Justin begins a new project with homeowner, Rashad, who plans to bring a fixer-upper home on a stunning lakeview property to life. Dedrick gets creative with collaboration partner D.L. Warfield (Creative Director for Usher, OutKast) on how to evolve the golf space with a unique PING x Hideoki collection.
Dedrick goes to luxury factories in Italy to bring the PING x Hideoki collection to fruition and reveals the fine craftsmanship of the PING x Hideoki collection. Justin dives into the details of selecting finishes for Rashad’s kitchen and bathrooms. Together, the two uncover how storytelling is all in the…
Justin dives into the colors and textures of the Caribbean Carnival celebration, J’ouvert, as he brings his design eye to the commercial space with the aptly named Caribbean bar and kitchen, J’ouvert! Dedrick explores the scents and production of tobacco as he researches the perfect combination for custom cigars to…
Dedrick and legendary Atlanta rapper TI have been creative collaborators for years – today, Dedrick is tasked with creating legendary looks for TI’s Atlanta Symphony Orchestra appearance. Justin goes through multiple iterations in achieving Nicole’s desired look, but ultimately, the finished reveal is worth all the work!
French Toast Stackers with Sweet and Spicy Roasted Pork Belly Get ready for a brunch out of this world! Traditional French toast is topped with Chantilly cream sauce and sweetened with fresh fruit remoulade from scratch. Chef Jay tops it off with Roasted Pork Belly (bacon)glazed with syrup, Millionaire style.
A powerful and inspirational musical stage play that will evoke an array of emotions. Cynthia Wyatt, as a troubled teen, abandons her fraternal twin infants, leaving her own mother Annie Ruth Wyatt to raise the children. Now, it's 25 years later and one of the twins Josephine Wyatt, an attorney at Barnes…
“For Richer or Poorer” tells the timely and compelling story of Kya and Aubrey Wilson —a blissfully married couple whose four years of wedlock have been remarkably conflict-free. But the couple’s union is profoundly tested when Aubrey suddenly loses his six-figure job after a company audit reveals his boss was…
Ryan and Sebastian seem to have it all - a successful practice, best-selling books and an Emmy-nominated TV show. Behind the scenes, however, their relationship is falling apart and are keeping up appearances to save their lucrative careers. When the truth is suddenly exposed, Ryan and Sebastian must face the…
Michael and Janet's 15th anniversary is approaching. Jay's girlfriend Wanda brings her Brian McKnight's tickets (a concert Jay was really looking forward to see), but unfortunately she has to turn it down because it's on the same night as their anniversary. Wanda says Michael will forget about it, but Jay…
A mad scramble ensues when Michael finds out that the family's flight home from Hawaii leaves much earlier than he thought, but matters are complicated when a love-smitten Jr. insists on staying with his new love, Leilani. Meanwhile Kady refuses to leave without her beloved doll, Little Pippy, and Claire…
Tired of the same dinner-and-a-movie routine, Jay convinces Michael to take dancing lessons to spice up their relationship. At first reluctant, Jay's argument that wins Michael over is that he better go to those lessons or else she'll shut down "pantyville". When they get there, only more problems waits for…
Chef G. Garvin takes everyday ingredients that are easy to find from any pantry and turns them into great homemade decadent meals in minutes, with recipes that will be smooth and easy for the novice cook and effortless for the culinary veteran. Recipes: Lobster Gnocchi; Orange Ginger Shrimp; Pan Seared…
The Beltline is a symbol of Atlanta's progress, however progress often leaves some behind. This hackathon, presented by N’OVATE x Blacks in Technology, takes TLUE challengers into communities around the Beltline to conduct field research, find out what needs are not being served and what technological solutions they can create…
Successful restaurateurs understand that when guests visit, they expect more than a meal. They expect an experience - and the staff is a key part. Critical thinking, agility, adaptability, communication, and teamwork are soft-skills required for success. That is what The Level Up Experience challenge @ Gocha’s Breakfast Bar will…
In this episode of The Level Up Experiment, the spotlight turns to the world of interior design. As the Final Four contestants step into the world of creativity, innovation, and style, they face the ultimate challenge - utilizing the Arhaus' furniture showroom to create a space to a CLIENT'S specifications,…
Dedrick hosts a graduation ceremony for a group of entrepreneurship students at Morehouse College to the Hideoki studio where special guest – Danny Glover – joins for a conversation about the moments that matter. Justin and his best friend James sit down for meaningful reflection on how they navigate being…
Justin begins a new project with homeowner, Rashad, who plans to bring a fixer-upper home on a stunning lakeview property to life. Dedrick gets creative with collaboration partner D.L. Warfield (Creative Director for Usher, OutKast) on how to evolve the golf space with a unique PING x Hideoki collection.
Dedrick goes to luxury factories in Italy to bring the PING x Hideoki collection to fruition and reveals the fine craftsmanship of the PING x Hideoki collection. Justin dives into the details of selecting finishes for Rashad’s kitchen and bathrooms. Together, the two uncover how storytelling is all in the…
Justin and longtime friend and collaborator Kevin, a builder in Atlanta with a calculated eye for impact, bring their heads together on renovating a standout property in Brookhaven for dramatic effect. Dedrick and actress Terri J Vaughn also go way back and together they’re going to put together custom looks…
Dedrick hosts his famous Customer Appreciation crawfish boil with the likes of mayor Andre Dickens to Terri J Vaughn and Jerry Stackhouse to bring “the camaraderie of the right friends” together. Justin connects with repeat clients Seion and Desni as they put the finishing touches on a basement space conducive…
Dedrick and his very first employer, Dr. Lesia Crumpton Young – previous President of Texas Southern University – embark on the Greatness Collection to shatter glass ceilings and shine a light on female greatness. Justin recalls the sourcing visits he went on to select lighting and wallpaper for business woman…