meet brother luck

Brother Luck is an acclaimed chef, entrepreneur, and hospitality consultant based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. With over two decades of experience, he has built award-winning restaurants from the ground up and dedicated his career to mentoring others and helping hospitality professionals grow sustainable, resilient businesses. As a seasoned entrepreneur, Brother brings real-world insight to his consulting, guiding clients through leadership, strategy, and long-term success in a demanding industry.
Nationally recognized for his appearances on Top Chef, Chopped, and Beat Bobby Flay, Brother has been nominated for a James Beard Award and featured in The New York Times, Food & Wine Magazine, The Rachael Ray Show, and The Today Show.
Beyond the kitchen, Brother is open about his mental health journey and the challenges he’s overcome—breaking barriers as a sober chef and as a biracial leader in the culinary world. His powerful memoir, No Lucks Given: Life is Hard but There is Hope, shares his story and continues to inspire others navigating similar struggles.
Today, Brother speaks on stages across the country, addressing large audiences on entrepreneurship, recovery, leadership, and personal growth. He’s supported by his wife, Tina, and together they champion creativity, wellness, and community. Outside of his culinary and consulting work, Brother is also pursuing his passion for music as a DJ—what began as a hobby is now a growing extension of his creative life.
And yes—Brother Luck is his real name.
As seen oN
Top Chef Seasons 15 & 16
The Rachael Ray Show
Beat Bobby Flay
"Red, White and BBQ" S9 E3
Choppped
“Beast Feast” S31 E12
Proud moments
“Best Local Chef” by Colorado Springs Independent
James Beard “Best Chef” Semi-finalist Mountain Region 2020
Essential Worker Award by the City of Colorado Springs 2021
James Beard Boot Camp Alum 2019
Careers through Culinary Arts Program Mentor & Scholarship Alumni
Articles worth reading
NOTABLE EVENTS
Repeat Keynote C-CAP Arizona
DJ: Aspen Food & Wine 2024 & 2025
Repeat Keynote PEAK Parent
Keynote for MIBE Summit 2025
Keynote for Hyatt Midwest Client Event in Chicago
Leader & MC for Sober Week in Colorado Springs