In this heartfelt and wide-ranging episode of At The Table with Greg & Elliott, the hosts are joined by Linda Mathis — educator, entrepreneur, community leader, and matriarch of the Mathis family — for a powerful conversation about family, legacy, education, and service.

Linda Mathis reflects on her decades-long career in education, from teaching in Detroit Public Schools to founding Children’s Advanced Learning Centers, a network of early childhood education centers that shaped generations of Detroit youth. She also discusses the ongoing work of the Mathis Community Center in Detroit, which provides mentorship, job readiness programs, expungement fairs, and real second chances for returning citizens.

The conversation moves through deeply personal territory, including raising four children alongside Judge Greg Mathis, building strong family traditions through travel and shared experiences, and navigating life as both a mother and grandmother. Linda shares unforgettable stories from family trips to Egypt, Ghana, South Africa, Anguilla, St. Martin, Australia, and beyond — and explains why exposure, curiosity, and journaling are key parts of childhood development.

Greg and Elliott also talk candidly with Linda about opening their lives to reality television on Mathis Family Matters (Peacock), the importance of protecting family bonds in the public eye, and why authentic storytelling matters more than manufactured conflict. The episode touches on cultural education, Black history, early childhood learning, philanthropy, and the responsibility of giving back.

As always, the episode wraps with the fan-favorite “Be Honest, Don’t Hold Back” segment and a Chef’s Kiss or Missfood review featuring New Orleans-style cuisine from Fat Tuesday: A Taste of New Orleans in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles.

This episode is a warm, funny, and deeply meaningful look at motherhood, leadership, and the legacy of a woman who has quietly shaped countless lives — starting with her own family.