COLUMBUS, Ga. - Columbus native Hubert Smith III, a business leader and entrepreneur who appears on the latest season of OWN's "Ready to Love," is scheduled to sit down for an interview with The Columbus Times on Sunday, Nov. 15. Jasmine Gertjegerdes will conduct the conversation, and the interview will be published on columbustimes.com the next day, Monday, Nov. 16.

Smith is an Enterprise Account Director at LinkedIn, where he helps organizations use technology, data and strategic engagement to reach business goals. He is also the founder and CEO of HubeKnowsBest LLC, a consulting platform focused on business strategy, personal development and human capital challenges.

A graduate of Howard University, Smith earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in management and played Division I football there. He later earned an MBA from the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business, with a concentration in innovation and entrepreneurship.

Smith also hosts a podcast on business, leadership, culture and personal growth. It is expected to relaunch in early 2027.

He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and has served on the Executive Board of the Bay Area Urban League Young Professionals. He is an advocate for community empowerment and mentorship.

Smith is the father of a 4-year-old son, Yumir. He carries forward the legacy of his parents, the late Brenda Joyce Smith and Hubert Smith Jr.

The interview will be posted Monday, Nov. 16, on columbustimes.com. Readers who would like to suggest a question for Smith can email [email protected].