In a world where connections often determine the next big move in business, Dr. Rashae Barnes is creating space for those connections to flourish in style. The acclaimed celebrity publicist, branding expert, and founder of Barnes Media Group has launched her latest brainchild — Dinner With The CEO — a sophisticated and high-impact dinner series designed to bring together the brightest entrepreneurial minds and the world’s most influential business leaders.
Set against the backdrop of curated, upscale dining experiences, Dinner With The CEO is far more than a networking event. It is a global movement rooted in accessibility, intention, and elevation. With each dinner, Barnes is creating an intimate environment where authentic relationships are forged over meaningful dialogue, shared experiences, and transformational insight.
“This isn’t about exchanging business cards. This is about exchanging wisdom, opportunity, and presence,” says Barnes, who has built a legacy around cultivating spaces where real value is shared and legacy is nurtured.
At each dinner, a high-profile CEO or top executive headlines the evening, engaging attendees in honest, off-the-record conversations about leadership, navigating challenges, scaling companies, and maintaining balance at the highest levels of business. These dinners aren’t just about listening — they’re about engaging, questioning, and building bridges that lead to long-term success and collaboration.
What makes the series unique is its intentionally curated guest list, which brings together top founders, emerging business owners, and established entrepreneurs alongside some of the most respected CEOs from across industries and around the world. It’s a rare blend of perspectives — seasoned leadership meets hungry innovation — served with elegance and purpose.
While the dinner series was originally conceived as a space for women founders, Barnes quickly recognized the need to open it up to men and allies who also believe in mentorship, equity, and collaboration. “Dinner With The CEO is for the visionary — regardless of gender — who’s ready to grow, give, and connect on a global level,” she says.
With upcoming dinners scheduled in New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles in 2025, the momentum is undeniable. Each location will offer its own unique flavor, both culturally and culinarily, while staying true to the brand’s foundation: small rooms, big conversations, and lasting connections.
Attendees can expect more than just a meal — they’ll experience intentional networking, live fireside chats, tailored topics around business growth, and access to a community that doesn’t just talk about impact — they embody it.
For Dr. Barnes, this series represents the kind of access she wished existed when she began her journey. “We’re changing the narrative of what it means to be in the right room. With ‘Dinner With The CEO,’ we’re creating the room.”
As a respected force in branding and public relations, Dr. Barnes has long used her voice and platform to amplify others. With Dinner With The CEO, she’s now creating the platform — one dinner at a time.
