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Life Changes Show, December 29, 2024

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Guests, Charles Webb, Private Chef, Entrepreneur and Producer, and Rama Duke, EDM and Rock Artist, Singer, Ep 822

Life Changes Show with Filippo Voltaggio and cohost Mark Laisure, with Executive Producer Dorothy

Featuring Interview Guest, Chef Charles Webb, Voted #1 Private Chef in Chicago, Entrepreneur, World Traveler, Producer, and Host of #ChefonTour; and Performance Guest, Rama Duke, EDM and Rock Artist, Singer / Songwriter, on The Life Changes Show, Episode 822

Interview Guest CHARLES WEBB; and Performance Guest: RAMA DUKE

Headlined Show, Life Changes Show December 29, 2024

Life Changes Show with Filippo Voltaggio and cohost Mark Laisure, with Executive Producer Dorothy Featuring Interview Guest, Chef Charles Webb, Private Chef, Entrepreneur, World Traveler and Producer, and Performance Guest, Rama Duke, EDM and Rock Artist
Interview Guest, Chef Charles Webb, Voted #1 Private Chef in Chicago, Entrepreneur, World Traveler, Producer, and Host of #ChefonTour
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Life Changes Show with Filippo Voltaggio and cohost Mark Laisure, with Executive Producer Dorothy

Featuring Interview Guest, Chef Charles Webb, Voted #1 Private Chef in Chicago, Entrepreneur, World Traveler, Producer, and Host of #ChefonTour; and Performance Guest, Rama Duke, EDM and Rock Artist, Singer / Songwriter, on The Life Changes Show, Episode 822

Interview Guest CHARLES WEBB; and Performance Guest: RAMA DUKE

Performance Guest, Rama Duke, EDM and Rock Artist, Singer / Songwriter

Guest, Charles Webb

Guest Name
Charles Webb
Charles Webb
Guest Occupation
Private Chef, Entrepreneur, World Traveler, Producer, Show Host
Guest Biography

Chef Charles Webb is not just a chef; he is an innovator, storyteller, and connector of people. Born in Chicago and raised in both San Antonio, Texas, and Irapuato, Mexico, Webb’s early life was marked by resilience and independence. With a childhood shaped by financial struggles and family challenges, Webb found his first lessons in the kitchen as a young boy. Encouraged by his mother to cook with real ingredients during her long hours at work, Webb’s passion for food and self-sufficiency was born.

However, Webb’s journey to becoming a celebrated chef was far from linear. After graduating from the European School of Economics in Rome, he began a career in finance on Wall Street. But a pivotal moment—witnessing 9/11 from a SoHo street corner—led him to reconsider his path. He left the corporate world to pursue his love for food, embarking on an extraordinary global journey.

From honing his craft at Michelin-starred Noma in Copenhagen and The Mercer Kitchen in New York to working at Casas Brancas Resort & Spa in Brazil and aboard mega-yachts on the Côte d’Azur, Webb absorbed culinary influences from every corner of the globe. Across 92 jobs in nine countries, he gained the skills, perspective, and entrepreneurial spirit that define him today.

Returning to Chicago, Webb founded Avanti Gourmet Catering, a business that reflects his belief in food as an experience rather than just a meal. Drawing on his multilingual abilities, international network, and deep appreciation for diverse cuisines, Webb creates unforgettable moments that transcend the plate.

Webb’s impact goes beyond the kitchen. He is a philanthropist, contributing to organizations such as the One Goal Foundation and Lurie Children’s Hospital. He is also the creator and host of #ChefOnTour, a digital series that merges culture, community, food, and art with travel. Visiting cities around the world, Webb collaborates with local influencers, chefs, and artists to craft intimate, purpose-driven dining experiences in extraordinary settings—from Buddhist temples to historic landmarks.

At the heart of Webb’s work is a commitment to connection and purpose. Whether raising funds to provide cooking appliances for underprivileged families in Medellín, Colombia, or sourcing innovative ingredients like Lion’s Mane mushrooms and cannabis, Webb’s vision is expansive. He believes food is a universal language—a way to foster dialogue, inspire action, and bring people together.

As a culinary leader and cultural pioneer, Webb continues to push boundaries, blending his passion for storytelling, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship. He invites the world to join his journey of discovery, collaboration, and impact—because, as Webb believes, together, it all tastes better.

Guest, Rama Duke

Guest Name
Rama Duke
Rama Duke
Guest Occupation
EDM Artist, Rock Artist, Singer, Songwriter
Guest Biography

Rama Duke is a professional vocalist and songwriter who has worked with artists such as Breathe Carolina and Dim3nsion. Her songs have been featured on ASOT numerous times with the support of Armin Van Buuren. She has millions of streams on Spotify and has been featured on a multitude of Spotify editorial playlists such as mint, Dance Rising, and Main Stage, among others.

Rama’s recent release includes “Tunnel Vision” with Dim3nsion, which was released on Bemindrecords. Her release “Get Away” with Breathe Carolina, which was released on Spinnin’ Records, is over 10,200,000 Spotify streams. She also has a new release with Dim3nsion coming out January 14 2025. She has millions of streams on Armada, Sony, Disney, ASOT, and many more.  

The last four years she took a step back from her solo career to write and develop other artists but she is now back to focusing on her solo career.  She is also currently working on two albums.  One is her passion rock project and the other an RnB album.

Rama’s style is soulful, passionate and unapologetic.

Life Changes Show

Life Changes Show with Filippo Voltaggio
Show Host
Filippo Voltaggio

Come and join the conversation about what's going on and what we can do together about it, with it, and for it. We have the choice, we have the power. We can do magic if we just believe!

A show about the changes going on in us, to us, around us, and because of us. Therefore, it's technically a show about "Everything," only with a how to make it better, see it better, be better.

In the show, there is talk about, and with, people who have either been through major changes, are helping others with major changes, or people who are changing the world for the better in a major way.

The show is a one-hour talk show format with a monologue by the host, a 30 minute interview with a guest of note, capped by a "Producer's Wrap" segment, in which Filippo and Co-Host Mark Laisure, and sometimes surprise guests, bring it all home for the listeners in a sometimes humorous and sometimes touching, but always entertaining conversation.

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