🍽️ Network. 💡Learn. 🏡Own. 💰Grow 💼 Elevate!
More than a meal, it’s a movement. Join change makers, neighbors, and next-gen leaders for powerful conversations that build wealth, ownership, and legacy in our communities.
📍 Location: Josephine’s Southern Cooking, 436 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619
🕒 Time: 11 AM–1:30 PM
Next Featured Event
🔥Smart P.O.W.E.R. Brunch🔥
Sunday June 22, 2025
11am - 1:30pm
⚠️ Seats are limited and filling quickly. Reserve yours now before pricing increases or tickets sell out!
Attendance is capped to ensure a quality experience. Early registration is strongly encouraged.
🔥 P.O.W.E.R. Brunch Series 🔥
Showcase Your Brand. Build Your Network
Join us at Josephine’s Southern Cooking formerly known as "Captain Hard Times" every third Sunday as we connect visionary entrepreneurs, community leaders, and rising professionals over soulful food, strategic insights, and serious networking. Whether you're vending, sponsoring, or just soaking up the energy—there’s a seat for you at the "P.O.W.E.R." table.
📌 Event Highlights
📍 Location: Josephine’s Southern Cooking, 436 E 79th St, Chicago
📅 Dates: June 22 • July 20 • August 17 • September 21 • October 19 • November 16
🕒 Time: 11 AM–1:30 PM | Vendor Setup: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
🍽️ Brunch & Build: Enjoy a soulful buffet while learning how to build wealth, ownership & opportunity
🎙️ Real Talk from Real Experts: Live speakers, stories, and insight from leaders shaping Chicago’s future
🤝 Network Like a Boss: Connect with investors, buyers, and bold entrepreneurs
🎁 Giveaways + Growth: Digital swag, promo features, and community resources
🌍 Be Seen: Your brand featured on the Dr. Shanté Network & streamed across platforms
Blue Stone Capital Group — Where Vision Meets Opportunity.
Experience the Vibe of"Smart" P.OW.E.R. Brunch
Browse highlights from our latest gatherings and see why vendors, speakers, and community builders are calling it the new Sunday standard in Chicago.
It’s Your Season to Build.
This is more than an event—it’s a passing of the torch.
Become a P.OW.E.R. Brunch Exhibitor/Vendor
🚨 VENDORS WANTED!
Join a purpose-driven event designed to grow your business visibility and customer reach.
Vendor Perks Include:
✅ Live stream exposure on the Dr. Shanté Network
✅ Pre- and post-event digital promotion
✅ Direct networking with buyers + builders
✅ Spotlight in exclusive vendor Q&A segments
✅ Optional Smart Vendor Suite setup support (ask about details)
🎯 Vendor Packages + brunch per event:
One Event – $123.60
Any 3 Events – $345.05
All 6 Events – $618.00
(3% processing fee applies to card payments)
🌟BE OUR GUEST!🌟
BSCG Strategic Partnerships
Our partners expand our reach and strengthen our commitment to community-based economic empowerment.
