New Renegade On Board: Chef Evan Martin

We are so excited to announce that we have a new Renegade! Evan Martin (@the flavors with 766,000 total followers), is the Executive Chef at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Boston, MA, as well as a previous star on Food Networks, Supermarket Steakout. With over a decade of experience as a head chef in renowned hotel franchises, Chef Evan Martin has nearly perfected the art of food, and continues to create sensational dishes with bold flavors and exquisite presentations.

Since beginning to  post his  delicious meal ideas on social media, Evan has developed a community full of people that beg for recipes, remain engaged in his content, and are constantly tagging him in their recreations. Evan says, “ Being a black creator is difficult, but having a strong community that backs me makes it much easier to achieve my goals.”  He posts a wide range of content that consists of simple dishes for beginners, to complex ones that can challenge even a top chef! He prides himself on  helping others learn and grow, and bringing out the best in people. His larger than life personality aids his success and has a huge impact on his relationships with his audience. 

Chef Evan Martin has known his path since he was a child, and began cooking for his family and experimenting in the kitchen when he was in middle school. He later went on to culinary school to hone his skills and continue perfecting his skills. He says he always was and still is inspired by the kitchen everyday. 

Evan remains ambitious about growing his career, social media followings, and television presence. His abilities and confidence simultaneously continue to help him reach new highs and help him take off in the industry. He is a true inspiration to those young and old, and values his opportunities to help make a difference in the lives of others whether it be through food or his journey. 

We are so excited to see what he does next, and to be a part of his next chapter.

To work with Evan, please contact christina@celebexperts.com

Summer Grillin’ is heating up with The Food Renegades!

As the Summer is heating up across America some of social media’s biggest food creators are creating delicious recipes on grills and flat tops.  What millions of American’s want to know is the secrets to everything from developing flavor to cooking advice in a pizza oven and so much more.  Whether your platform de jure is Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube or any other social channel, The Food Renegades have the best of the best cooking up a storm for you.

Some of the largest brands in the world are seeking out our clients advice on how to impact consumers and convert them to customers. While it sounds easy, we in the industry know better. It takes great intellect, an engaged audience and a truly authentic love of a brand’s product(s) to really entice nice customers. As all brands big and small know, “selling in to retail is hard, selling out is really the goal”. Additionally, if you are a D2C brand, how do you convert a consumer to a customer and how to earn that relationship vs just logging a sale such as the classic Amazon axiom goes.  

Whether you are home-gating or tailgating, whether its at a family reunion or a block party, grilling is good and we have some of the best to do it including:

Matt Groark 3.5 million total followers

Darryl Postelnick 3.3 million total followers

Trazia Rae 2.4 million total followers

Jason Ortynski 1.6 million total followers

Kelly Ellison 930,000 total followers

Chef Genevieve LaMonaca 3 million total followers

Chef Darian Bryan 90,000 total followers

Mark Drabich 230,000 total followers

Millions upon millions of fans follow these iconic content creators. Each one has their own spin on what it is they want develop and share with their massive fan bases. Whether it’s a steak at 900 degrees with Cooking with Darryl or learning from “The Meat Teacher” Matt Groark @groarkboysbbq about how to use a pellet grill. Maybe its Chef Genevieve developing flavors for bacon wrapped scallops on her grill or maybe Mark serving up the best seafood recipes @funkyfishmonger and showing us how a delicate fish can be prepared in such a special way with a grill?

As a brand if you are looking to impact two of the biggest days of Summer (July 4th/Labor Day), let us provide you a detailed package of information with these incredible creators’ analytics and their passion so we make sure there is always authenticity in the partnership. We are interested in helping you with creative activations. Take Trazia Rae whose husband Josh Williams is a Xfinity Nascar driver. We created a program called Trackside with Trazia as she travels with her newborn and several of their pets to race tracks around the country in an RV. Imagine the impact of being at multiple races and meeting massive number of your consumers.

When your brand and/or company wants to engage with some of the industry’s most professional food content creators, let us know and we will provide a free analysis and overview showing which and how our clients can assist with your goals and objects. For more information, please contact Evan Morgenstein CEO evan@celebexperts.com 

Chef, Nomad, and now soon to be Mother- Nicole Renard announces her pregnancy

We have seen Nicole Renard (2.3 million total followers) be the Smoothie Bowl Girl, a Next Level Chef, and a travel connoisseur, but now is potentially the most exciting of all. Nicole recently announced her pregnancy, and is soon to be a mother. We are so excited for her and cannot wait to see how she shines in this new chapter of life!

It is clear that Nicole can do basically anything and be naturally great at it. She is able to thrive because of her great talents and desirable personality. Nicole continues to partner with incredible brands and has done national brand campaigns with companies such as Starbucks, Walmart, and Rebel Ice Cream. Nicole never fails to raise awareness and sales for the brands she works with. Her energy and attitude make products she talks about irresistible and her audience quickly hops on to the things she is passionate about. She is relatable and her audience is always highly engaged, leaving comments responding to things she talks about, her captions, and her content in general. 

When Nicole announced her pregnancy, her followers were not only over the moon excited for her, but they also left comments about going through the journey with her, that they were also pregnant, and being beyond supportive of her journey. She has truly grown an incredible community that continues to flourish because she is always authentic, showcases her real life, and is a true inspiration. 

This next chapter opens Nicole up to a whole new world of baby food, supplies, toys, apparel, and so much more. We already know Nicole will be a fantastic mom, and are patiently waiting for the arrival of her first child! 

To work with Nicole please contact christina@celebexperts.com

Renegades Sandy Yawn and Aesha Scott Set Sail For a New Season of Bravo’s Hit Television Show: Below Deck Mediterranean

Renegades Sandy Yawn (791,000 total followers) and  Aesha Scott (860,000 total followers) are setting sail for a new season of Bravo’s hit television show, Below Deck Mediterranean! Captain Sandy is back at sea for her eighth consecutive season in a row, and she is welcoming back familiar face Aesha Scott as her Chief Stew. Aesha previously starred on seasons 4 and 5 of Below Deck Mediterranean, and is excited to return. We love watching our renegades work together and overcome obstacles while making memories side by side. 

In this new season we get to see Aesha be her funny, desirable, and most authentic self. In her time away from the show though, this version of Aesha has remained true and is the reason so many bands continue to love working with her. She has partnered with brands such as Nutrafol, Fit Track, Pique, and so many others to create content that is genuine and her followers love. Being one of the most beloved personalities on Below Deck Mediterranean, Aesha has managed to grow her platforms and create a community that is obsessed with what she is doing, wearing, and using. Her audience quickly catches on and wants to participate in the comradery of these products. For these reasons Aesha has been able to drive incredible brand awareness resulting in skyrocketing sales and new customers for the brands she works with. 

Captain Sandy also is constantly showing her true colors and not backing down from anything or anyone. She knows how to take charge, and command any room she walks into. She is not only a perfect captain, but also a dream partner. In between filming seasons of Below Deck Mediterranean, Sandy not only tells her story, gives advice, and encourages her audiences at speaking engagements both virtually and in person, she also creates incredible content and relationships with various brands that embody and correspond with who she is at heart. Captain Sandy recently teamed up with Chips Ahoy to celebrate their 60th birthday. With a goal of engaging Gen Z, Chips Ahoy organized a 3 day celebration on a Chips Ahoy themed yacht that Sandy “christened” prior to hitting the seas. Throughout this special event she created content for both her socials as well as the Chips Ahoy social media that converted extremely well receiving  over 1.1 billion impressions, and being picked up by 18+ news outlets. This collaboration also resulted in incredible engagement with Gen. Z and Millennials across all social platforms. In addition to this, Sandy has also partnered with Azuna, an odor eliminator. She even helped create their  TT Marine edition,  an all natural antimicrobial tea tree oil-based odor eliminator & air purifier gel that delivers fresher, cleaner air on board your vessel. Sandy has continued to convert incredibly for Azuna, and her followers absolutely love everything it stands for and how passionate she is about their products. 

As Sandy and Aesha return to sea and try to navigate the wavy waters and challenges that this season presents, Sandy is simultaneously orchestrating a surprise for her partner Leah that will leave you in tears. Tune in to Bravo Mondays at 9pm EST  to watch these two take over the seas of Athens, Greece and all the laughs, cries, and drama that comes with it….

To book Aesha or Sandy for you next campaign or event, please contact evan@celebexperts.com

CelebExperts LLC Ventures in the World of Pickleball with the Industry Leader Pickleball Pop-Ups™️

CelebExperts LLC is thrilled to announce that they are teaming up with Pickleball Pop-Ups™️, a visionary company dedicated to harnessing pickleball’s newfound popularity by utilizing temporary, mobile courts to create unparalleled pickleball experiences across the country and brand integrations. CelebExperts LLC, a top celebrity booking, marketing and sponsorship agency, is now taking over as the primary contact for Pickleball Pop-Ups™️ sponsorships, and is working with brands to elevate these pickleball events. Co-founded by Jakob Eliason and Adam Clay, Pickleball Pop-Ups™️ is on a mission to make the sport as fun, accessible, and lively as possible, not only for players, but viewers as well. Eliason and Clay along with the rest of their team are transforming corporate parks, ball rooms, trade show floors, and other wild, random, and unimaginable venues into pickleball events where friendships are forged and spirits can thrive. 

Pickleball’s rise in popularity across the United States has been nothing short of remarkable. What started as a niche sport primarily played in retirement communities has now spread to communities of all demographics and age groups, ultimately evolving into more than a sport. From coast to coast, people are picking up paddles and hitting the courts to enjoy this fast-paced and engaging game, and even those who are not partaking in the game are attending for the atmosphere. Pickleball events now serve as a venue for social interaction, friendly competition, and an overall good time. As the infatuation with Pickleball continues to grow, so does the need for more playing spaces. However with high construction fees, long development times, and zoning restrictions, it has not been all that easy…until now.

CEO of CelebExperts LLC, Evan Morgenstein, says, “I have been looking for an opportunity to get the company back to its roots of sports marketing. When I read a press release about Pickleball Pop-Ups™️, and Jakob and Adam, I was immediately struck with how innovative their strategy was. I knew we needed to work together. I  got my team together to review and everyone fell in love with their unique concept of creating social fitness and fun around Pickleball anywhere in America. We are going to do some great things together”.

Pickleball Pop-Ups™️ differs from any other company because they provide not only the capability to bring pickleball to any space, but the opportunity to collaborate with various brands and businesses to promote themselves as well. Both Eliason and Clay have backgrounds in B2B sales and marketing and have chosen to go that route, remaining focused on partnering with companies to produce multi-event concepts on the corporate event side. When considering venues that make sense and meet their standards, the first criteria that they look at is if there is enough space. Luckily because of the ability to leverage multiple types of courts, they can fit into the weird spaces that you’d likely never see pickleball. They can bring the fun anywhere! And no matter where they pop up, after every event people are recommending new locations and saying things like “you need to do this here,” and every idea is noted. 

Previously they have taken over Beale Street in Memphis, TN, participated in Shoptalk 2024 in Las Vegas, NV, and have hosted dozens of other events across the nation. 

The brand has gained tremendous recognition after only a short period of time, and remains ambitious about their plans and goals for the future. Pickleball is continuing to evolve beyond just being a sport, and the idea is to create spaces that can be enjoyed both on and off the court. After partnering with countless companies, they are expanding and searching for sponsorships from brands that want to be a part of the action. Packages for brands are priced depending on what they are looking to offer as well as what they would like to gain in return, in addition to a full service activation. 

Pickleball Pop-Ups™️ is the only provider in America able to deliver premium, temporary  pickleball experiences to any large-scale event. Co-founder Adam Clay says, “People love it! A pickleball party showing up to any site or venue – with mobile, premium courts, music, food, drinks, beer, merch, MC/crowd engagement, etc. – turns out to be an enormous source of joy for so many people. We see it every day. And we plan to be providing these experiences for a very long time.”

The success of Pickleball Pop-Ups™️ can be attributed to its accessibility, inclusivity, and emphasis on social interaction. Their ability to create spaces that welcome people as young as 8 years old to over 65 years old is truly incredible, and being that the majority of events require no entry fee, there is clearly no limit to who can be involved. As more and more people discover the joys of this dynamic sport, pickleball’s presence is sure to continue expanding, further solidifying its status as one of the nation’s favorite games. 

To see a Pickleball Pop-Up™️ in action, visit www.pickleballpopups.com.

If your company, brand, or client is interested in sponsoring this nationwide tour, please contact evan@celebexperts.com.