DC's Chef Anthony Thomas shares his wild transformation from college student to celebrated personal chef after life-threatening brain surgery at 19 years old on The Kenny D Show. In this episode, Anthony breaks down how a 13-hour emergency surgery for arterio-venous malformation forced him to rebuild his life completely, leading him from unhealthy college eating habits to a strict vegan diet that sparked his culinary creativity. This chocolate city chef gets real about starting his catering business in 2008 by giving away free food for two years, building his reputation one feedback session at a time, and eventually serving everyone from Washington Commanders VIP suites to neighborhood Super Bowl parties. Kenny D digs deep into Anthony's signature mac and cheese recipe that never changes, his color-coordinated chef outfits that match his gloves and sneakers, and the business strategy behind his meal prep services and yacht dinner experiences on the Potomac. The conversation covers marriage as a foundation for entrepreneurial success, teaching his daughters to cook at age five, surviving as a black chef in America, and Anthony's advice for young culinary entrepreneurs about crawling before walking in the competitive food industry.

Connect with Kenny D:

Website: thekennydshow.com

Linktree: linktr.ee/thekennydshow

Facebook: facebook.com/Thekennydshow

Instagram: instagram.com/thekennydshow

YouTube: youtube.com/@ThekennydshowLive

Connect with Chef Anthony Thomas:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anthony-thomas-6ba3a1147

YouTube: youtube.com/@chefanthonythomas7528

Instagram: instagram.com/chefanthonydc

Linktree: linktr.ee/ChefAnthonyThomas

Mississippi's Richard Mattox takes listeners inside his wild journey from seven-year-old civil rights courier to Kappa Alpha Psi province leader on The Kenny D Show. In this episode, Richard breaks down carrying secret messages between NAACP activists in 1970s Mississippi while authorities monitored every adult in the movement but never suspected a kid. This fraternity powerhouse gets real about growing up with pictures of RFK, JFK, and MLK in every household, wanting to be president since seventh grade, and how military service shaped his political ambitions. Richard drops knowledge on his top five activists of all time, defending Barack Obama's legacy and why Congressman Benny Thompson's fearless January 6th leadership embodies true activism. Kenny D pushes hard on black family unity, marriage challenges in 2025, and whether fear stops potential activists from speaking up after seeing leaders like Malcolm X and Dr. King assassinated. The conversation covers Kappa's aviation programs getting 18-year-olds pilot licenses, Tyler Perry allegations, and Richard's five essential principles for young activists ready to change their communities.

Connect with Richard Mattox:

Email:

richard@mattoxwoolfolk.com

About:

https://krimsonpac.org/staff-member/richard-b-mattox/

Connect with Kenny D:

Website:

https://www.thekennydshow.com/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@ThekennydshowLive

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thekennydshow/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/Thekennydshow/

Linktree:

https://linktr.ee/thekennydshow

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Kappa Alpha Psi:

https://www.kappaalphapsi1911.com/

RFK | Robert F Kennedy:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_F._Kennedy

JFK | John F. Kennedy:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy

MLK | Dr. King | Martin Luther king Jr.:

https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/1964/king/biographical/

Barack Obama:

https://barackobama.com/

Benny Thompson:

https://benniethompson.house.gov/

Malcolm X:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_X

Tyler Perry:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Perry

Louisville's Rashad Ali of The RnB Talk Show brings nearly three decades of music industry hustle to The Kenny D Show, breaking down his journey from 15-year-old concert flyer designer earning $500 cash to hosting one of the most respected R&B podcasts in the game. This Kentucky native gets deep about interviewing 476+ legendary and independent artists since 2016, including career-defining conversations with Raheem DeVaughn, Kenny Lattimore, and Janet Jackson that left him starstruck. Rashad spills on his mama's girl group "Three Shades Deep," watching Soul Train at age four, and how Don Cornelius inspired his interviewing style that separates him from the pack. The conversation covers his transition from hip-hop to R&B content, landing features in 32+ magazines, and why consistency beats everything when building your podcast empire. Kenny D pushes on marriage in 2025, social media destroying relationships, and Rashad's hot takes on August Alsina vs Raheem DeVaughn plus other legendary artist matchups. Real talk about helping independent artists, future Roku TV plans, and what it takes to stay relevant after six years of grinding in the podcast space.

Connect with Rashad Ali:

Email: rshadrnb@gmail.com
Instagram: @thernbtalkshow

LinkedIn: the-rnb-talk-show

YouTube: @TheRnBTalkShow