Our Team
“Relationships feed on credibility, honesty, and consistency.”
Our Team
We are a collection of…
… producers, advocates, storytellers and designers of homes, meals and great conversations.
Carolyn Hennesy
I’m an award winning actor who simply fell in love with MotM’s ability to cultivate scintillating conversation with like (and perhaps not like) minded folks who're interested not in talking about themselves but, astonishingly for L.A., other things...using civil discourse (how refreshing!) So I’ve decided to be the spokesperson for this wonderful group. Folks! You’ve heard it here first! I’m going to take this to the next level…
Michael Sekera
Creating and communing professionally within the world of high-end residential architecture, I’ve taken great interest in how a home grows to embody the personality and character of its dwellers. A house becomes a home through this process, setting the space and tone for some of life’s most intimate moments and conversations. I am fascinated by this relationship of home & inhabitant and acquainting a unique place to a community of curious minds gives life to the rare alchemy that is a Meeting of the Masters’ dinner.
As a professional dancer/singer/actress, I love anyone and anything with a creative spirit. MotM is a perfect example; a chance to meet like minds and different minds alongside some of the most delicious food you'll ever eat. Every event is a special occasion and an antidote for everyday life in L.A.
Guy Shalem
I'm Israeli born, descended from Egyptian Jews that taught me how to live, cook and travel. At the age of 18, I moved to California and made a living working in "show biz.” I’ve been to many places around the world looking for interesting food, people and stories. I’ve always felt that tasty recipes and engaging conversations are just like chick peas, they take their sweet time to cook and mature before they release their complex yet subtle flavor.
Sammy Fabisch
I grew up in rural Minnesota to parents born and raised in Southern California and moved to California in 2016. ‘Meeting of the Masters’ made me realize how much I miss the sense of connection I used get from a home-cooked meal and the intimacy that brings. You learn a lot about someone when you share a meal together. I’m excited to help create more unforgettable experiences!
I a creative entrepreneur with a hand in both the word of technololgy world and online video. As a life-long automotive enthusiast, I integrate my passion for interesting automobiles with social media. MotM is a wonderful place to make friends with other passionate individuals who share a love of fine food and interesting conversation.
Calpernia Addams
I’m a Peabody Award winning transgender actress, musician, author and activist who’ve consults with A-List actors and directors in Hollywood on trans portrayals in film and television. I’m also a decorated war veteran who served as a field medical combat specialist in the First Gulf War where I’ve learned to appreciate the values MotM stands for. There's nothing more precious than freedom to curate good people and open conversations around the dinner table.
““These dinners that Guy and company put together defy every cliche you’ve ever read about LA. A handpicked group of smart, creative, not-resting-on-laurels grown-ups sharing wine, war stories and inspiring plans.””
I was born in the gourmand’s paradise of Osaka, Japan. In 1991, I moved to Los Angeles, USA. While honing my craft at top dining institutions, I perfected my own unique “Itamae” style which lead to opening my Michelin Star restaurant - Sushi Zo. I enjoyed working with the ‘Meeting of the Masters’ team and looking forward more future dinners!
Guest Chef: Brian Gilmore
I'm an internet guy, launching various known digital brands for over 12 years. My food spans a spectrum of emotionally-resonant tastes presented in less traditional ways, made by a grown man who takes on the absurdity of the internet on a daily basis. My passion for food comes from the joy of giving kind, brilliant, passionate people something they've never quite had before, that they will now love. Sharing a meal with great company is one of the best parts of being human, and facilitating that is an absolute honor.
