Look Who’s Coming to Jubilee!
Keynote Speaker
Gloria Steinem
We're honored to have Gloria Steinem as our closing keynote speaker!
Gloria is the writer, lecturer, political activist, and feminist organizer known around the world for her trailblazing work. She is the co-founder of Ms. Magazine and founding president of the Ms. Foundation, the national multi-racial, multi-issue fund that supports grassroots projects to empower women and girls. She also helped found numerous organizations, including the Women’s Action Alliance, the National Women’s Political Caucus, and Women's Media Center, and was president and co-founder of Voters for Choice, a pro-choice political action committee for 25 years.
Gloria will be in conversation with Amy Richards, the author, organizer, and Emmy-nominated producer.
Gloria will be in conversation with Amy Richards, the author, organizer, and Emmy-nominated producer.
Keynote Speaker
Asma Khan
We're thrilled to have Asma Khan be a keynote speaker at this year's Jubilee. A trailblazing chef, restaurateur, author, and activist, Asma is the force behind London’s beloved Darjeeling (which has an all-female team), and was the subject of one of our favorite episodes of Netflix's Chef's Table. Asma is a champion for women in the culinary world and she’s redefining what leadership looks like in the kitchen and beyond.
Asma will be signing copies of her new cookbook, Monsoon: Delicious Indian Recipes for Every Day and Season, at Jubilee’s Kitchen Arts & Letters pop-up bookstore.
Asma will be signing copies of her new cookbook, Monsoon: Delicious Indian Recipes for Every Day and Season, at Jubilee’s Kitchen Arts & Letters pop-up bookstore.
Speakers & Panelists
Caroline Chambers
Caroline is a recipe developer and the creative force behind the #1 Substack newsletter in the food & drink category. She also wrote a cookbook of the same name—What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking—which she’ll be signing at Jubilee! Plus, she'll be speaking from the Jubilee stage.
Deb Freeman
Deb is the executive producer and host of the PBS documentary Finding Edna Lewis, and is a multi-award winning writer and podcaster with a focus on Black foodways throughout America. She'll be taking part in the panel titled “Meet The Moment: The Power of Food & Storytelling In Creating Change.”
Eden Grinshpan
Eden is the host of Top Chef Canada, a mom, and author of two cookbooks, including the brand new Tahini Baby: Bright, Everyday Recipes That Happen to Be Vegetarian, which she'll be signing copies of at Jubilee. She'll also be giving a solo talk from the stage.
Zaynab Issa
Zaynab is a recipe developer whose thoughtful and stylish approach to food is evident in her debut cookbook, Third Culture Cooking: Classic Recipes for a New Generation. She’s all about creating meaningful change and representation in the culinary world. She'll be taking part in the panel titled “Meet The Moment: The Power of Food & Storytelling In Creating Change,” and will also be signing copies of her book.
Klancy Miller
Klancy is a food writer, cookbook author, and the founder of For the Culture: A Magazine Celebrating Black Women and Femmes in Food and Wine. Her books include For the Culture: Phenomenal Black Women and Femmes in Food and Cooking Solo: The Fun of Cooking for Yourself. Klancy will be moderating the panel titled "Meet The Moment: The Power of Food & Storytelling In Creating Change."
Natasha Pickowicz
A celebrated pastry chef, Natasha is the author of More Than Cake: 100 Recipes Built for Pleasure and Community and an activist known for organizing bake sales in support of women’s reproductive rights. She will be taking part in a panel titled “Meet The Moment: The Power of Food & Storytelling In Creating Change.”
Woldy Reyes
Woldy is a stylish chef who loves sharing his Filipino-inspired, plant-based dishes with the world. At Jubilee, he’ll be giving a solo talk about his culinary journey and signing copies of his debut cookbook, In the Kusina: My Seasonal Filipino Cooking.
Chrissy Tracey
Chrissy is a Jamaican American vegan chef, forager, and author, who is devoted to making plant-based cuisine accessible while inspiring people to reconnect with the land through foraging. At Jubilee, she’ll be giving a solo talk and signing copies of her book, Forage & Feast: Recipes for Bringing Mushrooms & Wild Plants to Your Table.
Paola Velez
Paola is an award-winning chef, entrepreneur, and community organizer. She'll be signing copies of her debut cookbook, Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store, at Jubilee. She'll also be taking part in a panel titled “Meet The Moment: The Power of Food & Storytelling In Creating Change.”
Kerry Diamond
Kerry is the founder and editor of Cherry Bombe and the host of Radio Cherry Bombe. At Jubilee, she'll be moderating conversations with Asma Khan, Caroline Chambers, and the "Beyond the Pass" panel.
Caroline Styne
Caroline is the co-owner of A.O.C., Caldo Verde, and Cara Cara in Los Angeles. She'll be speaking on the "Beyond the Pass" panel at Jubilee.
Cheetie Kumar
Cheetie is the chef and owner of Ajja in Raleigh. She'll be speaking on the "Beyond the Pass" panel at Jubilee.
Sarah Grueneberg
Sarah is the chef and partner of Monteverde in Chicago. She'll be speaking on the "Beyond the Pass" panel at Jubilee.
Stella Dennig
Stella is the co-owner of Day Trip Counter in Oakland. She'll be speaking on the "Beyond the Pass" panel at Jubilee.
Special Guests
Padma Lakshmi
Padma is a New York Time best-selling author, the creator of Taste the Nation, and the former host and executive producer of Top Chef. At Jubilee, Padma—along with her daughter, Krishna—will be introducing keynote speaker Gloria Steinem.
Lana Lagomarsini
Lana is a chef currently featured on the current season ofTop Chef: Destination Canada. At Jubilee, she'll be introducing the "Meet the Moment" panel.
Yasmin Khan
Yasmin is an award-winning writer, broadcaster, and activist. She's also the author of four cookbooks, including the upcoming Sabzi. At Jubilee, she'll be introducing keynote speaker Asma Khan.
Alice Ma
Alice is the co-founder and CEO of Mad Realities. She'll be introducing Caroline Chambers at Jubilee.
Adrianna Maher
Adrianna works within the human rights space as a fundraiser and is one-third of the House of Maher Podcast, launched late last month with her sisters, “Girl Dinner" creator Olivia Maher and Olympian Ilona Maher. Adrianna will be introducing Eden Grinshpan at Jubilee.
Olivia Maher
Olivia is the creator of "Girl Dinner" and one-third of the House of Maher Podcast, launched late last month with her sisters, Olympian Ilona Maher and Humanitarian Adrianna Maher. Olivia will be introducing Eden Grinshpan at Jubilee.
Angie Mar
Angie is the chef and founder of Mar Hospitality Group, which includes Restaurant Le B. in New York City. She's also the author of Beauty + Beast: Mastering the Art of Meat. At Jubilee, she'll be introducing the "Beyond the Pass" panel.
Michelladonna
Michelladonna is a dynamic actor, comedian, producer, and community organizer from Queens, New York. She's also the host of Shop Cats and the creator/host of Bodega Chat. She'll be introducing Caroline Chambers at Jubilee.
Kate Miller Spencer
Kate is Cherry Bombe's CEO. She's also an entrepreneur, mom, lover of mountains, water views, food, wine, and female-fueled businesses. She'll be giving the closing remarks at Jubilee.
Tara Thomas
Tara is a chef, creative, and advocate for sustainable food systems. Through her work, she highlights the power of plant-based cooking, community, and mindful sourcing. At Jubilee, she'll be introducing Woldy Reyes. (Fun fact: Tara was the creative producer on Woldy's book, In the Kusina.)
Donna Yen
Donna is the Head of Community at Cherry Bombe. She's been with the brand for 8+ years and is the OG Bombesquad Member! She'll be closing the first programming session at Jubilee. You can also find her at the Bombesquad Booth.
Catherine Baker
Catherine is Cherry Bombe's executive editor. She's an avid home cook and devoted auntie. She'll be giving cloing remarks after the first programming session at Jubilee.
*Lineup subject to change
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