Episode No. 2

Finding Fulfillment in Community, Food & Family with D.C. Crenshaw

“At that particular age, they may not have any thoughts about diversity [… ] but now it becomes natural.” - D.C. Crenshaw

In this episode of Owning Your Legacy, Laurette welcomes Chicago-based food & lifestyle entrepreneur D.C. Crenshaw to talk through his purpose-filled journey to creating culinary businesses that fuel the next generation of tastemakers.

D.C. founded Little Diner’s Crew to partner with local restaurants to curate inspiring dining events for young children that help develop their palates and approaches to health, nutrition, and happiness while fostering community and education.

His major passion for flavor led him to start Fête Select TV, a production company where he earned two Emmy nominations as the host of his original food competition show, Game Time Dine. He also owns and operates Fête Lifestyle Magazine, a digital publication that educates and inspires others to live a life of quality, covering a variety topics and perspectives from female contributors.

Laurette and D.C. chat more about his optimistic outlook on the food industry, the positive domino effect of new experiences, and how he embodies his values to inspire others naturally.

In this episode of Owning Your Legacy:

🦋 D.C.’s journey from athlete to multifaceted businessman

🦋 The powerful connection between sports, food, and memories

🦋 Creating opportunities for enthusiasm and education

🦋 D.C.’s experience with fatherhood and his parenting advice

🦋 How to live by example and lead with empathy