We’re thrilled to share an exciting announcement — Celebrity Chef, author, and media personality Chef Jamie Gwen will serve as the Giving Moment Chair for Working Wardrobes’ inaugural The Power Within Luncheon.
If you’re new to The Power Within, this event is more than a luncheon. It’s a celebration of confidence, resilience, and the transformative power of opportunity. The luncheon brings together community leaders, supporters, and advocates to honor individuals who uplift others — while raising critical support for Working Wardrobes’ career programs.
Every day, Working Wardrobes helps people overcome real barriers to employment: gaps in work history, justice involvement, housing instability, and lack of access to professional networks. Through career coaching, training, and professional wardrobe services, clients gain the tools and confidence to rebuild their futures. The Power Within highlights those journeys — reminding us that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.
At the heart of the afternoon is the Giving Moment — a powerful time when guests come together to directly invest in the success of job seekers across our community. This moment fuels interview preparation, career coaching, certification programs, and the support systems that help individuals secure meaningful employment and long-term stability.
Jamie Gwen is the perfect person to guide us through it.
A graduate of both the Culinary Institute of America and Le Cordon Bleu, Jamie has built a coast-to-coast following as a Celebrity Chef and Lifestyle Expert, nationally syndicated radio host, certified sommelier, and seven-time cookbook author. You’ve likely seen her sharing her passion for food on KTLA Channel 5, NBC’s California Live, and national programs including Beat Bobby Flay, Cutthroat Kitchen, The Talk, MasterChef, and more.
Beyond television and radio, Jamie is also a sought-after keynote speaker whose engaging presentations inspire audiences at charity events and conferences nationwide. She founded RELISH Culinary Experiences and helped revive the Newport Beach Food & Wine Festival in 2025 — all while partnering with brands like Disney and Bloomingdale’s and connecting with audiences across the world.
Her energy, warmth, and commitment to community make her a natural fit for The Power Within — an afternoon dedicated to helping people step forward with dignity and possibility.
We hope you’ll join us for this inspiring celebration.