversation about caviar, wine and champagne, automatic gratuity, the restaurant biz, and the importance of staying joyous!Check us out at www.lunchwithshelley or wherever you get your favorite podcast, and in the meantime Peace, Love and Lunch!2024-08-2641 minLUNCH! with ShelleyFashion – Housewives – and the Real Lunch of DCWelcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our super special guest Lynda Erkiletian. Lynda is a mother of four, the founder and CEO of THE Artist Agency, and was famously a Bravo star on the Real Housewives of DC. She is an avid philanthropist, a lifelong entrepreneur and a really joyful and engaging person!Join us at the always fabulous Café Milano for a fantastic LUNCH conversation that covers her fascinating life, her experiences on Bravo, her thoughts on fashion in DC and in general, love and loss, and much much more. Chec...2024-08-1251 minLUNCH! with ShelleyWork Hard and SmileWelcome to a very special Lunch with Shelley podcast featuring my Dear Ole Dad – who just turned 95 years old! My father is my hero – my mentor – one of my favorite people on the planet – and the greatest Dad and Poppy in the world! He is also a decorated vet, an accomplished and successful businessman and entrepreneur, a philanthropist, a father of 3, a grandfather of 5 and beloved by so many! Join us as we discuss lessons learned, his views on the state of the world, and his advice for every generation.Check us out at www.l...2024-07-2917 minLUNCH! with ShelleyOn the World Stage – It All Comes Around to Food!Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with Barbara Langley, the Director of the Center for Women’s Economic Empowerment at CIPE, the Center for International Private Enterprise. Barbara and I have a wonderful time discussing the importance of Gastro Diplomacy, which is a super cool way to connect with other cultures through food, her incredible experiences supporting and promoting democracy abroad, the import of being active and participatory in our own democracy at home, exotic lunches and much more! It’s another beautiful day outside at Et Voila so pull up a seat...2024-07-1642 minLUNCH! with ShelleyConventions – the Superbowl of Politics!Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our special guest Darrell Henry. Darrell has sincere and historical experience with all thing’s Convention, so during a lovely outdoor lunch at the delicious Claudio’s Table, we go into a deep dive on the importance of conventions in general, some very funny memories, and of course the lay of the land for Milwaukee and Chicago!!We’re talking about the Superbowl of Politics, so grab some bruschetta and join us as we get the inside scoop on the parties taking place, the security situations, what you mig...2024-07-0151 minLUNCH! with ShelleyRemarkable Women – Fascinating Stories!Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley featuring Susan Page - journalist, biographer, political commentator, Washington DC Bureau Chief for USA Today and author of the fabulous NYT best seller Rule Breaker, the Life and Times of Barbara Walters. Susan is an incredible woman who writes about incredible women – so join us at the always delicious Peacock Café as we discuss all things Barbara Walters, plus sexism, journalism, politics, food and much more!Check us out at www.lunchwithshelley.com or wherever you get your favorite podcast, and in the meantime Peace, Love and...2024-06-1745 minLUNCH! with ShelleyDishie Dollops of Joy - Georgetown and Welsh rarebitWelcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley featuring our very special guest Beth Solomon – founder of the Georgetown Dish and author of the very fun read Dishy Dollups from the World’s Most Important Neighborhood. Along with Claude we’re at the iconic Martin’s Tavern tucked into the Madeleine Albright booth, and we have a very joyous lunch to share with you!Pull up a seat and try some bubbling Welsh Rarebit as we discuss all things Georgetown, travel, the importance of friendships and even a love story!Check us out at www.lunc...2024-06-0342 minLUNCH! with ShelleyA Whole Lotta LoveWelcome to the 2nd Mother’s Day episode of Lunch with Shelley! It’s one of my very favorite episodes of the year, and to celebrate this special holiday we have my beloved son Sam for his second appearance on the show, our fabulous producer and friend Claude, and making his debut we’ve included the wonderful and always entertaining Jerry the dog to ‘dine’ with us! It’s hard to say who had the most fun during this episode!Pull up a chair at our sunny outdoor table at the always delicious Et Voila as we chat about sp...2024-05-2037 minLUNCH! with ShelleyJoyful, Insightful, and Delightful!Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our very special guest Kellyanne Conway, the first woman in US history to successfully helm a presidential campaign, one of the top pollsters and cultural anthropologists in the nation, a bestselling author, and a joyful Mom of four teenagers!Kellyanne is her usual delightful and insightful self, so join us at the always delicious Café Milano as we discuss politics, cultural anthropology, what people do when no one is looking, motherhood, being intentional, and of course the Eagles!!Check us out at www.l...2024-05-0640 minLUNCH! with ShelleyLady, You Sure Are a Good Cook!Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley featuring this week’s very special guest Doris (RIS) Lacoste. RIS is an American chef, restaurateur, philanthropist, and community leader and owns RIS, a GREAT American bistro. RIS has one of those life stories that are so varied and fascinating you won’t want this lunch to end! Tune in while we enjoy the magnificent food at her restaurant and chat about everything from Paris and French cooking to Nantucket and the DC restaurant scene, Hot Air ballooning, Julia Childs, what her last meal would be and mu...2024-04-2236 minLUNCH! with ShelleyLeadership, Laughter and God Bless AmericaWelcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our special guest - the sunny and brilliant Margaret Spellings! Margaret is a nationally recognized leader in public policy - and currently serves as President & CEO of the Bipartisan Policy Center. Her remarkable and extensive leadership experience in both state and federal government includes service as a U.S. Secretary of Education, White House Chief Domestic Policy Advisor, Senior Policy Advisor to then-Governor George W. Bush, President of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, and President of the 17-institution University of North Carolina System.Margaret is both fu...2024-04-0841 minLUNCH! with ShelleyPaws – Faith – and Adventures Galore!Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with this week’s special guest Dr. Lee Morgan. Dr. Morgan is my dog’s beloved veterinarian and a member of the elite veterinarian corps that contributes to the storied Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, which he portrays in his newly released book “Four Thousand Paws.” Join us for a truly unique conversation ranging from language acquisition in dolphins - to working with NASA - to the heroic dogs and mushers who participate in the Iditarod. Dr. Morgan (Lee) entertains us with descriptions of the distinct personalities and complex gr...2024-03-2546 minLUNCH! with ShelleyPassion – Curiosity – and Leaving a Kind LegacyWelcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley featuring our new friend and strategic communications maven Alex Rosenwald. We’re dining at Georgetown’s iconic Peacock Café, and we’re at the perfect table in the corner for Alex’s first visit here! Alex is the Senior Director of Communications at The Hill and Talent Relations for News Nation. He oversees communication strategy and execution for two leading political news outlets in the US, utilizing his more than 15 years of experience in public relations, media relations, and corporate communications, working with diverse and high-profile clients across various sec...2024-03-1144 minLUNCH! with ShelleyThe Power of Pivoting, Hospitality and a Love of DCWelcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with special guest Susan Holt. Aside from being a great friend and superb neighbor, Susan is a very accomplished chef and culinary teacher, so we take her to LUNCH at Claudio’s table for her very first dining experience there!After graduating with honors from L’Academie de Cuisine, one of the top culinary art schools in the country, Susan worked in various Washington, D.C. restaurants, most notably Georgetown's famous 1789 restaurant, where she was the executive sous-chef, and for The Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton for two-star Miche...2024-02-2647 minLUNCH! with ShelleyLeadership – the Lake – and Longtime FriendshipsWelcome to the latest episode of the Lunch with Shelley podcast, featuring this week’s special guest Vin Weber, my longtime friend and the second Weber to be on the show! Vin is a Partner at Mercury in Washington, D.C. and is one of the most prominent and successful strategists in the Republican Party, enjoying strong bipartisan relationships across the legislative and executive branches of government. He formerly served in the House of Representatives representing Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District from 1981 to 1993, where he was a member of the Appropriations Committee and an elected member of the...2024-02-1244 minLUNCH! with ShelleyTake a Big Gulp - Luck Favors the PreparedWelcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley featuring this week’s special guest Bruce Mehlman, a partner at Mehlman Consulting, the author of very popular quarterly decks focused on political and policy trends, and despite his best efforts, a pretty optimistic guy!Bruce is a highly sought-after keynote speaker who regularly headlines business conferences and strategic planning sessions. While we get a personal rundown from Bruce, his quarterly infographic analyses are consistently picked-up by national media and eagerly consumed by tens of thousands of readers worldwide.Prior to leading one of the most resp...2024-01-2946 minLUNCH! with ShelleyTake a Chance – Throw out the Checklist – And Cheers to a Spectacular and Refreshing 2024!Welcome to the first episode of Lunch with Shelley in 2024!! I have a super awesome guest to kick off this year with, my very dear friend Jane Adams, and we dine at the fabulous Palm restaurant with terrific sound engineer Blanca Vega, so this is a really fun and fascinating LUNCH to join and listen to!Grab a seat at our booth and listen in as we discuss how Jane started singing in a band, how she created the Blame it on Jane Band and found her soulmate and lead guitarist in the process, her...2024-01-1545 minLUNCH! with ShelleyFirst Ladies, Generational Gratitude and un Pasto Delizioso!Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley recorded for the first time from one of our new favorite lunch spots Claudio’s Table. Our special guest is my friend and colleague Anita McBride. Anita is the Executive in Residence at the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies in the school of Public Affairs at American University. She is also one of the longest tenured women that has served in the White House, having served three Presidents in personnel and management capacities, as well as serving First Lady Laura Bush as her chief of staff. She is a freque...2023-12-1144 minLUNCH! with ShelleyFun, Philanthropy, and a Bi-Partisan FriendshipWelcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with my great pal and very fun guest Julie Chase. Julie is the President & CEO of ChasePR, a full-service national media relations and marketing communications firm based in Washington, DC. She is also a fellow frequent diner at Café Milano, so join us over pasta, burrata, prosciutto and vitello tonnato while we discuss everything from philanthropy, to art, to all things Georgetown and DC sports! We also highlight our long term bi-partisan friendship, and as always encourage everyone, no matter their politics or differences, to sit down and just have LUN...2023-11-2036 minLUNCH! with ShelleyThe Secret Ingredient Is Love – and Go Birds!Welcome to the latest episode of LUNCH with Shelley featuring special guest Matt Brooks, the Chief Executive Officer of both the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC), an organization dedicated to enhancing ties between the Jewish community and the Republican Party, and the Jewish Policy Center, a think-tank that examines public policy from a Jewish perspective.Join us as we sit in “Matt’s Booth” at the Capital Grille restaurant and digest the current political situations around the world and domestically, and then move on to lighter fare as we talk about the Eagles, what Matt’s ‘last meal’ might look l...2023-11-0638 minLUNCH! with ShelleyThe Win vs. The WhenWelcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley! Our super interesting guest is Delayna Watkins, who is the CEO of Total Woman Wellness, Inc., a comprehensive health enterprise dedicated to women's midlife wellness and healthy aging. As a board-certified registered nurse with extensive clinical and leadership expertise, she has gained recognition in the health and wellness industry, earning numerous community and national awards, including the prestigious Governor's Citation award for her unwavering commitment to healthcare.She is also a three-time Amazon Best-selling author and the national TV Show Host of the Women's Wellness Lounge Show. Her in...2023-10-2337 minLUNCH! with ShelleyWhat to Expect at Claudio’s TableJoin us for a behind the scenes conversation about all the thought that went into creating the new and delicious Claudios Table – and a mouthwatering description of some of the new dishes you can look forward to!2023-10-1904 minLUNCH! with ShelleyNo Two Days Are the SameWelcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our special guest Shawn Townsend, President and CEO of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington. Claude and I tucked into our favorite table at Et Voila to meet Shawn for the first time, since LUNCH is always perfect for meeting a whole spectrum of acquaintances, and in this case to make a new friend!Clearly Shawn runs an organization that is dear to our hearts, so join us as we discuss the DMV restaurant scene, how its doing and why it’s so important to continue to support it...2023-10-0944 minLUNCH! with ShelleyVery Blessed and Lots to Celebrate!WELCOME to the NEW season of LUNCH with Shelley featuring our very special guest Marlene Colucci, CEO of the Business Council, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for GXO Logistics, and a very dear friend of mine!Join us as we dine at the fabulous Café Milano over lots of seafood and champagne while we discover how and why Marlene came to DC, what it’s like to be on a publicly traded Board, fond memories over our enduring friendship, and one of the greatest lunches EVER with our Moms at Le Grenouille.Marlene is...2023-09-2639 minLUNCH! with ShelleySeason 2 of LUNCH is ready to Launch!Season 2 of LUNCH with Shelley is ready to launch!2023-09-2000 min
The Friday ReporterWhat's for Lunch?Some deals get made on the golf course, while lots of others get made over a great meal. My public affairs pro friend and colleague Shelley Hymes has seized on the concept and has turned lunch into a podcast. How delicious!With a long and robust career in politics and public affairs, Shelley Hymes delights her podcast guests with a thoughtful set of questions, while also enjoying some of the most amazing meals in Washington, D.C. Hosting a successful podcast of her own, we decided it would be fun to trade hosting and guest opportunities with one another.2023-09-0128 minLUNCH! with ShelleySummer Lunch Pop Up SpecialDine with us during the last dog days of summer with the super fun and accomplished Lisa Camooso Miller and guest producer Cleavon Davies at the ever fabulous Et Voila! In our last summer episode we talk about everything from how Lisa got to DC from NJ, to the trials of teaching teens to drive, to how to get your creative flow going. WARNING - this episode might make you extra hungry since we also discuss favorite family Camooso meals and best recipes! Relax and dine with us at www.lunchwithshelley.com or wherever you get your...2023-08-2936 minLUNCH! with ShelleyLUNCH MAKES YOU HAPPY!Welcome to the ONE YEAR Anniversary episode of the Lunch with Shelley podcast! Claude and I celebrated together at the ever fabulous Cafe Milano - just us - for a fun, relaxing lunch together on a beautiful summer day. We chat about how we first met and how the show began, along with just regular lunch conversations that range from going to the movies and trips to McDonalds to the intricacies of self care and the importance of being nice.We hope you’ll enjoy listening to this very special episode at www.lunchwithshelley.com - we thank...2023-08-0730 minLUNCH! with ShelleyNo Techno Panic At the PalmWelcome to the latest Lunch with Shelley podcast featuring our uplifting and fascinating guest Michael Petricone, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). While dining at our favorite booth at the Palm over salads, shrimps and truffle pasta, we talk all things tech – what’s the latest in tech, what Michael’s favorite new tech is and also what’s cool and coming down the pike.While Michael assures us that there’s no need for techno panic (a new phrase we love) we discuss the glory of innovation and his infectio...2023-07-2442 minLUNCH! with Shelley94 and Still Taking One Step MoreHello and Welcome to a Super Special Episode of Lunch with Shelley! I cannot underscore how important this episode is to me because it features my hero - my Dear Ole Dad. He is funny, smart, kind, and generous, and I am the luckiest girl in the world that he is my father. As I write on my website, even my love of lunch began with my father. Ever since I can remember he was always having lunch, either with colleagues or friends (famously he had a Friday lunch with two guys named Norman), and on my very lucky days...2023-07-0916 minLUNCH! with ShelleyBoobs, Buddies and Healthy Informed ChoicesGOOD HEALTH ALERT!!! Join us this week for what is an incredibly interesting, moving and VERY important episode for your health and wellness!! Our guests are the incredible Drs. Christy Teal, Chief of Breast Surgery and the Director of the Breast Care Center at the George Washington University Hospital (among many other titles) and Rachel Brem, Director of Breast Imaging and Intervention as well as a Professor of Radiology at The George Washington University Medical Center (again among many other titles too!).They are also the co-authors of the book “No Longer Radical – Understanding Mastectomies and Choosing the...2023-06-2045 minLUNCH! with ShelleySparkles, Sustenance and the Motion of Standing StillThis week’s podcast features the fabulous Suzanne P. Clark, President, and Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Join us at the popular Peacock Café in Georgetown for a very informative, wide-ranging, and fun conversation about everything from small business issues and the current thinking on AI to favorite lunch spots and cherished memories. Over salads, sandwiches, and delicious tomato soup, we discuss entrepreneurship, the benefits of standing still, and as always, the importance of seeing friends and colleagues over LUNCH! Check us out at www.lunchwithshelley.com or wherever you get your favorite podcasts, and i...2023-06-1340 minLUNCH! with ShelleyFriendships - Fifty – and BostonJust in time for Memorial Day Travel! Join me and Claude for LUNCH at Black Salt with our very special guest and mutual friend Jean Card! Aside from our big love and admiration for Jean, there would also be no Lunch with Shelley podcast if Jean hadn’t introduced the two of us to each other so we are eternally grateful to her and couldn’t wait to dine with her at one of our favorite LUNCH spots!Come listen as we connect with Jean about all things Boston – what she loves about it, what folks are talking...2023-05-2538 minLUNCH! with ShelleyA Son – A Buddy – and Really Good DaysSPECIAL MOTHERS DAY EDITION ALERT! To celebrate what might be my best Mother’s Day yet - MY SON SAM agreed to be our very special guest for this very special Mother’s Day edition of Lunch with Shelley.For anyone who has known me over the last 26 years or less, they know that the central focus of my world, and my extreme pride and joy, is my son Sam. I like to think that Sam and I have an especially close and special relationship because we’ve spent so much one on one time together over the yea...2023-05-1327 minLUNCH! with ShelleyBonus Episode: Grateful Dead SpecialWelcome to our first ever Bonus Episode all about the Grateful Dead with special guests Matt Rosenheim – President of Tiny Jewel Box – and Mike Melore – General Manager of the very excellent Palm restaurant in Washington DC. We hope you enjoy some fun stories about favorite concerts and some true fan experiences – and that this episode inspires you to listen to some Dead or some Jerry today! Let us know if you have a particular song you think we should download, or have a story you’d like to share, and in the meantime peace, love and lunch!2023-05-0612 minLUNCH! with ShelleyLuxury – Legacy – and a Love StoryWelcome to Lunch with Shelley! Join us for a great chat with this week’s awesome guest and my good friend Matt Rosenheim who is the President of the very fabulous Tiny Jewel Box, a real Washington Institution! I like to think of the Tiny Jewel Box – or TJB – as Washington’s Tiffany’s or Cartier, but better in many ways because it’s truly unique to this city. And if you’ve ever been lucky enough to shop there or get a present from there, you know that a Tiny Jewel Box box is just as or more impeccably wrapp...2023-04-3035 minLUNCH! with Shelley“Adventures – Visas – and the Perfect Fit”Bonjour listeners! In today’s very special episode, Claude and I are back at Et Voila with Sylvain Frances, the restaurant’s beloved and omnipresent General Manager. Sylvan joins us to discuss everything from his extensive travels that led him to the United States and eventually to Et Voila, his favorite pastimes including his penchant for cooking, fine dining, and wine, and even some tidbits about his fiancé! Join us as we explore Sylvain’s journeys through Asia, Switzerland, Marseilles and throughout the U.S., and get an insiders scoop on when Claudio’s Table will open and what they might...2023-04-1635 minLUNCH! with ShelleyGumbo – AI – and the Privilege of a LifetimeThis week’s very special podcast guest is Betsy Fischer Martin. Betsy is an Emmy-winning journalist, television news executive, the Executive Director of the Women & Politics Institute at American University, and the Founder of her own consulting firm Fischer Martin Media. Betsy began her career at NBC News and ended up working there for 22 years, which included many memorable times as the Executive Producer of "Meet the Press" working closely with the late Tim Russert, and as the Managing Editor of NBC News political programming where, among many responsibilities she was Tom Brokaw's producer for news coverage of the 2008 pre...2023-04-0252 minLUNCH! with ShelleyMaster Class – Master RestauranterToday’s special guest Ashok Bajaj is both a ‘gastronomic powerbroker’ and considered one of the 50 most powerful people in Washington DC! With decades of unique restaurant and entrepreneurial knowledge, Ashok walks us through his journey through Washington over the years, his favorite aspects of the restaurant business, and what he loves about each of his distinctive locations. Join us for insider tips about which of his locations is best for different occasions, get an update on the DC restaurant scene – especially for lunch – and what might be on the horizon next. In the meantime, and as always – Pea...2023-03-1924 minLUNCH! with Shelley“Pleasure and Lunch – Your Daily Recommended Allowance”In this week’s episode of LUNCH we dine with the great Mary Beth Albright – author, food correspondent, litigator, Iron Chef Competitor and all around great gal!Join us as we discuss Mary Beth’s new book “Eat & Flourish: How Food Supports Emotional Well-Being” which dives into the field of nutritional psychology to reveal what the science shows: that food and mood are entwined. We know that too!! In addition, we discuss our love of champagne, our intense feelings on brunch, the importance of eating with others, and what the daily recommended allowance of pleasure should be! Come have l...2023-03-0631 minLUNCH! with ShelleyMidwestern Cool and the Palm ShowIn today’s episode “Midwestern Cool and the Palm Show” we have LUNCH at the Palm restaurant with Michelle Korsmo, President, and CEO of the National Restaurant Association - an association we care deeply about! She is also a great Mom, wife, sister, daughter and dear friend, and our conversation ranges from how restaurants are faring after Covid, to how offices are planning their post-covid comebacks too, to how Michelle got her picture on the Palm wall, and much much more! It’s a really fun lunch conversation focused on food, friendship, and life in general – so come have LUNCH with...2023-02-2033 minLUNCH! with Shelley“You Have to be Nice to Everyone”Join us for our latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with the iconic Laurent Menoud - the grand master of Cafe Milano. In this episode you’ll learn a lot of about the restaurant business in general - how Laurent came to be Milano’s go-to guy - how much care goes into every detail of the Milano experience - and how this restaurant in particular dealt with the very difficult Covid saga. This episode also comes with a warning - you’ll be very hungry for Café Milano food as well as what’s in Laurent’s idea of a...2023-02-0645 minLUNCH! with ShelleyMorning Call at LUNCH!Welcome to the FIRST Lunch with Shelley Episode of 2023!!Our first guest to help us ring in the New Year is my dear friend Chrissy Mulvihill. Chrissy and I chat practically every single morning – which we’ve dubbed our Morning Call – and it’s part of the fabric of how I start my day. We talk about everything - big things and little things – so true to form, in today’s episode we talk about an article Chrissy read about beauty, what makes someone beautiful, new tech at the CES convention, and meeting Jerry Garcia! And this time we get ad...2023-01-1228 minLUNCH! with ShelleyOff the Menu - Year End Fun!Join us for an ‘off the menu’ compilation episode that recaps the fun we’ve had with our fantastic guests this year at www.lunchwithshelley.com. We’ve loved having LUNCH with YOU too – and look forward to a very fun new year filled with peace, love and of course more LUNCH!Happy New Year from Shelley and Claude 2022-12-2918 minLUNCH! with ShelleyAll About This TownToday’s lunch guest is my long-time pal Carl Hulse. Carl is the chief Washington correspondent for The New York Times – he plays drums in a band, he has awesome DC stories, and he is an incredibly nice and funny person! In today’s episode we talk all about Washington - favorite places to visit, great holiday spots, insider stories about well-known Washingtonians, and even the weather!Check it out at www.lunchwithshelley.com or wherever you get your favorite podcasts, and in the meantime Peace, Love an...2022-12-2029 minLUNCH! with ShelleyFamily Surprises and Defining AmericaJoin us for LUNCH at Et Voila with Special Phillippa Hughes. Phillipa is a social artist – as in her art is to bring people together in conversation. In fact, she was recently described as an artist who uses people instead of paint! We loved our conversation with her about Paris – recent family revelations – and what it really means to be an American. Check us out at www.lunchwithshelley.com or wherever you listen to your favorite podcast!In the meantime, peace love and Lunch!2022-11-1428 minLUNCH! with ShelleyLunch In the MetaverseCome have lunch with me, Claude and our guest Karen Kerrigan at Black Salt! Karen is a tireless and impactful advocate for small business and entrepreneurship - a great mom - a loving daughter - a fantastic athlete - a dog lover - and a very fascinating person to dine with!In today’s episode we talk about food and dogs and small business issues – but mostly we talk about the METAVERSE!! Join us for a journey with Karen throughout the metaverse, what she’s learned, what she’s seen, and the potential that is has for all of us...2022-11-0227 minLUNCH! with Shelley“She Said – We Discussed”Join us for lunch at Café Milano with special guest Laura Cox Kaplan – the great host of the compelling podcast She Said/She Said! I have been an avid listener for years – and was so excited to talk to Laura about how and why she started her podcast, why she is focusing on influence this year, and what influence really means to her and her guests. We also cover topics including a very ‘memorable’ lunch, meeting JFK Jr., the importance of being vulnerable, and much much more! Check it out at www.lunchwithshelley.com2022-10-1927 min
The Small Business Radio Show#710 This Serial Entrepreneur Reveals the Reality of Selling a CompanySEGMENT 1 with John Vitti, starting at 0:00: Many small business owners dream of selling their company and having a successful exit. What is this process actually like, and what can you do today to improve the likelihood that your business actually sells?SEGMENT 2 with Shelley Hymes, starting at 18:15: In a culture where people often skip lunch, Shelley Hymes reminds us that lunch is an important part of the day in life and in business.SEGMENT 3 with Nathan Hirsch, starting at 35:45: Entrepreneurs don’t start companies because they’re passionate about numbers, but...2022-10-1053 minLUNCH! with ShelleyComedy & Congress | Episode 5Welcome to Lunch with Shelley! Today’s guest is Howard Mortman. He is easily one of the funniest people I have ever met – and he is the esteemed author of “When Rabbis Bless Congress” which I highly recommend! Today’s podcast also takes place for the first time at the Lafayette restaurant at the Hay Adams Hotel. Eating at the ‘Hay’ as we call it is pure joy. Sometimes I describe it as fancy Disneyworld, since to me it’s one of the friendliest and happiest places on earth, and the folks who work there are just superb! In today’s podcast...2022-10-0430 minLUNCH! with ShelleySister. Friend. Confidante | Episode 3In today’s special birthday week edition - we’re speaking with family! My sister Nina came to town, and among so many titles that she holds in my life; sister, friend, and confidante to name a few, she is also a very spiritual person and a great reminder for me about an alternate way of thinking that sometimes seems so different from the norm in Washington DC. I really believe that my sister’s visit was a much-needed gift from the universe. In this podcast we talk about our sisterhood, our father’s love of lunch too, the many years...2022-09-1219 minLUNCH! with ShelleyNew Friend/New Planet | Episode 4Today’s lunch is with a new friend! Her name is Jamie and she is someone I met through my Pilates class several years ago. I always thought she seemed cool and interesting, and it turns out she is! While I always promote lunch as a great way to get to know someone, I also thinking that having Jamie on the program was ‘meant to be’. While she and I run into each other every once in a while, it’s usually for a brief moment or two on a dog walk. But the last time we ran into eac...2022-09-0621 minLUNCH! with ShelleyLong Standing Lunches & Small Friendly Grudges | Episode 2In today’s LUNCH podcast you’ll hear from my pal Neil – a friend and colleague who I’ve shared lots of fun and work experiences with, often at the same time! Neil and I talk about travel, food, wine, clients, and an unresolved argument between us - as well as our ongoing fun and friendship. I hope today will bring you some joy and laughter and encourage you to reach out to a friend for lunch too. Peace, Love and LUNCH!2022-08-3120 minLUNCH! with ShelleyHow it all began | Episode 1In today’s LUNCH podcast you’ll hear from my pal Cheryl – a friend who I am beyond grateful to say I’ve had lunch with once a week for 22 years! She’s a huge part of why I love lunch so much, and today we reminisce – about how we met, how we started to go out to lunch, where we went, what we wore, what we’ve eaten and how much fun we’ve had!Perhaps most importantly we talk about the importance of friendship, the commitment it takes to nurture a friendship like ours over so much time, an...2022-08-2119 minLUNCH! with ShelleyWelcome To Lunch with Shelley | Teaser EpisodeThis is a teaser episode of Lunch with Shelley. Meet Shelley, learn about her love for lunch and what you can expect from this podcast.2022-07-2802 min