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From Soulful Plates to Global Tables
Transforming her passion into a Culinary Business.
Jun 29, 2025


Midday News Lunchbreak
Chef Joanne Thomas makes Shrimp and Grits with Dina Bair on WGN's Midday News Lunchbreak.
Jan 2, 2025


How did you scale up?
How did you scale up? Being an Entrepreneur...
Jun 25, 2024


Transforming her brand into a Culinary Business
“I didn’t realize that it was my gift. I know it was something that I enjoyed and it’s something that I loved, but I didn’t learn that it...
May 28, 2024


A Passion for Hospitality: How Chef Joanne Thomas Used the ISBDC to Grow Her Business
Chef Joanne Thomas has been cooking for more than 40 years—even though she’s only in her early 50s.
Apr 4, 2024


Marine Turned Chef Joanne Thomas Shares About Her Cooking Career and Business
Hi, Joanne! Please share a brief introduction about yourself and your business: Hi! I’m Chef Joanne Thomas, a world-renowned culinary artist known for exceptional skills, creative flair, and dedication to the art of cooking.
Mar 28, 2024


Taste It Tuesday with Amanda Sapp
Taste It Tuesday: Chef Joanne Thomas | The "Sauce & The Seasoning"
Jan 30, 2024


Midday News Lunchbreak
Chef Joanne Thomas demonstrates Elevated Soul Food/Comfort Food utilizing her Spice Blends and Gourmet Butters on WGN TV Midday News Lunchbreak, closing out Black History Month.
Feb 28, 2023


Chef brings food experience for everyone, even vegans.
Chef Joanne Thomas launched her catering company, Serenity Catering by Chef Joanne, in 2006 as a part time business while she was working...
Oct 26, 2022
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