About
From the bustling kitchens of Atlanta to the big screen, Susan DeRose has made her mark as a visionary business leader and filmmaker. Raised in a proud military family and shaped by values of resilience and discipline, she built Liberty House Restaurant Corporation, home to beloved institutions like Bones, OK Cafe, and Blue Ridge Grill. Her directorial debut, Charming the Hearts of Men, explores pivotal themes of social change in 1960s America. Susan’s unique blend of entrepreneurial drive and creative storytelling continues to influence both the culinary and cinematic worlds.
