LUNCH! with Shelley
In a world full of small talk, come listen to some real talk! Join Shelley and her special guests in their deliciously fun and authentic conversations at the best restaurants in Washington DC during LUNCH. This show will remind you that human connection is nourishment for the soul and the essential spice of life!
Episodes
65 episodes
Legacy on the Menu – Welsh Rarebit, Famous Encounters and Fabulous Stories with Billy Martin
Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our very special guest Billy Martin! As anyone from Washington knows, Billy is the owner of Martin’s Tavern and shares his iconic name with 4 other Billy Martins – two of whom start...
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100% Authentic and Fun – with special guest Lisa Spies
Welcome to the first in person episode of Lunch with Shelley in 2025! We’re at the chic and celebratory Café Milano with my super fun and super fundraiser guest Lisa Spies. Lisa is the President and Founder of The LS Group, a political an...
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A Righteous Entrepreneur in the Business of Change
Welcome to the latest 2025 episode of lunch with Shelley with today’s very special and award winning guest Mike Curtin, Jr. Mike is the Chief Executive Officer of DC Central Kitchen (DCCK), which is an iconic nonprofit and social en...
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The Gift of Empowerment and Style
Hello and welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with today’s very special guest Wendy Rabin! Wendy is a fashion industry veteran and a passionate wardrobe stylist who helps clients curate a signature personal style so that getting...
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Crime, Politics and Lunch – the Perfect Match!
Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our two special guests Harley Adsit and Sarah Geary! Harley and Sarah are the terrific hosts of their own podcast called Crime in Congress, which is a crime show that examines the ...
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On the Menu Today – Politics, Personalities and Podcasts!
Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with special guest Jim Geraghty. Jim is a National Review Senior Correspondent, and writes the “Morning Jolt” newsletter, as well as for National Review’s magazine and web site. He is ap...
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Get Ready for Season 3 of Lunch with Shelley!
Shelley gets you ready for another season of great food and wonderful conversion at the best restaurants in Washington DC. It's Lunch with Shelley!
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A Journalist Cop on the Beat
Hello and Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with today’s special guest Daniel Lippman. Daniel is a very well-known reporter for Politico, covering the White House and Washington. In this position, he is in the know...
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Power, Money and Devotion
Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with today’s special guest and my good friend Tevi Troy. Tevi is the Director of the Presidential Leadership Initiative at the Bipartisan Policy Center, he’s a best-selling presidential ...
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Courage, Conservatism and Taking on Challenges
Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our very special guest Katie Pavlich! Katie is an incredibly talented commentator, author, blogger, podcaster, and an all-around awesome person!Katie is the editor for Townhall.com...
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Resilience, Global Vibes and Human Connectivity
Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our special guest Matt Swift. We’re hosting today’s episode at the great Bombay Club, which always gives off a very classy and international vibe, and it makes perfect sense to be h...
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Curiosity – Opportunity - and an American Love Story: Discussions and Laughter with a Mentor and a Friend
Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our very special guest Elaine Chao. Among many titles, Elaine is the former U.S. Secretary of Labor and the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, a trailblazer as the first Asian Americ...
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Today’s Special: Champagne, Caviar and Joy
Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with today’s special guest Elli Benchimol. Elli is the owner of Apero and La Boheme – she is an Advanced Sommelier - and most recently a RAMMY winner for best wine program of the year! <...
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Fashion – Housewives – and the Real Lunch of DC
Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our super special guest Lynda Erkiletian. Lynda is a mother of four, the founder and CEO of THE Artist Agency, and was famously a Bravo star on the Real Housewives of DC. She ...
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Work Hard and Smile
Welcome to a very special Lunch with Shelley podcast featuring my Dear Ole Dad – who just turned 95 years old! My father is my hero – my mentor – one of my favorite people on the planet – and the greatest Dad and Poppy in the world! He ...
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On the World Stage – It All Comes Around to Food!
Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with Barbara Langley, the Director of the Center for Women’s Economic Empowerment at CIPE, the Center for International Private Enterprise. Barbara and I have a wonderful time discussi...
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Conventions – the Superbowl of Politics!
Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our special guest Darrell Henry. Darrell has sincere and historical experience with all thing’s Convention, so during a lovely outdoor lunch at the delicious Claudio’s Table, we go ...
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Remarkable Women – Fascinating Stories!
Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley featuring Susan Page - journalist, biographer, political commentator, Washington DC Bureau Chief for USA Today and author of the fabulous NYT best seller Rule Breaker, the Life and Times o...
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Dishie Dollops of Joy - Georgetown and Welsh rarebit
Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley featuring our very special guest Beth Solomon – founder of the Georgetown Dish and author of the very fun read Dishy Dollups from the World’s Most Important Neighborhood. Along with C...
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A Whole Lotta Love
Welcome to the 2nd Mother’s Day episode of Lunch with Shelley! It’s one of my very favorite episodes of the year, and to celebrate this special holiday we have my beloved son Sam for his second appearance on the show, our fabulous produce...
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Joyful, Insightful, and Delightful!
Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our very special guest Kellyanne Conway, the first woman in US history to successfully helm a presidential campaign, one of the top pollsters and cultural anthropologists in the nation, a...
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Lady, You Sure Are a Good Cook!
Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley featuring this week’s very special guest Doris (RIS) Lacoste. RIS is an American chef, restaurateur, philanthropist, and community leader and owns RIS, a GREAT American bistro.&nb...
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Leadership, Laughter and God Bless America
Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our special guest - the sunny and brilliant Margaret Spellings! Margaret is a nationally recognized leader in public policy - and currently serves as President & CEO of the Bipa...
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