JoNate

02/10/2026

🎤 My first televised performance — and it was sung.

Food isn’t the only thing I cook.
I write music. I play instruments. And now… I sing on TV.

I had the honor of surprising Marissa Mitchell for her birthday during the debut week of her show — a queen whose inner and outer beauty radiate through the screen. Her voice, her presence, and the space she’s creating are so needed in these times, and the impact is already undeniable 👑✨

The lyrics were chosen with intention — to honor a woman who leads with grace, strength, and light.

Yes, the video might be a little off-sync… and yes, I was hoarse from a show the night before 😅 — but I’m grateful I made it through, the voice didn’t crack till the end, and that we still captured this moment. Also, I must show love to Isaac lamar and my right had Flo Carey who supported me on bgv for this moment!

📺 For everyone with access to FOX 5 DC, tune in
🌍 And for my people in other cities, states, and countries — you can stream the Marissa Mitchell show online or through the FOX 5 DC app on Firestick.

This was more than a performance.
This was purpose on a platform. 🙏🏾🎶


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04/09/2024

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02/19/2024

https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1413038. Click here to watch the full 1 hr episode with me sharing some soul food with a twist including my infamous “Vegan Chitlins” . This I was the LION (Like it or not) Lunch Hour on Fox 5 with special guest comedian Jay Pharoah.

LION Lunch Hour has everything: hot topics, celebrities. cooking, and so much more.

01/30/2024

Embark on a nostalgic culinary journey with me as I reimagine and bring a fresh twist to beloved soulful dishes. Join me on (Like it or Not) LION Lunch Hour on Fox 5 to discover new and creative ways to cook your favorites!

11/02/2023

https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1305485 We were back on again today. I am thankful for all who supported and were able to watch.

Chef JoNate Leak whipped up a few signature treats to get in the holiday spirit.

09/04/2023

Hello everybody! I am returning to Facebook and this is the way that I am going to do it! I have different pages and will be consolidating everything to this page. Please like this page so you can follow me as I continue to grow my brand consisting of Music, Artist Showcase, Culinary Updates, & Events. I plan to have this uk and running right before the 2023 winter holidays. Please like, share, and subscribe!!!!