NOLA BIZ SUPERSTARS! Chairman of Whole Foods Market, John Elstrott, tells the fascinating tale of the birth of the health food giant and equally fascinating tale of what’s ahead. CEO of GNO Inc Michael Hecht is one of the architects of New Orleans’ sensational business resurgence.

Arts administrator Mia Volkemmer and fine artist mask maker John Flemming join Peter Ricchiuti for a lunch filled with tales of the art world that range from Uptown to Afghanistan and Bridget Bardot.

Jessica Blanchard turned her back on international finance and came home to New Orleans to found Balance Yoga and Wellness Studio. Mackie Shilstone never left home and from New Orleans has turned himself into an international sports training phenomenon.

Jessica Blanchard turned her back on international finance and came home to New Orleans to found Balance Yoga & Wellness Studio. Mackie Shilstone never left home and from New Orleans has turned himself into an international sports training phenomenon.

Kenneth Purcell’s iSeatz is the engine that drives online booking for American Express Travel, Delta, Orbitz and more, from right here in New Orleans. Gary Solomon’s The Solomon Group lights up the Superdome, and that’s just for starters.