Life Kitchen Studios
An independent studio operating two practices: a creative content brand and a technology consulting and development practice.
Wilmington, NC | Est. 2020
About the Studio
Life Kitchen Studios, LLC operates two distinct practices under common ownership: a creative content brand led by Nancy Jo Spear, and a technology consulting and development practice led by Deven Spear. Each practice serves its own audience and operates under its own engagement model.
Nancy Jo Spear is a storyteller, chef, and home creative who believes the simplest moments often carry the deepest meaning. Through JoJo's Life Kitchen, she shares recipes, home inspiration, and the everyday art of making a house feel like home. Her children's book series, Optimist Farm, brings timeless virtues to life through interactive digital stories.
Deven Spear leads the studio's technology practice. With four decades of experience across real estate, software, and emerging platforms—including six prior ventures, two venture-backed—he provides AI strategy advisory, fractional Chief AI Officer engagements, and custom application development to enterprise clients. The practice operates as Life Kitchen Labs and serves executives, operators, and founders building with AI. All engagements are governed by written services agreements.
Our Brands
We build and operate brands that make life richer—through content, stories, and technology.
Life Kitchen Labs
Life Kitchen Labs is the studio's technology consulting and development practice. Services include:
- —Strategic AI advisory and fractional Chief AI Officer engagements
- —Custom application development — web platforms, workflow automation, AI-integrated tooling
- —Content intelligence and operations infrastructure for organizations adapting to AI-driven workflows
Current and recent engagements span real estate, professional services, and consumer technology segments. Work is delivered on retainer or project basis under written services agreements. We do not handle banking, payment card, or protected health information.
Let's Talk
Interested in working together? We'd love to hear from you.
Wilmington, NC